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Espresso Enthusiasts
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First, as always, thanks for the recommendation.
I just made a purchase at SM, and as part of the package comes an 8 pound assortment of "espresso intended" coffees. Let me see if it just happens to be included...if not, I'll get some with my next order. This may be a while as I'll have a bit more than 16 pounds (when the order arrives), so it might be a week or two before I run low!
Always fun to see what shows up......let us know.
I'll have a bit more than 16 pounds (when the order arrives), so it might be a week or two before I run low!
As always, your restraint in respect of consumption is admirable.
Yup, that's me...moderation in all things.
I cannot think of a single regular denizen, of the sort who dwell here on this thread, who is not, by the singular modesty of their lifestyle, the temperate tone of their posts, their prudence with regard to extravagant and rash and impulsive forms of expenditure, their balanced sanity when describing their seemly affection for the product which derives from the coffee bean, their kindly nature in advising newcomers of the possible pitfalls - not least financial - of sustained and enthusiastic caffeine addiction, who is not the voice of reasonable moderation…..
Have you ever tried the Moka Kadir Blend? The reviews certainly get your attention.
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Well said. In fact, we should petition to change the thread title to "Moderate Espresso Enthusiasts."
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Well said. In fact, we should petition to change the thread title to "Moderate Espresso Enthusiasts."
Very eloquently stated! I never paid attention to how much thinking I am doing while waiting for the whistling sound. But here is something special that has been for a long time in Italy. The manual method of generating the foam.
Those first few drops of espresso that shoot out are put into a cup and whipped by hand with sugar. It takes about 5 minutes. Then you take a teaspoon of that sugar/espresso mix and put it into an empty cup pouring the espresso on top. It both sweetens and lays down a nice layer of brown foam on top. It's an exquisite espresso like in the commercials.
I dont do this because I enjoy it without sugar and it's very tedious but I'll make it every now and then for someone who's never enjoyed it. It's a special treat... Give it a shot if you feel so inclined
Very eloquently stated! I never paid attention to how much thinking I am doing while waiting for the whistling sound. But here is something special that has been for a long time in Italy. The manual method of generating the foam.
Those first few drops of espresso that shoot out are put into a cup and whipped by hand with sugar. It takes about 5 minutes. Then you take a teaspoon of that sugar/espresso mix and put it into an empty cup pouring the espresso on top. It both sweetens and lays down a nice layer of brown foam on top. It's an exquisite espresso like in the commercials.
I dont do this because I enjoy it without sugar and it's very tedious but I'll make it every now and then for someone who's never enjoyed it. It's a special treat... Give it a shot if you feel so inclined
Oh, very nice post!
Actually, not so long ago, an Italian friend did exactly that for me when preparing a cup of espresso ..I had neither seen nor heard of this before then, and so, watched, fascinated, while the procedure was carried out and carefully explained to me. My interlocutor actually poured those first few drops, quite carefully into a cup and stirred & whipped the sugar into it; then it was spooned (again, carefully with intense attention to the action in question) into an empty espresso cup whereupon the espresso was poured over it. Actually exquisite. The next time I drag my Bialetti out, I shall try this ..
Ah so you've had the full experience, wonderful! I think what came through in your message is how the attention to detail makes it special. I find that people always enjoy watching it being prepared.
This thread inspired to add lemon zest to my espresso today
Ah so you've had the full experience, wonderful! I think what came through in your message is how the attention to detail makes it special. I find that people always enjoy watching it being prepared.
This thread inspired to add lemon zest to my espresso today
So far the thread has inspired you in very inexpensive, and enjoyable, ways.
Stick around long enough and the inspiration will cease to be inexpensive!
So far the thread has inspired you in very inexpensive, and enjoyable, ways.
Stick around long enough and the inspiration will cease to be inexpensive!
That's for sure!
So far the thread has inspired you in very inexpensive, and enjoyable, ways.
Stick around long enough and the inspiration will cease to be inexpensive!
Lol great observation.. The thread has indeed inspired me in those ways!
Just as I was wondering whether or not buying two grinders may have been too expensive, the $1500 K8 suddenly offered me 10% off. Both are now affordable!
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So far the thread has inspired you in very inexpensive, and enjoyable, ways.
Stick around long enough and the inspiration will cease to be inexpensive!
Indeed. I have an idea - just the merest notion - that I know what sort of matters, or topics, may be raised next .
Heh, heh, heh the slippery path is smooth at the start .and very, very inviting, let me add .
Let not the mere matter of financial lack have any influence whatsoever on the decision to purchase something as incredibly important as a grinder ...
"The Team" have a wonderfully optimistic and cheerfully spendthrift attitude to the acquisition of the good things in life; indeed, for this team, the purchase of an exceptionally good grinder is classed not as 'a good thing in life' but as a fundamental, and utterly imperative purchase.
Gee...when you put all the posts together as you have...this is a truly fiscally dangerous place!