Commercial Coffee Machines and Tea Supplies Key Terms

Key terms to keep your coffee machines and tea service running smoothly

With such a wide variety to choose from, finding the best products for your coffee machine and tea supplies can be tricky. Learn these key terms to help your coffee shop run smoothly. Choose between carafes and urns as a way to serve your customers. If you are selling your coffee and tea to go, consider a sleeve, clutch or jacket. Using descaling products for your equipment can make the difference between an OK cup of coffee and the best cup of coffee, while properly preparing your product with a frothing thermometer or a permanent filter will save your employees time and save you money.

Urn

An urn comes in handy when you need to serve a crowd. Urns are large-capacity coffee or tea pots that keep your beverages warm, and some can even brew your coffee for you. Urns have a handy spout on the front that makes it easy for everyone to serve themselves.

Clutch, sleeve or jacket

A coffee clutch, sleeve or jacket is a great addition to your cafe. These heavy-duty paper sleeves slide over a paper cup to keep your customers from burning their hands. A cup sleeve also works to keep your customer's coffee or tea warm longer.

Frothing thermometer

It is important to be able to make your frothy drinks at the right temperature. A frothing thermometer is a tool used to tell you when your milk froth has reached the perfect level of heat, but not too hot as to scald the milk.

Permanent filter

When making coffee and tea, a permanent filter can come in handy. Permanent filters are stainless steel, wireless mesh filters that work the same as paper filters. Permanent filters have a handle for easy use and are dishwasher-safe.

Descaling products

To be able to provide the best-tasting coffee and tea, you must use descaling products. Descaling products are cleaners that remove the build up of lime scale and other mineral deposits that cling to your coffee and tea pots and take away from the taste of your coffee.

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