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VIVA BARISTA tip jar I wanted a challenge with fancying up the tip jar, not the best, but I'm happy with the out come... Enjoy :) Started by Lindsey	0	Dec 3
Payment for Exchanges The concept of a "barista exchange" has been out there for a while, and now that Matt has created this site to facilitate the process, I ha… Started by Mike White	37	Dec 2 Reply by alyssa
Proper preparation of a Cafe Cubano Any suggestions on the proper preparation of a Cafe Cubano, including the correct amount of sugar? Started by Terri Voltz	18	Dec 2 Reply by alyssa
One of the strangest things I've ever seen . . . Is Wal-Mart getting into specialty coffee? Maybe not, but they seem to be ready and willing to supply your local Third Wave Coffee Shop. h… Started by Lorenzo Perkins	6	Dec 2 Reply by Henry
Adding a wine bar to a coffee bar. I wanted to get opinions in regards to adding a wine bar to a coffee bar. I would like to hear from those who currently sell wine and how i… Started by Terri Voltz	5	Dec 1 Reply by Cindy Mac Nicol
Best type of courses I have been thinking about going back to school to take some business courses. And one day I want to open my own cafe. I have taken some bu… Started by chantelle	3	Nov 30 Reply by Joseph Robertson
Faema E61 Legend or La Marzocco GB5 Which machine is the better one, and more importantly, for what reason(s)?? Started by Werner Pauw	1	Nov 23 Reply by nik orosi
Looking for coffee shops for a regular customer, traveling abroad I am trying to help a regular customer at my shop find good coffee abroad, can anybody give me a list of places to be in Seattle and/or Ful… Started by Erik Fenstermacher	7	Nov 21 Reply by Henry
Robbed at GUNPOINT! Black Cat got robbed this morning at 6am. Granted the economy in Portland is horrible. Perhaps that is one reason for an increase in crime.… Started by Brendan	3	Nov 12 Reply by Joseph Robertson
when is a puck a puck? When do espresso beans become a puck? Started by mark krause	9	Nov 10 Reply by Daniel Williamson

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Eric Hammond replied to Barbara Adams's discussion 'Coffee shop on a 30k?' in the group Coffee Shops

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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Jared Rutledge replied to Mike Morand's discussion 'Business Planning - Equipment Capacity/Quality'

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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Eric Hammond replied to Joshua Slusher's discussion 'Drink suggestions'

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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Eric Hammond replied to John Dowling's discussion 'Cost of wholesale roasted beans.....?' in the group Coffee Shops

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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Mike Morand replied to Mike Morand's discussion 'Business Planning - Equipment Capacity/Quality'

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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Jared Rutledge replied to Mike Morand's discussion 'Business Planning - Equipment Capacity/Quality'

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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Jared Rutledge replied to teresa's discussion 'Help! Quats quandry'

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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Mike Morand replied to Mike Morand's discussion 'Business Planning - Equipment Capacity/Quality'

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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Mike Benis replied to Karl's discussion 'Commercially; What machine would you choose?'

For spectacle and build quality there is nothing to match the KVDW

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