i heard through the wire that there was a cafe vita opening up in Portland, Or. I am a huge fan of their coffee and was wondering if anyone new where the store was opening up at? Thanks Tyler
Read more…A while ago I ran across a term to describe the act of pouring a shot of espresso over a finished blended drink. Now I have forgotten the term. I have had a couple of these recently and like the effect. Anyone know what to call this?
Read more…Hi everyone, I would like to know, in your opinion, which is the best Barista School (or place to learn the Barista Profession) outside the US. Best regards, Federico
Read more…Hi! I am new to this sight and am hoping someone out there can help me. I recently acquired a coffee cart that needed some maintenance. Currently I have the pump pushing water to the espresso machine (la Pavoni 3PV2), water is heatin up, but will not
Read more…We stopped into Ritual on Valencia this morning and were blown away by the espresso and friendly staff. Thanks Ian for the amazing shots. Who else works in the Bay area who would like to pull a shot for a vacationing barista? Thanks, kevin cash
Read more…Just for your entertainment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ubTQfr_tyY The BBQ Song by Rhett & Link & The Homestead Pickers FYI: different coffees go well with different BBQ.
Read more…Has anyone had any Beloya yet? PT'S just got the new crop in and it is delicious. It has some distinct berry notes in the aroma and a real nice spicy finish I had several cups of Beloya on the clover today. If you haven't tried any yet be sure to get
Read more…I realize this is a very subjective question depending on the persons experience, size of company etc but could some of you give me some idea of what a coffee roaster working full time and who is not a partner in the company should expect to be paid?
Read more…So by now most if not all of the new central and S. americans should be available. I've heard some Brazils are outstanding. What have your experiences been? What should the world be drinking. Forget Cup of Excellence, I want to hear what the soldiers
Read more…Need your "How To" article in Forums on how to select, prepare and serve coffee for that maximum ummm flavor when rv camping.
Read more…Does anyone know any good coffee shops in England? Some friends and I, are planning on moving there to start one up... Any experience? Let me know!!!
Read more…I am polishing my Business plan and I'm trying to write our 'Service Philosophy'. Without coping and pasting yours on here, what are the main points that you covered in your SP. I want to make mine short and to the point and this is an area I tend to
Read more…1. Sammy Piccolo - Caffe Artigiano - Vancouver, BC 2. Colter Jones - 49th Parallel - Vancouver, BC 3. Spencer Viehweger - JJ Bean Coffee - Vancouver, BC
Read more…With Starbucks in the news and closing it's shops ... makes people think that opening a coffee shop is not the thing to do....
Read more…Is it ever okay to ask a fellow barista in a different coffee shop to do a certain drink a certain way, just for you? I'm a local, but not much of a regular... I'm a barista at a shop that takes a lot of pride in its coffee, and I take a lot of prid
Read more…So, I was getting ready for my cupping last week, and each month I feature a curveball coffee, one that I haven't had, and one that's easily accessible to the public, usually a mass market coffee. This past time I happened to be in Target, and though
Read more…So, with regional competition coming up fast, in the U.S., I'm finding that people are getting ready for competition already. I've been practicing for a couple months now. I love my job and I love my customers even more. I'm excited to include them i
Read more…We currently play music from Ipod playlists, but want to evaluate satellite radio as an alternative. What experience have you had, and can you reccomend equipment? Thanks
Read more…Alright, we looked at a new location yesterday & Im trying to visualize something here. For many years we owned a bookstore/coffee shop & I feel that alot of people saw the bookstore & if they werent interested in books, they didnt come in to get a d
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