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Cody

practice latte art with soapy water

i just found this on the intarwebz and think its absolutely brilliant.

Started by Cody

5 Nov 7
Reply by Ray Priszner
illudereludere

Syrups and Espresso

Don't get me wrong, syrups are for the cosmetic connoisseur but when I have to, I like to have my espresso pulled straight into the syrup o…

Started by illudereludere

28 Nov 5
Reply by Bryan Wray
Kevin Ayers

Is Pre-Infusion Really Necessary?

So, apart from the millrock competition, I've always used a non pre-infused machine. Whether it be my Isomac at home, or the Linea(s) at wo…

Started by Kevin Ayers

8 Oct 31
Reply by Phil Proteau
Jason Shipley

I have a cold.

So I have this cold and this morning had on of my baristas make me a double, it tasted really funny. So I go and ask the barista and she te…

Started by Jason Shipley

0 Oct 30
Daniel Williamson

Responses to James Hoffman's Crema video

James Hoffman says "crema is rubbish." What do you guys think? I think since it is James, we ought to seriously consider what he is saying…

Started by Daniel Williamson

11 Oct 30
Reply by John Berkness
Paul Tostberg

Mazzer Robur - latest word?

Ready to upgrade our espresso grinders and interested in the Robur E's but would like to hear comments from owners / baristas now using the…

Started by Paul Tostberg

6 Oct 27
Reply by Robert Williams
Erin

On the job injuries

So yesterday I was at my coffee shop purocaffing my steaming pitchers using hot americano water, and one slipped and poured down my arm. Ho…

Started by Erin

28 Oct 24
Reply by John Berkness
Dawn E Donson

Husband and Wife coffee dispute...pounds of pressure!

Alright Barista friends...Somewhere my husband read that 20lbs to 50lbs pressure on tamping. I was trained on 30lbs pressure and to be cons…

Started by Dawn E Donson

27 Oct 23
Reply by Joe Marrocco
Dawn E Donson

Tea Espresso

Is anyone out there doing tea espresso latte's? I remember seeing an article or hearing about espresso tea and was curious.

Started by Dawn E Donson

5 Oct 21
Reply by Derryl Reid
Louise

about espresso

I love to drink espresso and I always try to taste espresso at the coffee shop that I visit. I found it weird when I taste in some coffee s…

Started by Louise

5 Oct 20
Reply by N. Freeman

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