Archive for June, 2010
Looking for a restaurant that sells 100% Kona Coffee?
I'm doing a research project on 100% Kona Coffee, and the costs for the restaurant business? Does anybody happen to work at an establishment that sells it (and if so, do you know how much the company purchases it for)? Thanks so much!
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Choosing the Right Bean to Cup Coffee Machine
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Bean to cup coffee machines enable the caterer to serve superb tasting fresh espresso coffee drinks and speciality coffee variations at the touch of the button with the minimum of fuss.
Customers demand quality and choice. Gone are the days of offering a choice of a black or white coffee. Nowadays it is important to offer the very best coffee and coffee variations in different cup sizes together with a decaffeinated option.
The most convenient way of supplying this insatiable demand is with a bean to cup machine.
Bean to cup machine capacity (usage) is usually divided into three criteria.
Light volume - serving between to 30-80 cups a day
Medium volume - serving 100-200 cups a day
High volume - serving 250+ cups a day
If your expected number of cups per day is close to the overlap of volume then we recommend that you go for the next model up.
Perhaps the most important thing to consider when choosing a machine is whether to go for a model with a 'built in' milk frother'.
Cheaper models will not have a built in milk frother, but may have the option of an 'add on' unit that froths the milk. The more expensive models have a fully automatic milk frother built into the machine which is also refrigerated to keep the milk cool.
Since a high percentage of drinks served will likely contain frothed milk it only really makes sense to go for the fully automatic built in versions unless your budget is very restrictive. Add-on milk frothers can be clumsy and not function to a consistent basis. There is nothing more frustrating to a busy caterer than a shop full of customers and milk that won't froth!
If your budget is tight it is best to compromise on some other features rather than the fully automatic frother option. If you are happy for you or your staff to froth milk by hand then you might as well go for the more traditional espresso machine instead and froth the milk whilst waiting for the coffee to come through the group head.
Recently there have appeared on the market bean to cup machines which incorporate a canister of powdered milk for those who do not want the inconvenience of fresh milk, although this is a trade off with sacrificing overall drink quality.
Bean to cup machines are big business. There are now a large number of manufacturers of bean to cup machines and the number is growing all the time.
It is best to choose a model from a manufacture that they have been producing for a number of years so that any initial problems have long since been ironed out. Now is not the time to be a guinea pig with a brand new model however fantastic it may seem.
Most manufacturers produce a series of models with different functions and features suitable for low, medium and high volume coffee production.
This is where you pays your money and takes your choice!
Machines are available with one, two, three or even four bean hoppers. This gives extra capacity for busy periods and / or the option of a decaffeinated coffee.
Auditing facilities are also available on the top models where information about the drinks served over any given period can be obtained and maybe downloaded onto a computer for later analysis.
Digital displays, visual looks should also be considered before making your final choice. Note that many of the top models are available in a choice of colours to match the decor of the establishment.
However as already mentioned the two most important things to establish are that the machine can cope with expected demand and that it has a built in milk frother. All other features can be considered secondary.
Before contacting a potential supplier make sure you have decided which size and what features you would like from your machine with reference to this report. That way you will not be persuaded to upgrade or pay for things you do not really require.
Don't forget to pay particular attention to the servicing costs and water treatment systems.
Remember that without a built-in milk frother you will have to froth the milk by hand and that may cause problems.
However a reliable and well maintained bean to cup machine should give many years of profitable service and provide excellent quality delicious drinks to your customers.
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Villaware V003-41804 Aromatico Stovetop Espresso Maker – 4 cup
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Villaware V003-41804 Aromatico Stovetop Espresso Maker - 4 cup
Price: $19.95
- High Quality Construction
- Heavey gauge Inox 18/10 stainless steel
- Made in Italy
- for use on gas, electric or induction stoves
Villaware V003-41804 Aromatico Stovetop Espresso Maker - 4 cup
Product Description
Elegant Style combined with high quality construction. Heavy gauge Inox 18/10 stianless steel. For use on Gas, Electric or Induction Stoves. Made in Italy. Replacement gaskets available.
Villaware V003-41804 Aromatico Stovetop Espresso Maker - 4 cup
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Villaware V003-41804 Aromatico Stovetop Espresso Maker - 4 cup
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Coffee Italian Style
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The Italians have all sorts of names for it - espresso, caffe normale, cappuccino, caffe corretto, granite di caffe con panna, among others. How many types of pastas are there in Italy? That's how many different names one small tazza of Italian coffee has.
Certainly, Italian coffee is more than just a beverage for the passionate Italian. A cup of Italian coffee is a form of art and for every occasion, for every mood, you are guaranteed to get one that fits perfectly.
In Search of the Perfect Tazza
The possibilities of Italian coffee are enough to bewilder anyone who has the taste for coffee but not the tongue for its numerously confusing names. So what kind of Italian coffee should you order in a caffe? Here is a list of some of the most popular caffeine-laden drinks that you will typically find in an Italian caffe:
* Caffe - generally a small cup of very strong coffee; often referred to as espresso but be sure to pronounce it with an 's' instead of expresso.
* Caffe Americano - this is American-style coffee but stronger
* Caffe corretto - coffee "corrected" with a shot of grappa, cognac, or other spirits
* Caffe fredo - iced coffee drink
* Caffe hag - decaffeinated coffee
* Caffe latte - coffee mixed with hot milk; usually served in a glass for breakfast
* Caffe macchiato - espresso "stained" with a drop of steamed milk; really a small version of cappuccino
* Cappuccino - espresso infused with steamed milk and drunk in the mornings; never ever order this after lunch or dinner
* Granitadi di caffe con panne - iced coffee with whipped cream
Italians don't drink coffee with any meal. In that regard, they are much like the French. The only exception is during breakfast when cappuccino is served with brioche and other breakfast treats. Most of the time, Italian coffee is only ordered after a meal and only the unwitting tourist orders cappuccino in a restaurant after lunch or dinner.
When you do order for Italian coffee after a meal, don't ask for an espresso. Ask for un caffe, per favore.
How Italian Coffee is Made
There as many espresso machines in Italy as there are Italian coffee. From fully automatic espresso machines to lever piston espresso machines to even the classic aluminum espresso coffee maker, the choices are widely varied.
And just when you think you've got everything down, there are also the debates regarding the specific bean type to use. Italian coffee is often a heated battle between blade and burr grinders and factors like tamp pressure, water temperature, and humidity.
Lovers of Italian coffee even have their favorite caffeine haunts in the form of local torrefazione or coffee houses and barista who are valued for their ability to deliver a perfect caffe espresso.
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Bodum Nero Thermal Neoprene 12-Cup French Press Coffee Coat, Black
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Bodum Nero Thermal Neoprene 12-Cup French Press Coffee Coat, Black
Price: $19.95
- Neoprene material insulates the press and conserves the heat without compromising the flavor of your beverage
- Nero is available in a variety of colors and sizes; 34 and 51-ounce French Press and 34-ounce tea press
- Easy to apply and remove with the Velcro tab
- Machine wash 30-degree C/85-degree F
Bodum Nero Thermal Neoprene 12-Cup French Press Coffee Coat, Black
Product Description
For all coffee lovers who like their coffee to remain piping hot, the Bodum Nero coffee coat for your 12 cup French press does the trick. Bodum, manufacturer of the original Chambord French Press Coffee Maker, introduces these perfect solutions to keep Bodum French pressed coffee at the perfect temperature and preserve the delicious taste. The Nero features insulating properties that conserve the heat within a Bodum Press. Whereas reheating coffee can lead to a bitter taste, hot longer, ensuring that the fresh, delicious coffee flavor is maintained. It is made of neoprene material and can be machine washed 30-degree C/85-degree F. The Nero is available in a variety of colors as well as a smaller 8 cup size and even a coat for your tea press.
Bodum Nero Thermal Neoprene 12-Cup French Press Coffee Coat, Black
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Bodum Nero Thermal Neoprene 12-Cup French Press Coffee Coat, Black
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Espresso Coffee Grinders ? Whats the Difference
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So you finally got your espresso machine set up in your kitchen. Now you have the problem of providing the type of finely ground coffee that it needed to make fresh espresso. Of course you can always go the pre ground route but as everyone knows, fresh ground produces much tastier results.
Is a specialized Espresso Coffee Grinder Needed?
So will a standard coffee grinder work or do you have to buy an espresso coffee grinder, just for the purpose of creating the type of finely ground coffee that is required for an espresso machine?
Get the Right Coffee Grinder
The simple answer to that question is both yes and no. That is, that you don't have to search far and wide to get the grinder that you need as a standard electric coffee grinder will do the trick. That is if you know what to look for in a coffee grinder.
Basic Blade Categories
Electric coffee grinders are categorized into three basic types. Those types are electric blades, conical blades and blur blades. What texture of ground coffee your espresso coffee grinder produces will depend on the type of blades that you machine uses. Also, the speed of the blades will also factor into the equation as well.
Conical Burr Blades
Espresso coffee grinders will usually not have standard blur blades in them, as they tend to only spin at a rate of between 10,000-20,000 rpm. The most effective option is the conical blur blade. While this type of system will usually have a speed of only 500 rpm it does function as an effective espresso coffee grinder due to the fineness of the powdered coffee that it will produce.
A Wide range of prices
Espresso coffee grinders come in a very wide range of process that can start out at roughly $20 and go all the way up to as much as $1,500 for a commercial model. Remember that your espresso grinder will have to be cleaned regularly, so easy dismantling is one feature that you may want to consider.
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Article by Markus Yannies. Find all the best information on espresso coffee grinder or the best info about coffee maker and grinder
Espresso Coffee Grinders ? Whats the Difference
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So you finally got your espresso machine set up in your kitchen. Now you have the problem of providing the type of finely ground coffee that it needed to make fresh espresso. Of course you can always go the pre ground route but as everyone knows, fresh ground produces much tastier results.
Is a specialized Espresso Coffee Grinder Needed?
So will a standard coffee grinder work or do you have to buy an espresso coffee grinder, just for the purpose of creating the type of finely ground coffee that is required for an espresso machine?
Get the Right Coffee Grinder
The simple answer to that question is both yes and no. That is, that you don't have to search far and wide to get the grinder that you need as a standard electric coffee grinder will do the trick. That is if you know what to look for in a coffee grinder.
Basic Blade Categories
Electric coffee grinders are categorized into three basic types. Those types are electric blades, conical blades and blur blades. What texture of ground coffee your espresso coffee grinder produces will depend on the type of blades that you machine uses. Also, the speed of the blades will also factor into the equation as well.
Conical Burr Blades
Espresso coffee grinders will usually not have standard blur blades in them, as they tend to only spin at a rate of between 10,000-20,000 rpm. The most effective option is the conical blur blade. While this type of system will usually have a speed of only 500 rpm it does function as an effective espresso coffee grinder due to the fineness of the powdered coffee that it will produce.
A Wide range of prices
Espresso coffee grinders come in a very wide range of process that can start out at roughly $20 and go all the way up to as much as $1,500 for a commercial model. Remember that your espresso grinder will have to be cleaned regularly, so easy dismantling is one feature that you may want to consider.
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Starbucks Coffee
These are the latest auctions on eBay for Starbucks Coffee. Check it out:
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La Marzocco Strada Is Your Barista’s New Wet Dream Machine [Coffee]
Coffee shops give rise to barista schools
Toronto’s independent coffee shops are starting to dabble in coffee and espresso education.
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La Marzocco Strada Is Your Barista's New Wet Dream Machine [Coffee]
# coffee La Marzocco's Strada is the new hotness in the espresso world. Why? Because it promises a new kind of control over pressure, one of the most critical parameters in making espresso. More »
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Coffee Press
These are the latest auctions on eBay for Coffee Press. Check it out:
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