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Guide to Coffee Equipment

June 20, 2023

A Guide to Coffee Equipment

The Basics

To properly design a coffee station, operators need to think about how cups flow into the space, serving of beverages, disposal of trash, water connections and the grinder/brewer.

Quick Fact

Some coffee brewers also have water faucets to supply hot water for different applications, such as producing oatmeal, soup and hot chocolate.

Coffee brewers typically last from 7 to 12 years, or even as long as 25 years. Factors that will impact a coffee brewer's life include how well the operator cares for the equipment and the water quality.

Did You Know…

Although fully automated espresso/cappuccino machines require less labor to operate, because these units incorporate milk inside the machines, they can require more extensive cleaning and maintenance compared with manual and two-step units.

Choosing a Coffee Brewer

Generally speaking, operators can choose from among three types of coffee brewers: pour-over, automatic and satellite, which produce American-style coffee by dripping hot water over coffee grounds.

By the Way...

Be sure to check the brewer for any signs of water spots, which may indicate there is a leak in the tank.

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From simple to complex, coffee brewers come in an enormous range of product types and styles.

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Guide to Coffee Equipment

A Guide to Coffee Equipment

The Basics

Quick Fact

Cleaning and Maintaining

Did You Know…

Choosing a Coffee Brewer

By the Way...

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TriMark Opens Pittsburgh Showroom

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