I am asking for an opinion for those of you who have your own shop, and roast your own beans. I ask for this reason; I am in the process of opening my own shop and I am teetering on the idea of roasting my own beans (included in the set up of the shop), versus buying from a roaster. I have a...
Any suggestion for a new 2 group machine. I am just entering the idea of opening a shop myself. I am also looking into hiring a consultant to assist with the set up, but I am trying to get my arms around some of the initial cost. I am sure this is one of, if not, the most expensive part of the...
I am sure the answer to this is obvious, but a I am wet behind the ears when it comes to being a student of this art. If I should Roast My Own, 2Q's: 1) Does an oven do the trick? (cons?? pro's, if any?) 2) If not, what is a good inexpensive roaster for home use? I am not cheap by any means...
I just bought the Saeco Italia and took the risk even though it has a bad reputation. I was told to use a bean with a low oil content to prolong the life of the machine. Can anyone suggest a good bean with low oil content?
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