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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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Open Your Cafe The Right Way With Kaldi.com

How can you decide what equipment youell need for opening a cafe? Opening your own small business is never an easy task, but there are certain things that you can anticipate. Your basic equipment can be easily selected by just imagining what you want your cafe to look like when it opens.

This might seem obvious, but before you select you brewers, blenders and ice machines, think about your decor. You want your equipment to be asthetically pleasing to your customers when they see it. For instance, if the color scheme of your cafe was white, you wouldnet want to buy a lime green urn. It would just stand out too much. Sure, it might get people to remember you, but it might get them remembering the wrong thing. You want your customers to think about the coffee and food you serve, not your interesting choice in colors. Stainless steel is probably the safest bet.

Now, what kind of equipment should you buy? Well, you want to be sure that you get everything that you'll need. If you think you might sell espresso, get an espresso machine. If you suppose that you'll sell iced coffees, invest in blenders. It's better to have something and not need it than need it and not have it.

If you're afraid of over-buying equipment, consider the safety of leasing equipment. You'll pay low monthly rates, and if it doesn't work out for you, you won't get stuck with it. There are also tax incentives to leasing that are similar to buying outright.

Finally, don't forget to consider all of the elements of your store. Will you be able to buy the equipment with water hook-ups? Do you have outlets to meet the power requirements of certain machines? Make sure that you buy the equipment that fits your store and your tastes.

Starting your business is a lot of hard work. Kaldi can make opening your cafe a little bit easier. Kaldi.com has the top quality brands of coffee equipment.

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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