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Espresso Enthusiasts
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What type of coffee?
I've just returned from the city where (necessary) bread and milk shopping (and cream shopping) occurred.
Now, it is time for a coffee.
The first mug, currently being consumed, is Ethiopian (Sidama region)....as for the upcoming second mug, it'll be either some Hawaiian coffee from Oahu, or the Rwanda coffee that was a surprise Christmas present.
Given the ongoing rain, maybe I'll have a third mug with whichever isn't used for the second
Sounds delicious.
My mug (Le Creuset) this afternoon is a coffee from El Salvador, served with hot milk, and a dash of double cream.
Exactly what has been called for this wet and windy and cold and miserable afternoon.
Enjoying a late afternoon coffee: The coffee is from El Salvador and is served with hot milk and a dash of double cream.
I recently read an article somewhere that recommended adding a drop or two of water to a hopper of whole beans before grinding, that a small amount of added moisture defeats static electricity and keeps the grounds from clumping together and sticking to the sides of the collection cup. I tried this with my Baraza Encore burr grinder, with interesting results. Adding one drop of water to the hopper, I am definitely seeing far less grounds sticking to the cup, but the beans are going into the burr grinder much more slowly than before. That's probably a good thing for the consistency of the grind. I will admit my burr grinder is overdue for a thorough cleaning. Thankfully I never opt for very dark roasted beans that would coat all the parts in oil and alter the flavor of subsequent beans.
I've been drinking an organic, fair trade, shade grown Ethiopian from Trader Joe's lately. Really good stuff.
I've been drinking an organic, fair trade, shade grown Ethiopian from Trader Joe's lately. Really good stuff.
Thoroughly enjoyed a coffee from El Salvador served with hot milk and a dash of double cream.
Early morning meditation peace and exquisite espresso to serve me after the holidays ♥️✨
Happy new Espresso Year to you all 🥳
Happy new Espresso Year to you all 🥳
This article 6 months old .. thoughts ?
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The Barista Touch Impress Is the Rolls-Royce of Home Espresso Machines — VICE
This Breville beast can do it all, from morning espresso bumps to delicious, risky late-afternoon cappuccinos.
I thought I would try a metal mesh filter for my aeropress, given that the 'expert baristas' say it makes better coffee.
There are two grades of filter - 0.25 mm holes, which are going to be worse than useless; and ~ 0.001 mm mesh, which should be ok. Anyway, I have bought a pack of one of each. Will see how they go, and compare to paper when they arrive.
Also, I haven't looked at eBay for some time. I am truly astonished at the range and number of different coffee toys that are available. The latest thing seems to be a Hario-style cone filter made of a double layer of mesh.
There are two grades of filter - 0.25 mm holes, which are going to be worse than useless; and ~ 0.001 mm mesh, which should be ok. Anyway, I have bought a pack of one of each. Will see how they go, and compare to paper when they arrive.
Also, I haven't looked at eBay for some time. I am truly astonished at the range and number of different coffee toys that are available. The latest thing seems to be a Hario-style cone filter made of a double layer of mesh.
If you are a few who use it regularly, and use a few different coffee drinks regularly, and can find one on sale, and/or trade in your old, and/or desire to spend some more money on the espresso hobby, go ahead. Have fun if the wife agree with you 🤩This article 6 months old .. thoughts ?
The Barista Touch Impress Is the Rolls-Royce of Home Espresso Machines — VICE
This Breville beast can do it all, from morning espresso bumps to delicious, risky late-afternoon cappuccinos.
Good looking machine, but totally overkill for my household as of today.
Make a review of how it boosts the espresso love if you replace your Express with it.
Just check if Breville/Sage doesn’t have another new flagship coming out soon, if you are on a spending spree!
KleanKanteen all the way here, they never break. They last from forever to a very long time.
The paint on some of them peels off with the years, at least on the older cups I have of them.
So I don’t buy new cups because they have broken, but because I want some new models.
Enjoying the 'morning' espresso of this day too ☕️✨
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If you are a few who use it regularly, and use a few different coffee drinks regularly, and can find one on sale, and/or trade in your old, and/or desire to spend some more money on the espresso hobby, go ahead. Have fun if the wife agree with you
Good looking machine, but totally overkill for my household as of today.
Make a review of how it boosts the espresso love if you replace your Express with it.
Just check if Breville/Sage doesn’t have another new flagship coming out soon, if you are on a spending spree!
I actually like the manual process, it’s a tactile experience, hard to explain.
My only real “gripe” with my current machine is I wish it was 1/2” (13mm) higher, as some of my favorite cups barely fit under and need tilting.
So was more curious if others experienced or knew others that has that fancy machine , and their thoughts.
Btw, just back from 6 days skiing at Big Sky, Montana. The Airbnb we stayed at did not have an espresso machine
. I’m the “older / fuller guy” with my 3 adult children.
Ok, got it.I actually like the manual process, it’s a tactile experience, hard to explain.
My only real “gripe” with my current machine is I wish it was 1/2” (13mm) higher, as some of my favorite cups barely fit under and need tilting.
So was more curious if others experienced or knew others that has that fancy machine , and their thoughts.
Btw, just back from 6 days skiing at Big Sky, Montana. The Airbnb we stayed at did not have an espresso machine.
I’m the “older / fuller guy” with my 3 adult children.
I replaced my mugs for this machine instead 😁
The mug to the left and a few more similar I've had to my Siemens Fully automatics earlier.
Too big to fit into this machine, so I invested in a some smaller and a bit wider Klean Canteen mugs to this machine. The new ones are 355 ml comparing to the old which is 473 ml.
I’m totally fine with this volume, I rarely need a refill, but it's always possible.
I know how favourite mugs sticks, but it was not a difficult switch at all. Same lids as to the old ones as well, and more grip-friendly.
I pass the skiing for now, though we’ve had quite some snowing going on here lately. But as long as walks are possible I prefer that.
I tried metal for a while and went back to paper. Metal is certainly less environmentally wasteful, but also harder to clean and lets through some oils and compounds that I find make the coffee more bitter — good paper filters trap these compounds and remove them from the brew.
I compost my Chemex filters along with the used coffee grounds.
I make sure to get my daily cup of coffee through whatever beans necessary. Today, the beans are from Kona, Hawaii -- my favorite.
Enjoyed a coffee from Nicaragua, (naturally processed) with organic hot milk and a dash of double cream.
Perusing coffee sites.
Why am I perusing coffee sites?
I have coffee; I have filter papers; I have plenty of organic milk......
Why am I perusing coffee sites?
I have coffee; I have filter papers; I have plenty of organic milk......
well....supplies will run out before long and you'll need to be prepared for choosing what's to be on the menu next
today, mine were from Oahu......need to finish up last month's supply before the new coffee arrives on Tuesday (or so the post office claims)