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Keeping your cafe equipment clean is essential for maintaining the quality of your beverages and ensuring that your customers are satisfied.Not only does regular cleaning help prevent the buildup of bacteria, but it also helps extend the lifespan of your equipment. Here are some tips for cleaning your cafe equipment:Espresso Machine: Your espresso machine is the lifeblood of your cafe, so it's crucial to keep it clean. Hourly cleaning of the grou …

Retention in coffee grinders is a common issue that can affect the taste and quality of your coffee. In this blog, we'll explore what retention is, why it matters, and how you can reduce it.What is retention? Retention refers to the amount of coffee grinds that are left inside the grinder after use. When you grind coffee beans, some of the coffee particulates can get stuck in the grinder, especially in the burrs, chute, and hopper. Over time, the …

Hello from Seattle!The Visions team had a wonderful time in Portland. Thanks to the SCA, and all our community, for another wonderful Expo. We were proud to stand (for hours and hours) with you on the show floor. We observed incredible classes about changes in the coffee trade and how roast profile affects acid. We were awed at research about how coffee collects an electric charge during grinding. We watched Coffee Champs competitions and cheered …

This weekend, in Portland, the biggest coffee event of the year takes place.The Specialty Coffee Association’s Expo will be held April 21st through the 23rd, and Visions will be there in force! Look for us at Booth 1852 where Monty Herrin will be directing the action, and Dawn Loraas, Vision's long time owner, will be available to answer questions. Our Sales team; Greg Subias, Brandon Balderama, and Jeff Dirks will demonstrate equipment at our bo …