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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. […]

Publishing the new Flying Portafilter Demitasse post earlier reminded me that we hadn’t blogged our newest barista inspired shirt design.  Act now and you can be the first barista on your block to have one. They are moving fast so get yours now before this first batch is gone. These t-shirts are American made, printed […]

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We added some photos of a custom La Marzocco GS2 build we are performing for The Grounds http://flic.kr/s/aHsjwTD5hE

We are currently still out of stock on the Espresso Parts Sproline Screens however we have recently worked up a nice little cut away illustration for your enjoyment. If you would like to be notified when our Sproline Screens are back in stock, please sign up in the space provided on the product page and […]

While we were sleeping this morning Espresso Parts Korea was holding their first #TNT. It was really great working with our associates in Korea to plan this event! We also had to send them some amazing custom tamp trophies. By the looks of it they had a great time. Big props to Espresso Parts Korea for […]

Have you ever considered customizing your espresso equipment but weren’t really sure where to begin? If so, you’re not alone. Over the last few years there has been an increased demand for custom modifications on espresso machines and grinders, so much so that customization projects have earned a permanent place in equipment budgets of most startup cafés and restaurants. A customized piece of equipment can become the focal point and theme setter for your entire business, not just a necessary bar tool.

We just published the product pages for a limited run printed demitasse cup project. We’ve had both our Brown/White and White Porcelain Demitasse Cups in both the traditional and tulip shape printed up with are famous EP Skull print. If you act soon you can piggy back a few of these bad boys onto an […]

Top The Espresso Parts Rinser has been helping professionals save time, money, and water for nearly 5 years now! Our newest build represents everything we’ve learned and includes a number of key feature enhancements. Our Rinser is not just for steaming pitchers, it works with pitchers, glasses, bar wares, any vessel with a diameter of […]

Good evening readers! We sent Panda over to Kansas City this weekend. No, it wasn’t because we’re tired of him. It was to attend a Caffeine Crawl and Barista Nation. Below is his report! I’m very fortunate to have a job that involves a lot of travel because I get to meet amazing people from […]

Espresso Parts is proud to be a regional sponsor of the BGA #BCRBC. Supporting the barista community has always been important for us and we couldn’t be happier to be involved in this years round of competitions. Along with the regional sponsorship we have two team members attending the competitions in Minneapolis; Heather Ringwood will be […]

We’re about more than just coffee here at Espresso Parts HQ!  Not only are we huge fans of Imbibe magazine but we also sponsor cocktail events like TOTC and SACC. This is the first in a short series of posts in which we will explore the world of coffee cocktails and infused cocktails as well. One common […]

Espresso Parts celebrates 3 years of #TNTNW Last week we celebrated the third anniversary of our #TNTNW event series with an awesome parking lot party. That’s 36 consecutive monthly throwdowns in the PNW! We’re honored to help bring the community closer and create a place where everyone can have fun and learn. Since it was such a […]

Espresso Parts Presents #TNTNW @ Dillanos Coffee Roasters We had such a great #TNTNW at Dillanos last week! They really know how to throw a party. Did I mention it’s also their 22nd anniversary this year? The event took place at their newly jazzed up  HQ in Sumner, WA. Our judges for the evening were: Bryan […]

Espresso Parts Presents #TNTNW @ Batdorf & Bronson Olympia’s very own Batdorf & Bronson opened their doors for May’s #TNTNW. The house was packed and we had a couple of coffee stars in the house too! U.S. Barista Champion Laila Ghambari took time out of her hectic schedule to judge the night’s pours and Amanda Juris who […]

  Espresso Parts Custom Shop x All Day Roasting Company This Custom Shop project looks like it might race off of the counter at any moment. We were approached by All Day Roasting Company in Taipei City about a one of a kind custom Mazzer Robur. All Day decided on a carbon fiber print for the grinder body and hopper with […]

Espresso Parts Custom Shop x The Hangar Cafe / Build #47 You are clear for take off! What you see before your eyes is a thing of wonder. This one of a kind EP Custom Shop GS/GB5/GS3 mash up for Singapore’s The Hangar Cafe is like nothing we’ve ever done before. The inspiration for this project came […]

Espresso Parts Custom Shop x Whole Foods Markets Avalon / Build #45 Meet EP Custom Shop Build #045. The very first customized Victoria Arduino Black Eagle VA 388 ever! Victoria Arduino worked with WBC 2007 Champion James Hoffman of Square Mile Coffee to create a machine that offers the barista maximum consistency for espresso preparation. You get temperature stability from […]

Espresso Parts Custom Shop x Whole Foods Markets Colleyville / Build #43 Our Custom Shop has been hard at work on another La Marzocco Strada for Whole Foods Market. This beauty is featured at the newly opened Colleyville, TX location. It’s loaded with everything WFM has come to love from the Espresso Parts Custom Shop; we […]

Espresso Parts Custom Shop x Whole Foods Markets Champions / Build #42 Espresso Parts and Whole Foods are a match made in heaven! Our Custom Shop completed the sixth La Marzocco Strada for the natural & organic food retailer to be featured at their newest store in Houston, Texas. We added black walnut trim, replaced the metal back […]

Microfiber towels are an essential tool of the trade for cafes devoted to maintaining the most professional appearance. By design they are safe for all your stainless and glass surfaces. Wipe away your worries while you safely clean and polish your espresso machine and grinder, even take care of your bar. We offer our Microfiber […]

If you can’t remember the last time you changed your espresso grinder burrs then chances are they could be dull. In fact, if you grind coffee, and I’m sure you do, then your burrs are slowly dulling each and every time you turn on your espresso grinder. This goes for all the your bulk grinders too, though their burrs tend to last significantly longer.