Posts tagged 'Kitchen Equipment'

Coffee is an essential beverage for many to jump-start their mornings. Cafes, diners, breakfast restaurants, and bakeries know this all too well. With its connection to coffee, espresso has become popular worldwide after originating in Italy. Brewing the right cup requires a bit more of a precise process and the right machine. 

If you are looking to add espresso and the various hot beverages you can make with it to your food service business, buying a commercial espresso machine is the first step to get you started. In this post, we’ll discover some common mistakes to avoid by picking the right machine and sharpening your skills to make a great espresso every time.

If you serve coffee at your cafe or restaurant, what's the most important piece of equipment for making it? Many people would say it's actually the coffee grinder!

The size and consistency of coffee grounds are one of the biggest determinants of how good the final cup of java is, more than many other factors. Coffee enthusiasts can argue all day about different brewing methods, but if you're starting from substandard grounds, even the best coffee maker won't save the batch.

Typically, you have two options: hand grinding, or electric grinders. There are commercial-grade coffee grinders in both cases, so the question is simply which is right for your restaurant. Let's take a look!