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Hey guys can anyone recommend an espresso blend based on Bodhi leaf traders website (their green beans), not an extremely complex one but more of one to practice creating and learn from. I have been reading quite a bit on creating espresso blends and I would like to have a starting point on a...

So to drive business in for myself and the Cigar lounges that are supporting me I want to do a palate training which will consist of the coffee tasting wheel in physical form and 3 Oz coffee pour over samples one coffee poured at a time, and finish with a cigar tasting (blind like the coffees)...

Hey guys, who here has converted a garage into a state or city legal coffee roasting area? What was required for your particular coty/state?

Update: So as it turns out I would have to either settle for a bad location or take on many loans and a partner with majority control which is not what I want. The cost adds up real quick and new difficulties come out in every corner. I have opted out for starting small and I am now roasting...

Hey guys! Can anyone here direct me to where I may find a used AMBEX roaster 2kg or less although if I'm not mistaken I think the smallest they do is a 2kg. if there are any other used small roasters I can use for practicing please let me know. The reason I say used is to stay within budget...

Hey guys! only 2 days away from my departure from Los Angeles and my way to Atlanta for the Coffee Festival! I will then be flying the 8th to Guatemala city and spending the night with family. Monday I will pick up the Mazda B60 2010 I have reserved incredibly inexpensive per day to begin my...

I have seen a lot of startup planning on the forums (including myself) and have seen a lot of lack of knowledge primarily in the finance section. People (including myself again) thinking they can open a coffee shop or espresso bar with an unrealistic budget say $20k. Maybe some members...

Anyone here attending Coffee Fest in Atlanta next week? Looking forward to that and the latte competition Feb 19th in Long Beach Cali!

Hello! Anyone here ever traveled to origin to source coffee, learn, or simply vacation that would like to share their story/experience? Are you planning on doing so, and if so what is your plan? Did you investigate multiple farms/famous farms? Did you explore an area looking for hidden "gems"...

Hey guys so a few questions regarding cold brew coffee; How do you guys prepare your cold brew coffee (step by step and pictures would be awesome!)? How does Stumptown produce the amount of cold brew they do (going off the Los Angeles location, they have it on tap, bottles, and 64oz jugs)...

Hey there guys, any tips on where to find a used roaster for 500g/1.1lb under $5,000 primarily for display but will also be used to do some in house roasting (primary roaster is offsite /not in the shop and won't be).

Hello I am Josue new member from Southern California! I have been presented with the opportunity to open my own coffee and tea bar in Baldwin Park, CA right across the street from the super center walmart 12 months free from a long time friend. Now the catch, It is on the 2nd floor...