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„ “A single-origin shot is a shot of espresso consisting of one coffee from one growing region in the world,” I say. “In a standard espresso blend, there are usually a variety of coffees from a variety of growing regions around the world. However, some of these coffees are so complex on their own that they work well as a stand-alone espresso without all of the other origins. This morning I chose to feature Kenya because it has been the baristi’s favorite lately.”“
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„ However, if you make the effort to produce a proper espresso, you should select a blend that is consistent with the quality of espresso the customers deserve. Check the blend's performance drawing actual espresso (making brewed coffee to test espresso beans is a meaningless exercise). The physical properties, such as color, body and crema, and the flavor characteristics, such as aroma and taste, must be appropriate and in proper balance. Most blends focus entirely on flavor and perform poorly on color, body and crema.“
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„Or are you the type of person who needs a cup or two of coffee just to get your mental gears in motion? Here’s what I evaluate upon encountering a new machine for the first time: Exterior finish (I prefer unpainted stainless steel.); placement and size of controls (Bigger and beefier is better than chic.); size and weight of filter holder (Bigger and heavier is better.); size of water reservoir; capacity and ease of removal of drip tray (Can it be removed without sloshing?); and the presence of a heavy duty grounded electrical cord set. I would not personally own a machine unless it had this list of features: A cast brass boiler instead of aluminum; a brass steam valve that was carefully machined to operate smoothly; a preponderance of brass and copper tubing instead of aluminum or plastic; at least 1,000 watts of heating power; and an exterior finish that reflects the same quality as the rest of the componentry. If I get a chance to demo a new unit I try to discern these things: how long it takes to come to operating temperature; if the water will remain reasonably hot during the length of the pour; how difficult is it to change to steam mode and how long does it take to produce useable steam pressure; and how long the machine takes to recover from steam mode back to brewing.“
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Tea & Coffee 11/00 - Stamping “International” On Espresso Coffee
„The espresso list is far more numerous. The house blend actually seems something of a token to those who expect to find one, otherwise all the espressos are carefully chosen single origins from Costa Rica, Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, Java, Kenya (one of the Boot secrets, as they cherish it for its relatively light acidic quality), Ethiopia, Panama (from the Ruiz plantation), Haiti (caffeine-free) and an Indonesian Celebes Toraja Kalossi.“
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„ Since many coffeehouse and espresso bar operators do not take their decaf customers as seriously as their regular coffee customers, they often do not take their decaf offerings as seriously. But the same strict standards that apply to your regular coffee should apply equally (if not more) to your decaffeinated coffees. After all, it may be that you can differentiate your business by offering an impressive selection of decafs.“
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„ I spent the day on Main Street and visited every single business. I asked each shop owner, “Is there a place in town to get one of those espresso drinks—you know, like a latte or cappuccino?” To my shock and awe, almost every single store owner said, “No.”I even mentioned that I had heard there was a place to get espresso and told them the name, and even then fewer than a dozen businesses knew of the operation. It was immediately apparent why this coffeehouse was struggling. If the local business people didn’t know it even existed, how could they possibly patronize it or recommend it to their customers?“
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