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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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Guarantee Freshness with a Coffee Grinder from Kaldi.com

A coffee grinder ensures the freshest cup of coffee possible every time. Gourmet coffee beans can reach their full potential by being freshly ground before brewing. With a coffee grinder provided by Kaldi.com, grinding coffee beans is quick and easy. The coffee grinder can be adjusted to the correct level of fineness to suit all types of coffee drinks. A great coffee grinder will also use the mill method to guarantee the freshest ground coffee possible. Kaldi Gourmet Coffee Roasters has a coffee grinder that can do it all.

Many people buy coffee pre-ground rather than use a coffee grinder. Gourmet coffee flavor is often ruined when the beans are ground and left unused, as the aroma and body airs out. Deciding to use a coffee grinder will significantly increase the flavor and quality of the brewed coffee you make and serve. The best coffee only comes from a brew that has been created fresh with a coffee grinder prior to preparation. The flavor stays locked in the coffee bean until they are ground in the coffee grinder. Once the coffee grinder has done its job, the coffee is ready for brewing. Get a great coffee grinder offered by Kaldi Gourmet Coffee Roasters to start brewing the freshest coffee every time you make any type of coffee.

The portion of the coffee grinder that holds and stores the coffee beans is called the hopper. The hopper of the coffee grinder is sealed so that the beans remain clean and unaired before going through the grinding process. A coffee grinder can have more than one hopper attachment, making grinding multiple coffee beans easy. Both regular and decaffeinated coffee can be used in the coffee grinder so everyone gets a fresh cup. The hopper is a great place to store your gourmet coffee beans before using the coffee grinder, and it is easily removed from the coffee grinder for cleaning. Once the coffee grinder is cleaned, flavored or other coffee beans are easily added. Kaldi.com has a model of coffee grinder that has one or more hoppers depending on your needs.

Another style of coffee grinder grinds the beans right into the brewing basket for quick and easy portioning. The coffee grinder is programmed with the exact specifications of the pot size. The coffee grinder is then attached to the top of the coffee machine and beans are fresh ground for each and every pot without having to use much counter space. One style of coffee grinder even uses a clear hopper so the fresh gourmet coffee beans are clearly visible at all times. Kaldi Gourmet Coffee Roasters offers this style of coffee grinder and more.

Alternately, a coffee grinder may be used to create a crisp and refreshing bag of fresh roasted ground coffee. A coffee grinder of this style will allow beans to be ground and bagged according to the necessary caliber of fineness. The coffee grinder will usually have a dial allowing the user to select the level of fineness per ground bag of coffee. With this style of coffee grinder, people can take home a bag of the fresh coffee they enjoy drinking in your shop every day. A display can even be created with a special rack created to show off the coffee grinder. Kaldi.com has an excellent bag coffee grinder selection that can hold varying pounds of gourmet coffee beans.
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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