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Save Our Shot!

Recently at our shops, the managers have been discussing the myths of how to "save" a shot while finishing your milk steaming.  I heard so…

Started by Jessica Spackman

10 Dec 4, 2011
Reply by Corvus Coffee

Irish Coffe

Well people I need your help. I been a barista for about year and a half. In to months we are having our first coffee and god spirits in Pu…

Started by Jesus O. Gomez

11 Nov 17, 2011
Reply by Jonathan Aldrich

the tamp

I still hear people talking a lot of talk about how a harder or lighter tamp will affect the flow rate of a shot. I'd have to disagree from…

Started by Chandler Rentz

40 Nov 8, 2011
Reply by Matthew

Thoughts on Grinders and Machines for waste..training..wonderful Espresso

I would like to tap the vast resources to make informed equipment purchases. I would like to know how people rationalize buying technology…

Started by J F. Kelly

9 Oct 25, 2011
Reply by Brady

How to manually tell when to stop a shot

I know, I know, how horribly newb of me right? I just need a brush-up and I'm not afraid to ask you brilliant baristas for help. Pictures o…

Started by Brandi Heath

28 Oct 24, 2011
Reply by Emily Wiersma

Americanos...floating shots?

I've heard opinions of coworkers and barista buddies, but I have yet to see what the community at large thinks is the correct way to serve…

Started by Stephen Zirschky

9 Oct 20, 2011
Reply by Brady

Grinder dilation?

Hi all. I'm new to this site and looking forward to all the information and advice available! What a great place.I have a potentially very…

Started by rachelpinto.soprano

5 Oct 17, 2011
Reply by rachelpinto.soprano

Single portafilter...!

  I have never used a single portafilter (just thrown out the extra shot when only one is needed), but I completely understand the want to…

Started by Jimi Myers

6 Oct 17, 2011
Reply by Jimi Myers

Milk.

First a little background. I have been serving coffee for about 5 years now starting with sbux and quickly moving into indie/next wave shop…

Started by Andrew Aghajanian

5 Oct 17, 2011
Reply by Joona Suominen

Anyone have experience using the VST baskets on a La Marzocco MP machine?

I recently got the VST 18 and 22g baskets in and have been working with them a little. I also just recently installed a La Marzocco GB5 2 g…

Started by Phil Roberts

5 Sep 25, 2011
Reply by N. Freeman

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