Permalink Reply by Jim on March 18, 2008 at 12:34pm
Well, in the US the cheapest is the USPS and I think they ship international too. Otherwise is their a UPS or FEDEX in your area? You can also contact me at jlyon10@triad.rr.com.
Hi Manuel, I am also a small operation like Jim. I am especially interested in sourcing some organic coffee directly from the farm. I would be interested in trying some of your coffee, are you interested?
Thanks, Paul
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
I believe your conclusion is correct. If your growth and profitability curves match most cases that I'm aware of, you'll be less able to afford equipment after 1 year than you are before you open. Buy good quality equipment at the start that will me…
Agreed, it is best as a subtle hint to complement another flavor. I like pairing it with a nut flavor, caramel, or vanilla... but only in levels that do not totally overwhelm the coffee. If you have a softer apple flavor available, it is a nice comp…