For coffee lovers, there is no worse feeling than starting your day with a poorly made cup of coffee. A good cup of coffee can make all the difference in how you feel for the majority of the morning. But making a perfect cup of coffee is not as easy as it sounds. The taste,…

Fulfilling your vision of being a business owner is attainable when starting your café. You can experience many advantages, from profits to creating your schedule, meeting other people and engaging in the community, and doing something you love. Although there are challenges, you…

Milk steamer for latte is perfect beverage for cappuccino and tea and for all occasions. The main function of milk steamer is produce steam that make the cappuccino smooth, foam, velvety and give good taste in your drink. There are various main two kinds of milk steamer forlatte. One is traditional manual milk steamer which is known as…

Coffee shops often face fierce competition and those that fail to stand out from the crowd could soon find themselves on the back foot. A signature in-house roast can be a powerful promotional tool, one that may end up playing an important role in your overall advertising strategy. More effective ways to market both your roast and coffee house could…

Do you own a café? Do you want to stop wasting so much time? Do you want your employees to show up close to opening and not have to prep for hours beforehand? Everyone wants fresh. Having good quality fresh ingredients can put your place on the map, but it takes forever to prepare. Below are some options to consider to help make your café more…

Cleanup duties may seem like mundane chore, but they are still an issue of tremendous importance. Restaurants that fail to keep their kitchen and food prep areas squeaky clean could run into any number of problems which they would have done well to avoid. From minimizing labor and overhead costs to avoiding the headaches associated with a health-code…

Running a small coffee shop can be a dream come true as long as it’s prosperous. Many owners struggle and find themselves looking at an empty shop. Don’t fret, though. There are things you can do to help encourage success. Try these tips to go from an empty lot to a busy coffee shop.

Have a good product

You need coffee that people like…

Coffee shops are one of the most popular types of businesses today. They are financially rewarding as well as easy to start up and maintain. The trends you set to update your coffee shop with a 21st Century appeal is an important factor in how successful your business venture will be.

Know Your Customer Base

No matter where your coffee…

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The position of your Coffee Machine can make or break your business....

Coffee Machine Setup - New Cafe and Restaurant Business Owners

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Owning a coffee shop is a great business. There is a large demand for coffee. Of course, there’s also a lot of competition out there. Some of the competition are huge conglomerates with more resources than you. How do you beat them? Well, you develop a strong customer base. You do this by offering useful perks. Here are 5 perks that keep…

A job as a barista can be terrific for social people who like to have fun. It’s also a position, however, that revolves around food quality. Baristas are around beverages and food items for hours on end. That’s the reason they need to emphasize the importance of sanitary work conditions.

Wipe down Spills in a Prompt Manner

Spills are practically…

Dear Friends,

I am happy to inform you that beginning from June, 1st I am launching as an official dealer the sales of the premium Jolly Caffe' in Russia! Hope you've already tested this great coffee. I would appreciate to get a feedback from you)

This month's barista interview is about what it takes to start a cafe and great advice for anyone thinking about opening their own cafe.

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I'll be working (alot) at Cafe Du Monde during Mardi Gras (starts this Sat, the 19th) but if you don't see my updates, it means things got a little too hectic :)

Happy Mardi Gras!

This year I'm combining my passion for coffee with my new hobby, crochet. I will make something each day that is coffee-related.

If you would like to follow along my learning journey you can check it out here.

Besides coffee cozies and bar towels, what else could I make that would be useful for baristas? Any suggestions are appreciated.