Essential Barista Tools for Your Coffee Shop – 01/08/2025

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In this episode, we dive into essential barista tools for coffee shop owners and enthusiasts. From must-have milk pitchers to overlooked items like knock boxes and jiggers, we cover the gear that keeps your bar flowing efficiently. We also discuss the pros and cons of equipment like WDT tools, the PUQpress, and auto-leveling tampers, offering practical advice for both new and seasoned coffee pros. Plus, we share our biggest wins and fails in choosing bar gear, highlight some innovative solutions, and reminisce about learning the hard way.

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00:00:00 - Start
00:00:53 - Intro
00:03:29 - Scene Kids Unite
00:04:16 - Start of the progrum
00:06:03 - Today's Topic
00:09:15 - Biggest L for Bar Flow?
00:21:16 - Hall of Fame Accessories
00:28:28 - Goodies on the table
00:58:10 - Just a lil ad for our wholesale program
00:59:40 - Back to the progrum
01:00:45 - Here's a Freebie!
01:04:10 - Football