What is on the menu today
The historic version of cappuccino I know
Bubble Gum Milk Shake
Machine Update
Coffee Roasting
The historic version of cappuccino I know
There are many versions of the origins of the first cappuccino, the one I learnt was coffee beans just boiled to temperature and had cream on the top with coco powder and now we have the modern cappuccino with a espresso shot 2 cm of foam and some people sprinkle coco powder on the top , though I enjoy sprinkling chocolate powder on the milk when I pour my milk to perform the patterns. I understand that there are many versions of the origins of it . If you have any version that you know be sure to tell me , I would love to look up on it and research about it .
Bubble Gum Milk Shake
Growing up in the 90s as a kid was always the best when it came to milkshakes , Especially when you knew you where going to select a bubble gum milkshake . Any restaurant or take away had to sell bubble gum milkshake as it was thee go to drink of any kids choice . What made it even better was the Flavor ! And no we never ordered any mediums it was always the biggest glass they had which we ordered . I know in South Africa that the color of our bubble gum syrup or milk shake is blue where as overseas it is a different color . I think a pinkish color , be sure to tell me what color bubble gum milk shake your country sells . And I wonder if it is the same Flavor because of the color.
At the coffee shop I made sure that I had to bring back the simple bubble milk shake for those that want that nostalgic feeling in the mouth . Now I know it missing one thing though and that is sprinkles . But that is just for looks . Though the taste it is just like I was a kid and was ready to play “ hop scotch” or “tag” .
Machine Update
So the water pump was changed and it is finally working , but there are a few other touches that I had to as well fix, like the pump head , filter support rubbers , 2 way solenoid valve and the group casket. That was all just to get the machine running with out it leaking and showing many flaws on the inside .
One think I think about is “dam maintenance on a machine is expensive “ specially when it come to getting part . And it’s one thing if you have a guy that can sort that, it still can be expensive . Normally I would fix the machine and see what I can do put I didn’t know the machine that much well and did not want to mess anything up with it so I had to get someone in . To help me replace and fix all the problems . In the mean time I am going to learn about the machine , some may be complex but know stuff and how to fix the machine can help you in the long run. There are tons of manuals and I feel every coffee shop owner should know the basics and a bit of the complex stuff to fix their machines if it has an issue . But I doubt that there will be any problem anytime soon because my philosophy look after the machine . Clean it out , back wash it ... and the machine will look after you on the long run . The previous owner did the opposite and when something or a part was not working for the machine , she disconnected and through the parts away . If you have a maintenance guy , see what he does during his call out and have a look . A coffee machine is an asset and it something that will help you .
As long as you have a coffee machine and a grinder you will still be in business , you do not need a fancy shop . Just coffee beans , milks and a stalk at a market and you will make your money .. that is why a coffee machine is a asset.
Coffee Roasting
I never thought it would be soon that I would have to do my research on roasting coffee beans , but I must say it is something I have to start learning now in order to have my own blends and create my own coffee , after I pay of my new coffee machine. I think that is an excitement I guess it would be time to invest in coffee roasting and going back to the roots of the coffee bean to having my own brand of coffee up in my coffee store. and if customers like the coffee they drink i can sell them the beans. Possibility of what can be done is large and there is endless opportunity , i just have to make sure i get the best Flavor out of the beans that I get. I have been trying out a lot of different coffees, but the process is now what interests me now. The different temperatures as well as the machines . It will be very interesting to learn now. If you have any main pointer that are important for me to learn be sure to put them in the comments or even good videos of roasting coffee.
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