I have this 2 unit pour-over contraption on a shelf at my shop that we've never used for the same reason we don't make drip for our "regular coffee". For the 25% of our clients who don't ask for espresso-based drinks we make French Press. The French Press coffee is made in 1.5 litre presses then decanted into airpots and refreshed/replaced as need be depending on how it ages and tastes (+/- 30 minutes) depending on the beans and their roast. But when someone wants a coffee other than what is… Continue

I received a call from the spouse of a regular customer...Somebody wants to treat their Valentine to a treat in the shop and I don't know what to nake...Cinnamon Latte maybe?

I normally discourage flavoured drinks in favour of tasty espresso but the masses speak.

Any suggestions?

My wife and kids have just left for Kauai for a few days and I'm wondering if anyone knows of a terrific cafe on that island...She would love to hear of a funky third wave joint someplace so she can satisfy her cappuccino needs.

Let me know!

I was hoping that the offer of a winter-time warm and dry shop to work in, a fairly competitive wage, nearly unlimited cappuccinos, relaxed atmosphere and pretty good tips would have yielded a few more applicants. It seems that anyone who can lean on a shovel-handle can get $15/hour these days doing construction. Anybody have any tips on recruiting staff?