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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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Start-up Coffeehouse Success Attributed to Initial Reputation

Much of the initial success associated with a start-up coffeehouse can be attributed to its reputation. If the customers that come to visit the start-up coffeehouse have a pleasant experience they will likely pass the information onto their friends and family. A start-up coffeehouse or any other new business in town will likely become a conversation piece amongst the locals at one point or another, so ensuring that each person who enters your shop has a great experience will help to propel your positive reputation. A start-up coffeehouse can also increase their reputation by becoming involved in the community as soon as its doors open. By supporting local charities and events the start-up coffeehouse will become an instant member of the community. Kaldi Gourmet Coffee Roasters provides products for a start-up coffeehouse that wants to ensure a positive reputation based on their quality products.

Reputation means everything in the business world, and a start-up coffeehouse is no different. The reputation of the start-up coffeehouse will likely cause either success or failure, so it can be crucial to take all of the necessary steps to guarantee the shop's character is a well-received one. Connecting with the patrons of the start-up coffeehouse is an important part of developing a good reputation and can prove to be beneficial in the long run. Letting everyone know the story behind your start-up coffeehouse will make them feel like they are part of your family and hopefully offer a method of connection. Personally making sure that every new customer of the start-up coffeehouse receives the best treatment will also help to add friendliness to the list of words people use when describing the shop. If you make a list of all of the words you want people to think of when they think of your start-up coffeehouse you will quickly develop ways to achieve them. Making certain that you know what you want your start-up coffeehouse reputation to be is a vital part in creating it. Using high quality products in the start-up coffeehouse such as those offered at Kaldi.com is another good way of increasing the positive aspects of the shop's reputation.

Getting involved with the community is another great way to spread a positive word about your start-up coffeehouse. Diving right into to events that show that the start-up coffeehouse cares about the community it is a part of will be noticed by the locals and will add to the positive reputation created by the atmosphere in the shop. If there are no local events going on during the time that the start-up coffeehouse opens up, finding a local charity to donate to or advertise for can also help. Creating a unique fundraising opportunity in which people attend an event held at the start-up coffeehouse can take it a step further and really let people see what your shop is all about. If you want people to care about the success of your start-up coffeehouse you have to first show them that you care about them by creating a relationship based on positivity. Kaldi Gourmet Coffee Roasters provides excellent products to add to the creation of a positive experience at your start-up coffeehouse.
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

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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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