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Archives for April 2015

New Robot Barista Can Make Lattes but Still Gets Your Name Wrong

April 23, 2015 By Michael 2 Comments

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Watch out baristas, your job might be in jeopardy. A team of researchers at Cornell University have built a robot that not only makes espresso and steams milk, but also can learn how to operate new espresso machines. Gizmag reports that the robot barista utilizes a deep learning algorithm and a 3D camera to analyze how to use a piece of equipment. It can then plot the movements necessary to complete its task. The robo-barista already has learned how to operate three different types of espresso machines. There is no word, however, whether the robo-barista prefers Slayer or La Marzocco.

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These New Products Have the Coffee World Buzzing

April 16, 2015 By Michael 3 Comments

Acaia Lunar Espresso Scale

Acaia Luna

Good coffee doesn’t happen by accident. When it comes to quality, precision is critical. Nowhere is this more evident than espresso. Even a half gram difference in dose or yield can have a marked effect on flavor. For espresso, we’re big fans of the American Weigh Sc-2Kg. It’s small, cheap, fast, and accurate, but it has one Achille’s heel: even a small amount of moisture will destroy it. I’ve seen many a barista ruin a scale with a careless steam wand purge or a sloppy pouring technique. But the latest product from coffee tech start-up Acaia promises to be a “barista-proof” scale. In addition to being waterproof, the Lunar offers…

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Filed Under: Coffee Product Reviews Tagged With: Acaia Coffee Scale, La Marzocco Linea Mini, PUSH tamper, Turkish coffee

Milktooth Revolutionizes Indianapolis’s Coffee Scene

April 3, 2015 By Michael 1 Comment

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Names have power. Whether intentional or not, Milktooth’s moniker has clear symbolic value: there’s a new era emerging in Indianapolis’s food and beverage scene. The first restaurant from owner/chef Jonathan Brooks has already received national attention for its creative interpretations of breakfast classics. But Milktooth is also taking the multi-roaster cafe model to heights previously unseen in the Hoosier State….

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Filed Under: Coffee Shop Reviews Tagged With: Indianapolis, Milktooth, Modbar, Onyx Coffee Lab

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