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by bigdog002
December 23rd, 2007, 11:13 pm
Forum: Coffees
Replies: 24
Views: 81412

Do you add sugar to espresso?

I drink my capa/latte without any sweetener, I guess the milk adds a bit of sweetness. I'm curious how many of you pure espresso aficionados use sugar in your shot? I've started drinking more pure espresso, starting the break-in of my palate. I'm assuming it will take me awhile to taste anything bes...
by bigdog002
December 20th, 2007, 10:44 am
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 3
Views: 1489

Inexpensive grinder suggestions

My first grinder was the Baratza Virtuoso. I picked mine up new at a local Starbucks. It was priced at $199. I sweet talked the manager and she let me have it for $125. I had to manually adjust the grinder (easy) and it served me well. Starbucks might also have them on sale at some stores. If you can
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by bigdog002
December 20th, 2007, 10:29 am
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 13
Views: 2710

Pasquini 4-hole steam tip from Chris' Coffee on Quickmill Anita

Thanks for the info. Are you able to get a good whirlpool with it?
by bigdog002
December 19th, 2007, 9:23 pm
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 422
Views: 38828

La Marzocco GS3: New Rules

You are comparing apples to oranges. Tricking out your ride does not double it's price .. and I agree
by bigdog002
December 19th, 2007, 1:19 pm
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 422
Views: 38828

La Marzocco GS3: New Rules

How did we get from talking about this machine to this? Back to the machine .. I think you are all crazy for spending 7grand on a hot water and steam machine ... 4grand I'd pay just for the joystick You all must have lots
by bigdog002
December 18th, 2007, 5:37 pm
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 21
Views: 14882

Preinfusion on the E61 - revisited

Thanks Jeff. Interesting stuff. I'm very excited to discover I can control preinfusion time on my Anita in a way that is similar to the control of a lever machine. So far my results when using a mid-lever soak have been great. I'm anxious to see the results of others who have not
by bigdog002
December 18th, 2007, 5:17 pm
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 4
Views: 1390

Is this curvature "normal" for Espro 53mm convex tamper?

Hard to tell but looks like a C-Flat to me
by bigdog002
December 18th, 2007, 5:15 pm
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 14
Views: 3420

Any idea how old this Elektra La Deliziosa is?

Love the looks of that machine. Are those joysticks or long switches? I'm so jealous, especially if it has joysticks .. I want a joystick machine
by bigdog002
December 18th, 2007, 5:12 pm
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 15
Views: 1592

Hazards of buying used commercial espresso equipment

Maybe it was a replacement boiler and they creepies crawled in when it was sitting on a dusty shelf ... or something along those lines. I do know I will be checking inside the boiler if I ever buy a used commercial machine
by bigdog002
December 18th, 2007, 5:03 pm
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 21
Views: 14882

Preinfusion on the E61 - revisited

The E61 preinfusion described above happens when the lever is moved from bottom to top, correct? If yes, does the amount of preinfused water have time to actually affect the puck? It seems to me the time it takes the pressure to build to overcome spring 8 wouldn't be very long. If this is indeed