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Auto Tampers Are Changing The Espresso Game

Auto Tampers Increase Consistency in Coffee Shops

One of the biggest problems that coffee professionals face is consistency. Enter auto tampers. Without them, is it possible to get consistent 20-30 second shots of espresso every single time? Probably not. Let’s review why.

Baristas have to be consistent on many variables, including:

  • Grind setting
  • Coffee dose weight
  • Tamping pressure
  • Angle of the tamper when tamping

That’s a lot to control.

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2 Must Haves For A Coffeepreneur® Starting A Coffee Shop Business

As difficult as it can seem to truly find your passion in life — in your job, your home life or your relationships — finding a way to merge the three areas into a singular and fulfilling lifestyle of being a Coffeepreneur® isn’t as hard as you might think.  It depends on how much you want to find it, then putting together a plan, executing that plan, making

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The 5 Step Approach Of A Successful Coffeepreneur®

The 5 Step Approach Of A Successful Coffeepreneur®

I used to think I needed to be perfect, or have all the answers, or all the conditions had to be just right on day one so I could begin my journey toward opening my coffee business. What I eventually realized was nobody who is truly successful is perfect (or even good) when they begin. They aren’t business experts, they aren’t the best in their class,

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