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Should you purchase or lease your equipment?

[spb_single_image image=”15631″ image_size=”full” frame=”noframe” lightbox=”yes” link_target=”_self” fullwidth=”no” width=”1/3″ el_position=”first”][/spb_single_image] [fullwidth_text alt_background=”none” width=”2/3″ el_position=”last”] We’ll discuss some of the advantages of leasing or purchasing your equipment when you first start your cafe up. We don’t claim to be law experts, tax advisors or financial fiduciaries, however there are some major benefits and disadvantages to leasing equipment. […]

Latte Art

[spb_single_image image=”15375″ image_size=”full” frame=”noframe” lightbox=”yes” link_target=”_self” fullwidth=”no” width=”1/3″ el_position=”first”][/spb_single_image] [fullwidth_text alt_background=”none” width=”2/3″ el_position=”last”] Latte Art- a method of preparing coffee created by pouring microfoam into a shot of espresso and resulting in a pattern or design on the surface of the latte. You can also “draw” into the top layer of foam. [/fullwidth_text] [blank_spacer height=”30px” width=”1/1″ […]

To App or Not to App?

[spb_single_image image=”15248″ image_size=”full” frame=”noframe” lightbox=”no” link_target=”_self” fullwidth=”no” width=”1/1″ el_position=”first last”][/spb_single_image] [divider type=”standard” text=”Go to top” full_width=”no” width=”1/1″ el_position=”first last”] [fullwidth_text alt_background=”none” width=”1/1″ el_position=”first last”] Advantages of Developing a Mobile App [/fullwidth_text] [spb_text_block pb_margin_bottom=”no” pb_border_bottom=”no” width=”1/2″ el_position=”first”] Improved Customer Experience – People differ in preferences in everyday life, and it’s no different in a consumer setting. […]

Customer Service

In this day in age, time is everything. As a barista, you also have the ability to make a person’s day, along with a good tip and a lifelong customer, just by making  their trip to your coffee shop, stressless, personal, and time efficient!     Some people will want to hang around for a […]

THE Italian way to brew coffee

[spb_single_image image=”15079″ image_size=”full” frame=”noframe” lightbox=”yes” link_target=”_self” fullwidth=”yes” width=”1/1″ el_position=”first last”][/spb_single_image] [boxed_content type=”whitestroke” custom_bg_colour=”#f5f5f5″ pb_margin_bottom=”yes” width=”1/1″ el_position=”first last”] The Moka Express was a revolutionary invention created by Alfonso Bialetti in 1933. With its art deco design, the aluminum stovetop pot transformed—and simplified—the art of coffee making. (1) This stovetop espresso maker is considered THE Italian way […]

Renovate the Buzz

[spb_row parallax_image_height=”content-height” parallax_image_movement=”fixed” parallax_image_speed=”0.5″ parallax_video_height=”window-height” parallax_video_overlay=”none” row_overlay_opacity=”0″ vertical_center=”true” width=”1/1″ el_position=”first last”] [spb_single_image image=”15040″ image_size=”full” frame=”noframe” lightbox=”no” link_target=”_self” fullwidth=”no” width=”1/1″ el_position=”first last”][/spb_single_image] [spb_text_block pb_margin_bottom=”no” pb_border_bottom=”no” width=”1/1″ el_position=”first last”] Don’t be alarmed, but your café is being subconsciously judged by your customers. Spicing up your menu and modernizing your merch are both important ways to stay relevant […]

The Importance Of The Barista

Barista (/bəˈriːstə, -ˈrɪstə/; Italian: [baˈrista]; from the Italian for “bartender”) is an amazing coffeehouse employee, whose God given right is to make people’s day better… oh and prepares and serves espresso-based coffee drinks.   Have you, as a barista, ever thought “I am important”? Well if not, you should start doing that before every shift, because […]

Infuse Your Menu With Nitro

Nitrogen-infused coffee isn’t necessarily a new concept, but Friedrichs’ head roaster, Sammy, shares why he thinks nitro coffee will become a foundational product on café menus. Sammy is often behind the scenes but is an integral part of our roasting and coffee making process.     Nitrogen-infused coffee is “a complex and unique drink that […]

Satisfaction Pays

Employers must consider the benefits of salaried versus hourly employment options in everything from hiring to budgeting to scheduling. Each has its own set of challenges to overcome, but we are going to focus on the advantages in each camp.     Hourly Baristas   Hourly employees at any organization typically have less experience and/or […]

Keep it clean!

Keep it Clean Cleaning is something most people would add to the con side of a pros and cons list. However, we’ve found that making incremental changes to your café cleaning routine will make a monumental difference in service during shifts and in the after-hours wind-down.         Set the Standard Organization of […]