Is it OK to drink espresso in the same amounts as regular bean coffee? I usually drink 1.5 cups a day. I know it's highly caffeinated and I've heard of "shots" of espresso...that's why I wondered. That's kind of what I thought...I'll drink it sparingly...thanks!

I just got a new espresso machine -- but I have no espresso. Would it be at all feasible to use coffee beans to brew espresso, or is this useless? What's the difference? If I end up using coffee beans, should I be using a light, medium, or dark roast?

I don't have an espresso machine or anything specially designed to make espressos since I don't make them everyday. But, I wanna make a latte with chocolate syrup, but it needs espresso, how do you do it? And how do you make chocolate sauce/syrup with cocoa powder? Thanks. -live, laugh, love, behappi?. Sugar Pie, can I put the coffe in a tea bag or paper towel and wrap it up and put it in the pot with some water?

im going to buy my first espresso machine. are there certain features i shouldnt go without with a new espresso machine purchase? i want a lower end one for affordability reasons.... but i still want a decent one. Suggestions?

Where can I find a decent home espresso machine for under $50? I started with a mr. coffe steam powered long ago. Then purchased my first pump machine that puts out way too much water in the steam. It's a Smarter Home Espressolux piece of crap. Then I gloriously found a briel at a second hand store for 10 miraculous dollars, only there was something inside the pump that was making my mochas taste like *-*-. I tried to clean it to no avail, and had to dispose of it. Please help me. I'm down in the dumps. If you know of a location online, or if you have one you would like to sell me, leave your contact info. I LOVE/NEED DRY STEAM!!!

I'm having an espresso bar at my wedding and want to rent an espresso machine just for a day or two. The only place I could find wanted to send a barista with it, which of course would cost more. I already have a barista lined up to do it, but can't find a place to get the espresso machine from. Thanks!

Does anyone know which models of stovetop espresso makers work on induction cooktops and where I can get them from? I am having trouble finding them in Australia...

I bought an automatic espresso maker and I saw reviews that said to use coffee beans that aren't oily. Apparently, that will keep the grinder from getting clogged up. What beans should I use? I live in San Francisco, but I'm also happy to buy online.

My Starbucks fully automatic espresso maker has finally given up the ghost after 6000 shots and a new steam system! We now want to replace it - any suggestions as to which one is the best? I am not as much concerned about cost - just want a good one!

many guys have 2 cups of espresso!

I am extremely addicted to coffee and spent way too much money on an espresso machine. I can't help it, I'm addicted. I probably drink around 4 cups of coffee a day. I usually drink 2 cups of black coffee and 2 cups of espresso. Non fat white mochas are my favorite :) i don't buy coffee i make my own. :) and i know too much about coffee since ive worked at a coffee shop for several years!

I can't find it online. I was wondering if anyone had bought one? It's the white one with the Starbucks logo. To be perfectly honest I'm glad you know what I think of your answer and stand by the report I made against it. It is completely irrelevent and offensive.

Only some machines have a hot water tap, but is it 100 *C, boiling point?

I need to either buy or rent a small commercial espresso machine, I have been looking around but it's sooo confusing out there when it comes to coffee!!! I have a meeting next week with a pod style coffee machine Representative, but i have heard these machines are not ideal? I want to be up and running in a month from now and really just want names of good espresso machines to go with. Yay! finally some great advice! I was beginning to loose hope! Thanks so much guys.

looking to buy a used commercial espresso machine...which ones are the best buys and why?...need a reliable and easy to operate 2-3 station...thanks

There has been a espresso/coffee maker (might just be espresso and latte) machine on a commercial on tv and it shows the machine making the drink into a tall mug... It has been on in the past month or two... Does anyone know the name of this machine by chance? My grandmother wants it for Christmas and I cannot remember the name of it and of course the commercial is nowhere to be found now that I want to know what it was! lol

I have Delonghi espresso maker(automatic) 3400, but it is not useful for making latte art although I like its espresso shots and Americanos. It seems like the steam is too weak to make latte art. What would be a better espresso machine to make latte art? Although I found Saeco fit for latte art, the one I tried was a commercial one, and I am looking for home machine. I prefer Delonghi just because I have used it, but it doesnt have to be. please help!

Do I need to obtain some type of food handlers certificate? I will be serving espresso drinks from a commercial grade espresso maker to our customers/ clients in (construction industry) They will be complimentary. What exactly determines if I need some type of certification?

People tends to link Japanese food with green tea, but have/will you drink a cup of Espresso or Cappuccino after you had Japanese food?

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Just wondering if I can use espresso pods with the Bialetti espresso pots, it seems to be easier to clean up pods rather than grounded espresso.

What to putr in my coffee or tea to increase the caffeine? Are there pods of espresso to get? Do they work?

I recently bought an espresso machine (on ebay) which works wonderfully but unfortunately, I can't seem to find a local market or store that sells ANY espresso pods! Does anyone know a place where I can get some for a decent cost?

I am seriously considering buying my own mobile espresso cart. I have been a barista for about 4 years and have mad coffee making skills and have started thinking I should just work for myself. I have no business skills though and am just wandering If anyone has any experience in this and if its worth it, and what kind of permits do I need? I don't really want to make stacks of money, I just want to be comfortable I just don't want to be swimming in debt. Any advise would be great

Hi, I'm seriously considering starting a mobile espresso cart type business in the near future and am currently racking my brain to find suitable, permissible locations. A new Tesco Express is opening in my town soon on one of the towns busiest bits of road. It occurred to me that the foot and vehicle traffic for such a store would be immense and would thusly make a pretty ideal location for my little venture. However I'm not sure if Tesco would allow me to set up shop on their premises. How would I go about inquiring? Does anyone here know what Tesco's policy is on this issue? Anyone got any anecdotal stories regarding trading on carparks or any other helpful information? Well you need the ealth and safety team to vet your operation but I doubt you need their consent to trade if the cart is on private property. Yeah I've not seen any greasy spoons and such on supermarket grounds either only on B&Q carparks. It's a Tesco extra so it doesn't have a cafe [our local big Tesco has a Costa franchise btw] but might have self serving coffee. I'll ring the store manager anyway to see what they say but I'm not holding my breath. Oh well it is a good idea as Tesco have already thought if it: http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_hb5245/is_7851_231/ai_n29430300 Nevermind!

I'm currently 21 years old, a full time sophomore in a community college and planning on attending a state university in fall of 2011 as a junior. My guess is that I have around 2.5 years of school ahead of me until I get my bachelor in some liberal arts major. Currently, I'm undecided in what I will major in, but right now I'm just getting general studies out of the way. I imagine that I will end up majoring into either Philosophy or Psychology, or something withing writing. None of the majors I am interested are likely to get me hired in a high paying position or a sustainable one. I'm currently working ~30 hours a week in a coffee shop. I'm really tired of working for people (I have been working in food service for around five years now.) I really want to get out working minimum wage- $9.00/hour being a slave to customers and business owners. I'd like to start making my own money, and considering I do have the intelligence and expertise within coffee, I figure that I could create my own income. Small espresso stands seem like a very affordable, low risk, high profit yielding operation. If I bought used equipment (with plenty of research) I think I could buy the entire stand for ~8,000 dollars (don't quote me, I've just begun researching.) I've maintained and operated espresso machines, I know local roasters from previous jobs who could give me a deal (one guy lets his customers use his coffee grinders/pots for free as long as you buy his beans.) My step dad has his own solar electric equipment and he could try to rig up some panels to make it an efficient cart. So... I feel like I have plenty of ideas on how I could potentially put it together. Place the cart by big sporting events, festivals, holiday events, etc etc. I live by a very large university so it wouldn't be difficult to find events. My limitations would be as follows: I have a small car that I would not be able to transport the cart in. I would have to buy/lease a truck or trailer to move the equipment and I'm not sure how I could move it easily without help. I have hardly any money saved. I may be able to pull together $2,000 of my own money, but I doubt much more than that. I have no real credit established. I have $1,500 of credit debt but no student loans. I could pay off all the credit this spring if needed. Questions: Would it be possible to get a private loan to start the operation? Or could I get a student loan and use the money to buy all the equipment with plans to pay it all back? I could work another job part time if needed while I get everything going to have some source of income. If I can't get a loan I could possibly loan some money from my parents (~4,000 max), but I'm not sure if that is even feasible. Any suggestions would be helpful. I really feel like I could profit off of doing this. I know the bizz, I'm an excellent barista, and I'm motivated to work for myself. Thanks!

I'm planning to start a business offering an espresso bar for parties. I have no idea what I need to do as far as licensing or other legal considerations. Anyone know?

We're an upper floor flat, and in the mid-mornings, our pipes sound like a catering-grade espresso machine. What gives? Is it some sign that some plumbing needs maintenance?

Hi, I'm seriously considering starting a mobile espresso cart type business in the near future and am currently racking my brain to find suitable, permissible locations. A new Tesco Express is opening in my town soon on one of the towns busiest bits of road. It occurred to me that the foot and vehicle traffic for such a store would be immense and would thusly make a pretty ideal location for my little venture. However I'm not sure if Tesco would allow me to set up shop on their premises. How would I go about inquiring? Does anyone here know what Tesco's policy is on this issue? Anyone got any anecdotal stories regarding trading on carparks or any other helpful information? Well you need the ealth and safety team to vet your operation but I doubt you need their consent to trade if the cart is on private property. Yeah I've not seen any greasy spoons and such on supermarket grounds either only on B&Q carparks. It's a Tesco extra so it doesn't have a cafe [our local big Tesco has a Costa franchise btw] but might have self serving coffee. I'll ring the store manager anyway to see what they say but I'm not holding my breath. Oh well it is a good idea as Tesco have already thought if it: http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_hb5245/is_7851_231/ai_n29430300 Nevermind!

I am seriously considering buying my own mobile espresso cart. I have been a barista for about 4 years and have mad coffee making skills and have started thinking I should just work for myself. I have no business skills though and am just wandering If anyone has any experience in this and if its worth it, and what kind of permits do I need? I don't really want to make stacks of money, I just want to be comfortable I just don't want to be swimming in debt. Any advise would be great

I'm currently 21 years old, a full time sophomore in a community college and planning on attending a state university in fall of 2011 as a junior. My guess is that I have around 2.5 years of school ahead of me until I get my bachelor in some liberal arts major. Currently, I'm undecided in what I will major in, but right now I'm just getting general studies out of the way. I imagine that I will end up majoring into either Philosophy or Psychology, or something withing writing. None of the majors I am interested are likely to get me hired in a high paying position or a sustainable one. I'm currently working ~30 hours a week in a coffee shop. I'm really tired of working for people (I have been working in food service for around five years now.) I really want to get out working minimum wage- $9.00/hour being a slave to customers and business owners. I'd like to start making my own money, and considering I do have the intelligence and expertise within coffee, I figure that I could create my own income. Small espresso stands seem like a very affordable, low risk, high profit yielding operation. If I bought used equipment (with plenty of research) I think I could buy the entire stand for ~8,000 dollars (don't quote me, I've just begun researching.) I've maintained and operated espresso machines, I know local roasters from previous jobs who could give me a deal (one guy lets his customers use his coffee grinders/pots for free as long as you buy his beans.) My step dad has his own solar electric equipment and he could try to rig up some panels to make it an efficient cart. So... I feel like I have plenty of ideas on how I could potentially put it together. Place the cart by big sporting events, festivals, holiday events, etc etc. I live by a very large university so it wouldn't be difficult to find events. My limitations would be as follows: I have a small car that I would not be able to transport the cart in. I would have to buy/lease a truck or trailer to move the equipment and I'm not sure how I could move it easily without help. I have hardly any money saved. I may be able to pull together $2,000 of my own money, but I doubt much more than that. I have no real credit established. I have $1,500 of credit debt but no student loans. I could pay off all the credit this spring if needed. Questions: Would it be possible to get a private loan to start the operation? Or could I get a student loan and use the money to buy all the equipment with plans to pay it all back? I could work another job part time if needed while I get everything going to have some source of income. If I can't get a loan I could possibly loan some money from my parents (~4,000 max), but I'm not sure if that is even feasible. Any suggestions would be helpful. I really feel like I could profit off of doing this. I know the bizz, I'm an excellent barista, and I'm motivated to work for myself. Thanks!

I will be driving my van, set up as a mobile espresso unit, to businesses to serve their coffee needs. I will also be going to events such as sporting events, Christmas Parades, etc. Brewed Awakenings was one that I saw, but that is taken already... locally. Thanks for any suggestions! :)

I am seriously considering buying my own mobile espresso cart. I have been a barista for about 4 years and have mad coffee making skills and have started thinking I should just work for myself. I have no business skills though and am just wandering If anyone has any experience in this and if its worth it, and what kind of permits do I need? I don't really want to make stacks of money, I just want to be comfortable I just don't want to be swimming in debt. Any advise would be great

I sell espresso type drinks; both cold and hot. I also sell steamers and Italian sodas and cremosas.

anyone know how much it costs to buy a mobile cafe franchise? Thanks

I am looking to start a franchise with cowgirls espresso, anyone have any information on them or know of anyone that tried but couldn't? I have gone to there website but doesn't tell you much. Thanks!

Also can you explain on other coffee franchise such as cibo espresso, gloria jeans if u can If possibe can u help me to continue on this line: The STARBUCKS brand is a powerful asset which has been carefully developed and managed...........

The only questions I can think to ask are: - How many pumps for your single / doulbe group handle? - Who changes the grind setting through the day?

One of those coffe pouring people at Starbucks. If you know please list the state your in.

Would they understand this order: "I would like a grande caramel caramel drizzle double blended flavored frappuccino blended creme." Lol the cashier is the one who takes the order and the barrista is the one who actually makes it.

I would like to open a coffee house and need to know where to find Barista training for my employees. Any ideas?

get Barista training? There are many companies to choose from- any suggestions on the best? I would want to know the business forward and back first. BQ: What is a reasonable price to purchase a stand fully equipped?

Does anyone know where I can find information on barista training, preferably around Seattle area. Are there any online courses I can take? What do I need to learn to run a small coffee stand?