Espresso
If you have made it to
this web page then you are either an entrepreneur looking for information on
starting an espresso business, or have a business and need information on
upgrading or replacing your machine.
or you are looking for a machine
that you can use at home. 
In any case, you will find our business a LOT different from all of the other large "shopping cart" web sites. You see our main business is SERVICE, and that also means CUSTOMER SERVICE. We provide solutions for your needs, and more importantly, we support you with training, answer any question you might have, from how to make a drink, to how to operate your machine. We provide REPAIR services. Either on site (if you are in our service area), or by helping to find a local service company and then provide them with technical information. With us, you have no worries, frustration or disappointment. I have heard many times about people that have bought an expensive espresso machine, purchased the same coffee beans that their favorite espresso stand uses, but can not make the drink taste the same.
We teach you how to adjust the grind and take care of the beans, how to steam or froth (did you know there is a difference?) the milk. We help you decide what size or type of machine to use. We have hundreds of satisfied customers and after being in business since 1953, we have EXPERIENCE and KNOWLEDGE . We offer two types of machines, commercial and residential. If you would like to learn more about espresso, then read on, otherwise click here: for COMMERCIAL for RESIDENTIAL
Espresso
is a drink made from specially selected and roasted coffee beans, in a machine that "squeezes
or extracts" all of the sugars, oils,
"aromatics" and other flavors from the coffee into a "shot"
of espresso. A shot measures 1 to 1 1/2 ounce of liquid, and will have a "creama"
layer which is foaming caused from the gases escaping from the ground
coffee. It is said that one shot of espresso contains six regular brewed
cups of coffee flavor, but only one cup's worth of caffeine. The best tasting
"shot" is made from freshly ground Arabica whole coffee beans. Usually
only 9-10 grams of whole beans (two tablespoons) are used to make the shot. The
shot(s) are combined with steamed or textured milk and different flavors of
syrups to make hot drinks (or iced) that customers treat themselves to on a
regular basis. The art of steaming/ frothing/ texturing the milk make up
80% of how a drink will taste. The temperatures are critical and
"quickness" in making the drink is an art that is easily learned.
If you are an espresso
drinker, then you are aware of the gratification you experience after enjoying a
GOOD espresso drink. Your performance at work, your treat for managing
your duties, a reward for being so efficient... what ever the reason, the
price you pay is usually irrelevant, if you enjoy the drink. Successful
shops research the product and suppliers before opening, and we have found that
it will not matter if you spend $10,000 on an espresso machine, if you are
serving a poor quality coffee bean, then your business will not succeed. We
can supply you with an excellent product made by Longbottom Coffee out
of Hillsboro Oregon. Or we can set up your machine with your choice of roaster.
Cost break down on espresso drinks
Food Cost: One pound (454 grams) of Espresso Roast Coffee sells for an average of $7.50/lb\
A double shot (3 oz of liquid) averages 12 grams of ground coffee or a cost of .20 cents.
For a 12 ounce drink, you would use an average of 8 ounces of milk at .18 cents cost (at $2.89 for 1 gallon)
Note: Foaming or texturing increases the volume in the cup.
Flavoring .05 cents cost for 1 ounce of chocolate syrup (Hershey 8lb at $5.54)
Cup and lid .10 cents cost.
Total material cost $. 48 cents
Selling price (short Mocha) $3.75
Profit per Drink $3.27
In less than 3 months, own your own machine
at home.
In less than 3 months, selling only 50 per
day own a self contained espresso business*. CART
Coming soon under $15,000
Call or write for more information
1-800-727-6389