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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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Consider All Requirements before Purchasing Gourmet Coffee Machines through Kaldi.com

Gourmet coffee machines have special requirements that are needed to be in place prior to installation. Water lines, drain lines and electricity are common necessities that need to be set up for your gourmet coffee machines. Proper staff training and detailed cleaning instructions should also be considered when installing gourmet coffee machines. Space and layout need to be figured out as well to ensure optimal performance of gourmet coffee machines. Kaldi Gourmet Coffee Roasters has the necessary specifications available so assessment can be done prior to ordering.

Water lines are an essential part of gourmet coffee machines. Due to the frequency of output, gourmet coffee machines need their own water line. Often the water line connected to the gourmet coffee machines will pass through a filtering unit before brewing begins. Prior to installing gourmet coffee machines all water lines should be set up, checked and ready to go. Determining the functionality of the water lines will make installation quick and easy. The water filter may be inside the gourmet coffee machines, but if it isn't the water line should be set up to the filter before the gourmet coffee machines arrive. Kaldi.com has the information you need as well as water filters to set up your water lines before installing gourmet coffee machines.

Drain lines are another very important part of setting up your gourmet coffee machines. The drain line attached to the gourmet coffee machines makes waste removal a process that requires no manual labor whatsoever. The drain lines hooked up to the gourmet coffee machines need to be checked often for any clogs or build up that may occur to guarantee the best performance. Having drain lines attached to gourmet coffee machines makes it easy to brew a lot of coffee quickly without time consuming maintenance getting in the way. Kaldi Gourmet Coffee Roasters can also help you assess your plumbing requirements for installing the drain lines in your gourmet coffee machines.

Gourmet coffee machines need their own dedicated line of electricity to make sure they perform optimally. Typically the electricity needed for standard gourmet coffee machines is a 220 volt line. A dedicated electricity line for gourmet coffee machines is required due to the needs of the gourmet coffee machines such as high powered grinding and heating. Kaldi.com has a detailed instruction sheet available for download so you can determine your electrical needs before you invest in gourmet coffee machines.

Making certain staff is properly trained in use and cleaning of the gourmet coffee machines ensure your investment will last for years. Improper use of the gourmet coffee machines may result in a problem that will both interrupt business and cost money for repairs. Not cleaning all of the necessary parts of you gourmet coffee machines will also affect the life of the gourmet coffee machines. Deciding where to put your gourmet coffee machines should be discussed with the staff as well since they may have suggestions or ideas related to service that as the owner you may not consider. The area where the gourmet coffee machines will be set up should be ready to go before the gourmet coffee machines arrive so they can be put to use immediately. Kaldi Gourmet Coffee Roasters can help with the requirements assessment as well as the installation of your gourmet coffee machines.
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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