COFFEE SHOP

INITIAL SUPPLY LIST

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EQUIPMENT
Espresso Machine

Espresso Grinder
•• If necessary with your machine x2 if you are going to grind decaf to
order

Grinder
•• For brewed/drip coffee

Coffee Brewer and Airpots

Blenders
•• Many smoothie and frappé manufacturers offer blender deals, call us
for more info.
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SMALLWARES
Steaming Pitchers (4-6)
•• Get at least one smaller pitcher

Shot Glasses or Pitchers (8)

Long-Handled Spoon (2-4)

Scale (1-2)

Mugs, Demitasses, Saucers, Cups (8 each)

•• If you plan on serving “in-house”

Bean Scoop
•• If you plan on selling whole bean, makes it easier to weigh beans and
pour into bag

Racks
•• These are for syrups, teas, and sauces. Many of these are available for
specific manufacturers. Some manufacturers offer free racks to new
customers

Cup and Lid Holders

Squeeze Bottles
•• For drizzling sauce

Pumps
•• These are for syrups and sauces. Unless you choose to pour and
measure
 Tamper, Packing Mat, and Knock Box
•• Only if necessary

Aprons (5-10)

Thermometers (2-4)

Timers (2)

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DISPOSABLES
12, 16, and 20 oz Hot Cups and Lids
•• Some shops will use 24 oz as well

12, 16, and 20 oz Cold Cups and Lids

•• Some shops will use 24 oz as well

Straws

Stir Sticks

Napkins

Plastic Utensils
•• If serving food
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DRINK SUPPLIES
Coffee
•• Make sure you have espresso and selections for brewed coffee

Tea
•• If using loose leaf tea, you will need to purchase tea brewing
equipment – steeping bags/teapots/tea balls/etc.

Maté
•• These are brewed like tea. Usually an optional product to carry based
on customer base/location

Chai
•• Comes in liquid or powder

Chocolate/White Chocolate
•• These come in sauce or powder for making mochas and hot
chocolates. Most shops also carry a caramel sauce.

Smoothies

Frappés
•• Choose between liquid or powder, base or full line.

Flavored Syrup
•• Top flavors : Vanilla, Caramel, French Vanilla, Irish Cream, Hazelnut,
Raspberry, Cinnamon, White Chocolate, Almond, Coconut, Cherry,
Strawberry and English Toffee/Toffee Nut.
•• Don’t forget Sugar Free options.
•• Seasonal Flavors/Rotating Flavors are a good option to have as well
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CLEANING SUPPLIES
Espresso Machine Cleaner

Brew and Urn Cleaner

Grinder Cleaner

Steam Wand Cleaner

Group Head Brush

Grinder Brush

*These are suggestions only, supply list/amounts will vary from shop to shop