Josh Tarlo3 min readThe Simulacra of Specialty Coffee Imagine you are standing looking down at a flat white, its beautiful latte art is glossy and pristine. This is a real coffee. You pull...
Josh Tarlo1 min readRent to SOM CalculatorA calculator to find out if the rent a site costs is worth it using easy to find information.
Josh Tarlo3 min readHow Much Does Cost to Open a Coffee Shop?Many people in and outside the coffee industry dream of having a cafe. Often though they will look around and think that it's...
Josh Tarlo4 min readHow to Pick Better Coffee Shop LocationsYour shop's location is the biggest decision you’re going to make when opening a cafe. A great location can keep a mediocre shop running...
Josh Tarlo2 min readCoffee Myth 1: Higher Altitude DOESN'T Mean Better Quality CoffeeOne of the most pointless things on a coffee bag is the altitude/elevation of where it was grown. Maybe my annoyance is irrational but...
Josh Tarlo3 min readBarista Competition Guide Part 1: How to Pick a Competition CoffeeHow to pick the best coffee for your barista competition.