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So I just tweeted yet another news story about the “newly” discovered health benefits of coffee. This one is from the Seattle Times and is a report declaring that drinking coffee will help you live longer. You can read the story here.
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I’m getting ready for a trip to Tokyo next week to join the Barista Nation team at the first ever Barista Nation Tokyo event! I almost said it was the first international Barista Nation, but that’s not quite right: Barista Nation had a great session in Vancouver, B.C., a few months ago, and will return [...]
Thank you to the many thousands of coffee friends who joined us in our very own Portland, Oregon, for the annual Specialty Coffee Association of America Conference and Expo this past week. We loved having you here!
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Started by Johnny Blockhead in Baristas Looking for Work 7 hours ago. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Hey Philadelphia! Since the city is across the river from me, I was hoping there might be some openings in some cafes or roasters.I have 2.5 years experience as a barista and half of that is corporate. I've been a supervisor and manager for most of…Continue
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Started by Amanda in Retail Coffee Business. Last reply by Johnny Blockhead 7 hours ago. 16 Replies 0 Likes
Just wondering if any cafe owners require their staff to wear uniforms, or if there are any baristas on here who wear them. If so, why are they required and what do you wear? If not, why?
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Started by Margo R in Coffee & Roasting. Last reply by Johnny Blockhead 7 hours ago. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Heay guys, I have a question.First off I have been doing Roasting for over a year now, and am wanting to open our first Coffee house and Roasterie.I have found a very old building, two stories (first problem), and the space is only about 800 SQ…Continue
Started by mazurka in Espresso. Last reply by Johnny Blockhead 8 hours ago. 11 Replies 0 Likes
Hi:I'm wondering if anyone has the actual Starbucks manual that can look and tell me if the milk is supposed to be heated when making an iced mocha latte, or if cold milk is just supposed to be added to the espresso and chocolate.At least two SB's I…Continue
Started by Todd Campbell in Equipment & Tech. Last reply by Brian Foster 14 hours ago. 2 Replies 0 Likes
I'm trying to find someone that does steaming pitcher customizations. Basically, I just want it to be black. Anyone know where I can find one?Continue
Started by Brett Pavia in Barista Exchanges & Travel. Last reply by Laura Clark 18 hours ago. 8 Replies 0 Likes
Does anybody know of any coffeehouses in Kansas City and St. Louis that focuse on the nuanced flavor of the bean and quality espresso shots?I am also passing through Salt Lake City, but I guess this city is not the night of coffee culture. If…Continue
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Started by Leo C in Coffee & Roasting. Last reply by Leo C yesterday. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Hey there, I want to get into green coffee trading - I know I don't have the skills to be buyer yet. I am bilingual, have academic credentials in ag, food safety, and have some experience with international shipping of perishables and occupational…Continue
Started by John Socks in Equipment & Tech. Last reply by Eric Schaefer on Tuesday. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Hi!Can anyone recommend a food safe solvent for cleaning a coffee roaster?The parts I want to clean are the drop shoot and the ventilation chamber and fan, basically a layer of oils and chaff particles. My initial thought is to use Fantastic, but I…Continue
Started by R. Justin Shepherd in Retail Coffee Business. Last reply by Keith Eckert on Tuesday. 5 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
Started by Andrea L. in Barista Exchanges & Travel. Last reply by Brady on Monday. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Hi, I'm in the market to buy a home espresso machine and espresso grinder. Any suggestions? I would like at least an intermediate machine- I think im going to buy a la marzocco mini grinder- its a bit much anything close to that w/ a cheaper price…Continue
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