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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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Panini Grills Drive Lunchtime Traffic to your Coffee Shop Business

Panini grills are a great addition to any coffee house that wants to offer easy to prepare and serve food items. Panini grills make the best sandwiches and can be used to make other items, as well. The Panini grills used in coffee shops are easy to use and clean while providing a quick way to make a gourmet looking sandwich to accompany your specialty coffee blends. Adding Panini grills to your shop can help to increase the amount of customers that you get during lunch time and can also help to establish your coffee house as a trendier place to visit. Kaldi Gourmet Coffee Roasters supplies Panini grills as well as freshly roasted specialty coffees.

Using Panini grills can help your business offer food items without the need for a full kitchen. The Panini grills are easy to use and can provide a whole assortment of sandwich options that can be made fresh in just minutes. People will enjoy watching their sandwich be made on the Panini grills while they wait and it will take only a few moments time. While one employee is working the coffee equipment another can easily handle the Panini grills so that the customer gets both items quickly. Panini grills can usually be used on a standard counter and have little need for additional modifications to the existing set up. The Panini grills provided by Kaldi.com are ideal for use in any sized coffee house.

Panini grills produce great gourmet sandwiches using fresh ingredients you provide. All that is needed for making sandwiches on the Panini grills is fresh bread, fresh vegetables, cheese and condiments. With these ingredients you can easily make a large variety of sandwiches using the Panini grills. The fresh ingredients that are used with Panini grills are appealing to customers and always go well with a gourmet coffees and teas. Many other coffee houses offer pre-packaged sandwiches that are not from the Panini grills. Most people find these options unappetizing and question their freshness. When you use Panini grills to make your customer's sandwich they are getting a fresh sandwich that is also visually appealing. Panini grills supplied by Kaldi Gourmet Coffee Roasters are ideal for making a variety of delicious fresh sandwiches.

Once customers become aware that you are using Panini grills to serve sandwiches alongside your gourmet coffee, the profits will start to increase. Most folks love to try something new for lunchtime especially if the Panini grills are in a location close to a work or shopping environment. Ample seating both indoors and out will give your customers a place to sit and eat their sandwiches made using your brand new Panini grills. Offering a discount for the introduction period or a frequent buyer card can also help to maintain the customers that tried your sandwiches made with the Panini grills. After the initial surge is complete it will be necessary to do something proactive to get people to buy products made with your Panini grills. If you start off with a frequent buyer card or discount right from the start you are setting up the success of your Panini grills supplied by 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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