Do I need to buy a commerical espresso machine for coffee shop?
I don't think we are gonna make alot of espresso bcuz its more like boba tea and ice shave shop. Do I have to get commercial espresso machine or I can have home use espresso machine?
Depending on volume, but I would say yes.
Plan on spending around 1500 for a decent one.
Check out coffeegeek.com for some price quotes and reviews.
http://www.coffeegeek.com/reviews/commercial
September 5th, 2006 at 7:54 pm
Depending on volume, but I would say yes.
Plan on spending around 1500 for a decent one.
Check out coffeegeek.com for some price quotes and reviews.
http://www.coffeegeek.com/reviews/commercial
September 5th, 2006 at 7:56 pm
That depends on whether you want to sell quality or not.
If you choose quality then you need a commercial machine since the home one does not come close.
You should also consider location, cheap vs. expensive.
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September 5th, 2006 at 8:00 pm
Depending on where you are opening your business. Most health departments (who provide the permits for this type of business) require all equipment to be restaurant grade equipment. Usually with special seals of approval for use in this type of enviroment.
Speed is a key factor with this type of product so you would want to sell more coffee faster or you would want it to take longer between cups waiting for the steam to build up for the next cup?
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September 5th, 2006 at 8:38 pm
If you are going to offer the product, spend the money and do it properly. An amateur job on this will cast a pall over the entire operation. You would be better off not offering espresso at all than having a consumer-grade machine behind the counter.
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September 5th, 2006 at 8:55 pm
A home espresso machine will probably not be accepted by your health department.
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