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Coffee News of the Day

A few good or at least mildly entertaining stories out there today from all over the world. First, Ethiopia and Tanzania coffee farmers expect larger than normal crop sizes and prices. Growers in Ethiopia project an increase of 25% over last year’s harvest. BusinessWeek reports on the harvest here: Volumes of specialty washed coffee traded on the [...]

Out with the old, or everything old is new again?

I just saw this story from the SF Weekly about how Ritual Coffee Roasters has stopped using its French presses and its Clovers, instead opting for the Hario V-60. Ritual, however, isn’t the only Bay Area café choosing sides in the single-cup battles. From the article: San Francisco microroasters aren’t just differentiating their coffee by region [...]

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Australia is without a doubt one of the top countries in the world for coffee and espresso excellence, as proved by the quality of coffee its cafes and roasteries turn out, not to mention the consistently high caliber of champions in all areas of specialty coffee who hail from Down Under. And with the conclusion of [...]

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Jonathan Pascual

Offering coffee from multiple roasters 6 Replies

Most shops I know offer coffee from a single roaster, no matter how many origins or blends they feature at a time.  But the coffee shop I'm sitting in right now has a retail shelf with beans from thr…

Started by Jonathan Pascual in Coffee & Roasting. Last reply by Dylan Jung 10 minutes ago.

Alexis Kepford

Asheville, NC? Eh what? 6 Replies

So I'm currently posted up in Raleigh, NC and looking to make a move up to the mountains to the lovely town of Asheville. I've heard mixed things from my fellow baristas in Raleigh about cafe prospec…

Tagged: carolina, north

Started by Alexis Kepford in Baristas Looking for Work. Last reply by Dylan Jung 20 minutes ago.

Garrett Kelly

Any new roasters out there?

Im looking for roasts that are just starting out, I just opened a coffee shop now looking for new companies to maybe start somthing with a whole sell! I have had intelligentsia, alterra, coffee klatc…

Started by Garrett Kelly in Barista Exchanges & Travel 1 hour ago.

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Barista training near Boston 1 Reply

Can anyone recommend a barista training course in the Boston area?

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Started by Missy Carroll in Barista Exchanges & Travel. Last reply by Simon Ouderkirk 1 hour ago.

William Fendler

Questions from a novice'. 9 Replies

I've been a barista for about four years now, but I just started taking my job seriously and made coffee a hobby a little over a year ago, so I am still relatively new to a lot of this. In my situati…

Started by William Fendler in Espresso. Last reply by Shadow 5 hours ago.

Ruston Reynolds

What to say to the barista about a bad espresso? 73 Replies

First of all, I'm a newbie to espresso. Although I've had many lattes throughout the years, most have been mochas. I tired of paying $5 for way too much sugar and way too little coffee flavor so I bo…

Started by Ruston Reynolds in Retail Coffee Business. Last reply by Ricky Sutton 8 hours ago.

Jonathan Pascual

Barista pay: sub-minimum wage 10 Replies

I have always been under the assumption that the position of barista commands at the very least minimum wage, and preferably a dollar or two more per hour regardless of tips.  However, I've found out…

Started by Jonathan Pascual in Retail Coffee Business. Last reply by Marek 9 hours ago.

Tommy

Growing coffee in United States? 2 Replies

Anyone here is growing coffee in the US? Do you think it is possible that maybe somehow in the near decade or something, we would be able to grow lots and lots of Arabica coffee in the US (aside from…

Started by Tommy in Origin, Growing and Green. Last reply by Mitchell Schuur 11 hours ago.

Mike M

Coffee Bars in Italy 5 Replies

My wife and I are talking about taking a trip to Italy this coming Fall. I would like to mix a little business with pleasure. Anyone know of any particularly amazing coffee establishments to visit i…

Tagged: italy, cafe, bar, coffee

Started by Mike M in Barista Exchanges & Travel. Last reply by Mitchell Schuur 12 hours ago.

Mitchell Schuur

Grinder 12 Replies

I'm thinking about getting a Nuova Simonelli MDX, just to start with untill I got some proper money coming in. Any ups or downs I need to know, or maybe any tips or suggestions? Cheers

Tagged: MDX, Simonelli, Nuova

Started by Mitchell Schuur in Equipment. Last reply by Mitchell Schuur 12 hours ago.

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Jeffrey J Kingman

How AJ Bombers is Powered by Social Media - Kitchen Table Talks with Chris Brogan

Are you still trying to figure out how to use social media in your specialty coffee/tea shop? Social media heavyweight Chris Brogan (@chrisbrogan on Twitter) lands at AJ Bombers restaurant in Milwaukie for a meal and video interviews a multiple location restaurateur on the power of Twitter...

Can you say 75% traffic coming from Twitter alone?

How AJ Bombers is Powered by Social Media

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Posted by Jeffrey J Kingman on February 5, 2010 at 1:41pm

Mike McKim

Cuvee Coffee, making baristas in Texas famous

As a business owner, it is always great to see an employee get recognition for a job well done. As a coffee business owner, it is very fullfilling to see someone that has worked hard at his craft, receive local and national recognition. Clancy Rose is one of those guys who is talented and hard workging (traits I admire), but even more he is amazingly humble. I know he was honored to grace the cover of Barista Magazine, was a trooper when we had to haul the GS3 to multiple TV stations to promo

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Posted by Mike McKim on February 5, 2010 at 6:00am — 2 Comments

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Great topic and one I have wondered about for some time. I would think it would help to be consistent with a couple roasters at least and maybe feature a new micro-roaster every month. I don't know, but that seems like it would be a middle ground t…
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Rachel Tracy updated an event
Top Cup Challenge at Coffee Fest Meadowlands
March 5, 2010 at 1pm to March 6, 2010 at 4pm
Pacific Natural Foods is hosting the 2nd Top Cup Challenge at Coffee Fest Meadowlands! Steam to win, use one of Pacific Natural Foods' Barista Series Soy Blenders or Frappe and Smoothie Bases in one of your signature drinks and win big. Cash prizes…
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Also a newish one is Posana. Spelled right?
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Ha yes, the Hershey's! I assure you hidden out of frame is some really good sipping chocolate I use for mochas and chocolate based drinks. However, I would love some pointers to some great chocolates!
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Group for those who wants to share ideas and techniques to develop great coffee blends.
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If your model is strictly business then the multiple roasts concept is difficult to defend. In extremis one could say that the "business" model in food service is McDonalds, and in coffee it's Starbucks. Obviously we can leave behind a discussion of…
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Im looking for roasts that are just starting out, I just opened a coffee shop now looking for new companies to maybe start somthing with a whole sell! I have had intelligentsia, alterra, coffee klatch, and stumptown give me samples and they are all…
1 hour ago
I have coffee from multiple roasters! It is SO MUCH FUN. We only have 1 (awesome) local roaster in Ithaca so I wanted to serve their coffee but also show the town what else is out there. Serving pour-over I can keep everything fresh and not pre-brew…
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It's a small but thriving shop in Atlanta called Rev Coffee. They're doing coffees from Batdorf, Intelligentsia, and 1000 Faces (based out of Athens, GA). They usually stick with Intelly's Black Cat for espresso, Batdorf's Aldo's Blend always, and r…
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Malaprops has been around forever. Tupelo Honey is doing well. The Dripolator and Izzy's are personal faves. There's a lot of good coffee in Asheville. If you get the chance, check out Waynesville too. Very pretty town and much less crowded.
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