Espresso Equipment Experts: Professional Grinder Selection Workflow

We're running a paid study on the evaluation and selection process for professional espresso equipment. High-end specialty cafes require precise machinery to maintain extraction quality and workflow efficiency. This research aims to document the detailed methodologies industry experts use when outfitting a new commercial coffee program.

You will deliver a comprehensive, 4,000-word written guide detailing your methodology for evaluating commercial espresso gear. Alongside the written guide, you will record a 30-45 minute narrated screen-share session. During this recording, you will walk through a live grinder selection workflow, comparing equipment specifications and explaining your reasoning. This is a remote, asynchronous task that you can complete on your own schedule.

We welcome professional baristas, specialty cafe owners, coffee consultants, and commercial espresso machine technicians. You must have extensive hands-on experience sourcing, evaluating, and operating high-end coffee equipment. Candidates who have successfully outfitted commercial coffee spaces are highly preferred.

• Author a detailed 4,000-word guide on professional espresso equipment recommendation methodologies
• Record a 30-45 minute narrated screen-share session demonstrating a live grinder selection workflow
• Explain your criteria for evaluating commercial coffee machinery, including workflow considerations
• Detail the specific technical specifications you prioritize when outfitting a specialty cafe

• Extensive experience operating and sourcing professional espresso equipment
• Background as a specialty cafe owner, head barista, or coffee equipment consultant
• Deep technical knowledge of commercial espresso grinders and machines
• Ability to record a high-quality narrated screen-share video on your computer

• You will be engaged as an independent contractor.
• This is a fully remote opportunity that can be completed on your own schedule.
• Opportunities can be extended, shortened, or concluded early depending on needs and performance.
• Your participation will not involve access to confidential or proprietary information from any employer, client, or institution.
• Payment is issued as soon as your work is approved.
• We are unable to support H1-B or STEM OPT candidates at this time.