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Astra Mega II C running hotter than HadesI recently purchased a new Astra Mega II Compact for use as a backup/event machine. Out of the box running blistering hot, measured as high… Started by Mike McGinness in Equipment & Tech |
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Dec 19, 2013 Reply by Mike McGinness |
stainless steel porter filter baskets vs teflon coated porter filters Is there a taste difference to espresso?I am planing to buy 3 porter filters 1 teflon 1 stainless bottomless 1 gage to compare the taste. i would love to hear from barista that h… Started by Paolo Panicco in Equipment & Tech |
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Dec 19, 2013 Reply by Steffen Müller |
Coffee LitHello All! Please send me your recommended/favorite coffee mags and books. Getting back into the business after some time and am looking… Started by Tara Peloquin in Off Topic |
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Dec 16, 2013 Reply by Tara Peloquin |
A Good Coffee for a Drip Machine???At work I have a fairly expensive Krups Drip Coffee Maker with a conical burr grinder and with the ability to make some adjustments. I have… Started by Ron Kellington in Barista Exchanges & Travel |
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Location Location Location!Hello All! I am looking to open up shop in the next 1-3 years. I know how important location is to business. I would like to hear from y… Started by Tara Peloquin in Retail Coffee Business |
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Dec 15, 2013 Reply by Tara Peloquin |
Coffee FestI plan to attend Coffee Fest in the next year. I have attended Chicago once in the past. For those of you who attend regularly, do you su… Started by Tara Peloquin in Off Topic |
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Dec 12, 2013 Reply by John P |
Employee BenefitsI am losing not one, but two good employees to Starbucks the same month. Both are leaving because of the benefits Starbucks presents emplo… Started by V lawhead in Retail Coffee Business |
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Dec 6, 2013 Reply by olivier dutil |
Features & Benefits = salesCurrently writing up my BP for purchasing an existing coffee shop in which I have worked for 10 years. I want to include features & be… Started by Marlena in Retail Coffee Business |
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La Pavoni EuropiccolaSo I was given this in exchange for menu work I did at a previous coffee shop. Any advice for cleaning it out so I can use it? All electr… Started by Sarah L in Equipment & Tech |
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Nov 30, 2013 Reply by Brady |
Holiday Cash Bonus for BaristasI'm curious to find out what kind of holiday bonus other cafes give. Is is cash only or gifts as well? Do you give an equal amount to al… Started by Southeast Grind in Retail Coffee Business |
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Nov 26, 2013 Reply by Southeast Grind |
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