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All bulk coffee beans are custom roasted per order. We roast only the finest 100% Arabica gourmet coffees from all over the world.
We offer Super-Automatic, Automatic, and Semi-Automatic commercial espresso machines. Available for lease or purchase.
From syrups and sauces, to frappe mixes, to chai tea, we have the flavors to deliver the perfect experience for every customer.
At Kaldi Gourmet Coffee Roasters, we know that starting your own coffee shop can be overwhelming. We understand you're looking for a comprehensive list where you can find all the coffee shop products, commercial equipment, and roasted coffee beans you need to begin. That's why Kaldi.com is your ultimate partner for success!

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Starter Equipment

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Produce Ideal Coffee with Burr Coffee Grinders at Kaldi.com

The only way to generate a perfectly ground coffee is by using burr coffee grinders. Burr coffee grinders are a specific method of grinding that is superior to any other grinding technique. Burr coffee grinders are commonly used in commercial environments since they are reliable and consistent. Kaldi Gourmet Coffee Roasters offers burr coffee grinders to their customers so preparing gourmet coffee beans can be effortless for everyone involved in the process. Some of the burr coffee grinders are small and other are larger, but all produce the same top notch ground coffee.

Burr coffee grinders come in different shapes depending on the model. One style of burr coffee grinders is the disc setup. This is the most common of the burr coffee grinders and many of the burr coffee grinders at Kaldi.com use the disc design for grinding. There are two discs used in burr coffee grinders, and they are both made to be very abrasive on the surface. When the grinding begins in the burr coffee grinders, the two discs rub the coffee beans against the abrasive texture. The coffee is filtered out into whatever receptacle the model is designed for such as a brewing basket or coffee bag. Kaldi Gourmet Coffee Roasters has disc based burr coffee grinders that can be fitted to your coffee machine or used freestanding to bag fresh coffee.

Another style the burr coffee grinders uses cones as the shape. The manner in which the coffee beans are ground inside the burr coffee grinders is identical to the disc method except for the fact that it is one cone fitted into the other. Whether cones or discs are used in the burr coffee grinders, they are both made of a highly durable and resilient material such as stainless steel. The burr coffee grinders are cleaned with no trouble and retain their abrasiveness throughout time. Since the disc method is better for burr coffee grinders, most burr coffee grinders available through Kaldi.com use the discs.

The burr coffee grinders at Kaldi.com are driven by electricity and are very fast. The electricity used in the burr coffee grinders causes the grind to be so fast that a slight heat is generated during the process from friction. Some people complain that the friction caused by the electric burr coffee grinders actually alters the taste of the finished product. The claim is that the heat causes some of the coffee oils to be released into the air before being brewed thereby removing some of the aroma and flavor. Most people will agree that this is not a problem and the benefits of burr coffee grinders far outweigh this possibility. If the fresh coffee from the burr coffee grinders is used within the appropriate amount of time the freshness will surely be retained. Burr coffee grinders actually enhance the flavor of coffee because of the perfect and uniform grounds produced. Kaldi Gourmet Coffee Roasters recommends burr coffee grinders for any and all coffee grinding needs.
Starter Coffees

With over 25 years of experience helping people just like you open up their first coffee shop, we have discovered that the most successful ones offer these options:

Espresso

For customers who enjoy milk-based coffee beverages (such as Lattes, Cappuccinos, etc.)

We recommend:
Full City Roast Espresso Kaldi Blend Whole Bean

House Blend

A quality house blend represents your coffee house and will be your staple.

We recommend:
City Roast Carolina Morning Blend Whole Bean

Decaf House Blend

For your customers that enjoy the taste of coffee without the kick of caffeine.

We recommend:
Decaf City Roast Carolina Morning Blend Whole Bean

African Coffee

It's important to offer different regions. African coffees offer a bright, citrusy cup of coffee.

We recommend:
Full City Roast Ethiopian Harrar Whole Bean

Latin American Coffee

Latin coffees provide nutty and chocolatey flavors with less acidity than other coffees.

We recommend:
City Roast Costa Rican Tarrazu Papagayo Whole Bean

Indonesian Coffee

Bring some boldness into your coffee shop with rich Indonesian coffees.

We recommend:
French Roast Sumatran Mandheling Whole Bean

Feeling Overwhelmed?

Overwhelmed by the choice of commercial espresso and coffee equipment? We know, it's a big decision. Our experience since 1995 ensures we can assist you in choosing the perfect machines to meet your needs. Get in touch with us now to receive a free quote and all our commercial equipment recommendations.
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