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espresso machine worries?

i am looking into purchasing an espresso machine and i am wondering a few things that i have learned while doing some light research. can i use my regular Coffee Grinder for espresso beans? the entire tamping process is very confusing to me as well!!! can someone help! i had no idea espresso was so complicated and i even work in barista a bit at my job!

Help memorizing coffee orders!?

I just started a new job at a coffee shack. Although I have two years of barista experience, I’ve never worked in such a busy setting and never with so many drink options and strict guidelines I’m to follow. Today was my first day of training and they put me at the busiest location at the busiest time of day. I’m expected to memorize and translate the coffee orders into a certain language to relay them to my employee at the espresso machine. We have two windows going at once and as many as four or five drink orders from each window at once.
So a customer will ask for something like this:

large frappe with sugar free white chocolate and raspberry, three shots, skim milk and light on the whipped cream
double iced 12 oz soy mocha with dark chocolate and double the flavoring
16 oz decaf Americano with half a shot of caramel and half of hazelnut, two splendas and cream

all at once, i have to translate that into:
TMF + fl sf sk light whip – tall mocha with flavor, sugar free, skinny, light whip
DTL soy + flx 2 – double tall soy with double the flavor…

And I’m just confusing myself now because I don’t have my training manual with me…But I basically have to translate and re-arrange so I say # of shots first, then the size, then the drink, flavor, and milk and so on. I am not allowed to write any of this down. I need to practice memorizing drinks like this, customers rarely tell you what they want in that order and in that special code we use.

Keep in mind this was my first day and they accidentally put me on the most difficult shift possible…I think I will get the hang of it since I have previous experience but right now I’m very stressed. Any advice is appreciated!

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What is a good espresso machine for an experienced barista?

I'm pretty good with my survey and timing, but since he left, a barista in a small cafe, I miss the coffee. After looking around I have now quite disappointed with the junk espresso machines, that is pushed to the right. What I seek is an espresso machine that does not clog auto- is a Hot Water spout, a steam valve, manual temperature control (for the group head), and a juicy portafilter. Where can I find the kind that junk?

Bialetti makes very Nice home espresso machines.

steaming milk on a la pavoni espresso machine for latte art

Coffee gurus needed! Best espresso machine for a college kid on a budget?

I am a college student, and I work as a barista to help pay for school. I’m entertaining the idea of buying my own small espresso machine, but I don’t really know what kind to get. I’ve only ever used restaurant-grade machines before, and I don’t know what to look for in a small machine. I want it to have a wand, and I want to be able to use ground coffee (no pods).

I see stuff about steam powered vs. pump-powered machines, and shamefully, even though I work in 2 coffeeshops, I don’t know what that means. It sounds to me like pump machines are more powerful than steam-powered ones, but I don’t know if that’s correct.

Also, I need the machine to be cheap…because minimum wage really doesn’t go all that far. So far I like the look of the DeLonghi EC155, which looks like it usually goes for around . Here it is:

http://www.consumersearch.com/espresso-machines/delonghi-ec155

Anyway, I’d love to hear everyone’s thoughts, since I don’t really know what I’m doing.

Thanks a lot!

Better than Starbucks Coffee?

I’ve been drinking coffee for about four years now and last year I discovered Starbucks coffee. After months of undecision, I finally coughed up 5 dollars and tried my first Starbucks drink. And with no experience what so ever, I chose the fanciest name on the menu. And like a Starbucks virgin, I said "I’ll have a large Carmel Macchiato, please." Of course the barista replied back "Oh, you mean a Venti?" With language aside, I tried the carmel macchiato, and it immediately became my favorite drink. I than saved up and purchased an espresso machine, syrups, a starter kit, espresso beans, and a lot of milk and I began making my own espresso drinks.

But after reading A LOT of information online, I’ve heard a lot of people saying Starbucks sucks, and that there is better coffee out there. I was just wondering if anyone could recommend a coffeeshop or place that would be worth trying, that might have better coffee/espresso than Starbucks?

Oh, and no starbucks bashing please…I enjoy their coffee and I only want answers and responses on where I can get a good cup of joe outside of Starbucks. Also list why you think it’s better than starbucks, and what you think about starbucks…but NO bashing. This isn’t a bashing starbucks forum. I just want good coffee. :)

Why won't anyone hire me as a Barista?

How hard is it to pull a great shot of espresso, and microfoam milk at about 150-160; or a higher temperature if the customer wants it?

I even have a background in food, check out my resume.

123 Any City U.S.A.
212-555-1234
E-Mail me@hotmail.com

John Doe

Objective

Short Order Cook – Food Handler

Experience

2009-Present(part-time) Inneteso Cafe New York, NY

Panini Maker

Make Paninis from fresh bread daily, make breakfast sandwiches/omelets, wash pots as needed; and help keep the kitchen area clean.

2005-2008 Sodexo/Marriott At Fordham University Bronx, N.Y

Grill Cook

Cook hamburgers, poultry, french fries, grilled cheese, quesadillas, and other fast foods.

Filled in occasionally for the Chef, at the University Restaurant.

2005-2005 Aramark At the Bank Of New York Harrison, N.Y.

Prep Cook/Utility

Make sandwiches from freshly sliced cold cuts.

Assisted Chef when needed

Responsible for cleaning entire kitchen area, including wiping tables in the dining area, and help load the dishwasher, occasionally took care of cash register.

1999-2001 The Food Emporium Eastchester, N.Y.

Deli Clerk

Slice cold cuts, make sandwiches and salads.

Clean the slicers, clean and refilled salad cases.

Clean the entire deli area.

Occasional bakery work, set up, writing on cakes

Education

1995-2001 Edgemont Jr/Sr High School Scarsdale, N.Y.

1999-2001 BOCES Center for Career Services Valhalla, N.Y.

Culinary Arts

Interests

I own an Espresso Machine, and often make Cappuccino for family and friends. I love to travel been to places such as, France, Switzerland, and Italy; but favorite place to travel is Guatemala. In my opinion they have one of the best Coffee in the world.

Other

I have a can do attitude, hardly call out, and not afraid of a challenge.

Write and speak fluent Spanish, and some Italian.
A Barista, make coffee, look it up Einstein!

Make coffee faster? I am a Barista?

I recently moved to another location of my employer’s coffee shop and I now run a very busy coffee stand. Is there any thing I could do to serve coffee faster? It’s just me working there for one espresso machine.

Can you think of any more fixed costs a mobile coffee van would have?

Im doing a business assignment, and need to work out my fixed costs. The business is selling authentic coffee – similar to how they make it in Starbucks/Costa etc. So in other words i need to think of a list of what you need to make coffee. I already have:
The van itself (which comes with the fridges, generators etc)
The espresso machine
Milk jugs
Thermometer
The cups/stirrers/sleeves
Milk
Coffee
Sugar

Can you think of anything else that a barista would use to make coffee?

Thanks in advance,
Clare

Can anyone recommend a solid espresso/coffee maker?

I own a Westbend combination espresso/Coffee Maker which has been used almost daily for the last 3 years. (I know, I’m suprised too considering its hardly high end) Its worked very well but at this point the poor machine is just worn out, and I’m looking to get a new one.
I used to be a barista and I enjoy tamping my own espresso shots. My roommates like a good pot of regular coffee in the morning. Thus my ideal combination machine would have a Drip Coffee function, manual espresso function (not automatic), and a steaming nozzle. Things like automatic shut off are great too.
My problem is there doesn’t seem to be a great amount of decent combination machines out there. I’m seeing alot of Deloughi and Krups combination models and they’re all getting HORRIBLE user reviews (breaking after a few months, leaking water, etc). While I can’t spend 00 on a professional model, I’d like the model I buy to not break on me after 2-3 months. And due to lack of electrical outlets and counter space, Its not an option to buy a separate espresso machine and separate coffee maker. Please no recommendations for stovetop espresso machines; they’re adorable but I don’t have that kind of time in the mornings.
Thanks!

espresso machines????

im a barista and for christmas i wanted to get my parents an espresso machine.
i know how to make the coffee and all that but i dont know what im looking for in a good eespresso machine!
so does anyone know a good brand or model i can check out??? i dont want to spend over 0 if i dont have to.