superlative Posted January 13, 2014 Report Share Posted January 13, 2014 Bialetti FTW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torobravo Posted January 13, 2014 Report Share Posted January 13, 2014 Nespresso for me 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sputim Posted January 14, 2014 Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 Nespresso for me What else Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asciwhite Posted January 14, 2014 Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 ----------------- A small tip for you! When you make the coffee, leave 1mm of water in the bottom of the boiler/bulb/can. So that the first coffee you get out of it does not burn on the bottom. Believe me... It makes a difference Whoever Try it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted January 15, 2014 Report Share Posted January 15, 2014 I have this at home for everyday use. Works like a charm, every time. Cuban coffee cannot be made any other way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoever Posted January 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 ----------------- A small tip for you! When you make the coffee, leave 1mm of water in the bottom of the boiler/bulb/can. So that the first coffee you get out of it does not burn on the bottom. Believe me... It makes a difference Whoever Try it! am trying this right now. Thanks for the tip! But i wonder, isn't this exactly why technivorm made two levels of heat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atomic_doug Posted January 29, 2014 Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 This is all I use anymore: the Aeropress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoever Posted January 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 This is all I use anymore: the Aeropress. that thing always impressed me! Good coffee? (guess so...yes...stupid question i know... ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atomic_doug Posted January 29, 2014 Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 Yeah, it's pretty good. More importantly, it's incredibly fast and easy. It makes something akin to espresso-strength, so I usually water it down a tad. It's definitely worth picking one up. They're cheap enough. The best cup of coffee I've ever had comes from a vacuum pot like the Bodum Santos, but using it is a pain in the neck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
If you see Kay Posted January 30, 2014 Report Share Posted January 30, 2014 my 9th coffee machine was the Aeropress. My tenth coffee machine was the Bialetti Moka. Both are awesome. In fact I use the $30 Bialetti to make lattes that rival my $2000 Rocket Giotto Evolutione. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nlnlnlnene Posted January 30, 2014 Report Share Posted January 30, 2014 Just added a French press and hario pour over to the mix. I still prefer my 1500 dollar grinder + 2000 dollar espresso machine espresso though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoever Posted January 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2014 Jesus guys! 2000$!!!!! That is a hell of a lot money!! :-D I guess for that kind of bucks i prefer going to south east asia for 3 weeks and rent a motorbike for a nice cruise through the plaines.... (Yeeaaaah I'm a rebel!) ;-) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nlnlnlnene Posted January 30, 2014 Report Share Posted January 30, 2014 (edited) Jesus guys! 2000$!!!!! That is a hell of a lot money!! :-D I guess for that kind of bucks i prefer going to south east asia for 3 weeks and rent a motorbike for a nice cruise through the plaines.... (Yeeaaaah I'm a rebel!) ;-) There's no mutual exclusive choice here Plus I drink coffee everyday and serve my family and friends. Priceless I say. Edited January 30, 2014 by nlnlnlnene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
If you see Kay Posted January 30, 2014 Report Share Posted January 30, 2014 There's no mutual exclusive choice here Plus I drink coffee everyday and serve my family and friends. Priceless I say. what's your setup??? I've got the Giotto Evolutione and a Vario. The only upgrade I might do is to get a Mazzer, but most likely not as the Vario has impressed me more than expectations of this machine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted January 30, 2014 Report Share Posted January 30, 2014 Good machines do offer piece of mind, but the coffee used is also essential. I find that too dark a roast on the Bialetti brings out too much of a metallic taste if using tap water. At least in the NY area I live. The Percolator is just more practical for me, because ODDLY enough, I am the only one that drinks coffee in the house. I need my liquid crack in the morning! E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
If you see Kay Posted January 30, 2014 Report Share Posted January 30, 2014 There are several different Bialetti's available, but I only have the Moka. Some other models of Bialettisbring out the crema much better so I'm told. I've used espresso single original beans in the Bialetti and have only gone through a couple of pounds so far on it. We've got some pretty soft water here in our neck of the woods, but I always use double filtered water in any event. Never experienced any metallic taste. Had some really bright tasting espresso with some beans which I thought were "premium" one week old beans, but other than that, no metallic tastes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nlnlnlnene Posted February 28, 2014 Report Share Posted February 28, 2014 Just got myself a mahlkonig Guatemala for drip to complement my compak k10. Now I have more invested in grinders than espresso machine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
If you see Kay Posted February 28, 2014 Report Share Posted February 28, 2014 the Compaks are good machines. Stepless iirc. Always invest in a good grinder, not just the machine. you've done well!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 (edited) Ya grinders are important for consistently good espresso. I've got a simple Nespresso machine with milk frother at work. I've got to say it does do quite a good job. And some of the Nespresso roasts are excellent, such as the #10 Ristretto. But for home I've got my eye on either a La Spazialle or Quick Mill. I want 20 amp dual boiler. The Quick Mill is a good looking machine: Haven't decided yet on a grinder. It's amazing how much one "needs" to invest to get something acceptable that is going to last as well! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Edited March 2, 2014 by chieftang 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwhitesox Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 (edited) Chief go for the Mazzer Mini grinder, It's excellent. Edited March 2, 2014 by bwhitesox 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 Oh yea. The Mazzer is of course on the short list. Nice setup there, buddy. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nlnlnlnene Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 I'm also looking for the double boiler PID espresso machine... But I got my heart set on the marzocco gs3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
If you see Kay Posted March 4, 2014 Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 fuggetabout the gs3. That paddle lever machine is way overpriced. I'd just as well settle for the R58. besides, isn't the gs3 only offered in a plumb in model? double boiler pid? go for breville 920. hah hhah (actually the 920 is pretty good, despite the name) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nlnlnlnene Posted March 6, 2014 Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 fuggetabout the gs3. That paddle lever machine is way overpriced. I'd just as well settle for the R58. besides, isn't the gs3 only offered in a plumb in model? double boiler pid? go for breville 920. hah hhah (actually the 920 is pretty good, despite the name) Are you speaking from experience? I just can't get over the modern look of the gs3. So sexy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droptopman Posted April 28, 2014 Report Share Posted April 28, 2014 Guys check out this site. Based out of Seattle. They build custom espresso machines and they are beautiful and functional. Really nice work, much like a fine time piece these guys really make art. http://www.slayerespresso.com/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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