Jason Duncan's Posts - Barista Exchange2024-03-29T01:47:48ZJason Duncanhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/JasonDuncanhttps://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/61873059?profile=RESIZE_48X48&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1https://www.baristaexchange.com/profiles/blog/feed?user=17v1cn6w9n9ee&xn_auth=no**Updated** Coffee Equipment for Sale!tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2011-04-07:1688216:BlogPost:10782452011-04-07T19:18:05.000ZJason Duncanhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/JasonDuncan
<p>We are going through our closest and getting rid of gear that we no longer use regularly. Here is a quick list:</p>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: line-through;">1 Black Mazzer Super Jolly ($325.00 + shipping)</span></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: line-through;">1 Silver Mazzer Super Jolly ($325.00 + shipping)</span></p>
<p>1 Nuova Simonelli Appia 1 Group / 110v ($1,500.00 + shipping)</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: line-through;">1 Nuova Simonelli MDX Grinder ($300.00…</span></p>
<p>We are going through our closest and getting rid of gear that we no longer use regularly. Here is a quick list:</p>
<p> </p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: line-through;">1 Black Mazzer Super Jolly ($325.00 + shipping)</span></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: line-through;">1 Silver Mazzer Super Jolly ($325.00 + shipping)</span></p>
<p>1 Nuova Simonelli Appia 1 Group / 110v ($1,500.00 + shipping)</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: line-through;">1 Nuova Simonelli MDX Grinder ($300.00 + shipping)</span></p>
<p>1 Bridge Industries Coffee Cart / sink / waste tank / flojet pump / electrical ($1,500.00 + shipping)</p>
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<p>If you want pictures or are interested in any of these items, please let me know and I will get you more information. The Super Jolly's work fine but need some cleaning as is the MDX Grinder. The Appia was used on our mobile coffee bars but has been cleaning and sitting for the past few months. Everything seems to be in order - might need screens but should be good to go.</p>
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<p>Thanks!</p>
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<p>Jason</p>
<p>Cafe Evoke in Oklahoma City</p>Portafilter Double Spout Problems - any suggestions?tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2009-03-21:1688216:BlogPost:3826522009-03-21T15:29:17.000ZJason Duncanhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/JasonDuncan
So, we have not had any problems with our portafilters on any of our Nuova Simonelli espresso machines in the past but we just bought 2 new machines and the trouble began.<br />
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When we put the double spouts on each portafilter, they turn past center and end up being sideways (shot classes would be front and back and not side to side).<br />
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Before I tell you what I have tried, do you have any suggestions? It is about to drive me mad.<br />
<br />
Also, before I get tons of posts about using naked portafilters in…
So, we have not had any problems with our portafilters on any of our Nuova Simonelli espresso machines in the past but we just bought 2 new machines and the trouble began.<br />
<br />
When we put the double spouts on each portafilter, they turn past center and end up being sideways (shot classes would be front and back and not side to side).<br />
<br />
Before I tell you what I have tried, do you have any suggestions? It is about to drive me mad.<br />
<br />
Also, before I get tons of posts about using naked portafilters in stead - we have thought about it but because we do catering and at times use small (8 oz cups), we need to be able to do singles.<br />
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Thanks for your help!IASC Certificationtag:www.baristaexchange.com,2008-07-17:1688216:BlogPost:1071772008-07-17T03:11:32.000ZJason Duncanhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/JasonDuncan
I have been seeing this since we have been going to Coffee Fest 4 years ago and I was thinking about 'getting certified' in September. I do not know much about it, however, and wanted your thoughts..<br />
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1. Is it worth it?<br />
2. What is expected?<br />
3. Other thoughts?<br />
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It seems that every certification you can get is just more education so it seems that it would be worth at least giving it a go but I don't want to waste $89.00 for nothing!<br />
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Thanks for your help.<br />
<br />
Jason
I have been seeing this since we have been going to Coffee Fest 4 years ago and I was thinking about 'getting certified' in September. I do not know much about it, however, and wanted your thoughts..<br />
<br />
1. Is it worth it?<br />
2. What is expected?<br />
3. Other thoughts?<br />
<br />
It seems that every certification you can get is just more education so it seems that it would be worth at least giving it a go but I don't want to waste $89.00 for nothing!<br />
<br />
Thanks for your help.<br />
<br />
JasonSuper-Automatic Espresso Machinestag:www.baristaexchange.com,2008-04-10:1688216:BlogPost:736722008-04-10T14:22:20.000ZJason Duncanhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/JasonDuncan
So, it appears this blog is turning into a question (from me) and answer (from the gallery! Thanks!) section of my page. Sorry about that! I do have another blog, <a href="http://blog.cafeevoke.com">A Thought Over Coffee</a> that has better content if you are interested.<br />
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Ok, back to my thoughts here. I have a friend/client that is a busy corporate guy that is looking for a super automatic machine for his Oklahoma City office. He is not there all the time and wants something that will do a cup…
So, it appears this blog is turning into a question (from me) and answer (from the gallery! Thanks!) section of my page. Sorry about that! I do have another blog, <a href="http://blog.cafeevoke.com">A Thought Over Coffee</a> that has better content if you are interested.<br />
<br />
Ok, back to my thoughts here. I have a friend/client that is a busy corporate guy that is looking for a super automatic machine for his Oklahoma City office. He is not there all the time and wants something that will do a cup at a time - grind beans, the works.<br />
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He has asked me about it and I just do not know much about this market. Does anyone know of a great one that works well and is top quality?<br />
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i would love to send him a few options - across a range of price levels - so that he can take a look at them and make a decision.<br />
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Thanks for your help - AGAIN!Frozen Coffee Drinks and Smoothiestag:www.baristaexchange.com,2008-03-11:1688216:BlogPost:587762008-03-11T13:04:20.000ZJason Duncanhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/JasonDuncan
I have been trying to avoid this for a long time but the day has come. We need a blender and we need to get set up with frozen drink mixes. When we were in Bozeman, we pretty much could get away with Italian Soda and iced coffee drinks. Here in Oklahoma, not so much.<br />
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So, I really like what <a href="http://www.caffedamore.com/">Caffe D'Amore</a> is doing with the new Bellagio line of frozen drink mixes and I think that is probably what we are going to use. We also need fruit smoothy mix as…
I have been trying to avoid this for a long time but the day has come. We need a blender and we need to get set up with frozen drink mixes. When we were in Bozeman, we pretty much could get away with Italian Soda and iced coffee drinks. Here in Oklahoma, not so much.<br />
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So, I really like what <a href="http://www.caffedamore.com/">Caffe D'Amore</a> is doing with the new Bellagio line of frozen drink mixes and I think that is probably what we are going to use. We also need fruit smoothy mix as well. I am pretty green when it comes to blender drinks mainly because I do not drink them myself.<br />
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What is good?<br />
Who is doing something new and fresh?<br />
Are there good companies that we can use and not have to use fresh fruit (I know, that would make it much better but we are a catering company and not ready to do that quite yet)?<br />
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If you have any advise, I would love your help!<br />
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..be boldLoose Leaf Chai - We need your help!tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2008-01-28:1688216:BlogPost:300842008-01-28T01:15:30.000ZJason Duncanhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/JasonDuncan
So, Evoke is interested in serving Chai Tea and Chai Tea Lattes using<br />
premium loose leaf chai. I know there are several cafes around that are<br />
using loose leaf chai even in their lattes. <br/><br/>We have tried several but cannot get it to steep well in the milk. <br/><br/>Any suggestions?<br/><br/>..be bold
So, Evoke is interested in serving Chai Tea and Chai Tea Lattes using<br />
premium loose leaf chai. I know there are several cafes around that are<br />
using loose leaf chai even in their lattes. <br/><br/>We have tried several but cannot get it to steep well in the milk. <br/><br/>Any suggestions?<br/><br/>..be bold