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 Barista Training SchoolsI'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'v… Started by Samantha BakoLatest Reply |
 Economic Crunch: How Will It Affect Our Business?I would love to hear what you think the repercussions of the economy will mean to the coffee industry. I have my inclinations and will sha… Started by javaqueenLatest Reply |
 Independents and Consumer Reactions to Starbucks Closing StoresI have been talking to a lot of people looking to open a coffee business, or are existing retailers already about the announcement that Sta… Started by Matt MillettoLatest Reply |
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 Aeropress RATIOSLike another recent poster, I'm trying to use AeroPress to brew on-demand, particularly for decaf "drip" equivalent, since we end up dumpin… Started by R. Justin Shepherd |
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May 20 Reply by Kevin Ayers |
Barista Training SchoolsI'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'v… Started by Samantha Bako |
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May 19 Reply by Brady |
Brew classes / cuppings / demosAnyone doing semi-regular coffee brewing demos, classes, clippings pinpointed the "best" day/ time to do them? Started by R. Justin Shepherd |
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May 19 Reply by zack burnett |
 UniformsJust 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… Started by Amanda |
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May 16 Reply by Johnny Blockhead |
 Successful Coffee Shops?OK, so I am sitting in a coffee shop, thinking about the shop I plan to open soon. I start to think about the very successful shops out th… Started by John Millstead |
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May 7 Reply by John Millstead |
 LinensWhat are the majority of you doing with your bar towels after use? Do you launder them yourselves or employ a linen service to handle that?… Started by teresa pilarz |
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May 5 Reply by Emily Wiersma |
 BARISTA COFFEE SCHOOLABC ...I would love so much to attend their school, but so far away and costly. Are there any options with similar quality of education on… Started by victoria fallon |
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May 2 Reply by Jack Groot |
 SleevesDoes anyone have knowledge of a manufacturer that makes a sleeve size that is compatible with both 8/16 oz cups and also does logo work? T… Started by Tim Coonan |
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 Wholesale ProductsHey guys, I'm looking to find some wholesale coffee merchandise. Can you guys recommend your favorite online wholesale stores that sell go… Started by Veronica Halbert |
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Apr 30 Reply by Veronica Halbert |
 Pour-Over TrainingMe and some co-workers have become have become... Coffee Fanatics! Which has been super cool to see other co-workers also getting passion f… Started by Laura Clark |
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