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Mark Twain Ice & Coal

best gelato and/or pannini machines? please help!!!!

We are thinking about adding gelato and pannini with our coffee. Any recommendations for any grill and/or gelato machine would be most welc…

Started by Mark Twain Ice & Coal

9 Aug. 22, 2008
Reply by Elijah Nelson
Cara

Coffee Cart Technical Problems

Hi! I am new to this sight and am hoping someone out there can help me. I recently acquired a coffee cart that needed some maintenance. Cur…

Started by Cara

5 Aug. 21, 2008
Reply by Chris DeMarse
Denise Smith

sequence of equipment

If you are a Barista (which most of your are) when your espresso machine is right in front of you... Is your grinder to the left or right o…

Started by Denise Smith

28 Aug. 11, 2008
Reply by Jay Caragay
Andrew

The on/off debate- does leaving an espresso machine on overnight use more power?

Hi, I have a coffee concession within a deli and the owner is concerned about the power consumption of leaving our FB70 on overnight. It i…

Started by Andrew

7 Aug. 8, 2008
Reply by Mitch Buckner - Bella Caffe
Ryan Palmer

Teflon coated portafilters and steam wands

Here at LAMILL (lah-mill) we are currently using the Teflon coated portafilters, and just started using a steam wand of the same. We have s…

Started by Ryan Palmer

4 Aug. 8, 2008
Reply by Andy Newbom
Brian Muller

Burnt smelling Shots

Ok gang, I would like some advice here. I have a Grimac Royal Falcon, Diadema machine and a Mazzer Super Jolly grinder with flat burrs. I n…

Started by Brian Muller

7 Aug. 4, 2008
Reply by Brian Muller
Rob

Rex Royal Super Auto?

Hi, I'm very new to the espresso culture but would like to hear if anyone knows anything about a "Rex Royal Super Automatic" from Switzerla…

Started by Rob

4 Jul. 28, 2008
Reply by Brady
Manuel Zarco

Coffeetool - Joe Glo

Hello everyone. This is my first post and discussion. I'm from Guatemala, Central America. Just opened my new coffee shop, Subte Cafe. I ex…

Started by Manuel Zarco

4 Jul. 28, 2008
Reply by Manuel Zarco
Alexis Hope

clover article in wired magazine

http://www.wired.com/gadgets/miscellaneous/magazine/16-08/mf_clover

Started by Alexis Hope

2 Jul. 24, 2008
Reply by Alexis Hope
Nick

Which machine is better??

my company will buy new machine. 1.Faema jubile E61 2. La cimbali m39 dosatron 3. La cimbali m29 selectron 4. Faema E92 elite 5. Faema Emb…

Started by Nick

5 Jul. 18, 2008
Reply by Nick

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Yes, it can be done. I would talk to the guys at Sunergos in Louisville. They did it on a shoe string like that. But they did most all the work their selves, bought used equipment, and worked 100 plus hours a week and didn't pay themselves. Their wi…
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like i said, i just pop it open manually. i bought a receipt printer but it's not hooked up cause i haven't needed it yet - my credit card machine can print cash receipts if needed (just enter the amount). i'm not sure, at least for espresso machin…
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Try cinnamon and honey in a latte. We called it a miele. I've never used the syrup, I've always used fresh ground. But that was really good.
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As a roaster, I have a question. Who can afford to sell beans at $4 a pound? That's my purchase price for green on many I sell. We have a tiered system. Based on the price of the bean its self and how much people order. So, for instance, you only or…
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This group is for all coffee shop owners and retailers to join.
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Jared, admittedly I was looking for replies geared more towards the practice of buying for the future as opposed to conserving operations funding by starting with lower-end gear, but your recommendation looks incredible! Thank you very much! Looks…
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lemme throw you a couple observations from my first month of being open: 1) i bought a 3 group LM GB/5 used, cause it was a good deal and in good condition. my initial plan was to buy a new 2-group linea and PID mod it, but the used GB/5 was cheape…
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it IS an explicit requirement by the north carolina health department, at least, and i think it applies in other states. brady you may have not had a health inspector tell you that, but it is in the regulations. any cloths used for wiping surfaces h…
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Brady, thank you for the response. You made a great point about the opening week needing the higher capacity. I would imagine the opening week, as a first impression, would be critical in putting a shop's best step (and product) forward to encourag…
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