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by ronz
January 9th, 2011, 3:07 pm
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Is espresso not supposed to taste bitter?

Update - Trip to Verve I had a straight shot of espresso at Verve. They are very nice there. Sort of a retro-looking place at the south end of 41st Avenue in Capitola 3 blocks north of the Monterey Bay (Santa Cruz County 2 hours south of San Francisco). Not at all like a Starbucks or Peets. Not upsc...
by ronz
January 7th, 2011, 7:54 pm
Forum: Knockbox
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Is espresso not supposed to taste bitter?

Chris, Looked at the "List of our favorite Roasters". Verve is on the list and just a mile from my house. My motivation has increased to get off of work a little early (or go out when not needed at home over the weekend) and CHECK THEM OUT. And bring back some beans.... Today I experimented with
by ronz
January 7th, 2011, 3:20 pm
Forum: Knockbox
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Is espresso not supposed to taste bitter?

Have you looked into this? {link}
by ronz
January 7th, 2011, 1:54 pm
Forum: Knockbox
Replies: 50
Views: 29867

Is espresso not supposed to taste bitter?

DJR - Thanks for your comments. I really like coffee. I have gotten to the point were most coffee does not taste good to me unless it comes out of an espresso machine or is freshly ground (as in 5 minutes before it is brewed). I have heard that a good shot of espresso tastes really good, and I
by ronz
December 27th, 2010, 12:11 pm
Forum: Knockbox
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Is espresso not supposed to taste bitter?

Hi all, and thank you so much for your responses. I had a mishap on Christmas Day just as me, my wife and son were close to sitting down to open presents. I dropped something very heavy on my big toe. (No it was not the Baratza grinder!). I spent a good part of the day in emergency
by ronz
December 25th, 2010, 2:42 am
Forum: Knockbox
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Is espresso not supposed to taste bitter?

Hi, I am new to home espresso making but not new to espresso. This is my first post. My "habit" started about 5 years ago and I have helped keep the doors of my local Peets open with my daily large iced lattes. I figure I have given them perhaps $7,500 in 5 years. My desire to create