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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!

Make A Coffee Shop Equipment Checklist To Setup Your Start-Up Right

Getting started on your new coffee shop can be an exciting adventure. There's a huge amount of planning that goes into any business, and you want to be sure that you have everything you need for your coffee shop. It's usually a good idea to sit and think about all of your needs first, and then sit down and develop a coffee shop equipment checklist. Once you lay out all of the things you'll need will make the entire process a lot easier on you.

Getting the right equipment to fit your needs is extremely important. When you take an inventory of what you'll need, try to just keep a few basic things in mind. Your daily essential serving needs are the most important factor in for this. If you're going to be selling several different flavors of hot coffee, then you will multiple brewers for each flavor being made at any one time. Of course, the most efficient use of your product is to brew one flavor and have it stand in an urn or airpot dispenser while you brew up something new.

While on the subject of flavors of coffee, it's important to remember that a lot of coffee drinks require mixing different coffees together. Espresso is a very common coffee base for various drinks. Cappuccinos are almost as common as regular coffee today. Having the necessary machines is a must. Blenders and food processors are also great for cold drinks like smoothies. You don't have to put all of these items on your checklist right away, but put them down as a possible future investment. There are usually options to rent, lease or buy for different coffee machines.

While you go down your list, just remember that style is just as important as function. Many coffee shops have their brewing stations in view of their customers. This means that you will want to shop with your decoration theme in mind. Stainless steel is sleek and stylish, and it has the added benefit of being easy to clean. You might want to decide on a traditional style of coffee mug, or maybe you want to be a bit quirky with those options.

When you are getting your coffee shop setup, remember that you need a company that can get you everything that you want top quality equipment at affordable prices. Kaldi can get everything on your coffee shop equipment list. When you need brewers, espresso machines and coffees, remember to shop Kaldi.com


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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

Feeling Overwhelmed?

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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