Blogs
Yama Siphons Lifting Spirits with Mulled Cider
It’s time for the second recipe in our coffee/infused cocktail series. What we have for you is a classic mulled cider. We are pretty big fans of cider at Espresso Parts. In fact two of our team members own Whitewood Cider here in Olympia! This drink pairs well with Filson blankets and your favorite book. […]
Time for your Quarterly Espresso Machine Group Maintenance
Recently, we looked through our vault of coffee knowledge and were inspired to re-visit a topic that we will be highlighting every quarter from here on out. We advocate for these simple tasks because of their direct relationship to coffee quality. We also advocate a pro-active fixed cost maintenance schedule, as opposed to a re-active emergency increased cost maintenance schedule.
A Barista's Review of the La Marzocco KB90 Espresso Machine
Let’s explore the La Marzocco KB90 Commercial Espresso Machine: features, weaknesses, workflows, a Q&A with an experienced barista, and more—check it out.
The Best Demitasse Cups For Coffee Shops
What’s the best espresso cup for coffee shops? Discover the top 6 demitasse cups for businesses—and why choosing the right one is so important.
A Barista's Review of the Slayer Steam LP Espresso Machine
The Slayer Steam LP espresso machine is a workhorse, but is it right for your coffee shop or business? Find out in this deep dive article.
A Barista’s Review of the La Marzocco Linea Classic
To say the La Marzocco Linea espresso machine revolutionized the coffee industry is an understatement. Built with equipment designed to withstand h...
A Barista's Review of the La Marzocco Linea PB Espresso Machine
Known for its modern yet durable design, efficient features, and reliability, the La Marzocco Linea PB espresso machine is a staple in specialty co...
A Barista's Review of the La Marzocco GB5 Espresso Machine
European design meets espresso quality consistency with the La Marzocco GB5 espresso machine. Designed to power high-volume cafes around the world,...
The Best Pour Over Coffee Filters: A Practical Guide
A filter can have a huge impact on the taste and finish of your coffee, so let’s dig into the in and outs of some of our favorite and most popular pour over coffee filters.
Opening Spotlight: Samayra Coffee
The value of having access to Espresso Parts’ knowledge will ultimately allow you to open your doors more quickly and focus on your business.
TNTNW 2017 Annoucement
For the 6th year in a row, Thursday Night Throwdown Pacific Northwest will continue to live on! We couldn’t be more pumped to share this year’s calendar of events and expand into new states. Find the date near you, add it to your google calendars and send invites to all your friends. Be sure to […]
75K Insta Giveaway
We reached 75K Instagram followers. To show our love, we are giving away the new Sawada Coffee Style book! Cross your fingers and hope you win… Find this post on our Instagram, double tap and tag 1 friends to be entered. Winner will be announced Thursday 11/16 at 11:00am pst on Instagram. Disclaimer & Contest […]
50k Insta Giveaway
We reached 50K Instagram followers. To show our love, we are giving away an EP Barista Basics Tamper. Cross your fingers and hope you win… but if you don’t. You can pick one of these tampers up at SCAA Atlanta 2016 at booth number #1702. Find this post on our Instagram, double tap and tag […]
TNTNW 2016
First off, we owe a huge THANKS to our 2015 sponsors and hosts! With one event remaining this year at Cafe Javasti in Seattle, we’re confident we can say TNTNW 2015 was a smashing success and we owe it all you folks for your amazing support! This is crazy! Can you believe that 2016 marks the […]
#TNTJP 2K15
ESPRESSO PARTS & STREAMER COFFEE PRESENT #TNTJP 2015 This is the third year in a row we’ve had the extreme pleasure of sponsoring another #TNTJP! A massive crowd and over 50 competitors swarmed Streamer Coffee’s newest location in Gohongi for the unofficial kick-off party for SCAJ! Each year this event continues to grow as the specialty […]
NYC Coffee Festival
Get Stuck In with Espresso Parts! Slayer! In celebration of the recent addition of Slayer Espresso Machines to our catalog we’re showcasing the Slayer Single Group exclusively during the festival. To help celebrate, we will have a bevy of guest baristas on hand pulling espresso shots. The honored list includes local boutique roasters Parlor Coffee, Gimme Coffee, Swallow Cafe, and NJ’s favorite […]
#TNTJP 2K14
Espresso Parts & Streamer Coffee Present #TNTJP 2K14 We had the extreme pleasure of sponsoring another installment of #TNTJP! This event was special for a couple of reasons, it served as the unofficial kick-off party for SCAJ and it was the first #TNTJP at Streamer Coffee’s newest location in Gohongi. We had even more people show […]
TNTNW at Camber Coffee
Camber’s newly opened cafe in downtown Bellingham is nothing short of elegance. Last night we partnered with them to throw down using Oatly Milk. Baristas traveled from all over northern Washington to hang out, compete and win. Before the Latte Art Throwdown began, the floor was open to anyone to compete to win a Bonavita […]
TNTNW at Olympia Coffee
Olympia Coffee never disappoints. Every latte art event we host with Oly Coffee is one for the books and last night was no different. Their flagship store was packed. However, there was a little spin on last nights event. Halloween is just around the corner which obviously means costume contest! Behind the espresso bar was […]
TNTNW at Anchorhead
2017 TNTNW kicked off last night at Anchorhead Coffee’s new flagship shop. Baristas arrived early to secure spots in the 32 person bracket which filled up in minutes. Baristas and coffee professionals chilled in the cool, low-lit vibes and swanky furniture as everyone waited for first round pours to begin at 7 pm. Attendees chowed down […]
ACE + EK43 Shear Plates
We all love our Mahlkonig EK43 grinders, right? One of the most consistent grinders on the market, which means they get a lot of daily use. If you have one in your cafe then you know it can require a bit of maintenance. Shear plates break often and the day won’t run as smoothly with […]
TNTNW with Portland Roasting
Baristas braved the foot of snow and ice paving the streets of Portland to get to last nights TNT at Portland Roasting. Competitors went head to head on dueling Nuova Simonelli espresso machines in Portland Roasting’s training lab, while curious audience members surrounded the judges table and overflowed into the cafe to watch the Facebook live […]
Hiroshi’s Coffee Fest recap #1
This is the first of a few posts we are sharing from the official Hiroshi Sawada blog! http://blog.pakila.jp/hiroshisawada/comment/?entry_id=9164
TNTNW at Upper Left Roaster
Upper Left Coffee Roasters opened their doors last night to throw down. Baristas and coffee professionals came from all over the Portland area to hang out and sling some latte art. We like to keep it 90’s in Portland and the snacks reflected the theme. We all munched on gushers, fruit by the foot, teddy grams, and […]
TNTNW at Indaba Coffee
Tucked in a developing neighborhood in Spokane Washington is the original Indaba Coffee. We flew into town to hang out with them and sling some latte art with the local Barista community. Baristas traveled from the surrounding Eastern Washington and Idaho area to come compete. Beer, Pizza, and live acoustic music set the mood. […]
Inside the Making of Torr Toys
Hoppers are under appreciated and they hold one of your most valuable assets – your espresso beans! That’s why, the moment we saw Torr Toys glass hoppers, we had to share them with the world. The beauty and craftsmanship of Torr Toys are unsurpassed! Not only are glass hoppers easy to clean, chemically neutral […]
TNTNW at Thump Coffee
Thump not trump… don’t get it confused. This coffee shop sits in the heart of downtown Bend, OR. Thump coffee has a unique vibe and serves great coffee along with special house made syrups. Next time you visit Bend be sure they on your coffee crawl list! Baristas traveled from all over Oregon to compete […]
TNTNW @ Dancing Goats
Families, community members, and baristas gathered for TNTNW at Batdorf and Bronson’s Dancing Goats in Olympia, Washington. The Cafe sits blocks away from the Puget Sound and the weather couldn’t have been more perfect. Between sign-ups and first pour, we drank Whitewood Cider, enjoyed Italian appetizers from Mercato and thanks to Modbar, had Affogatos outside in the summer […]
TNTNW @ Compass Coffee
Compass Coffee Roasters, originally from Vancouver, WA, recently opened up a third location in the North Portland. Baristas piled into the cafe and surrounded an oval shaped bar in the center, outfitted with a copper mod bar. Mike, the owner of Compass Coffee pulled shots for each competitor. Baristas were given pitchers full of milk […]
TNTNW @ SPOKEN MOTO & MEGAPHONE
Vintage Custom Motorcycles and good times in Bend Oregon! Last week we were stoked to trek back to Bend Oregon for another round of TNTNW! Hosted by Spoken Moto and Megaphone Coffee Co., this throwdown had all the makings of an epic party! Spoken Moto seems to have become the hub of motorcycle culture in […]