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Just arrived. In massive bags.
Free p&p is a major plus I think.
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keep us informed on the best crema makersOriginally Posted by User211
Just arrived. In massive bags.
Free p&p is a major plus I think.
Will supply verdict in due course.
Regards,
Grant
I've said it before and I'll say it again: democracy simply-doesn't-work.... ..... ...... ...... ................... ..... ..... ..... ..... .....
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Oh my god! There's nothing wrong with the bidet is there?
“Nothing discloses real character like the use of power. It is easy for the weak to be gentle. Most people can bear adversity. But if you wish to know what a man really is, give him power. This is the supreme test. It is the glory of Lincoln that, having almost absolute power, he never abused it, except on the side of mercy".
“You see these dictators on their pedestals, surrounded by the bayonets of their soldiers and the truncheons of their police ... yet in their hearts there is unspoken fear. They are afraid of words and thoughts: words spoken abroad, thoughts stirring at home -- all the more powerful because forbidden -- terrify them. A little mouse of thought appears in the room, and even the mightiest potentates are thrown into panic.”
"You don't have free will. You have the appearance of free will.”
“There's a war out there, old friend. A world war. And it's not about who's got the most bullets. It's about who controls the information. What we see and hear, how we work, what we think... it's all about the information!”
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The very best Crema I have had comes from Lavazza crema e Aroma blend.
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yet to try that one Jim. Ive been using Rave's Italian Blend. It seems to be fairly consistent which is ideal as you dont have to keep mucking about.
will get round to it tho
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Oh my god! There's nothing wrong with the bidet is there?
“Nothing discloses real character like the use of power. It is easy for the weak to be gentle. Most people can bear adversity. But if you wish to know what a man really is, give him power. This is the supreme test. It is the glory of Lincoln that, having almost absolute power, he never abused it, except on the side of mercy".
“You see these dictators on their pedestals, surrounded by the bayonets of their soldiers and the truncheons of their police ... yet in their hearts there is unspoken fear. They are afraid of words and thoughts: words spoken abroad, thoughts stirring at home -- all the more powerful because forbidden -- terrify them. A little mouse of thought appears in the room, and even the mightiest potentates are thrown into panic.”
"You don't have free will. You have the appearance of free will.”
“There's a war out there, old friend. A world war. And it's not about who's got the most bullets. It's about who controls the information. What we see and hear, how we work, what we think... it's all about the information!”
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We have tried all the Lavazza range in the office and the Crema e Aroma is king - super smooth flavour as well. In fact I need to make one now Grant.
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The highest crema producing coffee I have ever come across are the junk beans Bella Barista gave me to run in the Rocket Fausto. See above.keep us informed on the best crema makers
Unfortunately, they tasted like junk. Unsurprising. Sure make you think the grinder is great when you first get it, though.
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So, coffee fans, apologies if this has already been covered, but where do we stand on the Aeropress?
My colleague knocked over and broke my work cafetière just before Christmas, and my sister gave me an Aeropress for Christmas to replace it. It takes a bit of practice to get the technique right and I find the ‘inverted’ method gives much better results but, overall - thumbs up
Anyone else tried one?
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Ah, not quite, lol... I took your advice, and before Xmas ordered some of the above from Amazon (indeed I'm sipping a cappuccino made from them now), and they're excellent. Like you say, super-smooth flavour, and with the right machine, makes a lovely crema - BUT...We have tried all the Lavazza range in the office and the Crema e Aroma is king - super smooth flavour as well. In fact I need to make one now Grant.
In my opinion, these have the edge (100% Arabica), again available from Amazon (super-fast delivery too, from this seller):
Details here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Coffee-Mast...TRP8RZK3NRWSCM
They tick all the Lavazza C&A boxes, in terms of smoothness, but have a greater depth of flavour [more of a rich, dark chocolatey, 'Arabica hit'], and the flavour also lingers longer in your mouth. Plus they lose a (very slight) acrid edge I found with the Lavazza, and produce a nicer colour when ground, which influences the colour and consistency of the crema.
I've tried a few different beans now from Lavazza, and all have been excellent, but what I've discovered, albeit in the short time I've been experimenting, is that when the smaller, more specialist producers get it right (as in this case with Coffee Masters), they have the edge on quality, presumably by being just that bit more selective about their beans!
Try the above, Jim (Grant or anyone else), just use a touch less ground coffee in your machine than normal, as the flavour of these beans is more intense, (you may also have to adjust the grind a little too, as the beans a little bigger than norm) and I guarantee you won't be disappointed!
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coffee masters, yes ive got a bag of theirs coming in post, but not that one; forgot which it was but ordered to try. if its any good i will try that too. its cheaper than raveAh, not quite, lol... I took your advice, and before Xmas ordered some of the above from Amazon (indeed I'm sipping a cappuccino made from them now), and they're excellent. Like you say, super-smooth flavour, and with the right machine, makes a lovely crema - BUT...
In my opinion, these have the edge (100% Arabica), again available from Amazon (super-fast delivery too, from this seller):
Details here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Coffee-Mast...TRP8RZK3NRWSCM
They tick all the Lavazza C&A boxes, in terms of smoothness, but have a greater depth of flavour [more of a rich, dark chocolatey, 'Arabica hit'], and the flavour also lingers longer in your mouth. Plus they lose a (very slight) acrid edge I found with the Lavazza, and produce a nicer colour when ground, which influences the colour and consistency of the crema.
I've tried a few different beans now from Lavazza, and all have been excellent, but what I've discovered, albeit in the short time I've been experimenting, is that when the smaller, more specialist producers get it right (as in this case with Coffee Masters), they have the edge on quality, presumably by being just that bit more selective about their beans!
Try the above, Jim (Grant or anyone else), just use a touch less ground coffee in your machine than normal, as the flavour of these beans is more intense, (you may also have to adjust the grind a little too, as the beans a little bigger than norm) and I guarantee you won't be disappointed!
Marco.
Regards,
Grant
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Oh my god! There's nothing wrong with the bidet is there?
“Nothing discloses real character like the use of power. It is easy for the weak to be gentle. Most people can bear adversity. But if you wish to know what a man really is, give him power. This is the supreme test. It is the glory of Lincoln that, having almost absolute power, he never abused it, except on the side of mercy".
“You see these dictators on their pedestals, surrounded by the bayonets of their soldiers and the truncheons of their police ... yet in their hearts there is unspoken fear. They are afraid of words and thoughts: words spoken abroad, thoughts stirring at home -- all the more powerful because forbidden -- terrify them. A little mouse of thought appears in the room, and even the mightiest potentates are thrown into panic.”
"You don't have free will. You have the appearance of free will.”
“There's a war out there, old friend. A world war. And it's not about who's got the most bullets. It's about who controls the information. What we see and hear, how we work, what we think... it's all about the information!”
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