At our shop, we use an old La San Marco and the portafilter spouts have developed the ol' "don't tighten to the center anymore" syndrome. A guy from our roaster was recently here and mentioned that we could just use some washers to space the threads
Read more…Does anyone know the actual diameter in millimeters of the different coffee screen sizes? Is a screen size 18 actually 18 millimeters? I'm interested in making a set of screens to grade green samples and am just trying to figure out where to start.
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Before I begin the discussion, I thought it would be fair to have a disclaimer about the topic. As an Italian born, American resident, I am wondering how the Italians became to lose grip on the coffee culture here
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these are brewt if youve never ran across them
I recently ran across them in a professional situation, ~meaning mr. owner decided these would be primary brewing method over pour-over~...
now although that little gem of an i
Read more…Hi all. I think I have a tricky situation and I could use some help figuring this out. I would like to move our roaster into our coffee shop, problem is there is a restaurant directly above me. The plumber is suggesting running the flu up and into a
Read more…I would like to tap the vast resources to make informed equipment purchases. I would like to know how people rationalize buying technology (ie fully automatic machines) and grinders to deliver top quality product while also controlling espresso waste
Read more…I want to buy a Roasting Machine to roast for my two shops can anyone recommend a machine or tell me what machines to avoid and why?
Read more…Alright, so I've been roasting specialty for a few years now. Just recently ran into a client that runs a fancy Greek restaurant and wants freshly roasted Greek coffee. I've had Turkish, Cuban, and some others, but never Greek. All I know about it
Read more…I would like some suggestions on handling cell phone users in the drive thru. Especially during the morning rush or there is a line and they are holding up their finger for "just a minute" while they finish their call.
Read more…Hello Fellow Espresso Lovers!!
After spending years working for Corporate coffee shops, I quit! I am currently researching start up costs to open my own independant Coffee shop. (Thank you ABC School for giving me inspiration to do so!!) (That wo
Read more…I know, I know, how horribly newb of me right?
I just need a brush-up and I'm not afraid to ask you brilliant baristas for help. Pictures of videos would be a plus :)
Read more…Hello! Has anyone heard if the new three year machine sponsor has been announced?
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I'm looking to purchase a LM and I'm confused about it's "dual boiler system" and the list of optional upgrades which includes" individual boilers and pumps" The price seems lower but the list of options is longer. This is from a vendor. Can some g
Read more…For those of you working baristas who like to experience coffees other than you work with daily in addition to the lifetime BXer10 10% discount we annouced last year we're offering a BXer20 20% discount code good through the end of 2011.
In additon
Read more…I've heard opinions of coworkers and barista buddies, but I have yet to see what the community at large thinks is the correct way to serve an americano.
Is it better to float the shots on top of the water or pour water over the shots (tilting the c
Read more…So, I keep several different brew methods at my house but I need a good burr grinder so that i can grind as I need instead of having to grind an entire bag of coffee for each method. I don't want to have to spend a ton on anything really fancy just s
Read more…If anyone is going to the Host Show in Milan Please stop and see the New Ceado Grinders being used at The American Barista Coffee School. Email Todd here if you may want to spend some time learning about them. todd@importika.com
We are located at P
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I might move to Barcelona in the near future and I'd really appreciate some help if someone knows of good coffee shops there where I could find a job? I do realize that the employment in Spain is really not very good at the moment, but I'm wi
Read more…Hi all. I'm new to this site and looking forward to all the information and advice available! What a great place.
I have a potentially very silly question. At work yesterday (I work at a very hip indie coffee shop, they're "purists") my boss and then
