Using the Barista Home Espresso Machine (INeedCoffee.com) (#)

  „Measure the time that it takes to pull the shot, until it is second nature to you. The total time should be 15 - 18 seconds for a ristretto and 18 - 23 seconds for a regular shot. If you time your shots precisely, you can brew directly into two demitasse cups, without the need to measure and re-pour. If your machine is pushing out the espresso at a faster rate, you should use the group tightener to tighten the screw on the underside of the group head.“

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Espresso Blending Techniques (INeedCoffee.com)

  „Don't be afraid to break them if you think its going to work. One man's ristretto is another man's poison.“

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Using the Barista Home Espresso Machine (INeedCoffee.com)

  „Frothing milk is an essential attribute of a good barista. And, since you own a Barista machine, you can perfect this art in the comfort of your own home. If you've decided that you are enough of an espresso lover to buy an espresso machine, you should probably spend a few more dollars and get a straight walled metal pitcher and a thermometer.“

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Using the Barista Home Espresso Machine (INeedCoffee.com)

  „Before using the Barista espresso machine, pull out the water reservoir as shown in the picture. A trick that I use to make sure that there is water without pulling the tank out completely is to place a ping pong ball or two into the reservoir. It is easier to examine the water level by seeing how high the ping pong balls are floating, rather than trying to judge the water level through the glare on the smoke-colored plastic.“

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Coffee on the Road - Boston (INeedCoffee.com)

  „Most impressive, however, were the number of functioning machines. I counted, quickly, a total of six different commercial espresso machines in operation, between the two floors. In the windows and adorning the walls were turn-of-the-century Victor Arduinos, micro-Cimbalis, Pavonis, Faemas and Gaggias galore! Neopolitan flip-drips, moka pots...“

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Advice on Starting A Coffee Business (INeedCoffee.com)

  „This is especially important for the drive-thru locations. The Design Besides an attractive visual design, your espresso station must be also designed for speed and efficiency of service so your customers don't have a long wait. There have been times when I had to wait ten minutes to get served my latte, with only a few people ahead of me. Slow, sloppy service like that may reduce the number of drinks that you sell in a given time period, reflecting directly on your revenues.“

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