Welcome to the first in our new series of Barista tips. We’ll be providing step by step guides and useful information on a variety of coffee making techniques to help those new to the Barista world improve and develop their skills and knowledge. In this post we overview how to draw a Rosetta using professional […]
The first Hotspot on Machine review of 2014 sees us take a closer look at Expobar Monroc espresso machine. Produced in Spain, Expobar are renowned as one of the most reliable coffee machine manufacturers in Europe. A well established model, the Monroc maintains its position as a popular choice amongst non-specialist coffee retailers looking for […]
In October we overviewed Sanremo’s latest product announcements at HOST2013, one of the largest conventions in the hospitality industry. Amongst a number of exciting coffee machine updates, one of the most anticipated launches was in the form of Zoe Compact, a new take on the hugely successful Zoe coffee machine. Born from a desire to […]
One of the most commons questions we get asked by coffee shop owners is “what is the best coffee machine out there?” our answer, although somewhat biased, is the same every time; SanRemo Espresso Machines. When we started Casa Espresso in 2000 our mission was simple; help local Coffee Shops thrive and serve the best […]
In this post we continue the our restaurant theme and identify coffee machines suitable for a range of restaurant sizes, highlighting the machine characteristics required to accommodate the varying demands restaurants face. Regardless of size and cuisine, the importance of providing a quality coffee offering as part of the beverage mix is more important than […]
In our previous buying guide we covered choosing the right coffee machine so now it’s time to find the right coffee supplier. This is a dilemma that many a coffee shop owner will face when either starting up, or changing to a new supplier for one reason or another. The big question is, how do […]
Whether you’re thinking of opening up your own coffee shop or simply want to upgrade your existing espresso machine it’s without doubt the single most important piece of equipment you will buy. With that in mind, it’s essential you get a coffee machine that’s a good fit for your business. The problem is there’s such […]
We’re extremely delighted to announce the latest addition to our hot drink offerings – loose leaf tea from the Brew Tea Co. These whole leaf teas are packed with flavour derived from the 100% natural ingredients in each scoop and look set to be a huge success across Yorkshire’ food and drink outlets. Premium teas […]
If you are reading this, chances are you have decided to make the leap and join the £5.3billion* coffee market in the UK and open your own coffee business. With independent coffee retailers making up 36.3% of the overall café market in 2011*, indie’s are standing shoulder to shoulder with chain shops on the high […]
Last night saw the 5th annual Oliver Awards held at the Leeds Elland Road stadium and if you saw our earlier blog post we were lucky enough to sponsor an award for the best café / bar. It was a great night with many familiar faces taking home awards but it was also fantastic for […]