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Phil McManus
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Other Coffee!!

Happy New Year to all. Just had a coffee at Coffee Club Capalaba,gotta say ,amid cotrary reports,it was pretty good!Flat White,well presented,skinny mugachino,looked great,service nice and…Continue

Started Jan 10, 2011

Frothing milk
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Possibly an embarrassing question to ask,but ,occasionally I find I"ve  over frothed the milk and poured a cup of mostly froth(particularly with skinny milk),my question is,what I'm I doing wrong…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by stephen Jul 13, 2010.

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Phil McManus updated their profile Feb 10, 2011
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Other Coffee!!

Happy New Year to all. Just had a coffee at Coffee Club Capalaba,gotta say ,amid cotrary reports,it was pretty good!Flat White,well presented,skinny mugachino,looked great,service nice and friendly,food OK.Obviuosly hit a spot with the locals ,was pretty busy,well done Coffee Club,Capalaba!!See More
Discussion posted by Phil McManus Jan 10, 2011
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Phil McManus replied to Alan's discussion 'Functions'
Hi Alan Bit late jumping in the band wagon and not to much else to add any way,but having procrasternated over the same question,I too came up with pretty much the same i.e.$250 2 hours includes 50 cups and then 4.50 after that Reassuring to see…
Oct 30, 2010
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Phil McManus replied to Daniel Stasin's discussion 'Humidity'
Daniel, good question.Matthew,good answer!the problen becomes even worse in a mobile siuation(imagine an outdoor coffee shop),I found myself having to adjust the grind several times by up to 10/12 mls.extremes being,dry windy to arternoon…
Sep 16, 2010
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Alan and Phil McManus are now friends Jul 15, 2010
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Phil McManus replied to Alan's discussion 'Coffee Mileage & Shots'
Hi Alan I find,the following formula seems to cover most customers 1shot small,double shot regular,triple shot large(although most of my customers stick with a double),this of coarse depends on your choice of beans/blend ie mild strong etc.70/80…
Jul 15, 2010
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stephen replied to Phil McManus's discussion 'Frothing milk'
yeh, thanks matt. top advice. i have been guilty of holding back the froth. have improved my pours after reading your words of barista wisdom. cheers steve
Jul 13, 2010
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Phil McManus replied to Phil McManus's discussion 'Frothing milk'
Yep worked a treat!once again,thanks Matt Phil
Jul 13, 2010
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Phil McManus replied to Phil McManus's discussion 'Frothing milk'
Hi Matt,thanks for the reply,I'll try that and see how I go,can be quite frustrating when you;ve made the coffee,it looks great,but when you pick it up it is as light as a feather!!
Jul 11, 2010
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Matthew Gee replied to Phil McManus's discussion 'Frothing milk'
Hi Phil - maybe with skim, because it does froth easily, try to stretch it less (ie lower the jug and achieve less "hissing" sound during the frothing process, so that you end up with less froth. This will be beneficial when you are making…
Jul 10, 2010
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Frothing milk

Possibly an embarrassing question to ask,but ,occasionally I find I"ve  over frothed the milk and poured a cup of mostly froth(particularly with skinny milk),my question is,what I'm I doing wrong ,how do I fix it,also a flat white,how do you pour freshly heated milk with out any froth?  See More
Discussion posted by Phil McManus Jul 10, 2010
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Phil McManus replied to Natasha Walker's discussion 'Coffee Culture apart of everyday life'
Went with the franchise Al ,as you said,pros and cons with both , so up to the individual, How are you going with your van?Must be getting closer?
May 28, 2010
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Phil McManus and Natasha Walker are now friends May 11, 2010
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Phil McManus replied to Natasha Walker's discussion 'Coffee Culture apart of everyday life'
How you going Alan ,good luck with it mate ,gotta say ,its a good fun job!! So far ,I've only had good positive responses,surprised me just how much some people look forward to their coffee!
May 11, 2010
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Phil McManus replied to Natasha Walker's discussion 'Coffee Culture apart of everyday life'
Thanks Nat will do First day out,expected to just do intro's etc,but sold 60 cups!very positive response
May 7, 2010

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