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- September 23rd, 2008, 12:24 am
- Forum: Coffees
- Replies: 7
- Views: 888
What happened to Rocket Coffee in Phoenix?
David.......I couldn't let it alone, so I called both Lumiere and Fins. Seems my comments sparked more discussion about "consistency!" My comments posted on CG after calling both Lumiere and Fins: {link} Name another beverage business where over 99% of all retailers don't really understand the produ...
- September 15th, 2008, 5:21 pm
- Forum: Espresso Machines
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1060
Jet-Steam "under-counter" Espresso Machine...seen it in use?
Valid point...and I've chatted with the owner both originally at that show, and then on a follow up weeks later. I will call him again. But my concern is that they're either going to have their technology "cherry picked" by another company, or they'll get a committment order from someone who wants t...
- September 15th, 2008, 5:01 pm
- Forum: Espresso Machines
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1060
Jet-Steam "under-counter" Espresso Machine...seen it in use?
I get a feeling that's gonna' be the response; No or nothing?
- September 14th, 2008, 6:05 pm
- Forum: Espresso Machines
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1060
Jet-Steam "under-counter" Espresso Machine...seen it in use?
It's been since May '07 when I posted my thoughts on the JetSteam espresso machine unveiled at the SCAA show in Long Beach. Because they weren't yet UL listed, as I understand, they couldn't fire it up to sample out drinks. Has anyone seen the machine in a shop environment? My thoughts on a turnkey ...
- September 13th, 2008, 12:57 am
- Forum: Tips and Techniques
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1065
Best Tamper Fit
Danno, when I got into the hobby, I brought my "mil-spec" attitude and mechanical engineering background with me. I really obsessed over the clearance between my Reg Barber stainless tamper and the basket on my equipment. My post was replied to by Chris Tacy, who at the time was building, or maybe n...
- September 13th, 2008, 12:40 am
- Forum: Coffees
- Replies: 7
- Views: 888
What happened to Rocket Coffee in Phoenix?
I spoke with the past owner right after he opened, and he was both ambitious about promoting good coffee and providing good roasted product to the local market. I was sad to have missed visiting him before the closure. And David, although a bit off topic, but if you could, please respond. Living in ...
- September 1st, 2008, 4:31 pm
- Forum: Cafes and Get-togethers
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1340
How cafes can sell more espresso
Sorry for the long response, but this touches on an area of great interest for me. Your observation and comment are, IMO, part of a far greater issue; the physical setup of the espresso cafe. And, of course, this really departs from the hobby of specialty coffee and enters into the business of coffe...
- August 13th, 2008, 10:37 am
- Forum: Coffee Roasting
- Replies: 37
- Views: 11141
Home roasting - what's the big deal?
John, my wife joined me a couple months back on a biz trip to SLC. We stayed at the Homewood Sts., near the Rio Grande Bldg., and I discovered a small, new espresso shop across from the hotel. Wonder if you've met the owner? We did stop at your shop, and spoke with your wife. You were out at the
- August 13th, 2008, 10:04 am
- Forum: Espresso Machines
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1690
Breville 800ESXL: Sorry, Pitiful Waster of Money
You fess'd up to....... About 3 years ago, I was like that gal in the TV commercial running out of the discount store like she pulled a bank job; her husband waiting for her in the parking lot with the engine running. She "got such a good deal" that she figured the store screwed up with their price!...
- August 3rd, 2008, 10:36 pm
- Forum: Buying Advice
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1315
If i upgrade from rancilio silvia, should i upgrade from rocky?
Sorry Vince.......it's Sunday, and you're $600 comment and the frypan thing, well, they just provided me with a nice big excuse to "not do stuff that I need to do before tomorrow AM." (I'll suffer for my procrastination tomorrow, I'm sure!!!) Now Vince, you did reference your comment to "home grinde...