Caffeinated Love Recipe

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This Valentine’s Day we only have eyes for coffee. Indulge your taste buds with our Valentine’s Latte.

 

Ingredients:

·      ½ oz. Monin Dark Chocolate Sauce

·      1 shot SIPS Espresso

·      ¼ oz. Monin Strawberry Syrup

·      ¼ oz. Monin Amaretto Syrup

·      Fill with steamed milk

 

Prep:

·      Pour ingredients into serving glass in order listed

·      Stir

·      Top with steamed milk

·      Serve and enjoy!

Coconut Cream Pie Iced Latte Recipe

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We're nuts for coconuts! Spice up your iced latte game this summer with a Coconut Cream Pie Iced Latte:

Ingredients:

·      ¾ oz. MONIN® Coconut Syrup

·      ½ oz. MONIN® French Vanilla Syrup

·      2 shots espresso

·      6 oz. cold milk of choice

·      Ice

Prep:

·      Fill serving glass with ice

·      Add ingredients in the order listed

·      Stir

·      Serve and enjoy!

Spring Lavender Latte Recipe

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Spring has officially sprung and as we begin to spring into summer - one flavor is sticking around: lavender!

 

One of our favorite ways to incorporate lavender into coffee? With a Lavender Vanilla Latte! Interested in trying out the floral trend for yourself? Try out the recipe below:

Lavender Vanilla Latte:

Ingredients:

Prep:

  • Combine syrups and espresso in serving cup

  • Stir and set aside

  • Steam milk

  • Pour steamed milk into serving cup, stirring slowly

  • Enjoy!

2021 Caffeinated Trends

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With 2021 officially here, trends within the coffee industry are continuing to grow and change.

Curious about the coffee trends we’ve been keeping an eye on? Join us below as we highlight a few!

·      Ready to Drink (RTD) Coffees

o   The only thing better than coffee? Coffee that can be easily taken on the go! Ready to drink coffee makes it easy for coffee lovers to grab a quick caffeine boost no matter where they are. 

·      Increased Demand for Specialty Coffee

o   More and more consumers are looking to buy specialty coffee – both at the coffee shop and when shopping for coffee to enjoy at home. In 2021, consumers will be willing to pay more money for better coffee, especially for coffees that support social causes. At SIPS, we sell various coffee grinders you can use in your space to get a fresh specialty brew every time: https://sipsusa.com/equipment.

·      Increased Demand for Single Serve Cups

o   Many consumers are shifting away from traditional drip brewers, both at home and in the office. This is driving the increase for single serve cups. Single serve machines allow each cup to be customized to the drinker – size, strength, flavor – you name it! 

·      Coffee Subscriptions

o   Having gained heightened popularity due to the pandemic, many are choosing to have their coffee delivered directly to them, on a schedule they choose. Coffee subscriptions allow consumers to select which coffee varieties they prefer and have them appear on their doorstep or at their office every month.  

·      Cold Coffee Year-Round (Nitro Cold Brew, Cold Brew)

o   Nitro cold brew is infused with nitrogen after the cold brew process. In turn, the nitrogen adds a smoother feel to the coffee, creating a velvety foam at the top while also adding a richer and nuttier flavor.

o   Just like it sounds, cold brew is served exactly how it’s made: cold-steeped coffee grounds filtered and poured over ice.

 

Are we missing any of your favorite coffee trends? Let us know in the comments below!

SIPS is here to service your machines and keep your specialty coffee at its best – all through 2021!

National Espresso Day

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At SIPS Espresso Service & Supply, we live and breathe espresso. So, it should be no surprise that our favorite holiday is National Espresso Day (11/23)!

To celebrate our favorite holiday, we’re bringing you a special recipe from our friends at Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company® and MONIN®! Feel free to give this a try in your space or even at home!

Tiramisu Latte:

·      Ingredients:

·      Prep:

  1. Slowly pour ingredients into serving glass

  2. For a layered look, you can pour the ingredients into the bowl of a spoon slowly, ensuring the bottom of the spoon is in contact with the previous layer.

  3. Add garnish and serve

  4. Enjoy!

Are you celebrating National Espresso Day? Share your creations with us on Facebook at @SIPSUSA.

 

5 Tips To Keep Your Establishment Top Of Mind

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With the changing the consumer landscape, we are here to provide you with ways in which you can keep your business top of mind!

 1. Offer gift card bonuses – often used around the holidays, offer customers an extra bang for their buck by including a bonus with every gift card purchase.

2. Host a virtual seminar or Q&A – all businesses have at least one thing they excel at and someone who does it best. Work with a team member, such as a barista or chef, for a virtual Q&A where consumers can tune in and learn. Utilizing platforms such as Instagram and Facebook Live will allow you to engage with your audience in real time.

3. Be honest and transparent – We’re all living in a state of the unknown right now, so be honest with your customers about where you’re at through communication channels such as email and social media! Explain the extra steps you’re taking to keep employees and customers safe and anything that may be changing with business due to current circumstances.

4. Position yourself as a community player – Partner with other businesses in the area to offer more for your community! Bring your goods or services to local emergency response teams, doctors’ offices and hospitals or even offices.

5. Surprise and delight – Throw in something extra with every purchase or order. It could be something related to the times we’re going through now (free toilet paper, paper towels, hand sanitizer) or could be something extra (free $5 gift card, free dessert, etc.). Now is the time to make an impression on your customers and let them know you’re here for them.

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Coffee Cheat Sheet

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Here at SIPS, coffee is our language.

 But to those who may not know much about coffee or are beginning to learn, the countless types of drinks and brewing methods may be overwhelming. To help navigate the caffeinated waters of coffee, we've put together a coffee cheat sheet with all you need to know.

Brewing Methods:

  • Cold Brew

    • Made by steeping ground coffee in cold water for 14-24 hours. So easy you can make it at home with our step-by-step instructions here!

  • Nitro Cold Brew

    • Made the same way as regular cold brew, but instead of being served over ice it is infused with nitrogen, giving it a creamy and rich flavor. Learn more about the differences in iced coffee/cold brew and nitro cold brew here!

  • Drip

    • The method used at most homes with a regular coffee maker  - hot water drips through ground beans and into a cup or carafe.

  • French Press

    • Made by steeping ground coffee in hot water for 4 minutes - learn how to make it at home with our step-by-step guide here!

  • Pour Over

    • Just like it sounds! Made by hand pouring hot water over a filter filled with ground coffee, which then drips into a mug - learn to make at home here.

Drinks:

  • Affogato

    • Espresso poured over ice cream.

  • Americano

    • Diluted espresso - made with 2/3 part hot water and 1/3 part espresso.

  • Black

    • Brewed coffee with cream, sugar or milk.

  • Café Au Lait (AKA Café Con Leche)

    • Coffee with milk

  • Cappuccino

    • Espresso, steamed milk and foam (all cappuccinos contain more foam than milk, marking their difference from a latte).

  • Espresso

    • Concentrated form of coffee made by forcing a small amount of water through finely ground beans.

  • Flat White

    • Double shot of espresso topped with steamed, foamy milk.

  • Latte

    • Espresso, steamed milk and foam (all lattes contain more milk than foam and can also be flavored with various syrups, marking their difference from a cappuccino).

  • Macchiato

    • One shot of espresso, topped with steamed, foamy milk.

  • Mocha

    • Espresso, chocolate and steamed milk.

  • Red Eye

    • Black coffee with a shot of espresso.

Enjoy!

Keep Your Machine In Its Prime With Preventative Maintenance

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When it comes to maintaining your espresso machines and equipment, there is more to it than the standard repair. The key is to get in front of the problem before it becomes a problem. The answer? SIPS Preventative maintenance.

Preventative maintenance starts with everyday care provided by the barista! Espresso machines must be cleaned after every use. Coffee and espresso beans contain natural oils that may cause buildup in various parts of your machine. As it is frequently used, this buildup can cause unwanted flavors in your espresso. The key to preventing this is making sure the buildup does not have a chance to form – by cleaning the machine after each and every use!

  • After each shot

    • Clean shower screen

      • Use a damp cloth

  • Purge and wipe the steam wand

    • Use a damp cloth

    •  **keep the cloths for each part of the machine sperate

  • After a few shots

    • Quickly flush the machine by running a water shot through it

    • Scrub shower screen

  • At the end of the day

    • Full backflush

    • Add detergent to blind filter

    • Turn on for a few seconds, turn off and repeat two times

    • Loosen portafilter and turn on

    • Clean shower screen with warm, soapy water

Keeping up with preventative maintenance can be quick and easy when done regularly and correctly! Contact us to learn more about our preventative maintenance plans.