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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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Coffee Start Up Needs to Advertise Opening Day Location and Intentions

A new coffee start up business should take advantage of any type of advertising necessary to get the business name noticed in the community before it actually opens its doors. Placing advertisements in the local newspaper for your coffee start up shop before it opens will help to get people excited about your opening and also make them familiar with the store products. On opening day, the coffee start up should definitely have the local newspaper come down to be part of the event so that everyone can go from wondering when you will open to knowing that you are indeed up and running. A coffee start up that does not make an effort to advertise or spread the word about its opening day will not have nearly as much success. Making a special event out of opening day is another good idea that can really help turn out a good crowd at the coffee start up shop. Kaldi Gourmet Coffee Roasters can provide a coffee start up with all of the great products it needs to get started.

Although placing advertisements in the local newspaper is a good idea for any company, it is especially important for a coffee start up to do so before they actually open for business. A coffee start up that is new to the area should make their presence known by using any method of printed advertising that is available to the region. Flyers and other types of advertising could also be utilized to make sure that everyone knows about the coffee start up date. A coffee start up that is simply reopening or changing owners should also take the time to advertise. Even if the coffee start up is successful it can be a good opportunity to gain new loyal customers. A small newspaper article in addition to the advertisement would also be beneficial for the coffee start up so that the community can learn more about the company and its owners. If you call the local newspapers and inform them about your intent to open up a coffee start up they will likely be able to print a small story featuring your shop. If you are lucky the newspaper will even print the article with a photo of the coffee start up shop. Kaldi.com can provide a coffee start up with personalized coffee packages ideal for opening day sales.

If the coffee start up business opts to refrain from any advertising it will likely show on their opening day. While banners and flags may help gain the attention of this passing by the coffee start up, no one will know to go out of there way to visit the shop. If people know ahead of time about the coffee star up they may be more likely to make a special trip across town just to check the coffee start up shop out. If people have no clue that the coffee start up is even there it will be impossible to even attempt to gain them as customers. Advertising the location and opening day of the coffee start up is a necessary part of getting ready for business that should be carefully planned out. Kaldi Gourmet Coffee Roasters can help a coffee start up gain success on their opening day by providing delicious and freshly roasted products.
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

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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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