Then again, I do feel some relief that I am entitled to your opinion!
Cheers. Come on over. I'll make you an espresso with three shots of chocolate syrup.
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Cheers. Come on over. I'll make you an espresso with three shots of chocolate syrup.
lmao, I knew 99.9999999996% sure it would be expensive, but is not everyday one can ask a couple of pros on this subject!
yeah definitely! pretty looking though
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Thanks for the tips and teachings guys!
Appreciate it, my bad for taking over almost a whole page of posts w newb questions, but I think I covered most of the things I wanted to know 
lmao, I knew 99.9999999996% sure it would be expensive, but is not everyday one can ask a couple of pros on this subject!
yeah definitely! pretty looking though
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Thanks for the tips and teachings guys!
Hey, you're welcome! It's what we're here for, so don't worry about taking up a page of posts. It's not everyday we get fresh meat in here to consume, I mean, help out!
Thanks for the tips and teachings guys!
I hope you keep posting. Some of us (meaning: me) are so boring that we sometimes post pictures of our daily coffee. Stir things up!
(pun intended)
lmao, I knew 99.9999999996% sure it would be expensive, but is not everyday one can ask a couple of pros on this subject!
yeah definitely! pretty looking though
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Thanks for the tips and teachings guys!
My pleasure. I'm usually very shy about showing off my espresso stuff...but for you...
It's always a pleasure to share what bits of information I might have. We all enjoy helping others, as well as getting information, too.
Stick around...there's lots of fun to be had here.
Awesome thanks!
If some of you have not seen how almond milk froths in a espresso machine here are two teas I mixed with frothed almond milk (cappuccino density). These are teas that I usually make for people that think teas are only iced or lipton tea. I love straight teas like jasmine tea more though.
You must remember teas are watery so you will see layering of the milk, but I can tell you the milk inside the tea is the same density as when doing capuccino. The tumbler is big about 24 oz.
1) Japanese Green Tea (cold- after proper heated infusion) mixed with frothed almond milk. (Someone told me Starbucks makes something similar)
2) Black tea with dark & white chocolate, strawberry and saffron infusion mixed with frothed almond milk.
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Awesome thanks!
If some of you have not seen how almond milk froths in a espresso machine here are two teas I mixed with frothed almond milk (cappuccino density). These are teas that I usually make for people that think teas are only iced or lipton tea. I love straight teas like jasmine tea more though.
You must remember teas are watery so you will see layering of the milk, but I can tell you the milk inside the tea is the same density as when doing capuccino. The tumbler is big about 24 oz.
1) Japanese Green Tea (cold- after proper heated infusion) mixed with frothed almond milk. (Someone told me Starbucks makes something similar)
2) Black tea with dark & white chocolate, strawberry and saffron infusion mixed with frothed almond milk.
Interesting. I've never seen tea used in these types of drinks before.
Teas can be hip too
They are pretty tasty. I use loose leaf tea, no powder nor additives, all natural so mine are more pure on flavor.But, if you want to try some outside the box teas, I would recommend you try some "Bubble Tea", if there are people from Korea or Taiwan near you they should have a bubble tea store or sell it in their restaurants. Its a very interesting take on tea and many people get hooked on it.
Teas can be hip too
But, if you want to try some outside the box teas, I would recommend you try some "Bubble Tea", if there are people from Korea or Taiwan near you they should have a bubble tea store or sell it in their restaurants. Its a very interesting take on tea and many people get hooked on it.
I just found this for those interested...
Very interesting article!
And while you might find a small piece of twig in a bag of whole beans...this is one more reason to grind...well, you know!
Very interesting article!
And while you might find a small piece of twig in a bag of whole beans...this is one more reason to grind...well, you know!
Yep. Buying whole beans, when possible, considering circumstances, is the best bet.
Good thing I'm currently drinking a nice cup of pour over or I'd be drilling uncontrollably.
Good thing I'm currently drinking a nice cup of pour over or I'd be drilling uncontrollably.
Drilling for coffee?
Um...I don't mean to be pedantic..but.it grows on trees.
Good to have you back, Mate...you've been missed!
Drilling for coffee?
Um...I don't mean to be pedantic..but.it grows on trees.
Good to have you back, Mate...you've been missed!
Hmmmmm, too much time spent in the High Sierras must have me confused on the origin of coffee.......
Hey, you're welcome! It's what we're here for, so don't worry about taking up a page of posts. It's not everyday we get fresh meat in here to consume, I mean, help out!
Very good.
Awesome thanks!
If some of you have not seen how almond milk froths in a espresso machine here are two teas I mixed with frothed almond milk (cappuccino density). These are teas that I usually make for people that think teas are only iced or lipton tea. I love straight teas like jasmine tea more though.
You must remember teas are watery so you will see layering of the milk, but I can tell you the milk inside the tea is the same density as when doing capuccino. The tumbler is big about 24 oz.
1) Japanese Green Tea (cold- after proper heated infusion) mixed with frothed almond milk. (Someone told me Starbucks makes something similar)
2) Black tea with dark & white chocolate, strawberry and saffron infusion mixed with frothed almond milk.
Carlanga, you are very welcome, and, as my friends on this thread have already remarked, firstly, it is wonderful to have what SBG so eloquently described as 'fresh meat' to consume (err, advise), and secondly, it is always great fun to send someone else's money on coffee essentials (err, accessories, luxuries ..)
Re tea, normally, (this is a thread for coffee freaks, nerds and enthusiasts after all) I don't drink much of the stuff, but there are variations served in some of the central Asian countries which include fresh cardamon and other spices which I have come to find extraordinarily tasty.
I am almost - paralysed - with desire .that simple sentence 'pulled on the GS/3' has me whimpering helplessly .
However, the question must be asked: Firstly, was it a good shot? And secondly, how did you enjoy it - I hoped you really liked it.
Good thing I'm currently drinking a nice cup of pour over or I'd be drilling uncontrollably.
I found this in the work kitchen area today...
The horror...
Good to see you back .we had been wondering where you were .
Hmmmmm, too much time spent in the High Sierras must have me confused on the origin of coffee.......
Wait, so you didn't go over to Diet Coke?
(Welcome back.)
It was a good shot, and well enjoyed.
As my experience with it grows, the GS/3 is increasingly wonderful. I have not, yet, attempted a ristretto on it, just because. I still use the Rocket for those, but a doppio on the GS/3 (as this morning) is now a wonderful experience. I use it mostly in manual mode.
I found this in the work kitchen area today...
The horror...
I hope you pulled the fire alarm and left.
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Scepticalscribe:
Not sure if I have recommended this journal to you previously. I ordered a couple this morning and that reminded me to post about it.
The greatest journal I have yet found. Handmade by a dude in Japan. Ocean Tomoe paper, which is luscious and wonderful (and fountain pen friendly).
FYI.
Good to have you back, Mate...you've been missed!
Ahh, I was wandering around pine forests at high altitude for a few days, although it is nice to hear (read?) my absence was noted.
I won't speak of the 'coffee' I consumed up there, lest you fine folks banish me from this thread.
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I am delighted that you enjoyed your coffee today, (and that your capacity for enjoying an espresso seems to be returning.) I am also very happy to learn that the La Marzocco lives up to its magnificent promise….
Ahh, I was wandering around pine forests at high altitude for a few days, although it is nice to hear (read?) my absence was noted.
I won't speak of the 'coffee' I consumed up there, lest you fine folks banish me from this thread.
Needs must, mobilehaathi, needs must. We understand this. We will assume that this stuff was consumed under duress, or otherwise in an environment where choice was not an option...
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Ooooops, my apologies, Mr Kurwenal. Just spotted that you have recommended what looks like a really amazing manufacturer of exquisitely beautiful notebooks
Which of them do you buy? My own preference is for something a little smaller than the standard A4 size - something closer to A5 - as that can be handily used for making notes on a knee, as well as while writing at a desk.