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Coffee Gifts for the Espresso Expert

Coffee Gifts for the Espresso Expert

Oct 9th 2024 Written by Ragan LaTour-Kelley
Coffee Gifts for the Espresso Expert Shopping for an espresso expert this season? It can be quite a challenge! Thankfully, we’ve put together the ultimate gift guide, featuring the best gifts for discerning, espresso-obsessed home baristas. Whethe …
The Cafe Equipment Buying Guide: Espresso Machines

The Cafe Equipment Buying Guide: Espresso Machines

Jul 1st 2022 Written by Mike Greene
A guide to choosing the right espresso machine for your café, restaurant, or any other business offering espresso service. The espresso machine is the linchpin for most modern cafes, so it shouldn’t be a surprise that choosing one for a retail space …
Our 2017 Coffee Expo Post-Show Report

Our 2017 Coffee Expo Post-Show Report

May 22nd 2017 Written by steve.rhinehart
When coffee professionals from all over gather each year for the annual Specialty Coffee Expo, you know it's going to be a whirlwind of a weekend. Sample bags of beans are doled out to prospective clients, business cards are shoved deftly into new ha …
Product Maintenance | Gasket Replacement

Product Maintenance | Gasket Replacement

Oct 27th 2016 Written by meredithlangley
When it comes to giving your espresso machine a long and happy life on your bar, preventative maintenance is crucial. Regularly replacing worn out group head gaskets is an important part of that maintenance, since the gasket creates a tight seal for …
Video Overview | Slayer Teflon Dispersion Screen

Video Overview | Slayer Teflon Dispersion Screen

Aug 30th 2016 Written by meredithlangley
Slayer’s Teflon Dispersion Screen is a simple upgrade that will change the way you pull your shots. The screen's hole pattern and Teflon coating promote an even flow of water across the surface of your coffee puck, for a more even extraction to keep …
Video Overview | Slayer Single Group Espresso Machine

Video Overview | Slayer Single Group Espresso Machine

Aug 27th 2015 Written by meredithlangley
Hand-built in Seattle, WA, Slayer machines are known worldwide for their signature style, excellent build quality, and of course, their unique and rewarding approach to espresso brewing. The single group machine packs the Slayer pedigree and patented …
Video: Pressure Vs. Flow in Espresso Extraction

Video: Pressure Vs. Flow in Espresso Extraction

Aug 24th 2015 Written by ryan.felbinger
Just what is it that makes a Slayer shot so unique? It has a good deal to do with the physics of how water extracts coffee. In this video, we explore the concepts of pressure and flow, and what goes into making an exceptional shot of espresso. Few …