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Help! Consistently Inconsistent GB/5
Started by Lita Lopez in Equipment & Tech. Last reply by Christopher 56 minutes ago. 12 Replies 0 Likes
Our two year old LaMarzocco GB/5 2EE, is giving us trouble. The 2 groups are not brewing at the same rate. It makes it near impossible to dial in a perfect grind setting when one side consistently pulls faster than the other. It can vary as much as…Continue
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Starbucks Meltdown
Started by Brian Bandy in Equipment & Tech. Last reply by Brady 1 hour ago. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Starbucks has just closed 1500 locations temporarily; this was due to the new Everpure wall mounted system? Looks like both pumps were working at the same time, making well over 500 PSI. Oops, what is Next? Well I guess the insurance companies will…Continue
Where to get bottomless (naked) portafilters and baskets.
Started by Harley Amundsen in Equipment & Tech. Last reply by olivier dutil 8 hours ago. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Hello,I'm fairly new here, I haven't really posted here before, but I'm hoping I could get some advice. I now have a third espresso machine at my disposal. It turns out it's a Cuisinart EM-200 with 15 bars of pressure. Looks like a nice machine. I'm…Continue
Tags: bottomless, machine, espresso, basket, portafilter
Folger the best? Really bad coffee insight!!!
Started by Brett Pavia in Coffee & Roasting. Last reply by Brett Pavia 13 hours ago. 8 Replies 0 Likes
Not sure if anybody else saw this article, but I was a bit shocked at the author's lack of coffee insight. For some reason French Roast is viewed as the ideal roast and Folger offing the best coffee.Maybe the public needs more coffee education…Continue
Open your roastery / cafe on Main St. Washougal, WA!
Started by Adam Taylor in Classifieds 18 hours ago. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Our company, Lone Wolf Development, is currently seeking entrepreneurs in the coffee industry to open a roastery / cafe on Main St. in Washougal, WA. Located just 30 minutes from Portland at the Gateway to the Gorge, Washougal is home to 14,000…Continue
Brewing Iced Chai
Started by Alexander Stephen Root in Barista Exchanges & Travel yesterday. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Hey there, world of BX! I've had a concept mulling around in the back of my mind for a while, and I'm finally at the point where I'd like to start testing it out.I work with Starbucks, and have worked with other chain-styled coffee houses in the…Continue
Nicest thing a customer has said
Started by Jennifer Vaaler in Off Topic. Last reply by Laura Clark yesterday. 36 Replies 0 Likes
Customers have done nice things for us. But what compliments have they given you or what's the nicest thing customers have said to you?Mine were:"Thank you for being so patient""You just made my day better"I know these aren't exceptional, but it's…Continue
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Tarot Card/Rune Readings in the shop
Started by Caty Rent in Off Topic. Last reply by Ricky Sutton on Tuesday. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Hello Friends,I have come to ask for advice. There is a woman that has left her card at the coffee shop and will be contacting me about doing Tarot/Rune Readings in the store. As the manager, I need to make the decision to allow it or not.Wondering…Continue
Aeropress RATIOS
Started by R. Justin Shepherd in Retail Coffee Business. Last reply by Kevin Ayers on Sunday. 7 Replies 1 Like
Like another recent poster, I'm trying to use AeroPress to brew on-demand, particularly for decaf "drip" equivalent, since we end up dumping most decaf out if we brew a whole pot. But I'm having trouble figuring out a good ratio. For a 12 oz. cup,…Continue
Barista Training Schools
Started by Samantha Bako in Retail Coffee Business. Last reply by Brady on Sunday. 58 Replies 2 Likes
I'm curious about folks' experiences with these training schools. How does it compare to the on-the-job training you get? (I gotta say, I've got a great resource at my shop!) Are they pricey, and worth the money? What school would you recommend, and…Continue
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Brady replied to Brian Bandy's discussion Starbucks Meltdown"Hi Brian. This is an interesting story, thanks for bringing it to our attention.
Not sure what exactly you are implying. Care to clarify and support your statements (after reviewing this community's Acceptable Use policy, of course, with…"
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Brian Bandy left a comment for Jonathan Rose"I no longer work inthe water industry (AT THE MOMENT), but I hope that you hold the standards that companies should stand for. It is not just about the profit, but about delivering somthing that is expected."
Brian Bandy replied to Brian Bandy's discussion Starbucks Meltdown"For most of us in this economy, we are looking to cut our costs, but when your product contains over 98% water, this should not be a consideration. When a company offers you a solution that sounds too good to be true, it usually is. Keep this in…"
Brian Bandy posted a discussionStarbucks Meltdown
Starbucks has just closed 1500 locations temporarily; this was due to the new Everpure wall mounted system? Looks like both pumps were working at the same time, making well over 500 PSI. Oops, what is Next? Well I guess the insurance companies will figure that out. Does anyone else know anyhting about this???See More
Brian Bandy posted a status"What is Next? Well I guess the insurance companies will figure that out."
Brian Bandy posted a status"This was due to the new Everpure wall mounted system? Looks like both pumps were working at the same time, making well over 500 PSI."
olivier dutil replied to Harley Amundsen's discussion Where to get bottomless (naked) portafilters and baskets."Hi Nick , there is a good tutorial on espresso part website about naked portafilter.
http://www.espressoparts.com/bottomlessnakedportafilterswhy
, us it in my shop and i dont really think that it make a better coffee but it sure help for training…"
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