Barista Exchange
Mark Twain Ice & Coal
Female
Hannibal
United States
Profile Information:
- What is your position in the coffee industry?
- barista, coffee shop owner, coffee enthusiast
- Where are you located? ( City and Country )
- Hannibal,MO
- How many years have you been in the industry?
- suckled on coffee
- If you are a barista or shop, are you interested in a barista exchange with another coffee shop/barista?
- yes
- Tell us more about your coffee shop or barista skills.
- We are opening our first coffee shop here in Hannibal Mo because we love coffee and there is a hole in the existing coffee scene that we are trying fill. We want to share the love and educate the peeps about tasty brown magic and where it comes from.
- What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?
- spain italy brazil japan ethiopia mexico guatemala jamaica
- About Me:
- Recently moved from Southern California to the home of Mark Twain on the mighty Mississippi. Going to try to bring good taste and culture to the starving masses...or whomever.
- About My Company:
- Mark Twain Ice and Coal began in a painting, became a shave ice cart on the corner and evolved into an art/coffee bar.
- What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?
- bean juice and the farmers...the ones who get dirty.
- Website:
- http://haroldpickern.com
Matt Swenson
Sorry about the typo on the machine. It is a GX14IG Star Grille. It runs off 110 power and is in good shape. My office is based just outside of Indianapolis.
If you have any other needs for your upcoming cart, I'd be glad to assist you. We have a few carts of our own operating around the country so we have been in your position a few times before. My number is 317.502.6697 if you have any questions.
Aug 18, 2008
BaristaOnDutY
Oct 6, 2008
Travis Smith
the blending of the ice is great. one thing that you will find as you make lots of blended drinks is the key is getting the ice to liquid ratio down. you don't want so much ice that its a thick as a shake, but you don't want a watered down drink.
we use Jet product for fruit smoothies, and they are made by taking the size glass the customer wants, filling it with ice, and then pouring the concentrate over the ice till the glass is full, then emptying this into the blender. 30 - 45 seconds is usually enough time to get a really nice smooth blend. blended drinks with powders are something else that we do a lot of , but it is something that you will want to get a recipie that you make consistantly and that the customer wants.
we do wholesale coffee, and you can see most of our selection online here:
www.heritagecoffee.com
good luck with the business!
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Travis
Oct 13, 2008
Matt Swenson
Oct 14, 2008
Matt Swenson
Oct 15, 2008