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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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Employee Competence Linked to Proper Maintenance of Coffee Machines Provided by Kaldi.com

Coffee machines that are being operated by incompetent or lazy employees can be expected to perform as poorly as the people that operate them. If your coffee machines appear dirty or full of build-up it is highly probably that your employees are either not dong their duties or they lack the necessary skills. Even if your coffee machines are spotless, it may be only a few people doing their job while others slack off. Running a smooth gourmet business means that employee maintenance and representation is just as important as the coffee machines themselves. Kaldi Gourmet Coffee Roasters has quality coffee machines that are easy for employees to operate and keep up with.

If you notice that your coffee machines are starting to appear unkempt, a careful examination of your employees is necessary. Firstly it is important t o make certain that as the employer you have provided your staff with the correct training for the coffee machines. Do you offer refresher trainings for use and maintenance of the coffee machines? If so, check the attendance list to make certain everyone is attending the coffee machines training. Anyone not attending may be the culprit of the untidy coffee machines. If you do not offer regular trainings on the upkeep of the coffee machines do you have reading materials available for review? Your employees need to have someplace to go for answers if they are unclear about what to do with the coffee machines. It may also be possible that a few key employees are caring for the coffee machines. If this is true the other employees are not holding their weight and should be looked at. After you feel confident that as an employer you are providing everything needed to properly care for the coffee machines it is necessary to review each staff member individually. Kaldi.com can help make your coffee machines stay in tip top shape by providing your business with the latest easy to clean models.

Each employee that works with the coffee machines should be reviewed periodically. Are other employees stressed when they have to work with the individual? Perhaps this stress is due to the fact that the individual never cleans the coffee machines or does not know how to properly operate them. By asking your employees questions you can quickly find out what is going on with he coffee machines. Another key characteristic of an employee hat may need to be let go is timeliness. If the employee is always rushing about seemingly late or preoccupied it is unlikely that they are thinking about cleaning the coffee machines. A focused employee that is in the present moment will be far more diligent with the maintenance of the coffee machines. The overall attitude of the employee will also affect the coffee machines. If the employee is not caring about themselves they are certainly not going to care about your coffee machines. Kaldi Gourmet Coffee Roasters has coffee machines that can be taught to anyone with or without previous experience.
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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