Polls 2008 |
How many espresso 'sink shots' do you pull? |
| None |
 |
 
43% |
| 1 out of 10 |
30% |
| 2 out of 10 |
13% |
| 3 out of 10 |
9% |
| 4 or more out of 10 |
5% |
Total votes : 372 |
|
Do you own more than one coffee grinder? |
| Yes |
|
63% |
| No, not needed |
21% |
| No, for cost/space reasons |
16% |
Total votes : 605 |
|
Are you going to the SCAA conference? |
| Yes |
|
30% |
| No |
37% |
| What's the SCAA? |
33% |
Total votes : 207 |
|
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Polls 2007 |
How is the site performance? |
| Fast |
|
63% |
| OK |
21% |
| Sometimes too slow |
11% |
| Frequently too slow |
5% |
Total votes : 219 |
|
Are you playing the HB Holiday Wish List game? |
| Yes |
|
71% |
| No, not eligible |
16% |
| No, not interested |
13% |
Total votes : 135 |
|
Does your coffee beverage consumption change in summertime? |
| Drink less |
|
35% |
| Drink more |
7% |
| No change |
58% |
Total votes : 285 |
|
Do you change coffees / espresso blends in a typical week? |
| No, I drink the same one |
|
50% |
| Yes, I drink 2 different ones |
24% |
| Yes, I drink 3 different ones |
13% |
| Yes, I drink 4 or more different ones |
13% |
Total votes : 210 |
|
Ever participate in a coffee cupping? |
| Yes |
|
45% |
| No |
55% |
Total votes : 372 |
|
Would you upgrade from a Mazzer Mini class grinder? |
| Yes |
|
41% |
| Maybe |
14% |
| No, there's no reason to upgrade |
29% |
| No, upgrade would cost too much |
16% |
Total votes : 350 |
|
Do you add sugar to your espresso? |
| Regularly |
|
30% |
| Occasionally |
13% |
| Rarely |
10% |
| Never |
47% |
Total votes : 388 |
|
Do you freeze coffee? |
| Regularly |
|
28% |
| Occasionally |
11% |
| Rarely |
8% |
| Never |
53% |
Total votes : 347 |
|
Does your holiday shopping include espresso-related gifts? |
| Yes, for family/friends |
|
44% |
| Yes, for me |
38% |
| Maybe, haven't decided |
5% |
| No |
13% |
Total votes : 152 |
|
Do you homeroast? |
| Yes |
|
56% |
| No, but interested |
27% |
| No, not interested |
17% |
Total votes : 367 |
|
Polls 2006 |
Are you interested in barista competitions? |
| Yes |
|
65% |
| No |
35% |
Total votes : 134 |
|
Do your friends & family think you spend too much on espresso? |
| Yes |
|
79% |
| No |
21% |
Total votes : 358 |
|
Do you use single baskets to make espresso? |
| Yes |
|
30% |
| Sometimes |
7% |
| Rarely |
28% |
| What's a single basket? |
36% |
Total votes : 456 |
|
How long did you research before buying an espresso machine / grinder? |
| Less than a few hours |
|
19% |
| A few hours |
5% |
| A day |
3% |
| A few days |
6% |
| A week |
5% |
| A few weeks |
22% |
| A few months |
32% |
| I don't know, I can't decide! |
9% |
Total votes : 392 |
|
How much have you spent on espresso equipment? |
| Greater than $3000 |
|
20% |
| $2500 - $3000 |
5% |
| $2000 - $2499 |
4% |
| $1500 - $1999 |
10% |
| $1000 - $1499 |
17% |
| $500 - $999 |
44% |
| Less than $500 |
0% |
Total votes : 216 |
|
How long have you been making espresso at home? |
| Just thinking about it |
|
16% |
| Less than a month |
6% |
| A few months |
4% |
| Less than a year |
8% |
| 1-2 years |
12% |
| 2-3 years |
12% |
| 3-5 years |
12% |
| 5+ years |
29% |
Total votes : 312 |
|
Are you going to the SCAA conference? |
| Yes |
|
44% |
| No |
28% |
| What's the SCAA? |
29% |
Total votes : 291 |
|
How often do you drink single origin espressos? |
| Regularly |
|
59% |
| Occasionally |
18% |
| Rarely |
13% |
| Never |
9% |
Total votes : 137 |
|
How often do you visit cafes? |
| Daily |
|
36% |
| Every few days |
20% |
| Weekly |
10% |
| Few times a month |
12% |
| Every few months |
5% |
| Rarely |
17% |
Total votes : 277 |
|
Abstain for a month: Which do you choose? |
| Espresso |
|
67% |
| Sex |
33% |
Total votes : 100 |
|
Polls 2005 |
How often do you prepare espresso for guests? |
| Everyday |
|
29% |
| Almost every day |
16% |
| Most weekends / holidays |
19% |
| Few times a month |
24% |
| Rarely |
10% |
| Never |
2% |
Total votes : 93 |
|
Plan to take advantage of HB wish list gift discounts? |
| Yes, already did! |
|
56% |
| Not yet, but planning on it |
18% |
| No matches for me :-( |
8% |
| Haven't looked yet |
12% |
| Not interested |
2% |
| Not in budget |
3% |
Total votes : 131 |
|
Own a lever espresso machine? |
| Yes (primary) |
|
45% |
| Yes (secondary) |
9% |
| No, but would like one |
31% |
| No, not interested |
15% |
Total votes : 271 |
|
How often do you visit the HB forum? |
| Never / not interested |
|
16% |
| First time visitor |
36% |
| Every month or so |
4% |
| Every few weeks |
5% |
| Weekly |
16% |
| Daily |
15% |
| More than once a day |
8% |
Total votes : 211 |
|
Why didn't you enter the HB SwagFest? |
| Didn't know about it |
|
61% |
| Too busy |
7% |
| Don't like writing |
5% |
| Ineligible |
7% |
| No good ideas |
3% |
| My idea was already taken |
1% |
| Not enough experience |
6% |
| Missed the deadline |
3% |
| Not interested |
7% |
Total votes : 130 |
|
Upgrading espresso machine or grinder this year? |
| Yes |
|
81% |
| No |
19% |
Total votes : 145 |
|
Where do you buy roasted coffee? |
| Café |
|
33% |
| Grocery store |
7% |
| Local roaster |
19% |
| None (homeroast) |
21% |
| Online / mailorder |
19% |
Total votes : 274 |
|
How did you find HB? |
| Search engine |
|
26% |
| Blog |
10% |
| Forum / BBS / newsgroup |
31% |
| Vendor website |
20% |
| Friend |
9% |
| Other |
4% |
Total votes : 207 |
|
Your favorite HB forum is...? |
| Barista Tips & Techniques |
|
36% |
| Espresso Gear |
38% |
| Knockbox |
4% |
| Marketplace |
11% |
| The Bench |
7% |
| Overextracted |
2% |
| Didn't know about forums |
4% |
Total votes : 215 |
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