Apparently you don't know what a double entendre is, but that's ok. Some decaf espresso is quite good but nowhere near that of good "normal". Perhaps you have difficulty understanding what flavour means, too?

Sorry but I have to say it. I don't care who does the roasting, decaf is crap...it's like trying to enjoy driving a Ferrari with kerosene in the tank.

And Leo...your Semiautomatica looks like a 2003 model. A real beauty. How do you like the espresso so far?
Was this your inspiration?

This is mine, just got it yesterday.

DrDregs wrote:And Leo...your Semiautomatica looks like a 2003 model. A real beauty. How do you like the espresso so far?
Was this your inspiration?

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Indeed, the manual says it was manufactured in 2003 (how could you tell?). Before buying it, I had read it was a very forgiving machine, and this is certainly the case. The espresso is consistently fantastic.

Your picture is hilarious.

Various off-topic replies...

Marshall wrote:As Tim Castle likes to say, decaf drinkers are the truest coffee lovers, because they only drink it for the flavor and aroma.

aecletec wrote:Apparently you don't know what a double entendre is, but that's ok. Some decaf espresso is quite good but nowhere near that of good "normal". Perhaps you have difficulty understanding what flavour means, too?

DrDregs wrote:Sorry but I have to say it. I don't care who does the roasting, decaf is crap...it's like trying to enjoy driving a Ferrari with kerosene in the tank.

Further off-topic replies about decaffeinated coffee on this thread will be deleted. Thanks for your cooperation.

Here is my setup:


Rocket Cellini Evoluzione and Mahlkonig Vario

Here's my Vibiemme and Fiorenzato grinder. I've done a few customizations:

• Olive wood knobs and handles I made (with satin rock-hard varnish).
• Tamper handle I made (again from olive wood).
• Orphan Espresso wide funnel.
• Stainless custom funnel mounted inside doser.Click Here
• Macap step-less adjuster and gear adjustment ring
• Digital (pool heater) timer

The olivewood is beautiful. I've had no luck finding someone locally to make handles for my Elektra MCal.
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pizzaman383 wrote:Here's my Vibiemme and Fiorenzato grinder. I've done a few customizations: Olive wood knobs and handles I made (with satin rock-hard varnish).

Looks good but watch your varnish. My experience, the portafilter handle will blister where it screws into the portafilter. Not many finishes will take the heat. I use catalyzed urethane which is heat/water/chemical resistant but a little difficult to work.