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„The Beverage Equipment Service Technician, of America Training Certification Program, or BEST, is the first of its kind in the U.S. and was designed to prepare participants for employment and/or certification in the specialty beverage industry. Sponsored by El Camino College in Long Beach, California and Specialty Coffee Association of America, BEST is currently developing an espresso machine training program to compliment their already established brewing equipment course. Michaelo Espresso has high hopes for the BEST Program to provide the industry with a dependable level of technician training that will promote higher standards in the service community.“
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„ Introduced in North America c. 1668, coffee became a favourite American beverage after the Boston Tea Party made tea unfashionable.“
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„1973 Air Pot is launched, Zojirushi receives high acclaim for this push-type beverage dispenser. 1980 Sale of electric air pots commenced. 1981 Stainless steel double wall vacuum bottles are launched; Stainless steel vacuum bottle manufacturing process is patented and the TUFFBOY line is introduced. 1983 Micro computerized, Micom electric rice cooker/warmer is introduced.“
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„Seattle and Starbucks can take credit for popularizing espresso drinks in America, but unfortunately, the job was accomplished by delivering this remarkable beverage in double grande cups of steamed milk. Now it's up to cafes and roasters around the country to convert consumers from super-sized lattes to quality espresso beverages. It should also be noted that most restaurant critics, who wax poetic over wine lists, remain woefully ignorant on the subject of espresso. Until cafe owners and food critics begin to enlighten consumers and those consumers begin to demand quality espresso, milk and sugar—if not raspberry flavoring—will remain the dominant elements in most American espresso drinks.“
http://www.coffeegeek.com/opinions/cafestage/ 06-02-2003
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„The costs of production are fantastically low in Asia, compared to Central America. And you can bet you booty that any type of highly processed coffee beverage made from a powder at your local coffee boutique, such as Mochachino and Caramel Iced Frappelatte are made with Vietnamese Robusta. And all those bizarre "cappuccino machines" and truck stops... you guessed it.“
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Publications - National Coffee Association
„Kenneth Davids' revised, updated, and expanded bestseller pays homage to America's national beverage. Beginning with coffee lore and a history of the famous bean, this in-depth guide to the international world of coffee details:“
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