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- August 27th, 2010, 4:34 am
- Forum: Tips and Techniques
- Replies: 48
- Views: 3379
Tell me what you think, review this espresso extraction/morning routine please
Speaking as someone who is also new to making espresso and gone through some of this, here is what I think you should do to get the biggest improvement in the shortest time. (None of this advice is new, just a subset of what you've already been told or know.) In order of importance, * Use coffee
- April 30th, 2010, 12:34 pm
- Forum: Buying Advice
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1115
Consistency problems - think I need to upgrade - advice?
My girlfriend has the Saeco Classico which is similar to the Aroma. Like her, I think you have a pressurized portafilter, which means your tamp doesn't matter as much as you may think. (Someone please correct me if I'm wrong.) What I found made the biggest difference in improving the shots on her ma...
- April 27th, 2010, 12:18 pm
- Forum: Espresso Machines
- Replies: 8
- Views: 495
Bitter espresso from new Rancilio Silvia/Rocky
Hello Michael, There are a lot of factors that might cause your shot to be bitter. I'll let more experienced members help you with the bitterness part since they'll give you much better advice, but have you seen this post by Jim on "adjusting shots by taste"? It's been pretty helpful for me. With re...
- April 23rd, 2010, 7:53 am
- Forum: Espresso Machines
- Replies: 18
- Views: 4715
Steam tip for Izzo Alex Duetto?
Hi Bob, I'm still using the 2-hole tip with the small holes with great success so I haven't been motivated to get the 4-hole. Here are a few ideas that have worked for me; I hope they aren't so painfully obvious that my suggesting them insults your intelligence. * Do you have enough milk
- April 19th, 2010, 7:36 am
- Forum: Coffees
- Replies: 54
- Views: 9163
Nominees for "Favorite Espresso Blends 2010" review
What about including Caffe Fresco's Luna Nuova? It's a definite favorite of ours, easy to pull, and it's decaf
- April 11th, 2010, 9:48 pm
- Forum: Buying Advice
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4123
Elektra A3, Alex Duetto II or La Spaziale Vivaldi II?
I'm using the smaller 2-hole tip and have no problem doing 3-4 oz of milk. What I do is turn the steam arm out to the left of the machine and angled up. Then holding the jug in my left hand I put the tip just under the surface of the milk near the left side of the pitcher, around
- April 11th, 2010, 6:44 pm
- Forum: Coffees
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1756
Starter recommendation for Starbucks-only drinker
I also recommend "Caffe Fresco", which people have also said are forgiving. Probably anything you choose will be great but some that have been highly regarded are Black Hand, Ambrosia, and Daterra. Also, his Luna Nuova is the best decaf I have tried
- April 8th, 2010, 3:13 pm
- Forum: Tips and Techniques
- Replies: 39
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Looks like microfoam, but it won't mark the surface until the very end
I think we have the same machine. If you're having trouble getting the whirlpool with the two-hole tip I can post a picture of where I place the tip in the pitcher when I steam
- April 2nd, 2010, 10:46 am
- Forum: Tips and Techniques
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3051
Guide to making your own almond milk
I made a jar of almond milk last night and it came out pretty good for a first attempt. I have a strainer similar to the one in the picture Pawel posted but I instead used a strainer with an even finer mesh. I had to pour only a bit at a time since it didn't strain very
- March 31st, 2010, 6:51 pm
- Forum: Tips and Techniques
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3051
Guide to making your own almond milk
Cool, thanks for posting all the pictures. I've read the 3-1 water-almond ratio and I've been meaning to try this but haven't done it yet. Maybe this weekend! If I do I'll try steaming it to see how it comes out. How long would you say it will keep in the refrigerator? d