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Our next barista video tip, how to make a latte builds on the how to make an espresso video, to show the technique needed to make this classic drink. Again thanks go to the video’s star, Paul Meikle-Janney, Head Judge for the World Latte Art Championship.
Posted by Dennis on the 20th August 2009
Welcome to the first of our video Barista tips, how to make an espresso. Thanks go to the video’s star, Paul Meikle-Janney, Head Judge for the World Latte Art Championship. Watch out for more video barista tips coming very soon.
Posted by Phil on the 19th August 2009
The Original Barista Competition is Back The original Brasilia Barista of the Year Competition came to an end back in 2003, re-named The Brasilia Barista Challenge, the new version will commence Mid-October. Now aimed at rewarding the local shop barista, the Brasilia Barista Challenge has been designed to be light hearted, fun and relaxed. The [...]
Posted by Matt on the 17th August 2009
1 – Make sure you start with good, fresh coffee beans! 2 – Grind 7 grams of coffee, 14 grams for a double, into your group handle and give the handle a light shake to even the ground coffee out. 3 – With a slightly curled finger spread the grounds out, they should be level [...]
Posted by Phil on the 28th July 2009
US scientists claim that drinking five cups of coffee a day, could reverse memory problems like those associated with Alzheimer’s. The study in Florida, which was tested on mice, also suggested that caffeine hampered the production of the protein plaques which are the hallmark of the disease. 55 mice were used for the study, each [...]
Posted by Dennis on the 13th July 2009
NB: This guide is reproduced with kind permission of Brasilia, renowned manufacturer of espresso machines. Although the problems and solutions provided relate 100% to Brasilia machines, most are also relevant to all other brands of traditional espresso machine.
Posted by Dennis on the 1st July 2009
1 – Remove the filter basket from the group handles and soak these in cold water overnight. 2 – Fit your blind backflush disk or rubber blanking disc (this is used with the filter basket still in the group handle) 3 – With the blank fitted, add one heaped tablespoon of espresso cleaner to the [...]
Posted by Matt on the 24th June 2009
The latest Caffe in a Box install was a little different from the usual, being a self service counter system fitted into a service station. Filey Kitchen, Filey, North Yorkshire was purpose built, to fit in an allocated space within the station, which had been recently refurbished to also include a convenience store. The Caffe [...]
Posted by Phil on the 23rd June 2009
1 – Always keep the beans in a cool, dry place. 2 – Make sure they are out of the light, either in a non transparent container or in a cupboard. 3 – Don’t store the beans in a fridge. Fridges are full of moisture and beans should always be kept as dry as possible. [...]
Posted by Dennis on the 23rd June 2009
Caffe Society’s sister company CS Catering Equipment, has released its new special offers brochure for 2009. The special offers brochure has some great deals on the most popular products. Make sure your getting the best quality at the best price by downloading your copy today! To download the brochure either click the image above, or [...]
Posted by Matt on the 22nd June 2009
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