I work at a micro-roaster with a cafe in the front where I pull shots. Our roaster is a 15lbs capacity and we're pretty small scale but expanding all the time. This is my first an only position as a barista and have been doing for over a year now. M
Read more…Ok gang, I would like some advice here. I have a Grimac Royal Falcon, Diadema machine and a Mazzer Super Jolly grinder with flat burrs. I noticed this week our shots smell/taste burnt. I cleaned machine well, which I do everyday but did some extra. C
Read more…New Rules? With Coffee Fest? Without Coffee Fest? Seattle? Portland? Anyone out there know what's going on? I've heard a loooot of different things from different people. I even called the SCAA and they don't know? As of right now, all I know is
Read more…Recently we started serving Gelato at the shop I work at. I have been exploring the world of gelato and also experimenting with cold drinks. I recently discovered that a dab of our all natural syrup and a scoop of gelato over san pellegrino is the mo
Read more…I have heard 1 1/2 brew, chill and serve. Anyone have any tips?
Read more…I'd like to know from anyone who is well knowledgeable in the area, how well do Mobile Cafes do in certain parts of the US? I see quite a few of them popping up. I wonder on average how much do they pull in a day, how difficult is it to operate, and
Read more…I'm sure milk prices are hurting all of us. Anyone have a Magic Milk answer or do you just continue to deal with suppliers raising prices? Anyone tried Goodcow milk? How about getting a couple of cows and putting them on the roof?
Read more…Hi all, We use the Update 1.9 litre airpot at the shop. We now have a couple that have had the glass liners die rather dramatically, and are looking for replacements. I have checked EspressoParts, Visions Espresso, Everything Coffee&Tea, etc. I've s
Read more…I am visiting your area in late August, I would love to drop in a grab a killer americano, espresso con panna, or capp... I know there are quite a few outstanding shops in Oregon, can I get an address? I would love to come and visit!!! Ciao! Shiloh
Read more…Hi, Just trying to find some cups for our place (Jan opening) and was hoping to hear some suggestions. I like the classic clean ones, not writing all over them multi coloured etc. What are the most popular sizes for latte and cappuccino? Is there som
Read more…Hello, I have a one and a half year old espresso machine for sale that was only used sparingly for six months. The brand is La Spaziale. It is a fully automatic two group espresso machine with 2 steam arms and a hot water spout. It is 54 cm (w) by 5
Read more…I am working on a story and wanted to find out if anyone had a site or reference for the number of Starbucks stores that were opened in the US per year. It would be awesome to find out how many there were starting in 2008 until today (before store cl
Read more…Hi, I'm very new to the espresso culture but would like to hear if anyone knows anything about a "Rex Royal Super Automatic" from Switzerland. I understand the hesitation regarding super automatics (or think I do) but if the machine is able to produc
Read more…I am heading down to southern californiia in a day (mostly San Diego, but a bit of LA as well) and was wondering if there were any good cafes to check out other than SD's beloved Cafe Calabria... any suggestions? Tyler
Read more…Thought I would share a little good press for the Independent's that were highlighted in the Indianapolis Business Journal. Our own Higher Grounds got a good mention Check it out.... Brewing Loyalty Independent coffee shops feeling perkier than Starb
Read more…Hello everyone. This is my first post and discussion. I'm from Guatemala, Central America. Just opened my new coffee shop, Subte Cafe. I exploring the possibilty to bring Coffeetool and Joe Glo. Anyone can give me feed back on this products? I've bee
Read more…Hi out there in barista world...I am a new comer to this world and am working to develop my skills at least to the level of my tastes and hopefully beyond...I am opening a cafe in Istanbul, Turkey and have at this time a La Cimbali M30 Classic. I nee
Read more…Is it not in conjunction with Coffee Fest this year? I've been asking around and have not been able to find any info. Anyone hear any inklings on time-frame or location?
Read more…okay, so i've hit a wall... the rookie is back with more questions, this time on a more practicle end... i don't know how many videos i have watched on latte art via youtube and still my rosettas are a cross between feathers, weeds, and artichokes! i
Read more…Starbucks has posted the list of stores confirmed to be closing. The list can be found here: http://www.starbucks.com/aboutus/USStoreClosureInfo.pdf Is there one closing near you? There is one closing that's near one of our shops. Starbuck
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