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So I'm opening a coffee shop...
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Peter Tam Apr 20.
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- What is your position in the coffee industry?
- barista, coffee shop owner
- Where are you located? ( City and Country )
- Hutchinson, Kansas, USA
- How many years have you been in the industry?
- New
- If you are a barista or shop, are you interested in a barista exchange with another coffee shop/barista?
- maybe
- Tell us more about your coffee shop or barista skills and what you can offer in regards to an exchange.
- I am opening up a coffee shop with my family. We want to have excellent coffee drinks but are better versed with creating the right atmosphere, supporting musicians and artists and providing delicious fresh food and baked goods. I can offer creativity and ideas that go along with running a coffee shop... I just seek to learn more about providing excellent coffee and espresso.
- What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?
- Not sure yet.
- About Me:
- Webdesigner, single mom, mid 20's, coffee shop owner, baker... generally over ambitious and over critical of myself. I love providing happiness and hospitality. Our website is still under construction.
- About My Company:
- Little cafe on main street in a small town, showcasing artists and live music, artisic desserts and fine fresh foods that support the local farmers.
- What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?
- The atmosphere
- Website:
- http://brookscafe.com
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I guess you know how to bake, but not brewing coffee and espresso yet, from your own description. I am not saying how brewing coffee is harder than baking, but due to the coffee industry's low developing level, it should be much harder to learn to make good coffee. You just go around those big city and try their coffee drinks, then you will know for sure.
The easiest way for you can be started from drip coffee. Forget about the espresso drinks at this moment, if it is possible. At this stage, your main service can be the food first. When it is ready, go for espresso drink.
I do not know if it is a proper advise or not, due to my poor knowledge about US market. You'd better to talk about it to local people.
Hope it can help.