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Awesome, this is all great feedback. I definitely dont mind paying a little extra for a reliable machine. After all i have no idea how to fix anything major that is wrong with it. Ive been useing a La Marzocco for the last 3 years, and its been pret…
Our Tea tasting went really great. We offered 7 teas, went over tea types, brewing temperatures, difference between loose leaf and bags while tasting teas. I also put out some cheese that I thought complemented each tea. People were really excited.…
A couple of 13 cup Chemexes (65 ounces) brewed simultaneously, dosed at roughly 60g per liter —roughly 120g, give or take— would do the trick for a 3-5 liter airpot. Just keep in mind that as your dosing increases your grind needs to go more toward…
I am working on my menu in my shop, and am trying to decide about my brewing offerings. I will be having a pourover bar, rather than airpots of mechanical drip coffee, due to my commitment to providing the freshest cup possible. I plan to have a dri…
Yep... that's about right. All machines have some benefits and fans, or else they wouldn't be in business.
For a fast paced drive-thru, I'd say make sure it is a big boiler and quick steamer. Forget the two groups... you'll be 3 group territory. Yo…
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Thanks for your suggestions, it's awesome to find someone so willing to be helpful. I actually did find a position as morning manager at a Coffee Shop/Wine Bar here called Perugino, so my immediate search is over, but I'll still check out your…
It's not that hard to make. Google it and find something you like in the way of a recipe. Fun to experiment. Time allowing that is.
A naked PF is absolutely paramount for me in successfully adjusting my grinder's setting. And in the beginning, was just as important in figuring out the correct distribution/tamping technique.
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