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- January 24th, 2006, 3:27 pm
- Forum: Espresso Machines
- Replies: 26
- Views: 16626
Cleaning Stainless Steel
Soap and water to remove built-up gunk, followed by Wenol metal polish works wonders on chrome and stainless. Wenol is available at Williams Sonoma, online. It's used for cleaning stainless cookware, is gentle on fine metal finishes and is very effective. For daily cleaning, put 80-100 proof vodka i...
- January 8th, 2006, 7:33 am
- Forum: Buying Advice
- Replies: 1
- Views: 799
Astoria or Rio Junior: Opinions Anyone?
I have a good friend that makes sublime espresso with her Rio Junior. I'm told that it's virtually the twin of the Astoria Junior. Does anyone here have any experience with either machine? Its build quality is waaay over-the-top, like a tank, with a massive 5 liter boiler and fully submerged HX brew...
- January 8th, 2006, 7:16 am
- Forum: Buying Advice
- Replies: 51
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Expobar Brewtus II vs. La Spaziale S1
The 58mm has absolutely zero advantage over a 53mm portafilter. The functional difference is that the 53mm double basket is about the same depth as a 58mm triple basket. The additional depth of the coffee in the insert basket is what makes for far better resistance to channeling. With a 58mm triple ...
- December 29th, 2005, 7:24 am
- Forum: Espresso Machines
- Replies: 34
- Views: 5751
Is the new La Marzocco GS3 out of production?
It all boils down to the old, "If it sounds too good to be true, it generally is" adage. LM's track record indicates that they have a tough enough time selling a grinder for under $4500 much less a machine as apparently advanced as the GS3. Shouldn't THAT have been enough of a clue for us to raise a...
- December 28th, 2005, 3:18 pm
- Forum: Espresso Machines
- Replies: 34
- Views: 5751
Is the new La Marzocco GS3 out of production?
Maybe it's just my cynical predisposition toward marketing types, but I wasn't all that shocked at the "sudden" reconsideration of the GS3's price. After all, the only competitive equivalent to the GS3 in the marketplace is the $6400 Synesso Cyncra and, now that others have mentioned it, it sure doe...
- December 27th, 2005, 3:15 am
- Forum: Espresso Machines
- Replies: 34
- Views: 5751
Is the new La Marzocco GS3 out of production?
Last week the official word from ESI (LM's American Importer) was that the GS3 will not be readily available for the masses until the last half of 2006. Also, final pricing has become somewhat nebulous, hinting that final pricing is likely to be much greater than the $4500 initial estimate, slightly...
- December 27th, 2005, 3:04 am
- Forum: Grinders
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1633
Mazzer Mini catch tray
It appears that Chris' Coffee sells the SJ grounds tray as well for considerably less, at $35. It may just be a black plastic version, but the description lists it as a factory part. It can be found under Mazzer parts section on the website
- December 18th, 2005, 7:18 am
- Forum: News and Suggestion Box
- Replies: 16
- Views: 5112
Suggested espresso equipment reviews
Yet another suggestion for machines to review: Rio/Astoria Junior. ESI, the importers of LaMarzocco import the Rio via CMA. The Astoria Junior is sold through EPNW, one of your site's loyal sponsors, and is a CMA product as well. I got a chance to see one naked and I've not seen a machine built so c...
- December 15th, 2005, 11:45 pm
- Forum: Espresso Machines
- Replies: 23
- Views: 4200
Building a Home Espresso Bar
I'll take that as the highest of compliments...Thanks! I'd love to hear how things work out with your new baby. Unfortunately my hero status may be short lived. Got any ideas on how to sneak a shiny, new Synesso Cyncra 1-group, 220v (including the $7060 receipt) past an observant significant other??...
- December 15th, 2005, 11:24 pm
- Forum: Blog
- Replies: 100
- Views: 77583
Synesso Cyncra Single Group - A Home Barista's Perspective
This is great news! I'll be very interested as well. Victrola is just a few blocks from home and it's shots from THAT evil device that convinced me that moo-free espresso was indeed capable of astounding sublimity and worth pursuit. Thanks in advance for all your hard work and sacrifice. Poor Guy!