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Astoria Espresso Management/ vs. Marzocco Linea/GB/5 vs. Slayer

We run 4 Astoria espresso machines and one of them is at the end of its lifespan. We were going to purchase an Astoria Gloria, 4 Group, Aut…

Started by Tim Larson in Equipment & Tech

6 Jun 6, 2014
Reply by Latté 911

Can I have a full definition of under and over extracted espresso?

I hear these phrases thrown around a lot, and have even used them myself, but I've never fully understood what an over extracted and an und…

Started by Joshua Dittmer in Espresso

6 May 17, 2014
Reply by gera davidson

Low Bottom out Temp on a Diedrich IR 12

I'm roasting on my Diedrich IR 12 and I can't seem to get the bottom out temperature above 170, no matter what I do. Today with a 21# batch…

Started by Jed Vander Zanden in Coffee & Roasting

3 May 14, 2014
Reply by Jed Vander Zanden

Do you use Security Cameras? Can you recommend a good system?

I would like to instal a good indoor security camera system in our cafe. Does any body have any advice for good, easy to use, and affordab…

Started by Southeast Grind in Retail Coffee Business

1 May 2, 2014
Reply by Augsburg

Paper Cups To Go

Hi everyone,   I am trying to understand the current market of to go paper cups for hot beverages and I am wondering if I can get some inpu…

Started by Olivia in Retail Coffee Business

6 May 1, 2014
Reply by Matthew TE McCrary

Coffee Fest St. Louis Passes

Hi All!  If anyone is headed to St. Louis for Coffee Fest (May 30 - June 01, 2014) let me know.   I have discount passes available.  Messag…

Started by Mike Spence in Barista Competitions & Events

0 Apr 30, 2014

Ceado grinders

Anyone here have hands-on experience with Ceado grinders? I'm intrigued by their back-story and it seems like all of the first impressions…

Started by Eric Schaefer in Equipment & Tech

0 Apr 30, 2014

Pictures from the SCAA in Seattle.

I took some pictures of the trade show floor while at the SCAA in Seattle this last weekend.   Album here: http://www.baristaexchange.com/p

Started by Mike Spence in Barista Competitions & Events

0 Apr 29, 2014

Bottling cold brew - how to preserve taste

I would like to bottle and sell cold brew coffee, but I have a couple of questions: How long can it stay good in a bottle?  This is my big…

Started by Mike Mistur in Coffee & Roasting

1 Apr 27, 2014
Reply by Lisa Kettyle

Coffee Syrups

Does anyone out there use Amoretti syrups (previously Baristella brand)? I really like the quality of Amoretti (all natural, no added sugar…

Started by Chuck Heil in Retail Coffee Business

3 Apr 25, 2014
Reply by Rick Astley

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