Hello, I am new to Barista Exchange and a Recruiter for the SF Bay Area that would love advice on where I could search for candidates who are interested in a career as a boutique specialist in the SF Bay Area. It's an excellent opportunity that start
Read more…I have done several searches on this and haven't found an answer so here goes. I have a small astoria compact HX machine. So far it seems to be working well. I am very new to this but my tamping is getting much better and getting consistent shot time
Read more…Starbucks has just closed 1500 locations temporarily; this was due to the new Everpure wall mounted system? Looks like both pumps were working at the same time, making well over 500 PSI. Oops, what is Next? Well I guess the insurance companies will
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Please could someone tell me if this machine uses a bespoke external pump or will it work just fine with the same external rotary pump as a LM Linea? I have to set one up outdoors tomorrow but it has no pump.
Thank you very much
Read more…Our two year old LaMarzocco GB/5 2EE, is giving us trouble. The 2 groups are not brewing at the same rate. It makes it near impossible to dial in a perfect grind setting when one side consistently pulls faster than the other. It can vary as much as 5
Read more…So, this was my shop on the right, with the covered front porch, The Pony Expresso Coffee House and Trading Post..... The whole block burned down almost 2 weeks ago (Mariposa, Ca.) and I am on the lookout for a new location. I am dealing with insuran
Badger Brew is a community cafe located in the heart of Rice Lake, Wisconsin. Owned by two seasoned veterans in the coffee world both bringing different talents to the arena. Our menu includes numerous fresh, local and organic items including baked
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I am a barista from New Zealand and I am coming on a holiday to the states over the Christmas period 2012/13.
I'm keen to get in contact with a few cafes to maybe get some cash days in on our travels. Maybe like a guest day on the machine or
Read more…Volcano coffee is Ugandan coffee brand located in the heart of Kampala city-Uganda
Read more…I'm back in visiting in the chicago area and would love to find a good cappuccino near Arlington Heights. Or at least the closest to AH. Thanks everyone. Coffeecat
Read more…Our company, Lone Wolf Development, is currently seeking entrepreneurs in the coffee industry to open a roastery / cafe on Main St. in Washougal, WA.
Located just 30 minutes from Portland at the Gateway to the Gorge, Washougal is home to 14,000 citi
Like another recent poster, I'm trying to use AeroPress to brew on-demand, particularly for decaf "drip" equivalent, since we end up dumping most decaf out if we brew a whole pot. But I'm having trouble figuring out a good ratio.
For a 12 oz. cup,
Read more…Anyone doing semi-regular coffee brewing demos, classes, clippings pinpointed the "best" day/ time to do them?
Read more…Hey Philadelphia!
Since the city is across the river from me, I was hoping there might be some openings in some cafes or roasters.
I have 2.5 years experience as a barista and half of that is corporate. I've been a supervisor and manager for most
Read more…Just wondering if any cafe owners require their staff to wear uniforms, or if there are any baristas on here who wear them. If so, why are they required and what do you wear? If not, why?
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I want to get into green coffee trading - I know I don't have the skills to be buyer yet. I am bilingual, have academic credentials in ag, food safety, and have some experience with international shipping of perishables and occupational
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Can anyone recommend a food safe solvent for cleaning a coffee roaster?
The parts I want to clean are the drop shoot and the ventilation chamber and fan, basically a layer of oils and chaff particles. My initial thought is to use Fantastic, but I
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I'm in the market to buy a home espresso machine and espresso grinder. Any suggestions? I would like at least an intermediate machine- I think im going to buy a la marzocco mini grinder- its a bit much anything close to that w/ a cheaper price t
Read more…I'm a newer barista and I've been approached by a local businesses to help him open a coffee shop. I'm looking for a good website to buy used but good equipment (espresso machine, grinders, brewers, etc.). Do y'all have any good suggestions?
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I have been looking for some good heavy duty scales, I saw them using them at intelligentsia , and a few pictures of other shops using them here and there online. So I am looking for some good scales that are not just battery powered. The
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