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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 Right Coffee Shop Machines To Serve The Best Beverages

Your coffee shop needs to have the best machines available to offer the biggest and best menu that you can have. Coffee shops have a pretty basic list of machines when it comes to the staples of the store. There are various pieces of equipment to make the various kinds of hot coffees as well as special items for cold drinks. No matter what machines you feel you'll need, they can be expensive and it's best to go over all of your payment options.

An average sized coffee shop needs three machines the most. First, you need to have plenty of brewers and urns to store the coffee in. Multiple brewers allow you to make different blends and flavors at the same time, and the urns allow you to store the coffee so you can keep your brewers flowing. Second, a cappuccino maker is almost as important as your coffee brewers. The plus side is that most commercial cappuccino makers can brew multiple cups at a time, so there isn't as much as a need to buy multiple machines at one time. Finally, your coffee shop will need an espresso machine. Espresso is a popular coffee drink that can be served on its own or as a base for other coffee drinks. These three hot coffee makers will have you ready to serve almost ever hot coffee drink possible.

Your cold drinks can piggy-back on some of your hot coffee machines. Frappes require espresso or a strongly brewed coffee as a base, so that's just one example. Of course, the majority of the cold drinks you can make need two other machines to do them up right. A blender to mix the ice, coffee, and syrups is the only way to make a perfectly mixed cold drink. The odds are good that your freezer unit isn't equipped to keep up with the demand for ice, so you'll have to invest in a commercial icemaker as well.

This is just a basic list of coffee machines that you'll need, but you can probably already guess that these expenses can add up quickly. You can buy your machines outright if you have the cash or credit available. Sometimes, the best option for getting these machines is leasing. When you lease your coffee machines you get the easy installment payments that will usually come with an option to buy. Leasing machines is usually a low stress way of building up your coffee machine inventory.

Kaldi knows that you need the highest quality coffee machines to keep your coffees flowing. When you shop Kaldi.com, you know that you'll be getting the best equipment at the lowest prices.
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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