By Randy Parks
Burns Times-Herald

If all goes as planned, the Jitters RevOlution espresso hut in Hines is just the beginning.

“We’d like to start a chain,” co-owner Dick Baird said. “There are a few other locations we’ve picked out, and we’ll see how it goes.”

For now, Baird and his  business partner, Dick Anderson, are putting all their efforts into making the local Jitters RevOlution a success.

They built the building from the ground up themselves and are putting in long hours serving the public.

Baird and Anderson also purchased a top-of-the-line automated espresso machine to ensure consistency and flavor in every cup they sell. “The machine grinds the coffee, compacts it and pours the coffee out. It does all the work,” Baird said. “When it’s done by hand, the amount of pressure can vary, and that’ll change the taste. You want it to taste the same all the time.”

The Jitters RevOlution menu includes a number of different drinks including flavored coffee (both regular and decaf), espressos, Italian sodas, Oregon Chai tea and Pepsi products. “We have Kiger freezes too,” Anderson said. “They’re kind of like a smoothie, and we can make them in a lot of different flavors.” He then set himself to whipping up a banana split flavored Kiger freeze, complete with whipped cream on top.

Opening a new business is always an unknown venture, but Baird said business has been good so far. “The first Sunday we were open, it was crazy in here,” he said.

For now, Jitters is open 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week, but as the weather gets warmer, plans are to expand their hours. VIP cards (free drink with nine punches) and gift certificates are also available.