Comments on: Solving Starbucks Problems – 1. Loss of Theatre http://www.idea-sandbox.com/blog/2007/03/solving-starbucks-problems-1-loss-of-theatre/ | Remarkable Ideas To Grow Your Business Mon, 15 Mar 2010 18:49:11 +0200 hourly 1 By: Idea Sandbox Solving Starbucks Problems: One Post at a Time http://www.idea-sandbox.com/blog/2007/03/solving-starbucks-problems-1-loss-of-theatre/comment-page-1/#comment-2258 Idea Sandbox Solving Starbucks Problems: One Post at a Time Thu, 15 Jan 2009 16:15:31 +0000 http://idea-sandbox.com/blog/2007/03/solving-starbucks-problems-1-loss-of-theatre/#comment-2258 [...] kicks us off with an introduction on Sunday, March 4th and I offer our first set of solutions one post at at time on Monday morning. Topic(s): commoditization, Howard Schultz, [...] [...] kicks us off with an introduction on Sunday, March 4th and I offer our first set of solutions one post at at time on Monday morning. Topic(s): commoditization, Howard Schultz, [...]

]]> By: Idea Sandbox Solving Starbucks Problems - 2. Loss of Coffee Aroma http://www.idea-sandbox.com/blog/2007/03/solving-starbucks-problems-1-loss-of-theatre/comment-page-1/#comment-2254 Idea Sandbox Solving Starbucks Problems - 2. Loss of Coffee Aroma Thu, 15 Jan 2009 14:20:02 +0000 http://idea-sandbox.com/blog/2007/03/solving-starbucks-problems-1-loss-of-theatre/#comment-2254 [...] activities, sights and smells of the coffee making process - that is theatre (we discuss theatre here and here). Factory efficiency techniques thwart [...] [...] activities, sights and smells of the coffee making process – that is theatre (we discuss theatre here and here). Factory efficiency techniques thwart [...]

]]> By: Starbucks and the “Aroma First” Rule http://www.idea-sandbox.com/blog/2007/03/solving-starbucks-problems-1-loss-of-theatre/comment-page-1/#comment-1721 Starbucks and the “Aroma First” Rule Mon, 09 Jun 2008 18:42:35 +0000 http://idea-sandbox.com/blog/2007/03/solving-starbucks-problems-1-loss-of-theatre/#comment-1721 [...] Loss of Theater - My post | John’s [...] [...] Loss of Theater – My post | John’s [...]

]]> By: john cook http://www.idea-sandbox.com/blog/2007/03/solving-starbucks-problems-1-loss-of-theatre/comment-page-1/#comment-1719 john cook Wed, 02 Apr 2008 13:02:29 +0000 http://idea-sandbox.com/blog/2007/03/solving-starbucks-problems-1-loss-of-theatre/#comment-1719 We may have the answer to your Starbucks problem re automatic coffee machines.We have developed over the last five years an automatic coffee machine which has the look and feel and is the same shape and height of a traditional 2 group coffee machine. It has a thermosyphonic brew block heating system ensuring a reliable stable temperature which is not dependant on thermostats and the problematic cartridge heaters. The group is horizontal and the coffee slug is compacted using a brass screw and motor which overcomes the problem with automatic coffee machines working with a spring which allows the coffee to expand during the extraction process. The 7 litre boiler will produce 40 litres of water per hour. The brew cycle time is 45 seconds and it can produce 2 drinks simultaneously.There is a separate steam arm for the barista who still wants to froth milk in the traditional manner. The boiler element rating is 2.7kw but this can be upgraded to 4kw for very busy sites. Everything on the machine is adjustable from the grind to the temperature and the drink size. We are based in Birmingham, England where we have produced coffee machines for over 40 years and we are the only British manufacturer of traditional coffee machines. We may have the answer to your Starbucks problem re automatic coffee machines.We have developed over the last five years an automatic coffee machine which has the look and feel and is the same shape and height of a traditional 2 group coffee machine.
It has a thermosyphonic brew block heating system ensuring a reliable stable temperature which is not dependant on thermostats and the problematic cartridge heaters. The group is horizontal and the coffee slug is compacted using a brass screw and motor which overcomes the problem with automatic coffee machines working with a spring which allows the coffee to expand during the extraction process.
The 7 litre boiler will produce 40 litres of water per hour. The brew cycle time is 45 seconds and it can produce 2 drinks simultaneously.There is a separate steam arm for the barista who still wants to froth milk in the traditional manner.
The boiler element rating is 2.7kw but this can be upgraded to 4kw for very busy sites. Everything on the machine is adjustable from the grind to the temperature and the drink size.
We are based in Birmingham, England where we have produced coffee machines for over 40 years and we are the only British manufacturer of traditional coffee machines.

]]> By: Idea Sandbox Blog http://www.idea-sandbox.com/blog/2007/03/solving-starbucks-problems-1-loss-of-theatre/comment-page-1/#comment-1720 Idea Sandbox Blog Fri, 01 Feb 2008 12:15:21 +0000 http://idea-sandbox.com/blog/2007/03/solving-starbucks-problems-1-loss-of-theatre/#comment-1720 <strong>Starbucks and the "Aroma First" Rule</strong> Starbucks announced it is going to stop selling heated sandwiches as the smell interferes with the scent of the coffee. Gutsy move. Killing a significant cash contributor in the name of experience takes moxie. But it is the right thing to do if Starbuc... Starbucks and the “Aroma First” Rule

Starbucks announced it is going to stop selling heated sandwiches as the smell interferes with the scent of the coffee. Gutsy move. Killing a significant cash contributor in the name of experience takes moxie. But it is the right thing to do if Starbuc…

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