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Does my water clean my Espresso machine automatically?
Q: I have a question for the Canadian Barista Institute. We are not sure about cleaning our espresso machine in our cafe. I remember that in the barista course you recommended cleaning the machine with the cleaning powder at the end of every day. The dealer that we rent the espresso machine from said it wasn't necessary due to our "hard water" in this area? Does harder water mean less cleaning? Surely it would mean more? Many thanks, A student from Manitoba A: This is awkward for us to answer as it might sound like we are saying the dealer...
In Memory of R. Michael Ratcliffe Fundraiser for Awareness
We have partnered with Rocanini Coffee Roasters in order to bring awareness and to raise funds for the Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre in R. Michael Ratcliffe’s name. Please join us...
Coffee Shop and Roasting Insurance
We hope this will help you to avoid the most common mistakes when going through the process of opening your cafe.
Permits, Licenses, how to Incorporate and more to help you open a Coffee Business in Canada
A number of permits and licences are required to open and operate in Canada. Use this resource to stremline your process
Second Cup Coffee Company
At first glance this is far below a craigslist price for a cafe and suggests a win-win for both companies.
Why the Third Wave Coffee Movement Stalled & How to Kick-start It Again
“Our argument is there are a lot of coffee drinkers that want a better experience than what they are currently paying for, but they don’t want to compromise the customer service and they don’t want to feel awkward or like an idiot when they try to order, otherwise they’re not going to come back,”