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by bluemanta
November 2nd, 2016, 7:55 am
Forum: Tips and Techniques
Replies: 20
Views: 2924

Non-dairy Milk Alternatives

Hi All, I apologize if this topic was already discussed but I couldn't find anything so far. We all know the great characteristics of milk both in flavor and consistency when frothing the milk for latte or other milky drinks. When it comes to Non-dairy products, it looks like one or more characteris...
by bluemanta
February 25th, 2013, 1:08 pm
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 0
Views: 471

Farewell my old Breville... Welcome The New Kid...

Hi All, I have been using Breville Cafe Roma machine for the past 10 years. I know that this machine is extremely limited and inconsistent and doesn't have any of the bells and whistles other more expensive ones do. However I do pride myself, after endless tests and experiments, of being able to ext...
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by bluemanta
October 25th, 2011, 2:29 pm
Forum: Knockbox
Replies: 65
Views: 6923

Starbucks takes roasting to a new level

If the coffee was any good they wouldn't have to create this video in the first place
by bluemanta
October 13th, 2011, 12:01 am
Forum: Knockbox
Replies: 18
Views: 6371

Latte art with low-budget equipment

Johnlyn: I apologize for my delayed reply.... haven't been here for a while and it was your PM that prompted me to visit again. You are definitely on the right track. I completely understand how psyched you are as I went through the same process... If I may suggest, it looks like your coffee tough is
by bluemanta
September 14th, 2011, 12:59 am
Forum: Knockbox
Replies: 18
Views: 6371

Latte art with low-budget equipment

Thought I'd update this thread with my progress... {image}
by bluemanta
August 9th, 2011, 5:05 pm
Forum: Knockbox
Replies: 18
Views: 6371

Latte art with low-budget equipment

My coffee actually taste extremely good. As someone who grew up outside of the US and very close to Europe, I am very picky and snob about how my coffee taste. I think you meant to say Charbucks Thanks very much
by bluemanta
August 9th, 2011, 4:50 pm
Forum: Knockbox
Replies: 18
Views: 6371

Latte art with low-budget equipment

ah... words like gold! ....time for my afternoon espresso.... -E
by bluemanta
August 9th, 2011, 4:47 pm
Forum: Knockbox
Replies: 18
Views: 6371

Latte art with low-budget equipment

Thanks. I couldn't agree more! and that's one of the exciting things in making cappuccino or latte... you actually the one who makes it - not the machine
by bluemanta
August 9th, 2011, 4:43 pm
Forum: Knockbox
Replies: 18
Views: 6371

Latte art with low-budget equipment

I did go back to the guide and I guess this is the sentence that made me feel what I mentioned before: "... Other points to consider when deciding on your budget: Unlike many hobbies (e.g., golf, audio/video), you reach the "high end" very quickly. Above $1400 at full retail, the differences among e...
by bluemanta
August 7th, 2011, 10:03 pm
Forum: Knockbox
Replies: 18
Views: 6371

Latte art with low-budget equipment

Hi All, I've been reading this forum for some time but didn't jump in as I felt I didn't have much to contribute. I have been practicing espresso making for quite some time and often felt great frustration. Some of it was because I couldn't get to the desired results and some of it because I kept re...