Recent content by Java Lover

Hi all, We are tweaking our espresso shots a bit in the chain of coffeehouses that I own. Just wondering how many grams of espresso/ounces of water you are using for a 12oz, 16oz, and 20oz latte in your coffee shop. Thanks for your help!!

We use Monin in our coffeeshops, because it is quality. We were hoping to go with 1885 after CoffeeFest last fall (they offered us a good price point), but did some taste tests, and it just didn't even compare to Monin. So we stayed with them..... We also use Mont Blanc for our Mocha/White...

I own two coffeeshops in the Omaha area that were voted "Best of Omaha" three years in a row, and there's quite a few Starbucks in town!! And now Starbucks is building a store right across the street from one of my shops, but I'm not worried about it. As far as your location issue, I've heard...

I'm part of Scooter's Coffeehouse, which originated in Omaha, Nebraska. We have been voted "Best of Omaha" the past three years, even with quite a few Starbucks in town. We are just starting to expand outside of Omaha, soon to open three coffeehouses in the Austin area. If you are interested...

Hi, I've been in the coffee business for about a year now.... I went to CoffeeFest in Seattle, and watching the Latte Art Competition, was amazed at how quietly they steamed their milk?? What's the secret to doing that?? We are getting ready to make some changes to the way we've been pulling...

Hey Makjava, Thanks for the thumbs up, if you are in deed thinking of the coffee shops I own (which are Scooters Java Express). There are actually about 15 of them in Omaha right now, and I own three. If you were thinking of another coffee shop, then kudos to them!! Keep enjoying that...

I know this is a dated discussion, but I just joined the forum today.... I believe the coffee shop "mania" that's going on right now wouldn't be there if it weren't for Starbucks, so I feel grateful to them for opening the eyes of the public. I own three coffee shops (not Starbucks), and I...

To go or not to go? I own three coffee shops, and I think it's nice to offer "real" dishes to those customers staying. You can start out with just a few inexpensive mugs, plates, etc. and see how it goes over. We do offer them at my shops for those staying, and it gives the customers more of...