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I am trying to get a Big Train distributoship, and I would like to know if anyone would be interested in Big Train products. If you don’t mind downloading a  4.84 MB PowerPoint presentation all about Big Train Products click the link below.  Please Post any comments on this post at the bottom of it’s page. You can also contact us via email at the following address pete@ourcoffeebarn.com 

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 Importing Espresso Tampers

We have started to Import Espresso Tampers directly from a manufacturer in China.  This first order is a test market order, if sales are good we will buy them in larger quantities. Please Inquire if you would like to buy them in larger quantities (5 or 10 of each color and size), if we get enough inquiries we will place a larger order, turnaround time is about 30 days from us wiring the money to our receipt of tampers.

Here is a short description and some pictures of the sample tamper we ordered.  I loved the way it felt in my hand while I used it, and the American curve seemed to pull a pretty good shot too!

I just love the trend of going back to slow food and enjoying your foods! To order just click on the picture of the beans to go to it’s listing on our “estore”.

Fresh Roasted Coffee Beans

Guatemala Huehuetenango SHB EP

1 pound Fresh Roasted Coffee Beans

Specifics:

• Name: Huehuetenango Highland Coffee Presidium Slow Food
• Origin: Guatemala
• Region: Huehuetenango
• Farm: 170 small-scale producers
• Varietal: Bourbon, caturra, typica, and paches
• Altitude: 1,500 to 2,000 meters
• Processing Method: Washed, EP (European Prep)

Cupping Notes:

Creamy body, floral, fruity nose, balanced, sweet.

About this Coffee:

This coffee was produced with the help of Slow Food International. The Slow Food movement aims to support small-scale producers who preserve crop varieties, agricultural practices, and food traditions. A Presidium, or an organized group of producers, was created in the Huehuetenango region of Guatemala with the help of Slow Food. Today, the Presidium consists of 170 small growers who are organized through local cooperatives in three different communities: San Pedro Necta, La Libertad, and Todos Santos Cuchumatán.
The Presidium producers work to protect both the health of the local environment and the well-being of the producers and their families. In addition, producers are committed to maintaining and improving the quality of the coffee they produce, and educational workshops and technical training help to give producers a better understanding of the factors that affect the quality of coffee.

We have 31 varieties of fresh roasted coffee in the 1 pound sized option!  Are there any you have yet to try!  Remember, you get a free 8 ounce bag with each 2 pounds purchased from this section!

If the “Buy Now!” button don’t work from this post on our blog please use this link to go to the 1 pound Regional Variety sized section of our retail “estore”.

Regional Variety, Fresh Roasted Coffee Beans 1 pound bags of Fresh Roasted Coffee Beans Specialty Grade Fresh Roasted Coffee Beans We are currently roasting 2 times a week. Monday and Thursday mornings. Buy 2 pounds from this section and recieve an additional FREE half pound! A combination of any 2 coffees or 2 pounds of the same coffee. The free half pound is chosen randomly from the days roasting schedule. This will allow you to try some different coffees that you may not have had before!

Displaying 1 to 31 (of 31 products) Result Pages:  1   Buy Now      Product Name+   Price        Brazil Mogiana Roasted Coffee Beans   $10.04        Brazil Serra Negra Roasted Coffee Beans   $9.54        Burundi Bwayi Roasted Coffee Beans   $10.04        Colombia Supremo Roasted Coffee Beans   $11.04        Costa Rica Cafe Vida Roasted Coffee Beans   $10.06        Costa Rica SHB Organic Roasted Coffee Beans   $10.84        Costa Rica Tarrazu Roasted Coffee Beans   $10.51        El Salvador SHG Rain Forest Alliance Roasted Coffee Beans   $10.05        Ethiopia Harrar Roasted Coffee Beans   $11.01        Ethiopia Natural Sidamo Special Prep Roasted Coffee Beans   $11.25        Ethiopia Yergacheffe Roasted Coffee Beans   $11.00        FTO Bolivia Roasted Coffee Beans   $10.17        FTO Ethiopia Sidamo Roasted Coffee Beans   $10.99        FTO Mexico Chiapas Roasted Coffee Beans   $10.73        FTO Peru SHB EP CACVRA Roasted Coffee Beans   $10.31        FTO Sumatra Mandheling Roasted Coffee Beans   $10.36        Guatemala Antigua Roasted Coffee Beans   $10.10        Guatemala Huehuetenango Fresh Roasted Coffee Beans   $9.92        Hawaii Kona Extra Fancy Roasted Coffee Beans   $24.89        India Monsooned Malabar Roasted Coffee Beans   $10.64        India Mysore Nuggets Roasted Coffee Beans   $10.26        Java Estate Roasted Coffee Beans   $10.40        Kenya AA Roasted Coffee Beans   $11.18        Kenya French Mission Roasted Coffee Beans   $11.65        Nicaragua SHG Roasted Coffee   $9.86        Panama Boquete Roasted Coffee Beans   $9.99        Papua New Guinea Roasted Coffee Beans   $10.32        Sumatra Lintong Special Prep Roasted Coffee Beans   $10.45        Sumatra Mandheling Harimau Tiger Roasted Coffee Beans   $10.22        Tanzania Peaberry Roasted Coffee Beans   $10.03        Yemen Anesi Roasted Coffee Beans   $14.25

Paul from US Roaster Corp sent me a software update to fix some minor flaws in the program of my profiler.  I got it installed OK and the roaster is up and running just fine!

I turned 45 today and to celebrate, we are having a special on two of our blends on the Wholesale Store! Raging Bull Espresso Blend for the dark roast fans and Farmers Morning Blend for the lighter roast fans.  Both can be used as either a drip brewed house special or as an espresso blend for the espresso based drinks or as straight espresso.

Here are the coffees listed in the Specials Section of the Wholesale Store. The prices are valid for the rest of August.

Wholesale Coffee Specials

5 lbs Farmers Morning Blend Roasted Coffee $24.33 $22.99 25 lbs Farmers Morning Blend Green Coffee Beans $72.18 $68.99 25 lbs Farmers Morning Blend Roasted Coffee $111.34 $99.99 25 lbs Raging Bull Espresso Blend Roasted Coffee $126.41 $119.99 25 lbs Raging Bull Blend Green Coffee Beans $83.82 $79.99 5 lbs Raging Bull Espresso Blend Roasted Coffee $27.34 $25.74

We are now once again carrying the Ascaso Line of Home Espresso Equipment!  I am posting the listing for the Dream here on the Blog.

To see all of the Ascaso Line visit this page, Ascaso Line. If we do not have a listing for what you are looking for please let us know and we will get it listed if possible.

Overview:

The boldest outline, a wink to the past and a best to the future. The Dream Versatile espresso and cappuccino machine is the flagship of the Ascaso line. Its classic retro look is combined with the best that modern technology has to offer in a traditional style machine.

This series is dubbed the “Versatile” machine because the Dream Versatile machines can use either ground coffee or proportioned single serving espresso pods, also known or labeled as E.S.E.. This offers a lot of versatility in the way you brew your coffee or espresso. Not only does this machine look great in any kitchen, but it also allows you to make cafe quality espresso drinks, lattes, cappuccino, and cafe mochas.

We like the Ascaso Dream espresso machine for the internal design, as well. We evaluated the Ascaso line in the 2003/2004 time frame, and at that time, these machines were very anemic in the steaming department. One reason was the lack of the brass boiler that is now part of this machine.

We also like the aluminum body! Unlike other machines made of steel and painted enamel, the Ascaso Dream has no chance of rusting. Remember, we are using water and steam to make our favorite drinks, so steel machines will rust at some point.

In addition, the heating element is on the outside of the boiler. The benefit to this is that if your boiler runs out of water, there is very little chance of damaging the heating element – which occurs on machines with the heating element on the inside of the boiler. This feature is really important in an office environment!

Features:

•Simple to Use Controls - Flip on the center power switch to begin heating up the boiler. Two more professional grade rocker switches now let you control the steam function (far left) and the coffee brew control (far right). A series of indicator lights inform you when the machine is powered up, and when it is at the proper temperature for either brewing espresso or frothing milk.
•Temperature Gauge – The front mounted temperature gauge monitors the temperature of the boiler in both coffee mode and steam mode. read in Celsius.
•Frothing Tip for Perfect Foam – Like magic, the wand will make perfect foam. In an instant, the steam wand converts the milk in your 12 or 20 oz. frothing pitcher to lovely foam for lattes and cappuccinos. Mounted on a swivel joint, the stainless steel steam wand conveniently swings aside and clean up is a snap. When frothing milk with this machine, please make sure to have the little hole in the frothing adapter positioned at the top level of the milk. Doing it this way will help aerate the milk froth.
•Quality Brewing Group - The grouphead is made of chrome plated brass. Designed after Ascaso’s commercial espresso machines, the Dream group head evenly distributes heat and reduces hotspots for more temperature consistent espresso. It has also been designed to evenly distribute water across the coffee grounds for a better extraction.
•Heavy Duty Coffee Holders and Filter Baskets - Keeping with the tradition of using only commercial grade components, the Dream uses heavy-duty chrome plated brass coffee holders, which feature a rugged plastic handle. The same coffee holder is used for ground coffee and espresso pods. Single shot and double shot 57 mm diameter stainless steel filter baskets are included for ground coffee, and there is a pod basket for single dose ESE pods. The double shot size baskets allow you to use more ground coffee per serving for stronger espresso or cups of coffee.
•48 oz. Water Tank – The removable water reservoir, equipped with a water level indicator, can be filled while operating or taken out and filled at the faucet. The water reservoir is located in the lower section of the machine right behind the grouphead, and the water reservoir can be removed from the right hand side – just behind the steam wand.
•16 BAR Water Pump – The secret to a great espresso is a water pump that has the power to force water through the coffee grounds to extract the full flavor from the coffee. No worries here, you have more than enough pressure to extract the best of what your coffee has to offer.
•Drip and Cup Tray, Plus Cup Heater - The Dream has a polished stainless steel drip pan and chrome plated steel cup try, both easy to remove and clean. A unique scratch resistant cup-warming surface on the top of the machine lets you keep your espresso cups warm so your freshly brewed espresso does not cool too quickly once it hits the cup.
•Brass Boiler – Made of heat distributing brass, this boiler can get up to temperature quickly and stay there, with a fast recycling time. Two thermostats control the temperature for espresso and for steam, and a third that specifically monitors the boiler to protect it from overheating if the machine is left unattended for long periods.
•Construction with Longevity In Mind - The Dream is constructed of corrosion resistant aluminum for extra long life. The aluminum is then finished in a chip resistant enamel paint. Unlike most espresso machines in this class that are made of steel, the Dream will not rust thanks to the aluminum body. All of components that make up the construction are designed for long life and low maintenance.
•Instructional manual included: The manual will state that some accessories (i.e. pod handle) are included with the machine. This is a universaL worldwide manual that encompasses all different configurations of this machine. Please note that the only accessories included are the ones listed on this web page.
Specifications:

•Measurements: 9.6″ W x 13.6″ H x 11″ D
•Tamper size: 57mm – 57mm dynamometric tamper also available
•Water tank: 1.3 liters
•Bodywork: Aluminum
•Weight: 17.2 lbs.
•Voltage: 120V
•Power: 900W
•Pump Pressure: 16 bar
•Coffee thermostat: Boiler 100º Thermoblock 95º
•Steam thermostat 140º+ Safety Thermofuse
•Steam pipe protector Cappuccino/hot water pipe
•Brass portafilter holder: 58mm
•Coffee Tamper: removable arm
•S-1 Autoprime valve
•Three prong plug
•Warranty: One year parts and labor limited to manufacturer’s defect and provided by 1st-line Equipment, LLC
•Made in Spain

Notes:

1.Click here to download a manual.
2.The instructional manuals for Ascaso are printed for worldwide distribution and covers almost every model produced worldwide. With this in mind, there may be features, accessories, or colors available in Ascaso equipment in other countries, but not available in our models produced for the United States.
3.This machine can only use single dose E.S.E. (easy serving espresso) pods. Double pods and regular coffee pods will not fit in this machine.

Mouse over the Pictures below to see what the colors are called, then choose your color in the drop down options menu at the bottom of this listing, before you add it to your cart. If the color you choose is not available we will let you know what colors are available when we start to process your order.

No free coffee goes with any of the Ascaso line, sorry.

Ascaso Dream Versatile Espresso Machine, Dream In Color: Our Coffee Barn.

We are now selling the Ascaso Line of Home Espresso Equipment!