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A couple of new news stories out today reporting that coffee consumption can help ward off diabetes. One here and one here. An interesting note, it’s not just coffee, but lots of it, specifically at least four cups a day that can help. And here’s a story from the Wall Street Journal saying that McDonald’s in [...]A Truly Remarkable Barista
I happened to cruise by La Marzocco USA’s blog today, and I’m so glad I did! Gina Palandri of Espresso Partners wrote the most wonderful story about her encounter with a barista named Em. Gina tells the story of an extraordinary woman, who was born with a defect, but through opportunity and training, was able to [...]Give a Green Gift to Kenyan Farmers
In an email I received from Diana Roach of ACDI/VOCA,I was thrilled to learn that the organization’s “The Greenest Gift” program has raised $6,000 so far! But there is still a ways to go—the goal is to hit $11,000 in donations by the end of the year. Here’s what it’s all about: The Greenest Gift is [...]Videos
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Drink suggestions 11 Replies
So our shop just got cinnamon as a beverage flavoring for the holidays. I was wondering if anybody has any suggestions for drinks. Plain cinnamon is way too strong. I have tried it with vanilla, peac…
Tagged: drinks, espresso, latte, cinnamon
Started by Joshua Slusher in Espresso. Last reply by Kevin 1 hour ago.
Sourcing Mugs! 8 Replies
I NEED HELP SOURCING MUGS, ANY RECOMMENDATIONS!?!?!?!?!?
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Started by Ricky Bagnoli in Equipment. Last reply by Kevin 1 hour ago.
Commercially; What machine would you choose? 6 Replies
As I am on the brink of starting a new café I run into the question; which machine to choose. I narrowed it down to three. Synesso, LM Linea or Kvdw. I could do with some do or don't arguments in th…
Started by Karl in Equipment. Last reply by Joseph Robertson 1 hour ago.
Oops 3 Replies
I was steaming some milk in my steam pump espresso machine (a small home model) a few days ago when an urgent situation came up that I had to tend to. I turned off the machine, but neglected to remov…
Started by Barbara Stucky in Equipment. Last reply by Shadow 7 hours ago.
NYC Cafe's... Who's the best in the city? 3 Replies
I'm traveling to NYC, to watch the ball drop, New Years Eve... Who makes the best coffee/latte art in the city? I want to try as many cafes as possible! Thanks!!! PS. any other food/restaurant recom…
Started by Ryan Calderon in Barista Exchanges & Travel. Last reply by Steve Willingham 9 hours ago.
Help! Quats quandry 8 Replies
Does anyone else out there have trouble with severely dry hands when using quats? We use this sanitizer at the shop I work at, and it's destroying my hands... red, scaly, sore, dry like sandpaper, an…
Tagged: cleaning, sanitizer, quats
Started by teresa in Retail Coffee Business. Last reply by Bryan Wray 17 hours ago.
Coffee Cupping
Coffee Cupping Cupping is one of the coffee tasting techniques used by cuppers to evaluate coffee aroma and the flavor profile of a coffee. To understand the minor differences between coffee growing…
Started by Spyridon Gkinnis in Barista Exchanges & Travel 19 hours ago.
Which type of bean is best for a sweeter cup? 5 Replies
Which bean do you favor for a sweeter cup, whether it be espresso or drip? Again, Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year to you all.
Started by Margo R in Barista Exchanges & Travel. Last reply by Joseph Robertson 23 hours ago.
What to say to the barista about a bad espresso? 61 Replies
First of all, I'm a newbie to espresso. Although I've had many lattes throughout the years, most have been mochas. I tired of paying $5 for way too much sugar and way too little coffee flavor so I bo…
Started by Ruston Reynolds in Retail Coffee Business. Last reply by Richard Penney 1 day ago.
Whos the best wholesale supplier of roasted beans? 31 Replies
Ok coffee people, I want to hear who you think the best supplier is of roasted coffee beans out there. I want to open a coffee shop in the next year, but i dont want to mess around with roasting my o…
Tagged: micro, roasters., coffee, wholesale, Roasters
Started by Dustin DeMers in Coffee. Last reply by Joseph Robertson 1 day ago.
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Christmas coffees, me and my yum...
Esmeralda Gesha, pa yum pum yum pum
Christmas Eve Americanos, pa yum pum yum pum
Sipped with Muppets Christmas Carol, pa yum pum yum pum
yum pum yum pum, yum pum yum pum
We so savor them, pa yum pum yum pum,
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Few gifts in the stockings, pa yum pum yum pum
Yet Americano a marveling, pa yum pum yum pum
yum pum yum pum, yum pum yum pum
Oh we savor them, pa yum pum yum pum,
Toget… Continue
Posted by miKe mcKoffee aka Mike McGinness on December 25, 2009 at 12:05pm
What is specialty coffee? Do you know?
Specialty Coffee
by Ric Rhinehart
In a 1998 article for the Specialty Coffee Chronicle Don Holly wrote the following as he grappled with the question of defining specialty coffee: “My understanding of the origin of the term ‘specialty coffee’ is that it was first coined by Erna Knutsen, of Knutsen Coffee Ltd., in a speech to the delegates of an international coffee conference in Montreuil, France, in 1978. In essence, the concept was quite simple: specia… Continue
Posted by Spyridon Gkinnis on December 24, 2009 at 7:13pm — 1 Comment
Russia, Georgia Reopen Border Crossing
Russia and Georgia have agreed to reopen their major border crossing, officials said on Thursday, signaling the first thawing of ties between the two countries since they went to war last year over a separatist enclave.
The crossing, at the Upper Lars checkpoint in the Caucasus mountains, has been closed since 2006, when relations began growing tense, in part beca… Continue
Posted by Alex Lens on December 24, 2009 at 2:55pm
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