Espresso Enthusiasts

[tadad1]

A replenished supply after yesterday's roasting.

TimTim or Timorese beans. A 50/50 single origin blend half roasted to the beginning of first crack, half taken to a vigorous second crack.

A double roasted Indonesian Mendheling.

And an Ethiopian Yirgacheffe taken to second crack. I find this slow motion of the cool down quite mesmerising.

Well off to put some TimTim through the Vac Pot, happy cupping to all....
[doublepost=1476658523][/doublepost]The weigh in...

The pre heat...

The grind...

The draw...

The drawdown...

The finale.

Happy cupping....

 

[Alexander.Of.Oz]

Dungeons and Dragons? Haven't played in about 30 years. Didn't realise that was still a thing.

I used to play as an avid fan of the game back in the mid to late 80's when I was a teenager and then stumbled upon a new edition set a few years ago and got the family involved playing here at home. A couple of years back we stumbled upon a group playing in the city and three of us have been going every fortnight as a part of that motley crew.
[doublepost=1476674216][/doublepost]

I knew people whose lives revolved around Dungeons and Dragons, some of my male student friends did little else at one stage of their lives......but yes, the time line of the 1980s - thirty years ago - sounds about right.

I wasn't quite in that bracket of fanatical devotee to the game, but nonetheless revelled in the escapism and explorations through the game (and still do for that!)

 

[Scepticalscribe]

A replenished supply after yesterday's roasting.

View attachment 665992

TimTim or Timorese beans. A 50/50 single origin blend half roasted to the beginning of first crack, half taken to a vigorous second crack.

View attachment 665998

A double roasted Indonesian Mendheling.

View attachment 666003

And an Ethiopian Yirgacheffe taken to second crack. I find this slow motion of the cool down quite mesmerising.

Well off to put some TimTim through the Vac Pot, happy cupping to all....
[doublepost=1476658523][/doublepost]The weigh in...
View attachment 666028

The pre heat...
View attachment 666024

The grind...
View attachment 666029

The draw...
View attachment 666025

The drawdown...
View attachment 666026

The finale.
View attachment 666027

Happy cupping....

Those pictures look as though they were shot in a science lab - not a kitchen coffee set up...

What is the extraordinary object that does duty as a pot?

Anyway, the clip of the Yirgacheffe cooling down was pure coffee porn. (And, for that matter, I am elitist enough to admit that had the words "Ethiopina Yirgacheffe" not appeared and offered serious temptation, I doubt that I would have watched the video......)

Thanks for sharing; great fun to watch.

 

[Scepticalscribe]

Sipping a cup (mug) of Yirgacheffe.....Coffee. Ethiopian. Hot.

 

[S.B.G]

Sipping a cup of Diesel Dark Roast, my second cup of the morning. Delicious.

I have to get going sooner than usual this morning, within the next 30 minutes, to pick up my boss at the car dealership where he is dropping off his car for a routine oil change and then we head to the office on the other side of town.

 

[twietee]

jajaja...I want such a lab too!! Congrats!

Although far more important "issues" are arriving in our household sooner than later, which make investing a considerable amount of money into my fav (atm - no big research involved so far) somewhat affordable espresso machine "Rocket Milano Cellini" unthinkable, life is so much more enjoyable with the thought in the back of my head that one time, one time far in the future, I will drink a cup of coffee while looking at my espresso machine while thinking: "Yep."

 

[Shrink]

Just finished my first cup...French Roast Blend...delicious.

A quiet day for the old man, but looking forward to a little recreational drive later.

So sweet to be able to drive!

 

[twietee]

A quiet day for the old man, but looking forward to a little recreational drive later.

So sweet to be able to drive!

wheelchair or automobile?







Or rocketchair (on caffeine):

 

[Shrink]

Happily...not a wheelchair, which could easily been my fate.

 

[twietee]

Happily...not a wheelchair, which could easily been my fate.

Well, in my defense: I didn't know that. But glad to hear of course.

 

[Shrink]

Well, in my defense: I didn't know that. But glad to hear of course.

No defense needed, Mate.

 

[twietee]

No defense needed, Mate.

I'll drink to that!

But you did retire from the movie thread right?

 

[Shrink]

I'll drink to that!

But you did retire from the movie thread right?

I'm posting pretty much exclusively here, but I'll be looking at other threads soon.

 

[Scepticalscribe]

I'll drink to that!

But you did retire from the movie thread right?

Well, I have mostly retired from the movie thread; nothing of what is posted there is remotely of interest to me.

They are either some version of these CGI plotless monstrosities that everyone (stateside) seems to rave about, or a glorification of mindless and witless violence, or the one millionth tedious remake of some classic (yes, Star Wars).

Good grief: What about something with character, plot, narrative arc, - something as mundane as acting skills, a decent script - and a story and characters you can become invested in?

The last movie I saw that I thrilled to was 'Grand Hotel Budapest', - beautiful production values, terrific cast, fantastic script, stunning soundtrack (which I bought, subsequently) - but, then, I love that bittersweet melancholic mitteleuropa ambience and vibe. And the surreal grace notes, and nods of homage to aspects of twentieth century European history (which was my passion, and from which I made a living from teaching students about for a good few years) made it even better, to my mind.

[doublepost=1476709346][/doublepost]

I'm posting pretty much exclusively here, but I'll be looking at other threads soon.

It will be a pleasure to see you wherever you choose to make a welcome appearance.

 

[twietee]

I'm posting pretty much exclusively here, but I'll be looking at other threads soon.

Take your time, old man.

I always wanted to know what you think about Mr. Spielberg, but I can wait while drinking a good Cappucino! Or two.

 

[Shrink]

Well, I have mostly retired from the movie thread; nothing of what is posted there is remotely of interest to me.

They are either some version of these CGI plotless monstrosities that everyone (stateside) seems to rave about, or glorification of mindless violence, or the one millionth remark of some classic (yes, Star Wars).

Good grief: What about something with character, plot, narrative arc, - something as mundane as acting skills, a decent script - and a story and characters you can become invested in?

The last movie I saw that I thrilled to was 'Grand Hotel Budapest', - beautiful production values, terrific cast, fantastic script, stunning soundtrack (which i bought, subsequently) - but, then, I love that bittersweet melancholic mitteleuropa ambience and vibe. And the surreal grace notes, and nods of homage to aspects of twentieth century European history (which was my passion, and which I made a living from teaching for a good few years) made it even better, to my mind.
[doublepost=1476709346][/doublepost]

It will be a pleasure to see you wherever you choose to make a welcome appearance.

As we are, BRIEFLY, off topic...

I pretty much restrict the movies I watch to those of the 30's, 40s, and early 50's (with some exceptions, of course).

For those interested, I include a brief list of films I think are not only wonderful at all levels (story, acting, direction, cinematography, music, art direction, etc.) but are also of historical interest in the development of cinematic language and the evolution of film in general.

Sweet Smell of Success

Cape Fear (1962)

Ride the High country

Little Caesar

The Roaring Twenties

White Heat

Double Indemnity

The Maltese Falcon

The Asphalt Jungle

Citizen Kane (arguably the best film ever made on all levels)

The Third Man (also great)

The Day the Earth Stood Still

Dodsworth

 

[Scepticalscribe]

Ah, my good friend, @Shrink, I assume you meant 'Double Indemnity' not 'Double Identity'; (that spell check does for me, too, these days, embarrassingly frequently).

Anyway, more or less in agreement with you re the movies you have listed; I haven't seen them all, but those that I have seen (Citizen Kane, The Third Man, The Maltese Falcon all come to mind) are all superlative.

My own other personal preferences are mostly European.

 

[Shrink]

Take your time, old man.

I always wanted to know what you think about Mr. Spielberg, but I can wait while drinking a good Cappucino! Or two.

In brief...I think Spielberg makes junk. Superficial, sentimental, cheap button-pushing emotional appeal, a mile wide and an inch deep. When you have all the money in the world you can put impressive visuals on the screen...but that's all he can do.

And my apologies to all for going off topic for so many posts.

'Nuff said!
[doublepost=1476710582][/doublepost]

Ah, my good friend, @Shrink, I assume you meant 'Double Indemnity' not 'Double Identity'; (that spell check does for me, these days, too embarrassingly frequently).

Anyway, more or less in agreement wit you re the movies you have listed; I haven't seen them all, but those that I have seen (Citizen Kane, The Third Man, The Maltese Falcon all come to mind) are all superlative.

My own other personal preferences are mostly European.

Thanks for the heads up on the misspelling.

 

[Scepticalscribe]

Hm. I think this thread calls for another cup of coffee.

If only to keep abreast - nimbly - with some of what is under discussion.

 

[twietee]

And my apologies to all for going off topic for so many posts.

That was A LOT OF OT indeed..I somewhat feel responsible so in my defense: it's been an awful long time since I've spoken to you..


Back on track: do you happen to know the Rocket Milano Cellini by any chance?

 

[Shrink]

That was A LOT OF OT indeed..I somewhat feel responsible so in my defense: it's been an awful long time since I've spoken to you..


Back on track: do you happen to know the Rocket Milano Cellini by any chance?

I don't...but I'm sure that others do.

And it was a pleasure talking with you again...even if we both dragged the thread OT!

And now my kettle is ready for my second morning cup...bye.

 

[S.B.G]

do you happen to know the Rocket Milano Cellini by any chance?

I don't have any experience with them, but I know @Kurwenal does and has had several Rockets over the years and I believe he thinks highly of them.

Gail at Seattle Coffee Gear has a nice review, including video, here: https://www.seattlecoffeegear.com/rocket-espresso-cellini-classic

Looking at it, it appears to be in the same class as my Expobar, but missing one gauge and a smaller drip tray.

 

[twietee]

I don't have any experience with them, but I know @Kurwenal does and has had several Rockets over the years and I believe he thinks highly of them.

Gail at Seattle Coffee Gear has a nice review, including video, here: https://www.seattlecoffeegear.com/rocket-espresso-cellini-classic

Looking at it, it appears to be in the same class as my Expobar, but missing one gauge and a smaller drip tray.

Thank you so much! That's awesome!!

Would have linked to it but all the data would remain in German regardless the language setting so I thought it'd be pointless. A rather knowledgeable friend of mine recommended me that machine since the founder was the former head-engineer of one of the (said to be) iconic espressomachines, which I totally forgot the name of, and made the rocket supposedly just as good but since you don't pay for the fancy brand should be cheaper. Which sounded somewhat intriguing.

 

[Scepticalscribe]

A mug of coffee (yes, Yirgacheffe) sits beside me, while I ponder the minor matters of life and death, movies and culture and sundry others raised by this thread (and, doubtless, we all are in agreement that the importance of coffee transcends mere questions of life and death).

 

[twietee]

A mug of coffee (yes, Yirgacheffe) sits beside me, while I ponder the minor matters of life and death, movies and culture and sundry others raised by this thread.

That's bascially MR in a nutshell, isn't it.

*ahem*