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by Matthew Brinski
April 16th, 2008, 1:05 pm
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 22
Views: 4120

Opinions sought: Elektra T1 vs. Cimbali Junior DT1 vs. Vibiemme DoubleDomo Super

It's not going to kill a heat exchanger if the HX boiler is significantly bigger than the steam boiler of the competing machine. I understand what your saying regarding the ability to run the steam boiler hotter, but you can only do so much with the physical properties that are available to work wit...
by Matthew Brinski
March 29th, 2008, 2:00 pm
Forum: Coffee Roasting
Replies: 11
Views: 3066

Diedrich One Pound Roaster?

Is your normal practice to roast at maximum capacity? What kind of repeatability are you experiencing? -
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by Matthew Brinski
March 17th, 2008, 2:12 pm
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 70
Views: 8991

Considering the Synesso Cyncra for home use

I think Laservet contributed a valuable post. He's not coming out of the trenches to defend his machine as being the best choice for all. He provided pro's and con's to both machines. Isn't this information pertinent? After all, it doesn't appear that the Cyncra was the machine of choice until Dan r...
by Matthew Brinski
March 16th, 2008, 2:05 am
Forum: Coffees
Replies: 3
Views: 360

Eliminating Papery Flavours

The first thing that comes to my mind is a bad roast like Dan said. Is the coffee you're using have a Malabar in it by chance? Matt
by Matthew Brinski
March 13th, 2008, 1:28 pm
Forum: Cafes and Get-togethers
Replies: 85
Views: 4447

The Disappearance of the Straight Shot

I find parts of this thread to be valid, but I also think that some of the underlying (and some of the not so underlying) opinions are absurd. A valid question raised by Abe is regarding the possibility of using different origins / roasts / blends for milk or straight espresso drinks. I am actually ...
by Matthew Brinski
March 11th, 2008, 12:58 pm
Forum: Cafes and Get-togethers
Replies: 85
Views: 4447

The Disappearance of the Straight Shot

It's difficult to demand utmost quality and availability of something that our H3 culture won't support. Convincing the majority of consumers to drink small milk beverages is difficult enough, let alone straight espresso. I don't think that all artisan shops are compromising their espresso and being...
by Matthew Brinski
March 11th, 2008, 12:21 pm
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 50
Views: 4596

School me on espresso machines for farmers market

I have been considering the same thing for several farmers' markets in my area, and have talked to various people about machine requirements, health requirements, etc. over the past 18 months. First, if you haven't done so, I would talk to the health dept. that regulates the city / county of where y...
by Matthew Brinski
March 10th, 2008, 12:59 pm
Forum: Cafes and Get-togethers
Replies: 85
Views: 4447

The Disappearance of the Straight Shot

Abe, I can definitely notice the contrast of espresso consumption between Italy and the US, but do you really think the preference for straight shots in our culture is declining? Isn't it actually improving, but nowhere near the rate or increased availability that those who drink espresso would like...
by Matthew Brinski
March 8th, 2008, 4:21 pm
Forum: Tips and Techniques
Replies: 3
Views: 850

Note to Self: It's the Beans, Dummy!

I think it's pretty bad ass that you're running a M7KR next to an Estro Profi while using good roasts. At least you have your priorities in line. Matt
by Matthew Brinski
February 27th, 2008, 10:02 pm
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 13
Views: 2356

15A vs. 20A

It depends on the machine. Some machines have a function which allow only one boiler to heat (if using a DB) at 15A while the same machine can function with both boilers heating simultaneously when in 20A mode. The Vivaldi is an example