In praise of espresso

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  1. magillagorilla

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    Just got a new Salvatore One Black espresso machine and thought I'd share.
    Would also like to see some other espresso set ups fellow espresso fanatics might be hiding at home

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  2. J.B.

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    Wow, nice set-up! :shock: You know you've got a nice machine when you have that fancy of a tamper. That shot's got some real nice crema too.

    I'm still rockin' my old-school Krups.

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  3. Count

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    I just have this...

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    I'm drinking it now! Soy latte style though, I don't usually go straight up.
     
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    Love the bialetti....nice and quick / low maintenance.


    This is my Sama Export which has not received much attention lately. :(

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  5. magillagorilla

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    That Sama is sweet! Don't see those too often.

    I have nothing but good things to say about the Bialetti, i have one that I use as my "spare tire" when past machines have been down for repairs.
     
  6. Count

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    Yeah, it's been great, seems a little finicky with the temperature to get good crema though.

    What would some recommendations be for good starter machines? Something quality that should do the job well for a while, but preferably not too overly expensive...
     
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    I don't even care if it makes good espresso I just want this one on my kitchen counter. :)

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  8. magillagorilla

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    What is your price range, for "not overly expensive"?
     
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    Did Mark Nagata design that? :)
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    I'm pretty flexible, I just don't really need the best of the best.

    I'm not really sure where to even start though, so definitely open to any suggestions, even if they're a little pricey.


     
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    I will warn you that I came down with upgrade-itus once I moved up from a krups machine.

    But I would start with a Rancilio Silvia (approx $533) and a good grinder.
    You can also get a super automatic the grinds brews etc all at the push of a button, you wont get the best espresso not as good as a Silvia but comparable to most chain coffee houses.

    I can recommend some good websites for ordering or research if you are interested
     
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    Cool, thanks.

    I just interneted this great sounding place pretty close to me that has that one on-sale. I'm going to read up on stuff a bit more and save up a little money before I get into it.

    Now looking at skullbrain is going to cause me to buy toys and coffee making appliances... brutal!
     
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    I have one of these. Just pop the capsule in a bam.
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    I'm up to 8 cups a day :shock:

    When it came , it came with 12 different flavors. I had a marathon tasting session.I was up for dayz.
     
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    I've got the Silvia and it works great. Paired it up with the Rocky grinder.


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    It looks so serious, I'm sold.
     
  17. magillagorilla

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    Nice Silvia! Have you posted this pic before?
     
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    I just took the picture this morning :)
     
  19. magillagorilla

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    That's a great set up.
    Nice seeing espresso junkies on the board
     
  20. uberboy

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    my gf got me this for christmas, i use it every day
     
  21. bryanarchy

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    Anybody have any good tips for using a moka pot (like the counts)? My coffee comes out pretty bitter. I've tried doing different grinds/heats but can't hit a good combo.
     
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    Espresso bean shipments beat out toy shipments 2 to 1 :)
     
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    although they say to put in cool water, i was advised by a barista here at Ritual in SF (super coffee-snobs) that the brew is less bitter if you pre-heat the water to boiling in a teapot and then pour it into the reservoir. then screw on the top and heat the mokapot. bottom will be hot from boiling water, so grab it with a dish towel before screwing on top half. i've also found that i like using pre-ground espresso from the grocery store better than exotic coffee beans i grind myself. my current fave is the very affordable brand Medaglio d'Oro, which I first tried in Spain. Also, the Illy pre-ground espresso works good for slightly more re-fined tastes.
     

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