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Receiving 90-100 day old coffee from my roasters
Started by jaclyn in Coffee & Roasting. Last reply by olivier dutil 2 hours ago. 12 Replies 0 Likes
hey all,I have been in the coffee industry for about 5 years or so and managing my first coffee shop.First thing I noticed was that the coffe we are getting from our supplier is about 90-100 days old (after roasting). Other coffee companies I have…Continue
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pressure problem with my Appia compact 2 group.
Started by Eli Masem in Equipment & Tech. Last reply by Shadow 4 hours ago. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Hi everyone! I am having a bit of a problem with my Nuova Simonelli 2 group Appia Compact. The pump pressure(the bottom half of my pressure gauge) keeps going up to about 12 or 15 even at rest. I adjusted it back down manually a couple of times…Continue
Latte Art on Strada
Started by Andy Kwon in Espresso. Last reply by Andy Kwon 10 hours ago. 11 Replies 0 Likes
I recently got hired at a local cafe, and I'm currently being trained on a La Marzocco Strada. Although I have no experience with a commercial machine, I've been making coffee on my Rancilio Silvia at home for about two years now. So I've grown…Continue
roaster question: how to stop a pilot from blowing out midroast
Started by alexander léger in Coffee & Roasting 12 hours ago. 0 Replies 0 Likes
hi all-every so often, i'll be in the middle of a roast and my pilot light just goes right out. there's no telling when, and it can happen with any style roast. i notice that this problem is more prevalent in the winter months (i.e now), then the…Continue
Marketing of seasonality... thoughts?
Started by Brady in Origin, Growing and Green. Last reply by Jay Caragay 15 hours ago. 5 Replies 0 Likes
For those that haven't seen this yet, here's a link to Christopher Schooley's recent piece on the marketing around greens' harvest…Continue
Coffee Brewer for high volume location!
Started by Nev in Equipment & Tech. Last reply by Ricky Sutton 22 hours ago. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Hello, I would like to ask which coffee brewer and grinder you would recommend for high volume location - busy shopping mall kiosk, where space is very limited? Any comments, suggestions, and thoughts will be appreciated! Thank you! Continue
Southeast espresso repair: who to call and how to become certified
Started by Sarah Leanne Barnett in Equipment & Tech. Last reply by Scott 22 hours ago. 4 Replies 0 Likes
I'm a roaster in the Southeast. My espresso bar needs to have the machine serviced. Who is the most reliable and affordable company to call? Also, I have a few employees and affiliates who are interested in becoming espresso techs. What is the best…Continue
Automatic Pour Over
Started by Kevin in Equipment & Tech. Last reply by Dustin DeMers on Thursday. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Hey,I've seen home automatic pour over machines (Like this one from Bodum) come to the market lately. So far I've…Continue
Coffee and Food Pairing. What to do what not to do?
Started by Dylan Jung in Coffee & Roasting. Last reply by zack burnett on Thursday. 11 Replies 0 Likes
I am looking into planning a coffee and food paring event at one of my employers.I wanted to find some good ideas from everyone on what are some really good matches. I'm thinking great dishes but also cheeses (which I'm quite familiar with) and…Continue
Looking for short-term bar shifts in Seattle area
Started by Aprille O'Neill-Kemp in Baristas Looking for Work. Last reply by Aprille O'Neill-Kemp on Wednesday. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Hello!I'm a barista moving out to Boston in 6 weeks, and looking for some bar shifts to pick up in the meantime. I've worked in coffee for 8 years at a small independent shop in Bothell that I just recently left. We carried Herkimer coffee, so I…Continue
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olivier dutil replied to jaclyn's discussion 'Receiving 90-100 day old coffee from my roasters'
Jaclyn i dont serve 90 day old coffee and i need a barista soon ! when to move to revelstoke.
Shadow replied to Eli Masem's discussion 'pressure problem with my Appia compact 2 group.'
I'd have to agree with Brady as it sounds as if incoming pressure may be the problem. BUT most FloJet or ShurFlo pumps will only hit 45-60psi MAX. Our van is plumbed so that 1 pump supplies the espresso machine, sinks and hot water heater. Not…
Jay Caragay replied to jaclyn's discussion 'Receiving 90-100 day old coffee from my roasters'
Brady replied to Eli Masem's discussion 'pressure problem with my Appia compact 2 group.'
You still on a Flojet, or did you switch over to a different pump setup on your mobile setup?
On hx machines like your Appia the resting pressure reading is determined by incoming line pressure to the machine. The internal pump only serves to boost…
Andy Kwon replied to Andy Kwon's discussion 'Latte Art on Strada'
Thanks Bryan,
The Strada at the shop doesn't have a sight glass. It's hooked up to water lines...
I got to go in early and try some more pours. I took your advice on not pouring too fast and breaking the crema, but I also decided to…
roaster question: how to stop a pilot from blowing out midroast
hi all-every so often, i'll be in the middle of a roast and my pilot light just goes right out. there's no telling when, and it can happen with any style roast. i notice that this problem is more prevalent in the winter months (i.e now), then the summer. but that's about all i can pin down on the variable front. i'm roasting on a beautiful probat ug-22 who almost never gives me any other problems.side note, sometimes my pilot fails to catch when i first turn on the gas at the beginning of a…See More
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jaclyn replied to jaclyn's discussion 'Receiving 90-100 day old coffee from my roasters'
pressure problem with my Appia compact 2 group.
Hi everyone! I am having a bit of a problem with my Nuova Simonelli 2 group Appia Compact. The pump pressure(the bottom half of my pressure gauge) keeps going up to about 12 or 15 even at rest. I adjusted it back down manually a couple of times back to 3 - 5 bars at rest and 9-10 while pouring and it seemed to work fine for a couple of weeks each time. Now it just won’t stay where it should when adjusted anymore. A friend of mine suggested it might be that the solenoid valve went bad but I…See More
Discussion posted by Eli Masem
Jay Caragay replied to Brady's discussion 'Marketing of seasonality... thoughts?'
I often wonder when tasting many of these "seasonal" blends if it isn't just laziness on the part of the roaster.
Rather than using "in season" coffees to conform to a specific profile, I'm wondering if these roasters…
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