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by alsterlingcafe
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...
by alsterlingcafe
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...
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by alsterlingcafe
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?
by alsterlingcafe
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 ...
by alsterlingcafe
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...
by alsterlingcafe
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 ...
by alsterlingcafe
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...
by alsterlingcafe
August 13th, 2008, 10:37 am
Forum: Coffee Roasting
Replies: 37
Views: 11083

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
by alsterlingcafe
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!...
by alsterlingcafe
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...