We have a Diedrich IR-7 with an afterburner. It is a really beautiful machine, but I think that we haven't been cleaning it as well as we should be. We've stayed of maintenance as far as checking that all the components are working and do some vacuum
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Hey friends, so our inner mad scientists got the better of us, and we decided to design our own vac pot and have it fabricated by a local lab glass shop. The purpose for the redesign was to make something that could brew 2000 ml small batches of c
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So I have booked my flight to Boston. I will land on 24th October! So excited..however I am still looking to secure a job before I land. I have my accomodation sorted.
Still looking for that job....
Anybody need a charismatic barista??
An
Read more…I've been researching this until my eyes are buggy, and I'm hoping someone with experience on either or both of these machines will chime in. I've read the Titan Grinder project, and all the specs on both, but I'm hoping someone can give me their pe
Read more…I've heard of people fashioning these out of various things, wondering if anyone here has done so with success. This part has been on backorder for a long time (at least according to my tech) but the Super Jolly I'm using is missing it. Any help cert
Read more…I have a Conti Xeos 2 group machine.
It was working fine yesterday when I left the shop.
This morning it is not functioning at all.
It has power (all selector lights are on)
Pump pressure shows 11 bars - same as always
Steam pressure shows 0 bars - N
Read more…Has a customer asked you a question or say something that was completely out of line? Let us know here. The most common questions and phrases will become an article for my blog.
~Jennifer
OPENING November 2011
Café Cesura is committed to bringing you the highest quality speciality coffee experience. Inspired by the espresso culture of Paris, balanced by the barista culture of Seattle, and polished with an unending devotion to qualit
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I really don't want to be on hold with BUNN all day so I figured I'd get on here first.
I need a filter system for a Bunn CWTF-APS
any ideas?
Brady?
Read more…Are the benefits of joining the Roasters Guild worth the cost?
I'd like to hear any experiences those on the guild have to share.
Read more…Im on an espresso quest to taste all the best espresso blends(or s/o) in America(or the world for that matter). I want to hear what you guys think are the best, so i can buy them online and try them myself. So Ill go first, so far my top three in
Read more…We are a coffee roaster in Oklahoma City that puts all of our energy into sourcing and serving the best tasting coffees we can get our hands on. Our coffee bar and roasting production are all in one space. The coffee bar has a simple espresso menu,
Read more…Great article this morning from the L.A. Times Baghdad bureau. The cultural role of a professional coffee server in Iraq society (a barista without a bar): http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-iraq-coffee-20110704,0,709469.story .
Read more…So I was just wondering how everybody here tamps their espresso. I am thinking about trying to streamline the process my shop uses which goes something like this...
Turn on the grinder
Add espresso to portafilter while grinding (we use about 20 gr
Read more…I was wondering how others taste their espresso. By this I mean their method. I run the shot, tap out the bubbles, give it a slight swirl, sometimes a light blow to push back the crema a bit, then sip making sure to suck some air in to airate the esp
Read more…I would like to start packaging in compostable bags.
I can't find any that can be heat sealed, which I need for at least a LITTLE bit of shelf life for the beans.
and how do degassing valves work for the compostable process?
am I wasting my tim
Read more…Looking for employees for a new cafe in south philadelphia. No experience needed, just great customer service skills and an enthusiasm for great coffee and espresso. Drop me a pm if your interested and I'll give you the details..
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