We have a Bunn water tower that we are using for a manual pour-over bar at our shop. Recently, during a high volume period, the water tower started shaking and put off a lot of steam. It sounded like the water was at a rolling boil inside. Initially
Read more…I have a Cecilware Venezia Grinder that needs new burrs. It says Mazzer on the back and I was wondering if any of you guys would know... would Mazzer Super Jolly burrs work?
If you happen to know, I would appreciate the input.
Read more…I really want to use get ahold of some robusta whole bean coffee for home brewing purposes. Does anyone know where I can get some or have some that ya'll would let me buy?
-Jaz
Read more…Join us for the 5th annual MANE coffee conference. We used to be a jam but we are all growns' up. October 7th-9th in Providence, Rhode Island. Attendees can choose their educational path by registering in one of our four tracks: Barista, Advanced Bar
Read more…As many of you are aware, this month represents the culmination of the many coffee events that happen though out the year, with the one and only Coffee Fest Seattle. The annual libation and caffeine filled weekend where we all get together to celebra
Read more…In attempt to ride the momentum of a second straight victory at the Nordic Barista Cup by team Sweden, I just thought I'd announce that country's second largest city, Gothenburg, will have an official Thursday Night Throwdown on October, 6th. The eve
Read more…Hello fellow roasters,
I want to deep clean my Joper 5kg roasting drum. I find that lately the taste of the coffee is a little on the charred side, even the roast is fairly light (just entering the 2nd pops).
I took out the front plate and that's
Read more…I'll start by saying that I have almost no experience with this issue in the coffee business.
But I was recently hired by two cafes, and thought that I'd be able to keep both positions. I'd work one on the weekends(when they most needed it) and t
Read more…I might be going to seattle for about 7 days or so and was very curious about what to see and of course where some fantastic coffee shops are! Ya'll let me know!!
-Jaz
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i'm Barista in South Korea
i'll go Sanfransisco, Portland, Seatle next month
but i dont have much information about there
i want to go cafes!!!
pleas recommend cafe~
Which cafe do i go???
Read more…I don't kno if anyone has this dripper before, but I just wanted to share an experience I had had with them. I used the Kalita wave dripper, which worked great, and tried the Tiamo because they were cheaper and looked identical. Well, the are not!
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Read more…It's the weekend and of course the espresso machine just went down. We're in Artesia, NM which is near absolutely nothing. I have a Mirage and was able to get some work on it from a repairman who is actually close by, but he's too busy to do it and b
Read more…Getting ready to switch from Kraft tin tie to Kraft gussetted valve bags. Researching double impluse heat sealers. Obviously want one that'll do the job but again just as obviously want to spend as little as possible. Looking at the AIE-300FD. Anyone
Read more…I am opening a coffee shop in an area that has 45,000 cars drive by daily. What are average numbers of sales per day? What is a reasonable goal that is attainable both daily and yearly? I have seen business plans that project 500,000 a year and ot
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I need to get some ideas for you. I am familiar with my favorite 3 or 4 group machines, La Marzocco's GB5 or Linea, Synesso's Cyncra or Sabre and the incredible Slayer.
But, I'm not as familiar with the top of the line single or double group
Read more…So by definition, a good espresso is extracted at a time of 20-30 seconds. And I already know all the considerations like blonding and different reactions from different blends. But I've noticed that when I get a 2oz shot from my naked portafilter in
Read more…I've been told that La Marzocco doesn't support well with parts. Anyone had great or bad experiences with them.
Looking to open a shop in a while and trying to figure out which machine to have as the 'cornerstone' piece of equipment for our shop.
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Anyone have any input or experience on a Futurete 3 group semi automatic espresso machine?
Going to look at a stainless steel one tomorrow. $2000.00 only used for 4 monthes. supposed to be in great shape.
Thank you!
Read more…I just moved here to Portland a week ago. I'm looking for work at a shop where I can really flex my coffee skills. I've worked in the industry for 4 years in Atlanta, but its time to come out to west coast where people take their coffee really seriou
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