CoffeeKid - Goin' to Seattle, Francis! Francis! and Etching (#)

„First up was a trip to Seattle I made yesterday, a day trip with my buddy Aaron De Lazzer. Going on a road trip with Aaron and I would probably frustrate most folks - for almost the entire 3 hours in the car down, and a lot of the 3 hours back, we debated the finer points of espresso, coffee, and the business. We would spend 20 minutes picking apart the most minutiae of detail on the most insignificant things to most coffee fans, like a long discussion on the relative merits of a dual charging heat exchanger system used not to deliver brewing water, but used to heat the brewing boiler and hot water tap on a espresso machine. And the car trip is predictable - on the way down we'd discuss primarily positive things about coffee and espresso, and on the way back, we'd bemoan the fact that Vancouver has a bloody long way to go when compared to the top tier coffee scene in Seattle.“
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Gurus.net: How to Use a La Pavoni Manual Lever-Piston Espresso Machine by Daniel Ho - How to... (#)

„For my Gaggia MDF, the perfect grind is achieved at setting 5 or 6. The description of the proper grind range from grains that resemble sand to grains slightly coarser than flour.  My feeling is that these guidelines are too vague and can mean something different to each person.  That is, you can play around with the proper grind all day, but at this stage, it may be more effective to eliminate another variable and work on the tamp.  For now, simply go to the nearest grocery store and find yourself a can of ground Illy regular roast espresso (something that should be easy to find worldwide) and you're in business!  You can always mess with the grind later. Tamping is where I had my breakthrough.   In order to get any crema, it is amazing how hard you actually have to tamp.“
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Tiny Joy -Web Version Sept-Oct 98 (#)

„They don't even buy a lot of their coffee, they split containersor piggyback containers with royal SF 8/22 nice weekend, not a lot of business--lotsa cupping of espresso blends, pulling shots on the pavoni --the thingsIlike to do witout the distractions of certain yapping iced coffee customers.Testing out the new Zassenhaus Grain mill...very nice. Excellent espressogrind-this is the kind of stuff I can really endorse, stuff to base this businesson. The Pavoni has been a lot of headaches and I think I am going to dropthe grinder. Rafael wasthe #2 one that seemed more worn than a trade showdemo, more like refurbished, but not because the burrs were worn.“
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Café Forum | Monaco Principality Coffee Companies (#)

„Featuring innovative double boiler system, automatic & bean-to-cup fully automatic machines. - 8 Quai Antoine 1er, BP 119, Monaco 98007 - Tel:+ 377 93 10 43 49 - Fax:+ 377 93 10 43 44 - Email: export@conti-espresso.com - Url: www.conti-espresso.com Return to Menu   Coffee Products/Services No listings for this category at this time - If you own or operate a business in this category, click here to register your free listing in Café Forum. Thank you! Return to Menu“
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Cafe Scene in Victoria, B.C. - coffeecrew.com - victoria, b.c. canada (#)

„Now serving Saltspring Coffee companies drip and espresso as well as a wide variety of fresh baked goods, the Finnerty is a hot-spot for great coffee and some great people watching (not to mention the most beautiful baristas in the business). The Finnerty is the CoffeeCrew's day base-camp and we can often be spotted holding court, talking coffee, and behaving in a loud and disruptive manner (which would explain the frequent presence of Campus Security at our table). Come on in, say hello and pull up a chair.“
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Tea & Coffee 11/00 - Starting Up an Espresso Cart or Kiosk (#)

„Owning an espresso cart is one way to enter into the coffee business-or to expand a current operation-without the enormous investment of hundreds of thousands of dollars. It is possible to own a cart for $5,000 to $15,000, while for $15,000 to $30,000 you can purchase a kiosk (a more permanent structure, not on wheels). Bob Burgess of Burgess Enterprises in Seattle says a cart owner needs to bring in just $250 a day to make a living-and a successful cart may generate as much as $700 a day or more.“
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Schomer's Table@Lucidcafé 7 (#)

„Dear cyber reader, In my travels documenting espresso coffee, I have encountered several individuals in the business that were very enthusiastic about fine espresso coffee. But I have seen very few bar owners that were able to infect their staff with their own zeal. The old truth about running a business holds especially true for an espresso bar: nothing is as difficult as hiring, training, and motivating a staff.“
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Schomer's Table@Lucidcafé 23 (#)

„My quip regarding the tricky coffee is "the more I learn the less I know." The best espresso is produced by people slightly outside the mainstream. Esthetes, artists and eccentrics have a refuge in the caffe espresso business. Individuals who master espresso coffee by worshiping her beauty. An operation must remain small for an owner to accumulate direct espresso experience.“
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Tea & Coffee 11/00 - Stamping “International” On Espresso Coffee (#)

„When his sons, Barend and Willem, came into the business they chose to focus primarily on espresso. Now espresso represents more than 75% of the company’s coffee sales and continues to expand as more and more Dutch people become acquainted with the espresso style. It might surprise some to know that 10% of Dutch coffee consumption is now espresso.“
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View topic - should I do this? - Coffee Forum (#)

„I would be very committed but as a mother I really need to do research to see what impact this will make on my family. We really need to increase our income and I am very excited about the espresso business, I just need to find out from others if good help is out there and if it is possible to find it. I would work the majority of the time but I also realize I will need help at times.“
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Schomer's Table@Lucidcafé 9 (#)

„In my opinion, the best form of the espresso business is if the macchinesti is the owner. If the coffee passion and knowledge reside in the owner he or she will understand the needs of the coffee, and requisition the best equipment and supplies. And, as I have stated, the owner must be present on a daily basis in order to inject his or her love for the coffee.“
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Virtual Coffee: The Espresso Drive-thru and its Place in the Specialty Coffee Industry (#)

„Every mall and strip center has numerous coffee cafes, and most neighborhoods have a corner cafe within walking distance. In the past year we have seen an increase in the number of espresso businesses opening their doors and an even greater number of people preparing to enter the market.“
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CoffeeKid - Things I don't like about Coffee (#)

„There's so many things to love about coffee, espresso, and the coffee business. But there are many things that get my dander up, and many things I mourn. Here's a list of some of the standouts.“
http://www.coffeekid.com/other/loveandhate/ hatecoffee - Cached

View topic - Was ready to open a small espresso bar but.... - Coffee Forum (#)

„Perhaps I should consider the Espresso Cart business? I have the money to swing that...at least I think I do. The problem here is that there is no foot traffic in the entire area I live in.“
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View topic - Equipment Supplier in Mass - Coffee Forum (#)

„I too am looking to start an espresso business in the New England area ~ New Jersey actually .I would be interested in good roasters, suppliers, etc. in the nearby area.“
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Echo Espresso (#)

„We offer local parts availability and factory-trained service technicians. We care about your business and the quality of your espresso.“
http://www.lucidcafe.com/cafeforum/echo.html - Cached

Coffee: History, Origins, Brewing, Cupping, and Buying (#)

„Coffee Books: Coffee, Espresso, Business, Market.“
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Amazon.com: Books: ESPRESSO! Starting and Running Your Own Specialty Coffee Business (#)

„First Sentence:There is a wide range of business opportunities that involve espresso. Read the first page “
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It's All About Coffee (#)

„2) Every espresso business owner that desires to improve their quality, volume and the bottom line.“
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Virtual Coffee: Feature Articles (#)

„Bellissimo's book, Opening A Specialty Coffee Drive-Thru contains valuable information about opening and operating a coffee drive-thru. Written as a companion piece to Bean Business Basics, this manual covers aspects of concept planning, location selection, drive-thru construction, bureaucratic considerations, and day-to-day operations.“
http://www.virtualcoffee.com/sept_2002/ drive_thru.html - Cached

Virtual Coffee: Feature Articles (#)

„From Bean Business Basics“
http://www.virtualcoffee.com/october_2000/ drinks.html - Cached