I just relocated across the country and am looking to get into a coffee job. To be more specific, I've had several coffee shop jobs, but never worked for a real coffee person. I need a job for income, but more importantly and long-term, I want a co
Read more…Looking at adding a pos system and new credit card merchant. Looking for suggestions! I was thinking about shopkeep for iPad and using square up for credit cards. Looking for some advice. Thanks
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Our shop has a beautiful GB/5 machine and I'm looking to get a bottomless portafilter to improve our techniques. But I have no idea if La Marzocco sell one for this machine, or if there's a generic 3rd party portafilter that will wor
Read more…This is a fairly new coffee shop in Nairobi, Kenya located along Ngong Road, next to Adams arcade. Their coffee is amazing, they use freshly roasted beans from a local roaster.
Prices are also fair for a place of that caliber, its definitely a must g
Read more…I've been recently doing a lot of research in order to get the best overall commercial espresso machine..
I was fond of the Elektra Aletta (http://www.elektrasrl.com/aletta.php) and Belle Epoque Verticale (http://www.elektrasrl.com/belle_epoque.php.
Read more…Hey all, i've been thinking of taking the scaa BEST classes for machine repair. I have some general knowledge from doing maintenance for the last few years but kinda want enough knowledge to do an overhaul. I would like to get a position as a tech bu
Read more…This evening saw a balck rubber device on the end of syrup pumps that were Monin syrups. When questioning the person behind the counter she showed how they pulled off the tip and the pushed backed on. She did not know where they got them. I have s
Read more…The portafilters on my machine are skewed severely to the right. Not only is it obnoxious to look at, but at times they will be at an angle that does not allow for the filter next to it to be locked into place. PLEASE HELP! I just changed out my gask
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I have a question that's puzzling me, I cant seem to come to terms with the difference between the flavours of a coffee when I cup it which are often intense and bright to the flavours I find in a coffee when I brew it and drink it. I generally
My boyfriend and I recently bought a local Coffee drive-thru that's been around for over 15 years. The name now is catchy, "Jitters", but it's the original menu and the place needs our touch and brought completely up to date.
We already made as many
Read more…Hello guys, I have a question about which airpot is considered better. A 2.5 liter or 3 liter? Both Bunn. On most sites that sell Coffee Gear the 2.5 seems to be more common and 3 liters seem harder to find. Any thoughts?
Read more…Does it realy Matter if a Cappuccino or a Latte is 1/2 caf. ?
Read more…I just read the discussion at http://www.baristaexchange.com/forum/topics/devleloping-ones-palate. Good suggestions for working on your palate.
I'd like to take a very systematic approach to training my palate at home. I'm wondering if there are an
Read more…Hello all, another roasting-logistics-type question:
Curious how other people are blending, particularly smallish operations--not your philosophy/roasting/blending mixtures, but the physical mixing-of-beans-together equipment. I'm currently using
Read more…$58,000 OBO. 2007 US Roaster Corp 70K drum Roaster and after burner. What a deal. We are selling our 70k drum roaster after 6 years of faithful service. If you are looking to increase your roasting capacity, this is a machine for you. The roaster i
Read more…I'm in the process of opening my coffee establishment and was wondering what you believe to be important characteristics of a good barista, beyond the obvious making of a good coffee.. I need people that will help me in growing as well as educating
Read more…My wife and I are celebrating our 5th Wedding Anniversary this weekend by going on a coffee adventure! We're starting in Asheville, NC and I'm wanting to find some top-notch places in TN, VA, NC and SC, but I need suggestions. Let me know of places y
Read more…We are a stand alone coffee drive-thru in Cary, NC that serves local roaster Carrboro Coffee with a focus on high quality coffee and espresso drinks. Although it's a driv-thru, there is a great sense of community.
I look forward to connecting with y
Read more…Hey everyone, since I'm still a relatively newbie barista but I'm interested in learning as much as I can, I've decided to volunteer at the Regional Barista championship in Seattle in a few weeks.
It may be irrational but I'm wondering about the dre
Read more…Sho' is difficult finding info on how to descale an Aurelia. Having spent hours looking through the almighty Web, I'm pretty much empty. Does anyone know of a step-by-step manual that explains exactly what tools I need and how to do it? I have no exp
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