Improving Quality
MoJo goes Mobile
We were really excited to discover that ExtractMojoTM has stepped up a gear and is being taken to the next level by the developers who have acquired the rights from George Howell Coffee Company (GHCC) and now trade under the name MoJoToGoTM We initially purchased a Coffee Refractometer and the SCAE bundled ExtractMojoTM software after [...]
Gold Cup Accreditation
In October 2009 Glenn Watson obtained the SCAE Brewmaster (level1) qualification following a mind-opening theory and practical day at the SCAE HQ in Essex. The SCAE Gold Cup Programme is a Europe-wide initiative to improve the standard of filter coffee served in cafes, restaurants and venues. The Gold Cup programme is based on measurable brewing [...]
A clean start for 2010 (Steam Wand Cleaning)
Harbouring bacteria may be harming your profits A few seconds spent cleaning a steam wand might be the difference between profit and patrons for coffee shop owners. All too often coffee shop staff are steaming milk / hot chocolate and not cleaning the steam wand afterwards, resulting in milk residue and bacteria being caked to [...]
An unexpected bonus
Today we visted a castle in Suffolk and decided to have a coffee at one of the cafes nearby. It was relatively busy when my wife and I ordered our drinks but we were served with a smile and by the time our drinks arrived we were engrossed in conversation, not really taking the time [...]
Midweek Madness in Manchester – £55 Home Barista Training (includes beans*)
For a limited time we have midweek madness in Manchester! If you live in or around Manchester or Stockport and book a Tuesday or Wednesday night appointment in July, August or September we will give you 1 1/2 hours training in your own home and throw in a 250g bag of freshly roasted beans, for [...]
