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Lucky you, Grant :). We get plenty of limescale here. I recently fixed a friend's machine whose pump had stopped working because it was so clogged with lime deposits. Needed a new pump. She's now cleaning it regularly... [emoji57] I can tell when ours is starting to get bunged up, as the pump starts getting loud. I suspect the lime may also be responsible for the pressurestat in the Giotto going wonky every 6 to 12 months, but them I hear that's a common complaint from other semi-auto machine owners, not just Giottos. It must be the most miserably designed piece of equipment in a high end domestic appliance ever -- imagine the power regulator in a $3000 amplifier failing every six months? I'm seriously looking at a PID for the machine, even though temp control is fine, just for better reliability.
Cheers,
Svend
Whisky country so soft water and impervious rock. A big volcano just up the hills from my old house. Extinct of course lol
Used to make whisky up the hills too. Big distillery in its day
My Espro tamper has turned up.
I have put it to use already, and have to say I was potentially tamping lighter than with the Espro.
The Espro tampers are terrific. They really take the guesswork out of tamping. We've had one for going on ten years now, and it stills works as good as new. Just remember not to stick it under the faucet - wipe clean only :), the water will ruin it. Hope you like yours.
Svend
Whisky country so soft water and impervious rock. A big volcano just up the hills from my old house. Extinct of course lol
Used to make whisky up the hills too. Big distillery in its day
Sounds wonderful. Too bad the distillery is gone though...as near a plumbed-in supply as you'll ever get :)
Lol - why do you always insist on having the last word, and leaving the discussion in a way that paints me as somehow in the wrong? Sorry, Justin, it just doesn't work like that!
I wanted to try the "shit Lidl machine", so I could find out for myself that it was shit (or not). I form opinions based on MY own experiences, no-one else's. Why you (seemingly) can't accept that, I have no idea... :scratch:
Oh but it seems that you do, because you keep going on [and on] about it, and furthermore referring to the Miele as "the Bose of the coffee world". Now that may be your opinion of it, which you're entitled to (even though you haven't tried one), but it doesn't have to be mine. Please get that into your head.
Now, if you want to leave it there for now, which is fine by me, then I suggest you don't give me any further cause to challenge your assertions. Cheers! :cool:
Marco.
Well, if you think making threats is cool, that's a permanent goodbye from me.
Please delete my account, Marco or any other moderator. This decision is final.
walpurgis
28-11-2017, 23:34
Well, if you think making threats is cool, that's a permanent goodbye from me.
That didn't look exactly threatening to me. Drawing conclusions I think.
Threats? What on earth are you on about, Justin? :doh:
All I'm saying is that if you're going to continue asserting that the Miele machine I'm possibly interested in buying is "the bose of the coffee world", and such like, then I will continue to disagree, by offering my counter opinion. The fact is, my choice doesn't need to meet with your approval.
I suggest you take a chill pill, that we just agree to disagree on this matter, and come back when you're in a better mood!
Marco.
anthonyTD
29-11-2017, 10:24
Spot on!:)
I reckon a manual coffee machine vs bean to cup is a bit like vinyl vs streaming.
One is a bit of a long winded, expensive process which gives great results when you get it right, the other gives you something at a touch of a button, but misses some "Soul".
My Costa Rican light roast of this evening.22055
It was rather nice.
I think I need a grinder which I can use to single dose with.
Good hand grinder is the ticket. Keep those oils sweet
That looks lush Kevin
Indeed - I want to sook up all that lovely froth! :)
Marco.
Marco,
Have a look at post #20 here https://coffeeforums.co.uk/showthread.php?41504-Replacing-my-nespresso-machine&p=549196#post549196
On offer at £469
Bargain, and leaves you money for a weekend away somewhere rather than buying the Miele ;)
A nice Panamanian to open the days coffee consumption:eyebrows: should have a delivery today of more Ethiopian before it was all gone and broadway.. a Guatamala/kenya mix which I'm told is nice
Marco,
Have a look at post #20 here https://coffeeforums.co.uk/showthread.php?41504-Replacing-my-nespresso-machine&p=549196#post549196
On offer at £469
Bargain, and leaves you money for a weekend away somewhere rather than buying the Miele ;)
Nice one, mate. Defo one to consider, so I've bookmarked it for reference. Like I said though, we won't be doing anything about getting a machine until next year :)
Marco.
Ammonite Audio
30-11-2017, 20:14
It was rather nice.
I think I need a grinder which I can use to single dose with.
The Sage SmartGrinder Pro is very good indeed. Mine is very easy to set up for consistent single doses - the control panel allows very fine adjustment of grind and time; also the conical burr grinder means that if I put a measured weight of beans in the hopper, all of them pass down through the burrs and into the receptacle underneath, which is not something that happens with flat plate grinders. By far the best grinder that I've owned, and much better than my Gaggia MDF and Nuova Simonelli Grinta MMT.
There is always some retention, although the new Niche grinder aims to really address this.
A Guatemala Kenya blend from Climpson. Rather good
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Oh yes, it looks as if you could stand your spoon up in that! :respect:
Marco.
Crown prince of Ethiopia lol
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I have moved on to a Moka blend today, consisting of Yrgacheffe, Hirrar Sidamo and "Ethiopan" beans.
So far, so good.
So all Ethiopian then. Make great coffee those regions. The coffee that got lost and was replaced arrived today. It had been opened by looks of it. Maybe they thought it was drugs lol
One of my Tank Coffee ones today. badly needed too.....lovely stuff.
julesd68
16-12-2017, 09:53
Second of the morning, and very nice too ...
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4555/24224385827_b2bb91bf33_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/CUCiWB)
Second of the morning, and very nice too ...
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Looks nice n rich Julian.
Here's my first
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That looks stunning, Julian (so lovely and rich looking) - about the nicest cup of coffee I've ever seen! :drool::drool:
Ticks all my boxes... I just like a bit of chocolate sprinkled on top! :)
Marco.
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used a slightly finer grind and reduced the tamp... nicer mix i think
Close, Granty. Looks better than your last one, which was a bit peely-wally (in comparison with Julian's) :)
Marco.
i use lightly roasted stuff so wont be as dark. thats a given... was nice tho
julesd68
16-12-2017, 19:51
That looks stunning, Julian (so lovely and rich looking) - about the nicest cup of coffee I've ever seen! :drool::drool:
Ticks all my boxes... I just like a bit of chocolate sprinkled on top! :)
Marco.
Thanks for the compliment Marco :)
I've really improved my coffee in the past couple of weeks - I can assure you it tasted as good as it looked!
A light roast Ethiopian coffee.
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Kenya/Guatamala blend from Climpson.
One of the best ive tasted
Barundi today
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BilliumB
23-12-2017, 17:50
Hello Grant
I see that you've been using a fair amount of Tank Coffee, which looks good - I'm getting going with an Aeropress and a hand grinder and am now keen to try some freshly roasted beans vs 'old' stuff from the supermarket.
Do you have any top recommendations to try? I normally drink my coffee black / Americano.
Thanks. Cheers. Bill
they are all good tbh but these 2 have stood out..
http://www.tankcoffee.com/shop/home/burundi-ikawa-nziza-400g/
http://www.tankcoffee.com/shop/home/tanzania-mount-meru-400g/
BilliumB
23-12-2017, 20:00
Thanks Grant - I'll give them a go in the New Year.
Cheers. Bill
A nice Ethiopian. First for a few days
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first coffee of year... an ethiopian nice
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Boom
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I have just returned from my holidays, hence the lack of contribution to this thread.
Over the holidays I have been considering upgrading the grinder to a Caedo E37s, as it has nice big burrs.
Thought you just bought a grinder Kevin?
I had. It was a relatively cheap grinder with 64mm burrs. I am looking at going to 83mm burrs and a quieter grinder.
ah, ok.. glad i hadn't imagined it.:lol: Its an all singing and dancing one i see with a price to match:)
It won’t be cheap, but you only live once.
I am torn between two at the moment.
A 75mm burr Nouva Simonelli Mythos basic as this has really small retention.
A 83mm burr Ceado E37s.
The Mythos will be second hand, so not too expensive (comparatively speaking) and the Ceado is expensive at roughly €1400.
Failing that, I am going to forget the whole thing and make do with what I have.
Looks like a Mythos is favourite.
Anybody want to buy a Mazzer Mini Electronic Model A that has done less than 500 shots?
This drink is mandatory. Was drinking these in Tenerife over Christmas and the shot (see what I did there?) below was from a cocktail bar at the hotel.
Espresso Martini. Combine 50ml Kahlua, 50ml Vodka, a 50ml espresso shot and about 10 small ice cubes with a hand blender until the ice disappears. Pour it into a Martini glass.
Genius drink. It tastes fantastic.
Considering Kahlua tastes like puke by itself how this manages to be so good amazes me.
Oh - float 3 coffee beans in the head. These should be eaten with the drink. So use good beans!
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oddly i dont like coffee flavoured cold drinks, or sweets
oddly i dont like coffee flavoured cold drinks, or sweetsNor do I. Apart from that one.
For anyone wondering the hand blender gives you the head. A shaker doesn't work as well IMHO.
Having a nice Ethiopian. First of day.
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Been refilling my jars
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Yup, its all top stuff too. Plenty of choice lol
I'm guessing most contributors here don't frequent Costa etc. as they have superior facilities at home, as an occasional visitor myself I tip my hat to the baristas who work the morning shift, it must be a boring, relentless grind (no pun intended) for those 4 or 5 hours and I bet they don't get paid much either
For buying coffee beans I can recommend Coffee Bean Shop https://www.coffeebeanshop.co.uk/
The service is good and coffee very nice. It's mailed out on next day delivery and you pay a fixed rate regardless of volume, which I guess can be good or bad depending on how much you want.
I particularly like their Guatemala El Fogon
For buying coffee beans I can recommend Coffee Bean Shop https://www.coffeebeanshop.co.uk/
The service is good and coffee very nice. It's mailed out on next day delivery and you pay a fixed rate regardless of volume, which I guess can be good or bad depending on how much you want.
I particularly like their Guatemala El Fogon
i have them bookmarked but never used them as yet. will no doubt get round to it steve
I'm guessing most contributors here don't frequent Costa etc. as they have superior facilities at home, as an occasional visitor myself I tip my hat to the baristas who work the morning shift, it must be a boring, relentless grind (no pun intended) for those 4 or 5 hours and I bet they don't get paid much either
probably not in costas. in fancy coffee establishments they fair better
In fitting with the weather a snow coffee
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https://decentespresso.com/
Interesting high tech start up.
Coffee making with true control and insight? Or overly complex load of tat? You decide.
https://decentespresso.com/
Interesting high tech start up.
Coffee making with true control and insight? Or overly complex load of tat? You decide.
a bit of both. nice machines but with water and coffee and pressure i get feeling it wont look or work great after a few months
Expensive too, and import tax rape will be significant. Plus goes wrong and it has to go back to HK.
Videos are interesting and the degree of control over the brew cycle is the like of which I have never seen.
Still got plenty coffee and got more lactose free milk yesterday from daughter so coffee time
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A light Guatemalan today
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Burundi today
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Coffee Africa today from Tankcoffee
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today its Kickstart espresso again from Tank.. another gold winner from the dark continent
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a delightful coffee with a bit of vanilla
Another kickstart this time with vanilla. Love heart microfoam
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Pi today
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Burundi rosebud
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BilliumB
04-02-2018, 19:38
Expensive too, and import tax rape will be significant. Plus goes wrong and it has to go back to HK.
Videos are interesting and the degree of control over the brew cycle is the like of which I have never seen.
Hi Justin
You know you want one - although possibly cheaper to wait until there is a UK/US free trade deal!
I'm just getting used to my Aeropress and Knock grinder - but I'd love to hear how you get on with such a flexible machine.
Cheers. Bill
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Some Kenyan today
Panama today. I do travel
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Another trip to Panama
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A trip up mount meru
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Burundi Ethiopia mix
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Spooky
Off to panama [emoji1194]
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Light and delicate with extra creamy microfoamed fresh milk
Kickstarting my day
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Back on the canal
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Out in E Africa. Burundi to be precise
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Climbing mount meru
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Guatemalan/ Kenyan mix
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Tank Coffee's. Espresso Africa today
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A Couple of my recent coffees:
The spider....
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22792
(Posted to keep Grant company).
A true spider.. its upsidedown
Sidamo Ethiopian
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Smiling on mount meru
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Is there any better way to start the day than with a good coffee :D
it was luverly Tim... sweet and warm, but with a spicy finish. mount meru is one of my favs, with its tiny beans
Quick trip to Kenya
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Ndimi region
Burundi rules
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Ground too much so have 2 today
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Well that's my excuse
Off to the Cameroon
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a cup of coffee is all im getting.
Audio Al
01-03-2018, 11:20
My latest delivery from Rave 2x 1KG beans , I grind my own :eyebrows:
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looks good. not tried them yet
Ethiopian bomb
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Audio Al
02-03-2018, 10:50
Ethiopian bomb
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You sure its not King don ding testing again :D
You sure its not King don ding testing again :D
looks more like a chefs hat in pic but it looked better in real life
Audio Al
02-03-2018, 11:01
looks more like a chefs hat in pic but it looked better in real life
Or a mushroom :)
Digging a lock In Panama
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ground the panama canal empty, but found a little more ;) another on way soon....my coffee supply is getting low so will buy some soon
Out to Olden Mayan country. Guatemala
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Sidamo province of Ethiopia today
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Burundi
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Damn good coffee that one.. went down a treat and has eased my throbber.... of a head that is ner
Burundi again
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Camaroon Hosnia
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Kickstart Gourmet today.. this is a Tank Coffee special... very nice too
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Ethiopian today. Very light colour
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Kenyan disappearing fast. Grind adjusted a little too
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A real mishmash of beans today. Dunno what it will taste like. Had machine troubles
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Decided to upgrade my coffee system (Gold Blend) and after reading a lot of good things about them bought one of these:
http://www.espressoperfecto.com/best-stovetop-espresso-maker/ (Choice #1)
Any thoughts about how best to use from the resident coffee Gurus?
Dont do espresso, but a couple of espresso shots with frothy milk from a good frother, my next buy, will be what Im looking at.
What am I looking at here, recommended ground coffee beans, grind my own as its more fun...answers on a postcard please.
Considered pulling the trigger on a spendy bean to cup machine, but will prefer a more hands on approach, any money saved will go to coffee!
Thanks.
is this the Cuisinox Roma? attractive pot. not used a stove pot for years but they do work. most milk frothers these days are heated whipped types. think justin has one. ive got a whisker although dont use it much. i heat milk in micro then whisk it, but prefer to steam it personally.
http://www.tankcoffee.com/shop/ ... they do nice beans and will grind it to your preferred method too..ie for you, stovetop. great value
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Nice Kenyan
Decided to upgrade my coffee system (Gold Blend) and after reading a lot of good things about them bought one of these:
http://www.espressoperfecto.com/best-stovetop-espresso-maker/ (Choice #1)
Any thoughts about how best to use from the resident coffee Gurus?
Dont do espresso, but a couple of espresso shots with frothy milk from a good frother, my next buy, will be what Im looking at.
What am I looking at here, recommended ground coffee beans, grind my own as its more fun...answers on a postcard please.
Considered pulling the trigger on a spendy bean to cup machine, but will prefer a more hands on approach, any money saved will go to coffee!
Thanks.
Stovetop moka pots are a special thing. They make delicious coffee. We used one for years before going all-in for an ECM Giotto.
Some tips:
- don't use the finest espresso grind coffee, or else it will choke the screen and blow the pressure relief valve; these pots don't produce enough pressure to pass the fine grind; so use pre-ground coffee intended for moka pots (slightly coarser grind), or grind your own and experiment with fineness.
- don't pack down the grinds tightly in the coffee basket (see above); just tamp it lightly or tap the basket on the counter to settle, then level it; the grinds expand once the water hits it and you want to leave them a little elbow room in the basket.
- start with your stove burner on medium to med-high, leave the lid open so you can watch it, then as soon as the coffee starts flowing turn it down to med-low or less; try not to let it boil and spit, or you will overcook the coffee; tweak the heat get just enough to keep it flowing steadily without boiling it; the reward is a thicker, sweeter tasting brew.
- you can get a stovetop frother which works great (like this: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bialetti-200AGR392-Tuttocrema-Milk-Frother/dp/B0001IXA4Y/ref=sr_1_1?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1521118442&sr=1-1&keywords=stovetop+milk+frother); you heat the milk, then pump the plunger until it's frothed. If you buy one of these, make sure it has a thick bottom to avoid burning the milk. Bodum makes a microwaveable one which is a good option.
It will take some experimenting to get it all right, but it's worth it. You may never want to upgrade from here. Millions of Italians use moka pots as their daily brewers.
Enjoy!
Svend
Great advice, thanks very much. :)
@Grant.
Yeah, its the Cuisinox Roma 6 cup, clicked on one of these to go with it, arriving tomorrow.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B06X9NYR94/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Sorted I think.
Stovetop moka pots are a special thing. They make delicious coffee. We used one for years before going all-in for an ECM Giotto.
Some tips:
- don't use the finest espresso grind coffee, or else it will choke the screen and blow the pressure relief valve; these pots don't produce enough pressure to pass the fine grind; so use pre-ground coffee intended for moka pots (slightly coarser grind), or grind your own and experiment with fineness.
- don't pack down the grinds tightly in the coffee basket (see above); just tamp it lightly or tap the basket on the counter to settle, then level it; the grinds expand once the water hits it and you want to leave them a little elbow room in the basket.
- start with your stove burner on medium to med-high, leave the lid open so you can watch it, then as soon as the coffee starts flowing turn it down to med-low or less; try not to let it boil and spit, or you will overcook the coffee; tweak the heat get just enough to keep it flowing steadily without boiling it; the reward is a thicker, sweeter tasting brew.
- you can get a stovetop frother which works great (like this: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bialetti-200AGR392-Tuttocrema-Milk-Frother/dp/B0001IXA4Y/ref=sr_1_1?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1521118442&sr=1-1&keywords=stovetop+milk+frother); you heat the milk, then pump the plunger until it's frothed. If you buy one of these, make sure it has a thick bottom to avoid burning the milk. Bodum makes a microwaveable one which is a good option.
It will take some experimenting to get it all right, but it's worth it. You may never want to upgrade from here. Millions of Italians use moka pots as their daily brewers.
Enjoy!
Svend
Great advice, thanks very much. :)
@Grant.
Yeah, its the Cuisinox Roma 6 cup, clicked on one of these to go with it, arriving tomorrow.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B06X9NYR94/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Sorted I think.
Any time....:) Post back if you need more advice. I think we used moka pots for at least 20 years before getting a big machine. We still use them when travelling, actually -- Bialetti makes one with integral heating element that plugs into the wall... https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bialetti-Elektrika-110-Volt-230-Volt-Electric/dp/B002EWANQS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1521123742&sr=8-1&keywords=bialetti+electric+espresso+maker
Beats drinking hotel coffee by a long shot (no pun intended).
Ethiopia rules
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was in Camaroon country today but it got all wet and drunk before a pic could be taken.
Well, thats the coffee sorted. :thumbsup:
Cuisinox Roma 6 cup Moka pot.
Bialetti Tuttocrema milk frother 6 cup
Heston Blumenthal Sage Smart Grinder Pro
Was originally going to pick up a Delonghi bean to cup automatic, but decided against spending that ammount of cash just on a coffee machine.
Besides, part of the fun I think is being hands on with it.
Half the price and twice the fun. :)
Reading over the whole thread to look for coffee bean reccys.
Well, thats the coffee sorted. :thumbsup:
Cuisinox Roma 6 cup Moka pot.
Bialetti Tuttocrema milk frother 6 cup
Heston Blumenthal Sage Smart Grinder Pro
Was originally going to pick up a Delonghi bean to cup automatic, but decided against spending that ammount of cash just on a coffee machine.
Besides, part of the fun I think is being hands on with it.
Half the price and twice the fun. :)
Reading over the whole thread to look for coffee bean reccys.
Good call. Before getting our Giotto we went around the shops sampling test shots from a whole bunch of different super-auto machines. Most of them made coffee that tasted worse than what we made in our Moka pot. And the steaming facility was crap, bordering on useless. The only super-autos that we tried that tasted half-good were Jura, Gaggia, and maybe a higher end Saeco model. You're far better off using a moka pot and stovetop frother, unless you want to spend close to a thousand or more on a proper machine, because that's what you'd have to shell out to get something that makes good coffee, can actually steam milk properly, AND won't fall apart in six months.
Enjoy!
Well, thats the coffee sorted. :thumbsup:
Cuisinox Roma 6 cup Moka pot.
Bialetti Tuttocrema milk frother 6 cup
Heston Blumenthal Sage Smart Grinder Pro
Was originally going to pick up a Delonghi bean to cup automatic, but decided against spending that ammount of cash just on a coffee machine.
Besides, part of the fun I think is being hands on with it.
Half the price and twice the fun. :)
Reading over the whole thread to look for coffee bean reccys.
Hope u enjoy the coffee it makes. Not had moka for a while. Grinder should be good too
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Panama hat
Kenyan swan
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Not had coffee for while.
This is a Panamanian
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Enjoying my Moka pot in the morning.
Usually have 2 or 3 Gold Blends before heading out to work, one of these bad boys and you feel like you’ve just had a meal.
Kitchen smells of fresh ground coffee, cant beat it!
How many cups do u get out of it
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180403/12b9aab141a4fbfacb98514305c6b916.jpgnice creamy one. Used goats milk
Used goats milk sounds disgusting in a coffee. :eyebrows:
Used goats milk sounds disgusting in a coffee. :eyebrows:
lasts longer than any other kind of milk, Goat's milk........ no bugger will drink it.
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Tanzanian tiger
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Ethiopian elixir
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Out of Africa
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Got a kilo of this coming
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From rave coffee
Espresso Africa
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Grant,
Any reccies for good coffee beans online and web suppliers?
Don't like the strong dark bitter coffees, prefer warmer golden nutty ones (if that makes sense!)
Me too.. just ordered that from Rave coffee.. get a good name but not used before..
There is climpsons. Theirs are probably right up your street as they are not over roasted and give great flavours.
https://climpsonandsons.com/
Click on shop.. ive had theirs a lot.. very good service too. Not the cheapest tho.
Kilo of near best Kenyan beans arrived. AB was best I could find at time.
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strictly best for filter, but sure they will make a great espresso the way i like it as well. i like it light and fruity
Kilo of near best Kenyan beans arrived. AB was best I could find at time.
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strictly best for filter, but sure they will make a great espresso the way i like it as well. i like it light and fruity
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Nice coffee this. Superb bouquet
Thanks for the earlier reply Grant. :)
Been tempted to buy in kilo bag o beans as I go through a 200g bag quickly.
Do the beans ‘go off’ if stored for too long?
Ive just been emptying the 200g bag into the hopper on the grinder, couldnt do that with a big one.
Thanks for the earlier reply Grant. :)
Been tempted to buy in kilo bag o beans as I go through a 200g bag quickly.
Do the beans ‘go off’ if stored for too long?
Ive just been emptying the 200g bag into the hopper on the grinder, couldnt do that with a big one.
get about a month gaz.. can easily give you some if you want.. ive got plenty.
get about a month gaz.. can easily give you some if you want.. ive got plenty.
Yeah, need to get across and try some of what you recommend. :)
Brian and I were talking about coming across soon anyway.
Thanks for the earlier reply Grant. :)
Been tempted to buy in kilo bag o beans as I go through a 200g bag quickly.
Do the beans ‘go off’ if stored for too long?
Ive just been emptying the 200g bag into the hopper on the grinder, couldnt do that with a big one.
You need to store the beans correctly. Something like this is apparently good -
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Coffee-Gator-Stainless-Steel-Container/dp/B0722CHDWJ/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1524918561&sr=8-4&keywords=coffee%2Bstorage%2Bjar&th=1 (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Coffee-Gator-Stainless-Steel-Container/dp/B0722CHDWJ/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1524918561&sr=8-4&keywords=coffee%2Bstorage%2Bjar&th=1)
I have one of these - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Vacuum-Coffee-Saver-incl-Pump/dp/B000XTFQZM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1524918656&sr=8-1&keywords=vacuvin+coffee but you need to use the pump every few days as the beans give off CO2
Thanks,
not too pricey either.
Yeah, need to get across and try some of what you recommend. :)
Brian and I were talking about coming across soon anyway.
anytime...
I wonder about bean freshness sometimes.
I have had freshly roasted beans I do not like, and have left them in a open topped coffee tin out of disrespect for their flavour numerous times, sometimes for a few months. Then I try them and they seemed to have completely changed, transformed even, for the better.
Complex things coffee beans.
Got one of those on order... well similar, and a bit cheaper at about £15.
I wonder about bean freshness sometimes.
I have had freshly roasted beans I do not like, and have left them in a open topped coffee tin out of disrespect for their flavour numerous times, sometimes for a few months. Then I try them and they seemed to have completely changed, transformed even, for the better.
Complex things coffee beans.
Can help some beans. Many can lose their fresh citrus flavour. Think it depends on roasting.
You can reseal bags and keep the valve working or use inert gas into a sealed jar.. being heavier it pushes the air out and its mostly the reaction to air that causes the problem
Yep. Too fresh and they are not good.
Marvellous
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https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01NACX4YQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
this is the vacuum storage ive got.
works well
Audio Al
30-04-2018, 09:55
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01NACX4YQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
this is the vacuum storage ive got.
works well
Can't see where it mentios capacity . I buy my beans in 1KG bags :)
Can't see where it mentios capacity . I buy my beans in 1KG bags :)
yup i got a kilo bag too Al. it takes 1lb, so half a kilo. I stored half in this and have half out in jars to use. cheap enough to have 2 tho
really enjoying this coffee... might make it my staple:)
the perfect latte
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Indeed... Looks bloody brilliant, mate! :respect:
Marco.
Indeed... Looks bloody brilliant, mate! :respect:
Marco.
just had another. its stunning coffee.. right up my alley:eyebrows:
Look forward to trying some when I come up, but I want it to look like this:
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;)
Marco.
Can help some beans. Many can lose their fresh citrus flavour. Think it depends on roasting.
You can reseal bags and keep the valve working or use inert gas into a sealed jar.. being heavier it pushes the air out and its mostly the reaction to air that causes the problemCitrus flavour? That sounds like that Climpson's stuff you like and I tried.
Absolutely no offense, but not my idea of how coffee should taste!
It's every man for his own taste buds in this game!:wink:
Citrus flavour? That sounds like that Climpson's stuff you like and I tried.
Absolutely no offense, but not my idea of how coffee should taste!
It's every man for his own taste buds in this game!:wink:
yup, a lot of lighter roastings are citrusy. its fresh and satisfying as a latte especially. less in love with darker roasts that make the one marco likes. not all mine are citrus, but this one is.
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I literally thought the fruity flavour in Climpson's I tried was so pronounced it was artificially enhanced somehow maybe by adding various fruit juices etc.
I like Has Bean's level of roasting. About medium.
Just the art of the roaster with the right beans etc. Incredibly complex chemistry if that's the right term
Think I like this one more than most but time will tell
A nice coffee to cool me down. Any excuse tbh
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This jar of Kenyan is about finished. Lol
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Onto my second jar
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Nice
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For me, that's your best one. I like it when you get a deep orangey-brown colour at the sides of the cup, which indicates richness and flavour (as opposed to the more peely-wally look, in that respect, of the others you've done), combined with a nice creamy looking white (swirly) froth in the middle:)
Another test for me of a good coffee, is when you drink it, how many 'rings' it leaves on the sides of the cup, which for me is another good indicator of richness and flavour.
Marco.
This mornings effort:
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Looks good.
Just made this one in my big cup
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Extra micro foam today
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A nice coffee this morning
I like that one... Because you've achieved the right proportions and balance between frothy micro-foam and rich, yellowy 'crema'. It looks good enough to eat with a spoon!:D
The little 'surface bubbles' for me are also important...
Marco.
I like that one... Because you've achieved the right proportions and balance between frothy micro-foam and rich, yellowy 'crema'. It looks good enough to eat with a spoon!:D
The little 'surface bubbles' for me are also important...
Marco.
head made it all way to bottom. lovely, refreshing drink. goats milk microfoams well
Ah, so *that* is your secret...:eyebrows:
Where are you getting your goat's milk from? I didn't notice too many fields near you!:D
Marco.
Ah, so *that* is your secret...:eyebrows:
Where are you getting your goat's milk from? I didn't notice too many fields near you!:D
Marco.
Tesco and Morrisons It's easier digested for me and I prefer it too. Semi skimmed.
Just had this little ditty
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Eat yir heart out. Lol
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Good old Kenyan
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Smashing
Now that's a belter! Yum, yum :drool:
Marco.
A similar one today alas half drunk
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Just put my coffee order in. A kilo of Ethiopia Kayon mountain natural and a quarter kilo tester of Colombian San pascual natural from rave coffee
I am from di g myself drifting towards the lighter roasts these days.
I think that my coffee machine extracts so much more flavour that the medium roast is almost too much.
The Mrs certainly prefers the lighter roasts.
A similar one today alas half drunk
Just put my coffee order in. A kilo of Ethiopia Kayon mountain natural and a quarter kilo tester of Colombian San pascual natural from rave coffee
You are a coffee junky, Grant.
Can't you just buy pure caffeine and mainline it?;):eyebrows::lol:
I am from di g myself drifting towards the lighter roasts these days.
I think that my coffee machine extracts so much more flavour that the medium roast is almost too much.
The Mrs certainly prefers the lighter roasts.
agree, unless you love sledgehammer coffee the lighter roasts are enough if you grind it right.
You are a coffee junky, Grant.
Can't you just buy pure caffeine and mainline it?;):eyebrows::lol:
tis a thought.... but then where's the fun?;)
tis a thought.... but then where's the fun?;)
Within about three days all your veins would be shot, so I think you'd best continue as you are;):D
Ive never done drugs happily, although both my sons did...idiots.. did them much harm.
Fags and booze were my only vices intake wise, and i quit both.[emoji3]
I dont class coffee as a drug in normal use
Ive never done drugs happily, although both my sons did...idiots.. did them much harm.
Fags and booze were my only vices intake wise, and i quit both.[emoji3]
I dont class coffee as a drug in normal use
I was only poking some fun, Grant. Coffee most definitely is a drug, though. And alcohol is incredibly toxic when it really boils down to it. Nasty stuff, no question, not that I don't consume it. But IT IS awful stuff in large quantities. No wonder it kills so readily.
I was only poking some fun, Grant. Coffee most definitely is a drug, though. And alcohol is incredibly toxic when it really boils down to it. Nasty stuff, no question, not that I don't consume it. But IT IS awful stuff in large quantities. No wonder it kills so readily.
sure caffeine is a drug but not in my quantity. 2 a day tops. i used to drink a fair bit but dont miss it. surprising but there you are. all in the mind
Tis a coffee thread let's keep it that way y'all.
Me? I drink precisely one large coffee a day.
A nice latte to wash down dinner
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New one
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Sign of a good head
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Cheers
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Fresh and citrusy. Sharp yet creamy
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A tester 250gm this. San Pasqual Columbia
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Not bad
The name made me smile. It is a bit disappointing TBH at £7.50.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180601/00f557b484721c3ef23a89e0bd9e17d2.jpg
Coffee time
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Latest coffee. Just through door
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Roasted yesterday
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Fresh as it gets
Awesome
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The name made me smile. It is a bit disappointing TBH at £7.50.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180601/00f557b484721c3ef23a89e0bd9e17d2.jpgOK a few days in the bean hopper and this has transformed. It is now getting a good to very good score.
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Ah. That's better. Lol
New arrival. Daterra blossom from Brazil Quite hard to find
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A swirly one
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OK a few days in the bean hopper and this has transformed. It is now getting a good to very good score.
INTERESTING AND I AGREE SOME COFFEES like some whiskies enjoy a bit of air. used to drink a sippin' whisky from tennesse that liked a lot of air.. was damn good then. still got a old bottle stashed in case i fancy it again...probably when i get me marching orders:D
INTERESTING AND I AGREE SOME COFFEES like some whiskies enjoy a bit of air. used to drink a sippin' whisky from tennesse that liked a lot of air.. was damn good then. still got a old bottle stashed in case i fancy it again...probably when i get me marching orders:D
Red wine can be very much the same.
Anway, I have just spent a long time flushing detergent through my machine (backflush) and de-scaling it. Everything now tipperty top!
One of the new ones
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Daterra Blossom
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Ready for this
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Dararra blossom
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Thought I'd do a stages of coffee
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Espresso grind
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Tamped
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Double shot
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Foam in production
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Micro foam
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Finished with aplomb
And the pulling of the shot....
https://youtu.be/T7UBCnbbyyg
indeed... but mine isnt so impressive. nice machine that
The results you get from your machine still look good though.
The results you get from your machine still look good though.
yup; you have to think about its limitations and adjust accordingly. it then comes out good.:)
Some of this today
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edit.. thats a nice drop :)
A ristretto this morning.
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Daterra blossom
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Here's lookin' at you kid
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Flowery
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A nice coffee now I'm back from St. John's. A lovely day though not as warm
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Looks great, mate! Where's St Johns?:)
Marco.
Looks great, mate! Where's St Johns?:)
Marco.
It's the hospital in Livingston Not too far but about as far as I can manage without excessive pain
Yup was a nice one. Got more beans on way. Rave had a deal on. Doh
Ah I see... You'd have been better just saying the hospital, as I doubt anyone but you would've known where you were talking about;)
Yeah, I think you've really mastered the coffee thing now, as I can see how much yours have improved since this thread was started:)
Marco.
Have you done anything about a coffee machine yet Marco?
Nope, just haven't had the time, Kev. Plus we've got other priorities right now, so it's on the back burner, but it will happen:)
Marco.
Rwandan
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Morning coffee and Welsh cakes warmed and spread with butter and jam.
Awesome
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Pretty picture
Audio Al
12-07-2018, 15:06
Lookd like someone jizzed in your drink grant :D
Cheeky monkey
Morning coffee
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Paisley coffee
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Caffeine stop
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Gumbo coffee
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Guess what?
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Peter Pan, on a bad day[emoji23]
Magnetic latte
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Magnetic - wotcha mean? Looks good, though!:)
Marco.
Magnetic - wotcha mean? Looks good, though!:)
Marco.
looked like the aurora borealis and drew me to it :eyebrows:
Swirly vanilla coffee
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Galaxy? [emoji23]
Best Rwandan with gingerbread essence
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Kayon Mountain
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edit.. spelled that wrong lol
Prefer the richer, more orangey-brown look of the top one. Maybe that was the gingerbread essence?:)
You know me for peely wally-looking stuff;)
Marco.
different roast. top one has a medium roast .:)
Ah...Well, in terms of appearance anyway, that's the look I go for.
You haven't made any espressos for a while. See if you can make me one with a nice dense, thick yellowy-orange crema:)
Marco.
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