smoothing out the grinds before tamping

Started this discussion. Last reply by John P Sep 29, 2016. 3 Replies 0 Likes

I'm not sure what the technical term for this is, or if there even a technical term, but I find that a lot of baristas seem to skip this step. They go right from the grind to the tamp. To me this…Continue

flavor notes?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Levi Andersen Dec 2, 2014. 1 Reply 0 Likes

Greetings Baristas!Perhaps this discussion has taken place before, and if so, I apologize.. but I was wondering: Have any of you had discussions with customers about flavor notes when they are having…Continue

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How do you store green coffee?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Kim R Moore Mar 13, 2012. 9 Replies 0 Likes

Hi. I've been reading up on home coffee roasting and I am puzzled about what they say about storing the green beans. They say that you are supposed to store it in a cool dry place that has good…Continue

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home roasting with popcorn maker

Started this discussion. Last reply by Moffee Coff Mar 13, 2012. 21 Replies 0 Likes

Hi All, I'd like to try my hand at home roasting, so I thought I'd start small with a popcorn popper. Anyone know of a good one to use for coffee? Thanx Zev:)Continue