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From everything we can tell about the buzz surrounding the Southeast Regional Barista Competition—which kicks off tomorrow in Atlanta—is this mutha’s gonna be epic! There are 30–count ‘em–30 competitors signed up for this weekend’s Southeast Regional Barista Competition, and they include such heavy hitters as reigning SE Regional Champ, my Brazil-travel-bud Michael Harwood; Mr. MadCap, [...]The Feb/March 2012 Issue
The new issue of Barista Magazine is out! (The iMag version is online and live. You can read it here.) And the hardcopies will be hitting the mailstream any moment now. So watch your mailboxes! In this issue, we have a cover profile of Anne Lunnell, Sweden’s Queen of Coffee. A Cashbox article from Tracy [...]Northwest Regional Barista Competition Wrap
It was a big weekend of activity in Tacoma, Wash. at the Northwest Regional Barista Competition (and the Regional US Brewers Cup competition) hosted by Dillanos Coffee Roasters. More than 20 competitors sought the Regional crown while nearly a dozen tried to take the Brewers Cup. In the end, much like Highlander, there can be [...]Videos
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The Art of Ebay
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Espresso, Intelligentsia
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scales
Started by Matt B in Equipment & Tech. Last reply by Caty Rent 1 hour ago. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Hi folks, I'd like to know what scales you're using for pourovers and for measuring shots. I've searched some threads and found positive opinions on the Jennings line. Any others? Any you'd stay away from b/c of size, timing out, poor battery life,…Continue
Cirqua Water Filtration
Started by Joseph in Retail Coffee Business. Last reply by Joseph 5 hours ago. 14 Replies 0 Likes
Does anyone know what happened to Cirqua Water Filtration Co.? I have been trying to call them and email them. There is no answer or even a voice mail.Continue
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removing a post
Started by Justin Kagan in Classifieds. Last reply by Brady 6 hours ago. 1 Reply 0 Likes
BE folks, I just got an inquiry about a roaster i was selling in 2008...i guess it's time to remove the post! Anyone out there tell me how I do that?Continue
Diagnosing espresso - low volume
Started by Nick Giovannetti in Espresso. Last reply by Casey Loseth 12 hours ago. 8 Replies 0 Likes
I have had this discussion with several co-workers and never gotten a clear-cut answer so I figured I'd try here.More so with one of our blends than others, I am able to pull sweet, well balanced shots that taste great, but are always low volume. …Continue
SHOW LATTE ART-LET'S SEE YOURS
Started by Antonios Argiropoulos in Espresso. Last reply by Casey Loseth yesterday. 178 Replies 2 Likes
I ENJOY LATTE ART...LET'S SEE YOUR'S!!!!Continue
Thoughts on a San Franciscan 6 lb Roaster?
Started by Ambrose Tham in Coffee & Roasting yesterday. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Hi there, anyone have any experience with a San Franciscan 6 pounder? I'm looking for a small batch roaster that's easy to vent, reliable, and of course...great for roasting small batches of about 3 to 5 lbs. Let me know if you've any experience…Continue
Tags: roaster, franciscan, san, diedrich, probat
Diedrich IR 12 coffee roaster for sale!
Started by Lindsay Vandervelde in Classifieds. Last reply by Jonathan Meadows on Saturday. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Diedrich IR 12 coffee roaster for sale! We have roasted on this machine for 2 years. The IR-12 has ran like a clock. It has been our Baby and has been cared for accordingly. This roaster is in very good condition and I am very sad to see it go! For…Continue
Quick input needed about how much brewed coffee to plan on for a local Fun Run
Started by Sue Harnly in Retail Coffee Business. Last reply by Jason Shipley on Friday. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Hi all, I LOVE BARISTA EXCHANGE! I find this part about getting input from others so incredibly helpful....so thank you in advance!I am wondering, has anyone pfovided brewed coffee for a Fun Run? And if so, how much coffee did you go through? I hear…Continue
The moment that made you the barista you are today???
Started by Erin Elizabeth in Espresso. Last reply by Morgan Leigh Bockus on Friday. 25 Replies 0 Likes
I would love to know this from you all...the more I learn and become involved in this industry/ /culture, the thirstier I get. So do tell of your defining moments, lessons learned, lightbulb epiphanies, taste awakenings, etc. I've had some...but…Continue
POS - a new discussion - for MAC users
Started by Janice in Retail Coffee Business. Last reply by Jeff Hoeppner on Thursday. 26 Replies 0 Likes
Hey everyone. I run a coffeehouse in the DFW area and we are currently using VitalLink. Not happy at all - nothing is intuitive, there are many glitches in the screens, doesn't sync with anything. Anyhow, just not satisfied and is not doing what we…Continue
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Bryan Wray replied to Matt B's discussion 'scales'
The scale we are using for weighing doses and yield on the espresso counter is a "Triton T2." Cheap, readily available and amazingly durable. I have found the resolution to be a little bit closer to .2g than .1g, but…
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Jay Caragay replied to Matt B's discussion 'scales'
For general brewing, we use the Ohaus CL Series scales. Around $50 each, compact, battery powered and great for brewing. We've been using them very hard for two years now and no failures.
Can't say the same about the other…
Joseph replied to Joseph's discussion 'Cirqua Water Filtration'
Thanks Scott . I will.
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