Decent Coffee
Sep 18th 2003, 2:36 am
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Jaytee - you're so right about needing the right equipment. I had a great Krupps espresso machine for home use, but sold it when I moved here. Big mistake - I can't find a decent replacement locally. Most of them don't raise enough pressure to get a decent espresso out of. I guess I could get one if I ordered online, but to be honest, with a toddler and a new baby to look after (my current full time job) I simply haven't got round to it. For a reasonable commercial grade machine we're going ot be looking at 4 or 5,000 for a 2-3 head unit. Not cheap, but has to be a worthwhile investment to make sure we put out a good espresso. Otherwise we don't get repeat customers...!
Maria - you're right too - we have a friend who used to run a small country hotel/ restaurant. Nice place, you'd think nice clientele - they had pictures stolen out of the day rooms, and even a full size tv from the lobby! Its surprising how many pubs you go in , and the casual country facade falls down when you try to move the vase on the windowsill, or jingle the horsebrasses only to find eveything is superglued down! Shame - what is the world coming to.....
Maria - you're right too - we have a friend who used to run a small country hotel/ restaurant. Nice place, you'd think nice clientele - they had pictures stolen out of the day rooms, and even a full size tv from the lobby! Its surprising how many pubs you go in , and the casual country facade falls down when you try to move the vase on the windowsill, or jingle the horsebrasses only to find eveything is superglued down! Shame - what is the world coming to.....
Sep 18th 2003, 9:47 am
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try amazon.com for a cappuccino maker
I have the DeLonghi BCO70 and can recommend it. I don't use the milk frother or the coffee maker side. You just load up the steel filter basket with coffee ~1.5 tablespoons, pour one carafe full of water into the boiler, screw on the patented top on the boiler and press a button. The hot water eventually comes steaming out of the jet nozzle through the steel filter basket and into the carafe for great coffee.
I have the DeLonghi BCO70 and can recommend it. I don't use the milk frother or the coffee maker side. You just load up the steel filter basket with coffee ~1.5 tablespoons, pour one carafe full of water into the boiler, screw on the patented top on the boiler and press a button. The hot water eventually comes steaming out of the jet nozzle through the steel filter basket and into the carafe for great coffee.
Originally posted by Yorkieabroad
Jaytee - you're so right about needing the right equipment. I had a great Krupps espresso machine for home use, but sold it when I moved here. Big mistake - I can't find a decent replacement locally. Most of them don't raise enough pressure to get a decent espresso out of. I guess I could get one if I ordered online, but to be honest, with a toddler and a new baby to look after (my current full time job) I simply haven't got round to it. For a reasonable commercial grade machine we're going ot be looking at 4 or 5,000 for a 2-3 head unit. Not cheap, but has to be a worthwhile investment to make sure we put out a good espresso. Otherwise we don't get repeat customers...!
Maria - you're right too - we have a friend who used to run a small country hotel/ restaurant. Nice place, you'd think nice clientele - they had pictures stolen out of the day rooms, and even a full size tv from the lobby! Its surprising how many pubs you go in , and the casual country facade falls down when you try to move the vase on the windowsill, or jingle the horsebrasses only to find eveything is superglued down! Shame - what is the world coming to.....
Jaytee - you're so right about needing the right equipment. I had a great Krupps espresso machine for home use, but sold it when I moved here. Big mistake - I can't find a decent replacement locally. Most of them don't raise enough pressure to get a decent espresso out of. I guess I could get one if I ordered online, but to be honest, with a toddler and a new baby to look after (my current full time job) I simply haven't got round to it. For a reasonable commercial grade machine we're going ot be looking at 4 or 5,000 for a 2-3 head unit. Not cheap, but has to be a worthwhile investment to make sure we put out a good espresso. Otherwise we don't get repeat customers...!
Maria - you're right too - we have a friend who used to run a small country hotel/ restaurant. Nice place, you'd think nice clientele - they had pictures stolen out of the day rooms, and even a full size tv from the lobby! Its surprising how many pubs you go in , and the casual country facade falls down when you try to move the vase on the windowsill, or jingle the horsebrasses only to find eveything is superglued down! Shame - what is the world coming to.....
Sep 18th 2003, 2:47 pm
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Here is a good site for coffee fanatics:
http://www.coffeegeek.com/
I have a Rancilio Silvia espresso machine and a Mazzer Mini grinder at home. Money well spent, as far as I am concerned.
http://www.coffeegeek.com/
I have a Rancilio Silvia espresso machine and a Mazzer Mini grinder at home. Money well spent, as far as I am concerned.
Last edited by Stumpyguy; Sep 19th 2003 at 9:21 pm.
Sep 20th 2003, 3:03 am
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Re: Decent Coffee
Originally posted by jaytee
The secret to good coffee is having a high quality coffee maker and fresh coffee (either beans that you grind or vacuum packed).
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The secret to good coffee is having a high quality coffee maker and fresh coffee (either beans that you grind or vacuum packed).
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Sep 23rd 2003, 2:30 pm
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Originally posted by Yorkieabroad
Jaytee - you're so right about needing the right equipment. I had a great Krupps espresso machine for home use, but sold it when I moved here. Big mistake - I can't find a decent replacement locally. Most of them don't raise enough pressure to get a decent espresso out of. I guess I could get one if I ordered online, but to be honest, with a toddler and a new baby to look after (my current full time job) I simply haven't got round to it.
Jaytee - you're so right about needing the right equipment. I had a great Krupps espresso machine for home use, but sold it when I moved here. Big mistake - I can't find a decent replacement locally. Most of them don't raise enough pressure to get a decent espresso out of. I guess I could get one if I ordered online, but to be honest, with a toddler and a new baby to look after (my current full time job) I simply haven't got round to it.
It was a bit more expensive to buy on this side of the pond though!
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Sep 23rd 2003, 4:09 pm
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We have a coffee shop in ooor lil town called the 'Wooly Bugger' when the sign first went up I was a bit suprised ... however my mind was soon dragged out of the gutter as it was explained to me that a 'wooly bugger' is in fact a fishing fly thingie ... they make grrrreat coffee and have T1 internet access.
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