Setting up the Barista Station

Mise en Place for Coffee Service

• Turning on machines to achieve correct pressure
• Setting out cups, mugs, saucers, plates, jugs
• Ensuring supplies of milk varieties and sugars, including specialized sugars and substitutes
• Assembling flavorings and toppings
• Laying out flatware, serviettes, wipes, etc.

Cleaning Methods Appropriate for Machine Parts

• Cleaning the bean hopper using wet method and dry thoroughly before refilling
• Cleaning all remaining parts using dry cleaning method
• Backflushing group heaads according to industry method, using a blank filter and machine detergent
• Soaking steamer wands in hot water with steam venting to soften caked-on milk and wipe with damp cloth
• Washing drip trays
• Removing shower screens and diffusers. If appropriate, brush.
• Cleaning around the inside of the group head using an appropriate brush
• Cleaning group handle and filter basket, steam arm spout after removing using wet method

Maintenance Checks Regularly on the Machine

• Ensuring the doser arm delivers the correct dosage of coffee
• Stripping the grinder of all working parts, observing required safety procedures
• Checking grinder blades on a weekly basis to determine wear
• Checking steam pressure
• Replacing worn blades, filters and other parts as required

Taking Care of the Espresso Machine

Daily Maintenance Task of the Espresso Machine

• Checking water temperature
• Rinsing of the porta filter
• Cleaning of brew heads
• Back flushing

Monitoring  Procedures of the Espresso Machine

• Monitoring the water level
• Checking if water pump is functioning smoothly
• There should be occasional release of steam on top of the machine where the cups are located

C3: Counter Culture Cafe :"A Flavor Experience"

C3:Counter Culture Cafe

"A Flavor Experience" 

TRIVIA:
C3 is a feasibility study of students from UST-HRM Batch 2011

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H2 Batch 2011
Clockwise from Top Left - Ra, Cid, Jeff, Lloyd, Bern,
Joy, Quenie, Malta and Jonalyn

CFAD partners
L-R: Kit, Cha, Nikka

2009-2010 Feasibility Studies

Description

An Elite Beverage Bar in the Making, catering to the clients needs and wants. Will cover from House Parties to Corporate Events and other different Celebrations. C3 provides innovative beverage concoctions infusing coffee, alcohol, fruit juice, jelly, wine, soda and tea.

We guarantee into bringing "A FLAVOR EXPERIENCE" to our patrons with our cocktails, shooters, mocktails and coffee concoctions together with fun and excitement.