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That is one hell of a machine! New business or just new to the business? Either way congrats!
Siliconslave's how to make espresso thread
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That is one hell of a machine! New business or just new to the business? Either way congrats!
New business mate. From Scratch.
Thats not even an expensive one...Which at £9k makes my bum hole twitch....lol
It can do 600 cups a day. which covers me and the staff and 20 or so customers..lol
Only opened on Sat. with minimal marketing as we want to crawl before we walk and then run in the summer
Soldato
one hell of a congrats then!
9k is still an expensive commercial set up! You can get good commerical set ups for 5-6k, but coffee is one of the main things that gets me returning places so its a wise investment.
Mind if I ask where your based/the name of the place?
We are based in Sunny Southport and called ourselves "The Pavilion" basically because of the style of the building
https://www.google.com/maps/@53.647...4!1s_Wio1UAOCuqdqO8HB6A8Mg!2e0!7i13312!8i6656
Thats a recent ish photo with my new manager on the phone
https://www.google.com/maps/@53.647...4!1s_Wio1UAOCuqdqO8HB6A8Mg!2e0!7i13312!8i6656
Thats a recent ish photo with my new manager on the phone
Yep Atkinsons coffee. We travelled far and wide in search of a decent coffee backed up with a decent history and nice people
Yes proper chocolate is on the menu
We are interviewing a Barista tomorrow. We've had training but nothing beats experience
Soldato
Is it in that building or have you taken over the little underground one?
Either way if I am ever up there I will be sure to stop by for a bite. And best of luck to you!
I have both now. They kinda came as a package.
Let me know and I'll sort a decent discount. I think I've said a big discount for forum members before
Soldato
How you doing it then? Top more of a day time/cafe and bottom dinner/drinks?
Wouldn't expect a discount anyway. Good to help the independents out! Is it still follow the tapas vibes of the previous owners or changing it up completely?
We've changed it a bit to be honest. Still small plates but moving away form the tapas. We are still finding our feet. "tapas" wasn't really working or the previous chef couldn't make it work. Poss knee jerk reaction was to change the menu simplify and enhance.
We ended up with
Still some tapa dishes but moving away.
Feedback has been fantastic with a number of returning customers. But when its quiet its really quiet. We still need to get on top of social media and the website is still being worked on etc.
We ended up with
Still some tapa dishes but moving away.
Feedback has been fantastic with a number of returning customers. But when its quiet its really quiet. We still need to get on top of social media and the website is still being worked on etc.
I really like the San Remo machines. Absolutely love the Opera and Cafe Racer. Dave and Andrew are lovely guys too. Spent more than a few days in their company at various UKBC competitions.
White wouldn't be my choice, just from the fact it'll look constantly dirty.
Atkinsons, good coffee though.
White wouldn't be my choice, just from the fact it'll look constantly dirty.
Atkinsons, good coffee though.
Soldato
Southport isn't a million miles away from me, I'll be sure to pop in for something if we take a daytrip out when the weather finally picks up
I really like the San Remo machines. Absolutely love the Opera and Cafe Racer. Dave and Andrew are lovely guys too. Spent more than a few days in their company at various UKBC competitions.
White wouldn't be my choice, just from the fact it'll look constantly dirty.
Atkinsons, good coffee though.
I also liked the cafe racer but $$$
One of the reasons we chose white was that I will be checking to make sure the staff keep it clean which is easier when it stands out.... And also it fits in with the decor and they had a white grinder going cheap.
Southport isn't a million miles away from me, I'll be sure to pop in for something if we take a daytrip out when the weather finally picks up
Always welcome.
We get a lot of day trippers from North Wales as we have a coach drop off and pick up point right outside our doors.
it's leased nonetheless No ? .. maintenance contract ....
expect to see some latte art pictures from your barista interview
Caporegime
Well my Barista Express arrived and I've got an issue.
When using a single shot / basket (non-pressurised), the machine's pressure goes right up into the high range and it pours a good shot.
When using the double basket (also non-pressurised) with double shot button, it pours way too quickly and results in a wet puck and undrinkable shot.
I'm tamping etc. in exactly the same way and have reset the programming on the machine.
Any ideas gratefully received (@Snookums)!
When using a single shot / basket (non-pressurised), the machine's pressure goes right up into the high range and it pours a good shot.
When using the double basket (also non-pressurised) with double shot button, it pours way too quickly and results in a wet puck and undrinkable shot.
I'm tamping etc. in exactly the same way and have reset the programming on the machine.
Any ideas gratefully received (@Snookums)!
Someone posted this brilliant vid:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YMgB61WyvE
My question is - I have the Delonghi Magnifica ESAM 4000 - is the steam wand on this good enough to be able to produce the layered, textured milk, like the baristas do?
I've tried for a long time to get this right and I'm wondering if it's not the technique at fault, but the equipment.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YMgB61WyvE
My question is - I have the Delonghi Magnifica ESAM 4000 - is the steam wand on this good enough to be able to produce the layered, textured milk, like the baristas do?
I've tried for a long time to get this right and I'm wondering if it's not the technique at fault, but the equipment.
Yeah, they're not cheap.
But I have found the video that drove me insane for 4 days....
Soldato
Dumb question but you are setting the machine to be grinding and pouring for doubles yes? and you are using the single walled basket?
Caporegime
Yes and yes.
Just tried the double-walled pressurised basket and this was the result. Expresso spraying everywhere. Wtf?!
The portafilter was very snugly in place. No idea what's going on.
Edit - seems the grind was too fine (because I can't get it to build pressure with the double basket) so it blocked the holes of the pressurised basket.
Now back to the original problem! Pressure builds fine using the double shot button with the pressurised basket and no coffee!
Can only be tamping technique I guess...or the basket isn't fitting into the portafilter properly?
Come back ESAM4200, all is forgiven!
