Hi All,
I have a slightly used coffee kiosk equipped with coffee brewer, and the shiny barely used 2 group Rancilio epoca espresso machine. This is built to LA public health code and ready to operate with a 220 amp hookup.
I am interested in sellin
Read more…I'm in the processing of opening my shop and am choosing chocolate options for Mochas. I'd like something that is intense but not too sweet. I will be restricting milk-based drinks to 8 and 12oz sizes, so I want the chocolate to be reflective of th
Read more…Hey everyone, wanted to get peoples opinion on a super-auto for an office setting. I have a friend who is looking to buy a machine for their office. Ease of use is a big factor in this one, and a traditional set up is not quite what his boss is looki
Read more…I'm planning to take my pre-1986 La Pavoni machine to Switzerland. It recently dawned on me that it may only work with 110v and plugging it into the Swiss 220v (via a simple plug adapter) might fry it. Anybody have experience with this?
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I've been following some of the very informative discussions here on different French press brew techniques, especially the brew methods link http://www.brewmethods.com/. My question is about the 'crust' that forms, or should form, after initially s
Read more…I wanted to know if anyone's experienced this problem before. Also, before I start dropping money on my Aurelia, I wanted confirmation if it's the water pump.
I bought a used NS Aurelia for a steal and overall it was in great condition. One thing ho
Read more…I'm making a trip to San Diego this winter and would like to visit some good coffee shops out there. Any suggestions?
Read more…At my shop (Java, Louisville KY) we have a couple of regulars whose drink is a cafe au lait with espresso added. I'm curious to see if there's a name for this drink, or even a precedent for making it, We've experimented with a few different recipes b
Read more…I am about to open my cafe, but no success in finding a name. It has an industrial interior, but not very strict. I am searching maybe for a one-word name, but feel free to post any thoughts.
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So I have recently been having trouble with my Italian Roast oiling up extremely quickly after roasting. It doesn't oil when it comes out of the roaster at 450 F (2 minutes past 2nd Crack), but within a day or so all of a sudden it has oile
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I pulled this grinder out of the Sacred Equipment Graveyard at my work. I had thought it was an old Super Jolly, but then as I started working on it I immediately noticed that's not the case-- the burrs are 83mm, which I think makes i
Read more…Anyone have any opinion or feedback on the difference between chalkboard menuboards and standard vinyl menu signs? Which generates more sales?
Read more…Hello BXers,
I have recently formed a company with the intention of eventually opening a coffee shop here in Gothenburg, Sweden. The market here is a bit behind the times, so to speak, in that there exists essentially one "third wave" coffee shop (
Read more…I'm lookin at gettin me a hot water tower, but I don't really want the cheap one featured on espresso parts. I found this guy:
http://www.coffeeespressopro.com/ohw.html
It seems really promising, and I can get it cheaper than the listed price. My
Read more…Well, I know quite a bit about coffee, and am not too worried about being able to comfortably teach others, having been in coffee for the past 9 years and teaching on a regular basis. BUT these are not baristas, some aren't even coffee people. Sooooo
Read more…Hello! Just got a used IR3 floor model. I purchased it for profile development. I am wondering what the smallest consistent batch that can be roasted in a IR3. Is it possible to get accurate reading with one pound? Or do you need to go larger?
Read more…OK, I just bought a 4 gr DC with the DCII GCs grinder. I looked at the LM's, but the recovery time on the hot water from the steam tank sunk the line. I know its going to be awesome, but has anybody used / had problems with the DC Evolution ?. Just c
Read more…Hey Gang,
Who's making the run out to Providence in October for MANE? I'll be there, I'm especially looking forward to the Sprudge panel on innovating retail concepts, as well as James' Hoffman's keynote address.
If you haven't heard of it, MANE =
Read more…We are located in the Alamo Heights area of San Antonio, TX. We offer a full espresso bar, with traditionally hand crafted style drinks. We also serve organic, gluten free tamales that are made by a local business out of Austin, Gardener's Feast. Not
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