Espresso (375)

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Spent pucks always have "holes'

I'm having issues with my espresso machine. Every espresso puck consistently has "holes". I have a Cimbali machine. I've replaced the hold…

Started by Schane Gross

22 Dec 18, 2009
Reply by Jason Haeger

Caffeine

It goes without saying that one of the many reasons people drink coffee is due of the caffeine content in addition to the heavenly flavor.…

Started by Mike M

4 Dec 14, 2009
Reply by Mike M

Pre-Infusion

I have been a barista for a little over a year at my on shop I confess to be mostly self taught except for two or three workshops one of wh…

Started by Joseph Robertson

7 Dec 11, 2009
Reply by Joseph Robertson

Non-Syrup Flavoring

I was wondering if anyone has experimented with or uses means of flavoring lattes/other espresso drinks with anything other than syrups? I…

Started by Mike M

15 Dec 9, 2009
Reply by Jacob Casella

Your Tips and Secrets!

I have been at this for about a year and im looking to broaden my skills, and suggestions?

Started by Ben Kessman

18 Dec 8, 2009
Reply by Gabe Windham

Polishing the puck??? Whats the deal?

Last night I was involved in a training session on espresso techniques, and as I was done tamping, I polished the puck by spinning the tamp…

Started by Eric

17 Dec 7, 2009
Reply by Eric

Throw Away Your Tamper!

Now that I've got your attention.... :grin: Brady and I decided that this weekend has been kinda slow on BX, so I thought I would generate…

Started by Paul Yates

32 Dec 5, 2009
Reply by Joseph Robertson

building my coffe shop menu

will i am in the process of building up my coffee shop menu and i am thinking to have these four categories : 1-classic drinks 3- chocolate…

Started by mohamad denno

0 Dec 5, 2009

Espresso temps?

Hey all, I am using a 3-group Rancilio Classe 6 (lever). I am having a hard time pulling any decent shots as most of them are either bitte…

Started by Joe Marino

1 Dec 2, 2009
Reply by Brady

Required to use a thermometer.

Does anyone know if using a thermometer to steam milk is required by health code? If so, does it vary by location? I live in Dallas, TX. I…

Started by Jonathan Meadows

16 Nov 29, 2009
Reply by Fraser Jamieson

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