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[CoffeeSponge]

Hello,

My name is JC, I'm an American who is living in SE Asia at the moment. I plan to be heavily active over the next few weeks and will be responding to messages as quickly as possible.

I've selected the username "CoffeeSponge" because I would like to soak up as much information as possible, as quickly as possible.

I have been put in the unique position of starting up a high-end, quality driven coffee store. My partner, who recently acquired a coffee franchise, is impressed by Espressamente Illy and their concepts.

As I am a newbie to the forum, I would appreciate any forum specific hints (where to post questions for a big star up), or threads to look at, in order to get the ball rolling.

My immediate concern is all equipment based. I need to get leads on machinery, including a commercial espresso machine, coffee makers, blenders, everything. When you Google terms such as "Top 10 Commercial Espresso Machines" it takes you in a million directions, and as of now I've yet to nail anything down.

Money is not an issue - I would like the best of the best.

Any information from like minded individuals and experts in the field would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you so much!

JC

 

[topher]

Weclome and good luck! There are so many great machines out there..Here are a few espresso machines to check out...
Not sure who is selling this machine but did see it in action at a convention..price tag was only $18,000
http://www.slayerespresso.com/

but more realistically...
http://nuovasimonelliusa.com/
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[CoffeeSponge]

Thank you for the links. It is my understanding that one of the most important things about acquiring a machine is to make sure that it is serviceable in your local area, because down time for the machine is a complete loss of business - so I'm trying to narrow my search to SE Asia wherever possible now that I have that piece of information under my hat.

There is a company in Korea that is making a new machine that is getting good reviews, but I can't seem to find it online, only word of mouth.

 

[topher]

Depending on how busy you are going to be...I roasted for a coffee shop in a casino and we were mobbed! When I started there we had a 3 group espresso machine. The first thing I did was replace the 3 group with 2 two groups. Reason was we could have multiple baristas on the machine without tripping over each other..secondly was in case one machine went down we had a back up. Maybe Alun can chime in on a "local" company for you..

 

[AlanLX]

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[CoffeeSponge]

Depending on how busy you are going to be...I roasted for a coffee shop in a casino and we were mobbed! When I started there we had a 3 group espresso machine. The first thing I did was replace the 3 group with 2 two groups. Reason was we could have multiple baristas on the machine without tripping over each other..secondly was in case one machine went down we had a back up. Maybe Alun can chime in on a "local" company for you..

This is a great idea - I was thinking about how to handle production especially during peak hours, and having 2 machines will give us more flexibility. Is Alun a moderator here somewhere?

 

[topher]

Yes he is a moderator on this site...here is a link to his profile. Send him a private message.
View Profile: Alun_evans - Coffee Forum

 

[Ryanbottom]

Hi too all of you must enjoyed the visit .

 

[krishpaskel]

The first thing I did was replace the 3 group with 2 two groups. Reason was we could have multiple baristas on the machine without tripping over each other..s