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  • HB: Review of the Rancilio Silvia is complete. Next up is the La Marzocco GS/3 MP!
  • HB: Quick Mill Silvano Review is the first blog-style entry for the 2013 get-to-the-point review format. Plan to do at least one review a month (maybe two) until the majority of the HB-community recommended are represented.
  • Quotable Quote:
    "SOME people can be shown the way to artisan coffee. SOME people become mesmerized by that first taste of real coffee. I was. You were. Most dont care. Even IF they taste the difference, they could really care less." --Jeff Cirelli, What is wrong with Starbucks?
  • Quotable Quote:
    "I blame you guys. I was perfectly happy with what I had and you led me down the path of questioning whether there might be something better. Ignorance is bliss and all that. Now I have a probably unobtainable goal to shoot for." --Alex Kilpatrick, OK, you guys have ruined me
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    "To make good espresso, an espresso machine (any one) needs a quality grinder much more than the grinder needs a good espresso machine." --Dave (genovese), Grinder upgrade from Rancilio Rocky
  • another_jim: Can you supply home roasted coffee in 2 pound lots? Want to see how your roasts would sell in a cafe? Check it out!
  • HB: After the summer break, we're back to reviews. This time around there are two mystery blends. The only clue given by the roaster was that one blend was sold commercially, the other is a "curveball" blend for us to puzzle over.
  • HB: Welcome Mypressi to the HB sponsors, makers of the Mypressi TWIST! They've announced an unbeatable price on the Mypressi TWIST v2 - reconditioned and updated - only $118!
  • Quotable Quote:
    "Blindly extracting to a set of mathematically determined parameters is to serve the point of developing consistency in the cup. Once you let the parameters start overriding what you taste, that's what you should care about." --George Van Wagner, Why should I care about blonding?
  • Quotable Quote:
    "I think/hope I may just be a bit too anal about things. Will just carry on my own routine and enjoy the coffee like everyone suggested." --J. Yow, Help with messy pucks
  • Quotable Quote:
    "Again, you know what you taste and what you like. You seem to have found the right combo of machine, grinder and coffee beans. However, this does not mean your holy grail will be experienced by everyone else." --Jim Piccinich, Consistent brew temperature required for exceptional espresso
  • Quotable Quote:
    "There's something else that's easily overlooked: the Italian palate includes bitter amongst its pleasures... [including] a wealth of digestifs that Anglo-Saxon palates can only compare to cough mixture. Tastes are not only physiological, they're cultural, too." --Mike Benis, Search for the essence of espresso
  • HB: The site's Buy/Sell forum is open. Please see the forum's read me for rules and how to register.
  • HB: Favorite Espresso #4 is World's Best Espresso (Seasonal Edition) by Klatch Coffee. Read the reviews here.
  • Quotable Quote:
    "I suspect a commercial reality check is in order... The only practical way to ensure you're getting fresh beans is to buy direct from the roaster, or roast them yourself." --Alan Frew, Why do good roasters sell stale coffee?
  • cannonfodder: Cleaning out my seconds and 'changed my mind' custom wood parts. Portafilter handles, a complete espresso machine set in Ironwood burl, Versalab grinder covers, etc...
  • Quotable Quote:
    "Regardless of the importance of tamping, everyone - or just about - is convinced that distribution is far more critical to the result. More than anything else in fact, the tamping problem comes down to not screwing it up." --Antony, Baskets and tampers
  • HB: Over the last year, a growing number of members have expressed interest in discussions of coffee preparation beyond espresso. Pourover. Vacuum brewing. Presspot. Aeropress. Clever Coffee Dripper. All are welcome in the Coffee Brewing forum!
  • Quotable Quote:
    "To me, a bad espresso at a coffee shop is like a burnt steak at a steak house, or an oil change where they almost tightened the oil filter enough. Either they know how to do their job or they don't. There's no excuse." --Randy Glass, Terrible technique, great results
  • Quotable Quote:
    "A decade ago, I would have considered my commercial espresso equipment purchases sheer absurdity. Words alone would never have convinced me to go this route. I had to try lesser gear and find out for myself. Nothing wrong with that." --John Weiss, I don't understand why grinders cost so much
  • HB: Are you interested in being a guest reviewer for this year's espresso blend evaluations? If so, see this post for how to volunteer.
  • HB: The nominees have been chosen and voting has begun for "Favorite Espresso Blends 2012" review. Please pick up to six from the list. Thanks!
  • OlywaDave: Espresso Parts is now offering FREE SHIPPING ON PARTS. Use this coupon code during checkout: PARTSSHIPFREE. Click here for details.
  • Quotable Quote:
    "From that list of national brand coffees, I would choose either none, or to drink tea. If I gave one piece of advice, it is this: If a roasted coffee is sold in a supermarket, don't buy it. Not a hard and fast rule, but generally it is good advice." --Randy Glass, Mountain Grown Beans, anyone used them before?
  • HB: New home page poll: How do you rate this site's mobile interface?
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