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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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Get The Best Cafe Supplies From Kaldi

Cafes have a few different needs than coffee shops or coffee houses. One of the biggest differences between them is that a cafe caters more toward the sophisticated customer who wants to sit and drink their coffee. This demographic affects how you choose your supplies. From the kind of products you sell all the way to how you prepare it, cafe supplies have to be chosen with your customers in mind. Kaldi has all of the top quality supplies that you need at affordable costs.

Cafes provide a wide variety of hot and cold drinks for their customers to enjoy. Top shelf, flavored coffees are a must have, as well as the best flavored smoothies. Your cafe has to be ready for the customer who wants the low-fat mocha as well as the one who wants the mango smoothie. Stocking up on the best gourmet coffees is also a must have for a successful cafe.

The coffee you sell is just one way you can present your cafe. Remember that your equipment is all part of the overall aesthetic of your cafe. Many cafes have their brewing stations visible to the customers, so you want to be sure that your equipment looks good and works well. If you are running a cafe that you want to be known for class and style, you canet go wrong with stainless steel. If you have a smaller customer area, you want to be sure that your machines are quiet. There are suppliers that can meet any of your needs, so donet be afraid of being too particular.

Your customers are probably going to be stopping at a cafe for a something a little more than just coffee. Cafes are great places to stop for breakfast, a light lunch or even the occasional business meeting. This means that youere going to need the equipment for food as well as drinks. Baked goods are very popular, so an oven will be necessary. You can either hire your own professional baker, or buy some easy to make supplies from your distributors. Youere also going to want to invest in a small grill and some basic refrigeration needs.

Kaldi is here to help with your cafe supplies and other needs. Everything you need to run a successful cafe is available all at one site at Kaldi.com.

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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