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Espresso Enthusiasts
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Have the second Kenyan brewing in the LC, love that smell.
Just about to make a second espresso for the morning, I'm a bit slow on the uptake today and have been pondering a second cup for the last half hour now. The machine has been warming for a while now and should now be ready to go.
I don't post regularly in this thread, but have my two cups of espresso religiously every day. One with breakfast and another in the late afternoon, before dinner.
I don't post regularly in this thread, but have my two cups of espresso religiously every day. One with breakfast and another in the late afternoon, before dinner.
Just about to make a second espresso for the morning, I'm a bit slow on the uptake today and have been pondering a second cup for the last half hour now. The machine has been warming for a while now and should now be ready to go.
I don't post regularly in this thread, but have my two cups of espresso religiously every day. One with breakfast and another in the late afternoon, before dinner.
Sounds like a good plan to me.
Just about to make a second espresso for the morning, I'm a bit slow on the uptake today and have been pondering a second cup for the last half hour now. The machine has been warming for a while now and should now be ready to go.
I don't post regularly in this thread, but have my two cups of espresso religiously every day. One with breakfast and another in the late afternoon, before dinner.
Well, I'm about to have my second cup of the day, too. A nice double espresso.
thanks in advance on this
but
looking on a recondition for a semi auto espresso machine that is very durable. Good parts availability too. We would save a lot if we could stop going to the local coffee shop so often. Just willing to pay a little more to avoid another disposable kitchen appliance.
but
looking on a recondition for a semi auto espresso machine that is very durable. Good parts availability too. We would save a lot if we could stop going to the local coffee shop so often. Just willing to pay a little more to avoid another disposable kitchen appliance.
Just came in from the garden. This morning I have cut both my lawns and also a "rough" patch outside the kitchen so I feeling particularly proud of myself. This because I admit, I am lazy! I like nothing better than sitting around all day long reading the newspapers and my books and, of course drinking coffee. I cannot, however, lie and tell you of the wonderful coffee I have just made for it is a cup if Yorkshire tea to quench my thirst. Coffee will, undoubtedly follow.
Well done on the mowing! I am thankful that we don't have an ounce of the stuff here, just garden beds, paths, vegetable plots and a fruit orchard with thick mulch between the trees.
Have never heard of Yorkshire Tea before, just had to go investigate what it was, thinking it was a special regional variety. Do you buy loose-leaf or bags? Good to see it's still a family owned company.
It's very popular over here in the UK. I just buy the bags, throw one in a cup, boiling water and brew for 2 minutes. A bit of milk and away you go.
Yeah, the third most popular brand apparently! We are a loose-leaf family here. And love our peppermint tea fresh from the garden.
Had a number of excellent espressos today, not one of which was prepared by your humble scribe.
Having my second Rwandan from the LC. Hard to beat the smell and taste.
Agreed.
In recent years, my preferences in coffee have swung very much towards the coffees produced by a number of the African countries.
It's very dependent on price. There are low cost, $150 or less, some consumer mid-grade for $400-600-ish, and it goes up from there, when you get to the "prosumer" grade, entry level price is generally around $1500-2000, and easily slip up to you-name-it. Some of the higher end models are real works of art from a design standpoint.
I'd say if you want to keep it in the reasonable area, and this isn't your "thing", Breville, Gaggia makes some very nice, semi-auto products for around $400.
If you want to just get into it to try things out, just hit up Amazon, set a max price, check out the reviews.
we were thinking of a prosumer thingy. Suggestions? From reading this thread seems a grinder is important too.
finished up the repairs on our washer. Washer dryer were a matched set so some emphasis to get the 4 year old washer working again. Where they have a you tube video for everything the repair was a lot of work.
just thinking to get a espresso machine with emphasis on durability.
TKS!
finished up the repairs on our washer. Washer dryer were a matched set so some emphasis to get the 4 year old washer working again. Where they have a you tube video for everything the repair was a lot of work.
just thinking to get a espresso machine with emphasis on durability.
TKS!
I've been quite happy with the Gaggia Baby Class, but yes grinder is very important. The Barratza Virtuoso has served me well.
I don't have much experience beyond these machines, so I can't offer perspectives on other options.
I was roasting my own green beans many years ago, for a long time. Not anymore.
Don't have time for it.
I rather buy coffee beans that I like & feed my Siemens espresso machine, which do excellent various of wonderful espresso, cappuccino, latte etc to me.
Just got a box with various kinds of the Italian Lavazza various roasted beans. Right now I like them, haven't tried all yet.
Don't have time for it.
I rather buy coffee beans that I like & feed my Siemens espresso machine, which do excellent various of wonderful espresso, cappuccino, latte etc to me.
Just got a box with various kinds of the Italian Lavazza various roasted beans. Right now I like them, haven't tried all yet.
Iced coffee, because it's hot and humid outside. Disgusting weather.
Coffee is a tri blend of Tanzanian Peaberry, Ethiopian Yirgacheffe and some Kenya AA.
Now, for an espresso machine... I'm personally of the party that says "Pay as much as you can responsibly afford." Or rather buy the most expensive and quality product you can afford now. Obviously this vastly differs based on your household income. I see an espresso machine as a finely tuned piece of equipment. You want the best, you have to pay as much as you can for the best. You'll only be disappointed and quickly limited by introduction machines.
You have a lot of reading ahead of you. If you'd like a run down of various machines, there's a fantastic YouTube channel called "Seattle Coffee Gear" that does reviews on machines from low end to very high end, as well as demonstrating new methods of brewing coffee and even hand tools!
Coffee is a tri blend of Tanzanian Peaberry, Ethiopian Yirgacheffe and some Kenya AA.
Our washer/dryer is a set, too. Sammy brand. Surprisingly, we've never had issues in the 9 or 10 years we've had them. Newer models are a bit more efficient, but not by a wide margin. We typically use them 2-3 times a week. I'd say our next set, should it come to it, will likely be Sammy again or Meile if I can track a set down through an authorized US dealer.
Now, for an espresso machine... I'm personally of the party that says "Pay as much as you can responsibly afford." Or rather buy the most expensive and quality product you can afford now. Obviously this vastly differs based on your household income. I see an espresso machine as a finely tuned piece of equipment. You want the best, you have to pay as much as you can for the best. You'll only be disappointed and quickly limited by introduction machines.
You have a lot of reading ahead of you. If you'd like a run down of various machines, there's a fantastic YouTube channel called "Seattle Coffee Gear" that does reviews on machines from low end to very high end, as well as demonstrating new methods of brewing coffee and even hand tools!
That coffee sounds excellent - a blend of Tanzanian, Ethiopian, and Kenyan.
Not interested in iced coffee, but would be fascinated to read tasting notes of what that coffee tastes like when prepared normally.
Today, I had three double espressos; one was Kenyan, and the others were Ugandan - all were very tasty.
Having a cup of Kenyan with hot milk and honey.
Enjoy. Sounds lovely.
Earlier, I had a double espresso (Kenyan) with sugar (but neither milk nor honey).