Post a pic of your home espresso setup... - Page 151

#1501: Post by **jammin** » August 28th, 2011, 3:20 am

Well Chris, you have one of two problems then. Either you have difficulty spotting a joke, or you haven't tasted enough decaf to know it sucks compared to regular. Here is a courtesy emoticon to show that I am just being playful:

#1502: Post by **DJF** » August 28th, 2011, 4:59 am

lordjeebus wrote:I bought both of these used in the past month. I named them R2-D2 and C-3PO.

No money left in my budget for a decent camera...

That's funny... Great find and great machines that will give you fantastic coffee.

#1503: Post by **aecletec** » August 28th, 2011, 6:02 am

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?

#1504: Post by **DJF** » August 28th, 2011, 6:48 am

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?

#1505: Post by **novyan** » August 28th, 2011, 11:43 am

This is mine, just got it yesterday.

August 28th, 2011, 12:09 pm

DJF 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.

#1507: Post by HB » August 28th, 2011, 12:47 pm

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?

DJF 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.

#1508: Post by **nau** » August 30th, 2011, 3:32 am

Here is my setup:

Rocket Cellini Evoluzione and Mahlkonig Vario

September 10th, 2011, 3:34 pm

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

September 10th, 2011, 6:34 pm

The olivewood is beautiful. I've had no luck finding someone locally to make handles for my Elektra MCal.
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