A little bit of Cafe history
In 1901 an Italian named Luigi Bezzera invented the first commercial espresso machine, an imposing, gorgeous, complicated affair with assorted spigots, handles and gauges, all topped with a resplendent eagle. Desiderio Pavoni bought the Bezzera patent, and along with other Italian inventors such as Teresio Arduino, soon produced steam pressure machines. These machines were capable of producing a thousand cups of espresso an hour. By the 1930’s espresso machines had spread to café’s all over Europe and to Italian restaurants in the United States. One of the advantages of this quick, concentrated brew was that it hid all manner of inferior beans; in fact cheap robusta blends made a richer crema.
As pallettes for good coffee began to mature, the market began to develop better espresso beans, better roasting techniques and better blends. Arabica beans from different regions found their way to the top Italian roasters where less acidic content and less bitterness in a typical shot of espresso became popular.
At sidewalk café’s, fine restaurants, smokey subterranean coffeehouses, dining rooms and kitchens, Continentals enjoyed their coffee: either black or with varying amounts of milk, whipped cream, spices, sugar, or alcohol. From Vienna to Amsterdam they frequent their favorite coffeehouse to read the paper, play chess, or simply observe life over the rim of a coffee cup.
Espresso is quickly becoming mainstream in the USA. Thanks to the introduction of espresso drinks with the success of StarBucks, the cafe business is now the fastest growing segment in the food service business. You can find Espresso machines almost everywhere, in the home and even Fast Food chains. Cafes are getting creative with their own signature drinks, 1000's of drink recipes adding syrups, sauces, latte, iced Frappe's, seasonal drinks, and Smoothies.
Since 1996. Why buy from SIPS Espresso Service?
We started servicing under the name MMSI Esresso, all makes and models of espresso machines over 15 years ago. As a result, our service center is second to none in the USA. Therefore, we offer one of the best service policies in the industry.
Your 1-Stop for your Coffee Shop: We evaluate product manufacturers for quality and profitable price-points for our customers on a regular basis. If you can't be successful then we can't either. Our customers prefer offering best quality, at a good profit margin in order to maximize repeat business. If you are offering low grade quality then your repeat traffic will suffer. Our cafe is designed to test new drinks and recipes with the public and double as a barista Academy.
Coupled with researching the latest trends in the Cafe industry; traveling to industry trade shows so you don't have too; making no-charge seasonal POS advertising material available to you; sharing new recipes; and even strapping on a aapron and training your staff on making a consistent drink.
Products: The finest catalog of Espresso, Coffee, Iced Tea, Smoothies, Gourmet Teas, Frozen Drink Mixes, Barista Supplies
Commercial Machines: The biggest mistake business owners make is purchasing the wrong sized (usually too big) espresso machine. "Ask a mechanic" We can educate you on the ones that are the best value and most dependable. New or refurbished. We repair and warranty everything we sell.
Home Machines: We are one of the only "Certified Saeco Home Machine" repair centers in the Southeast.
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
We offer a variety of special programs specifically designed to fit your needs. Our Maintained Lease Program is available for qualified accounts on all new and reconditioned commercial espresso machines. Our Catering Program offers Espresso Machines, Coffee Machines, Tea Brewers and frozen drink machines on short term rentals for special events, catering, fund raisers, and private parties.
