I've been looking at the Ambex YM-5 as it was recommended to me. I don't know how much it will cost, but I'm guessing around $5,000. I've got an email into them requesting information.
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…
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.