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12-29-2019, 02:59 PMTell me, do you have a pet? My kids really want a pet. But I'm scared. I'm afraid of responsibility15 replies | 629 view(s) - 01-07-2020, 12:31 AMGood Day, To date I have been roasting to the start of 2nd crack. I have noticed that if I try and shorten my DTR I get underdeveloped coffee,...17 replies | 921 view(s)
- 01-15-2020, 06:57 PMHey everyone, first post here. So I'm a fairly avid coffee drinker, I use an espresso machine, french press, and pour-over all regularly. One thing...10 replies | 250 view(s)
- 12-31-2019, 02:55 PMMy brewing method is somewhat of a hybrid turkish/french press. Heat the water to 200F in a Walmart stove top kettle. Grind the beans and stir into...10 replies | 495 view(s)
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01-14-2020, 09:49 AMWho is watching the market? I had a buddy try and lock me in back in December. Everyone was worried the price was climbing quickly. A few weeks...7 replies | 274 view(s) - 01-07-2020, 04:17 PMWhile in Spain and Portugal I would order Cafe Americano - and loved it. Always drank at least two cups because the size was a bit smaller than what...6 replies | 339 view(s)
- 01-15-2020, 11:22 PMIslandBrew started a thread What are the basics of being a broker (for a beginner broker) ? in Coffee Industry ForumHey Guys, I'm very new to the coffee business and have little to no clue of what i'm doing. Basically, i'm a uni student that had an opportunity...7 replies | 242 view(s)
- 01-23-2020, 12:17 PMHi Everyone, Hope everyone is doing well. I apologize if this is under the wrong category, but I have a bunch of questions regarding grinders and...6 replies | 182 view(s)
- 01-01-2020, 07:23 PMLink to pictures: https://www.icloud.com/sharedalbum/#B0r5n8hH4SvODA Base Package (my original base order): $1,180 500T 72rpm solid drum...4 replies | 411 view(s)
- 01-04-2020, 02:48 PMCab78 started a thread Help and Advice Please: Rate of Rise on New Toper 20kg Issue in Coffee Industry ForumI am roasting 15kg of beans on a new 20kg toper. The maximum ror I can achieve is 4.2 degrees c every 30 seconds but want to achieve 5 degrees every...5 replies | 292 view(s)
- 01-10-2020, 02:10 PMsalmonfilet started a thread Help Please: Questions About Naturals - Disappearing Fruit Notes in Coffee TableSo I've experienced this with every bag of natural process (dry, honey, etc) coffee I've ever purchased. The first cup I brew after opening the bag...5 replies | 294 view(s)
- 12-30-2019, 09:10 AMHi everyone, I was curious how common financing was for coffee shops. I know that some many take out small business loans to get things up and...5 replies | 256 view(s)
- 01-22-2020, 07:19 PMcabochris started a thread Please Help Settle My Coffee Business Concern..... in Business to Business B2BAm I wrong? I've owned a Drive-Thru Espresso Stand for some 16 years now, in a small town with plenty of competition. I work 7 days a week and...5 replies | 150 view(s)
- 01-17-2020, 03:11 PMHi, I’m planning to buy a 5 kg roaster, I am very interested in a new Toper TKSMX 5e. Anyone that has experience with this machine? I can’t use...5 replies | 212 view(s)
- 01-13-2020, 11:40 PMDoes anybody drink Black Rifle Coffee, and if so which is your favorite blend and why? mreeveshp4 replies | 311 view(s)
- 01-16-2020, 07:10 AMSo I was catching up with an old friend the other day...He mentioned that he is in need of a Director of coffee. If anyone knows of a roaster...4 replies | 267 view(s)
- 01-08-2020, 11:42 AMRight now I'm storing my coffees in large Mason jars that are dark brown and 99% uv protected. I saw on Amazon a jar that was very expensive for...3 replies | 267 view(s)
- 01-02-2020, 07:52 AMGirls, I really want to see the musical Aladdin on Broadway. Do we have anyone from New York? What do you say about this production? I will not...3 replies | 251 view(s)
- 01-16-2020, 11:29 PMHow would you justify 20Euros/kg price tag for green beans? And on a scale of 1-10 (1-Cheap to 10-Most expensive) where would it sit?3 replies | 257 view(s)
- 01-03-2020, 06:42 PMHello Everyone, I am looking for a used roaster to continue to learn and take my roasting abilities to the next level. Looking at the Gene Cafe,...3 replies | 219 view(s)
- 01-17-2020, 12:55 PMI have a bialetti moka. Not sure if a 1 or 2 cup. I think it’s a 2 cup but it seems bialetti doesn’t make a 2 cup anymore. 1. How do I confirm...4 replies | 201 view(s)
- 01-23-2020, 12:45 AMHi, i'm new to the forum, and have a 1 kg roaster for sale. This model is basically a pre-Mill St/North roaster, I figure its about 5 or 6 years...4 replies | 172 view(s)
- 01-19-2020, 02:20 PMI purchased a Ambex YM-2 roaster. I am roasting the heck out of beans, and having a blast doing so, and I actually am selling the occasional pound...3 replies | 150 view(s)
- 01-01-2020, 05:49 PMHappy New Year!!! I'm hoping this is the year I add espresso to my repertoire. And reading that first post about using egg shells to "settle the...2 replies | 304 view(s)
- 01-24-2020, 12:16 AMtealoverme started a thread How to make sure that the coffee beans are ethically sourced? in Coffee Beans & Espresso BeansI heard about companies in Africa that are using children as part of their labor force. With these unethical practices, how could I make sure that I...2 replies | 145 view(s)
- 01-03-2020, 02:12 PMcheekygeek started a thread FOR SALE: Sivetz 1/4 bag (38 lb) coffee roaster1998 with external bean cooler/cyclone in Buy, Sell and TradeImage links below: This is a late 1998 made Sivetz 38 lb (1/4 bag) coffee roaster, complete and with external bean cooler. These come along...2 replies | 236 view(s)
- 12-30-2019, 06:25 PMTzveta started a thread Help Please: Need Help fixing Saeco Via Venezia in Coffee and Espresso MachinesHi! This morning when I was making the espresso with my machine Saeco Via Venezia I heard some weird noise and suddenly I saw there was no coffee...2 replies | 230 view(s)
- 01-23-2020, 06:42 PMSo to help determine whether or not to get a hottop or wait for the Aillio, does anyone know if Artisan can automatically control a Hottop roaster or...3 replies | 100 view(s)
- 01-09-2020, 02:14 PMjsnyc started a thread Help Please: I am Looking For a Commercial Stand Alone Steamer in Coffee and Espresso MachinesHi All, I'm looking for commercial stand alone steamers. Preferably un-plumbed. We're using Astra Pro steamers right now, but potentially looking...1 replies | 264 view(s)
