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by MikeMooney
May 13th, 2019, 12:49 pm
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 15
Views: 4648

Most reliable double boiler rotary pump 1 group espresso machine?

I recently purchased a Vetrano 2B from Chris' Coffee. My other "finalists" were the ECM Synchronika, Profitec Pro 700, Alex Duetto IV, and Lelit Bianca. Also considered the Lucca M58 from Clive Coffee, which is manufactured by QM and has the same internals as the Vetrano 2B, just a different front p...
by MikeMooney
April 25th, 2019, 2:46 pm
Forum: Knockbox
Replies: 5
Views: 409

Caffeine affects your perception of sweetness

Yes, definitely. It's always seemed to me that coffee blunts the excessive sweetness of sugary foods like cake or cookies (and I never drink decaf)
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by MikeMooney
January 31st, 2017, 5:24 pm
Forum: Tips and Techniques
Replies: 3
Views: 361

How's My Crema?

I bake bread. Crema is like the crust on the bread - when it is beautiful, you have a much better chance that the whole loaf (cup) will be good. But it can mislead you, and there are times when bread with a homely crust is marvelous. Treat crema as an indicator of what's going on "inside" your espre...
by MikeMooney
December 22nd, 2016, 9:55 am
Forum: Coffees
Replies: 6
Views: 3586

Brew parameters for Counter Culture Hologram

Hi, Shane, Hologram is one of my favorites. Sounds like you're right on target. I have settled on 18 g in, about 35 g out, 30 second pull and temp set at 202F. Enjoy! Allen
by MikeMooney
December 13th, 2016, 4:51 pm
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 696
Views: 54690

Baratza Sette - End User Reports

My experience: I jumped at the opportunity to buy a 270W when Chris' Coffee notified me some were coming in. Received on 11/15/16. Initial impressions: - control panel looks really cheap, like a Wal-Mart digital watch. Just awful. - overall build OK, once I got past that control panel - but if it's ...
by MikeMooney
January 28th, 2014, 2:21 pm
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 122
Views: 53818

Custom espresso machine build

Astonished and amazed
by MikeMooney
January 16th, 2014, 11:52 am
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 5
Views: 3238

Quickmill Silvano--keep or upgrade to Alexia?

Hi, David, and welcome! I too enjoy my Silvano--I've had it for almost a year, with no regrets and a growing appreciation for its outstanding value. If you're pondering the Alexia and still within the "buyer's remorse" window, I'd suggest calling Chris' Coffee and discussing the pros and cons of eac...
by MikeMooney
January 16th, 2014, 11:37 am
Forum: Knockbox
Replies: 43
Views: 3118

Counter Culture Coffee's new website

I have to say, I feel a little...I don't know, misled? Does any other roaster take the same product and sell it under two different names, i.e. La Forza and Number 46? ECM, even though Toscano is currently an SO, not a blend, I do recommend it as being very good in its current formulation, with a ba...
by MikeMooney
October 31st, 2013, 3:04 pm
Forum: Coffees
Replies: 40
Views: 2948

The top 11 coffee roasters in the nation...

Seems like the judges are looking at many factors other than the quality of the product itself...retail stores, education programs, ecological awareness, and so forth. 'Twould be interesting to see a ranking of roasters based on the beans, the whole beans, and nothing but the beans!
by MikeMooney
September 27th, 2013, 9:21 am
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 8
Views: 1195

Killed brand new Macap M7D!

Remind me to never let you borrow my car