eliminating wasted Decaf Coffee - Barista Exchange2024-03-29T12:51:41Zhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/forum/topics/eliminating-wasted-decaf?commentId=1688216%3AComment%3A475891&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noWe give them the option of am…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2009-06-02:1688216:Comment:4968302009-06-02T13:46:20.799ZCedrichttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/Cedric
We give them the option of americanos or single drip coffee for decaf. Also we use the decaf spro to season the portafilters. That helps alot with keeping our inventory of decaf being used.
We give them the option of americanos or single drip coffee for decaf. Also we use the decaf spro to season the portafilters. That helps alot with keeping our inventory of decaf being used. pour-over beehouse single cup…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2009-06-02:1688216:Comment:4965952009-06-02T04:55:56.894ZDallas Fowlerhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/DallasFowler
pour-over beehouse single cup drip<br />
(made in china or so)
pour-over beehouse single cup drip<br />
(made in china or so) we just brew it by the single…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2009-06-01:1688216:Comment:4962902009-06-01T22:04:35.456ZJohn Berknesshttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/JohnnyBicycler
we just brew it by the single cup and people are way ok with waiting, knowing that thier coffee is super fresh
we just brew it by the single cup and people are way ok with waiting, knowing that thier coffee is super fresh I am with the majority on thi…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2009-05-28:1688216:Comment:4792052009-05-28T02:52:51.759ZTim Flebbehttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/TimFlebbe
I am with the majority on this one: Americano's are the way to go for decaf. We simply do not sale enough decafe to justify a full airpot sitting around. If the customer has taken the time to get out and come in, they will generally spend a little extra coin for their coffee fix, especially when they learn how much fresher and flavorful their drink will be...<br />
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We use the AeroPress for this. During the process, I like to point out the colors, how the crema is blooming at the top, etc, etc,…
I am with the majority on this one: Americano's are the way to go for decaf. We simply do not sale enough decafe to justify a full airpot sitting around. If the customer has taken the time to get out and come in, they will generally spend a little extra coin for their coffee fix, especially when they learn how much fresher and flavorful their drink will be...<br />
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We use the AeroPress for this. During the process, I like to point out the colors, how the crema is blooming at the top, etc, etc, etc... I also like to make a point of showing the oils and rich crema that tends to bubble out of the bottom of the Aeropress. I like to prepare the drink in a double insulated 9oz Bodum, then pour over to the take-away cup, give the take away a swirl to high-light the oils and show those to the customer before adding hot water for the Americano...Eyes light up with delight 99% of the time :)...and because I <i>told</i> them and then <i>showed</i> them how good the Kool-Aid was, they are usually back for more :D... a work in a very small shop i…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2009-05-27:1688216:Comment:4787912009-05-27T18:33:11.961ZJesse Darwinhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/JesseDarwinArmstrong
a work in a very small shop in a small town,we would sell 2-4 cups of decaf a day. stupid to sell not even one cup out of each pot, so i just started recomending americanos, and they liked em better, they dont even bother asking for decaf drip anymore
a work in a very small shop in a small town,we would sell 2-4 cups of decaf a day. stupid to sell not even one cup out of each pot, so i just started recomending americanos, and they liked em better, they dont even bother asking for decaf drip anymore Haven't brewed decaf in 2 yea…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2009-05-27:1688216:Comment:4786942009-05-27T17:26:37.018ZThe Village Beanhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/coffeelady
Haven't brewed decaf in 2 years - Americano all the way.
Haven't brewed decaf in 2 years - Americano all the way. we have always done decaf as…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2009-05-27:1688216:Comment:4784542009-05-27T12:46:53.226ZJesse -D->https://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/JesseDarrow
we have always done decaf as americanos...no problem. If people really get upset about the $.25 extra then just charge them for a regular cup. Hopefully they like it so much that when they come back they will just order a decaf americano and be happy to pay the $.25.
we have always done decaf as americanos...no problem. If people really get upset about the $.25 extra then just charge them for a regular cup. Hopefully they like it so much that when they come back they will just order a decaf americano and be happy to pay the $.25. My shop hardly ever sells dec…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2009-05-27:1688216:Comment:4779482009-05-27T00:05:48.176ZKatherinehttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/Katydahling
My shop hardly <b>ever</b> sells decaf, so I never brew it. I always give my customers the ultimatum between waiting 5min (hopefully) or getting their americano hot n' ready. Usually they get the americano, and end up liking that better anyway. In my opinion, it's all in the way you present it to them. "No we don't have that, but you know what would be even better....?" works for me.
My shop hardly <b>ever</b> sells decaf, so I never brew it. I always give my customers the ultimatum between waiting 5min (hopefully) or getting their americano hot n' ready. Usually they get the americano, and end up liking that better anyway. In my opinion, it's all in the way you present it to them. "No we don't have that, but you know what would be even better....?" works for me. Thanks guys for all the great…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2009-05-26:1688216:Comment:4779362009-05-26T23:58:41.771ZNathan Koskyhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/Nathan
Thanks guys for all the great comments! We do only serve 3 cups a day, but the place has only been in business for 8 months, so I think it'd be best to hang on to all the customers we can.<br />
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I think I will start brewing them by the cup, and see how that turns out. Unfortunately there is a fully automatic machine there (I finally talked the owner into getting a semi) but until that happens, I'd hate to give people pretty crappy tasting americanos.
Thanks guys for all the great comments! We do only serve 3 cups a day, but the place has only been in business for 8 months, so I think it'd be best to hang on to all the customers we can.<br />
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I think I will start brewing them by the cup, and see how that turns out. Unfortunately there is a fully automatic machine there (I finally talked the owner into getting a semi) but until that happens, I'd hate to give people pretty crappy tasting americanos. Are you absolutely sure you s…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2009-05-26:1688216:Comment:4776242009-05-26T19:37:41.691ZJay Caragayhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/JayCaragay
Are you absolutely sure you sell only three cups of decaf a day max?<br />
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If so, have you considered eliminating decaf altogether? At three cups a day, it doesn't sound feasible or reasonable to keep it as part of your coffee program.
Are you absolutely sure you sell only three cups of decaf a day max?<br />
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If so, have you considered eliminating decaf altogether? At three cups a day, it doesn't sound feasible or reasonable to keep it as part of your coffee program.