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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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Commercial Coffee Grinders Can Make or Break the Quality of a Pot of Coffee Supplied by Kaldi.com

Commercial coffee grinders are superior to other models due to their ability to make perfectly sized grounds. The size of the grounds can greatly affect the quality of the coffee and commercial coffee grinders make it easy to create evenly sized grounds consistently. Commercial coffee grinders have been designed to break down the coffee beans to just the right size for each style of coffee. The size created by the commercial coffee grinders is important for many reasons, but all have to do with the quality of the brewed coffee. Too large or too small ground fragments created by the commercial coffee grinders will result in a poor product. Researching the commercial coffee grinders ability to be reliable and consistent over time is an important factor when searching for the perfect equipment. Kaldi Gourmet Coffee Roasters can narrow down the search for an ideal unit since each and every one of the commercial coffee grinders offered through them is top of the line.

If the commercial coffee grinders process the beans in a way that creates a large, overly coarse product the water will not spend enough time filtering through the grounds. If the coffee being made from grounds processed in current commercial coffee grinders is weak or tasteless, it is likely that the size of the grounds is too large. Commercial coffee grinders that create large grounds allow the hot water to quickly sweep through, leaving too little time for absorption of the coffee's flavor and aroma characteristics. If the commercial coffee grinders are not functionally properly and end up being the reason gourmet coffee tastes ordinary and nondescript it could be time to replace the commercial coffee grinders with better models. Kaldi.com supplies commercial coffee grinders that can adjust the size of the grounds according to preference.

On the other hand, if the commercial coffee grinders process the beans in a way that creates a tiny, overly fine product the water will spend too much time filtering through the grounds. Although fine grounds are created with commercial coffee grinders for use in espresso extractions, the finely ground coffee bean makes an inferior pot of regularly brewed coffee. Espresso requires the commercial coffee grinders to create fine grounds since they will be tamped down and compacted before brewing. Regular coffee would process too long if the commercial coffee grinders made the grounds too small, and the consequence would be bitter coffee. The finer the commercial coffee grinders make the grounds, the longer the water will sit and absorb the characteristics of the coffee. The commercial coffee grinders supplied by Kaldi Gourmet Coffee Roasters are fully automatic and sensitive to the different styles of beans used.

Coffee contains both positive and negative elements, so creating the perfect balance with the commercial coffee grinders is the key to a successful pot of coffee. The time that water passes through the grounds created by the commercial coffee grinders is an exact science that will make or break a pot of coffee. Starting with freshly roasted beans and commercial coffee grinders supplied by Kaldi.com can be a step in the right direction.
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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