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- April 14th, 2011, 10:47 am
- Forum: Coffees
- Replies: 2
- Views: 432
Beach Buzz! vs The 'Bird
As a newbie, my espresso valuations probably aren't worth much but that said I'm going to give them anyway So the only espresso I've had is Redbird caf and decaf. I definitely found the chocolate in there and overall in comparing flavors to local coffee houses, mine definitely needed some work but I...
- April 7th, 2011, 12:59 am
- Forum: Knockbox
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1152
A Newbie's Espresso Journey: Buying Stuff
Thanks all - it's been quite a journey in just 6 months and I'm hoping that I can encourage other newbies who - maybe like me - get intimidated by the complexity, will realize it's really not that tough! Granted good equip DEF helps but without all of the info by all of the great people here it woul...
- April 4th, 2011, 9:23 pm
- Forum: Coffees
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1029
New Aggregator/Seller: Craftcoffee.com
I want to love this new business: {link}But it doesn't seem like it works given the other aggregators out there like ROASTe. Plus with roasters out there like Redbird and Paradise we can get great espresso for less than $10/lb shipped versus $18/12oz shipped. Doesn't seem like it's designed for peop...
- April 2nd, 2011, 11:51 pm
- Forum: Knockbox
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1152
A Newbie's Espresso Journey: Buying Stuff
I'm writing 5 parts to my newbie espresso journey in the hopes that it helps someone (or at least provides something laugh at). Part #1, the intro, is here: "A Newbie's Espresso Journey: Intro" Part 2: Getting My Stuff At the end of part #1 I wrote how I realized that I really wanted to do this: {im...
- March 29th, 2011, 10:51 pm
- Forum: Knockbox
- Replies: 0
- Views: 872
A Newbie's Espresso Journey: Intro
Hi All, As a total newbie (1 month in) to espresso I thought I'd attempt to contribute back this community with some posts on: (1.) How I got to even caring about espresso (2.) Once I cared, how I went about getting my first kit (and from whom!) (3.) All the things I learned (oh boy)
- February 15th, 2011, 10:13 am
- Forum: Coffees
- Replies: 19
- Views: 7796
How many pint jars = 5 pounds?
Hi All, Hoping any of you that freeze in Ball jars can tell me how many 1 pint jars I'll need to freeze 5lbs worth of beans. Thanks!
- February 8th, 2011, 8:50 pm
- Forum: Buying Advice
- Replies: 3
- Views: 357
Accessories Help Needed
thanks for the help guys!!
- February 8th, 2011, 6:53 pm
- Forum: Buying Advice
- Replies: 3
- Views: 357
Accessories Help Needed
Hi All, I'm about to buy my first machine and grinder for home per-cup use for both caffeinated and de-caf: the Izzo Duetto II and the Compak k-10 pro. What accessories do I need to make sure I buy? I've got nothing. Here's my short list: Shot glasses and/or cups bottomless portafilter tamper brushe...
- January 30th, 2011, 9:09 pm
- Forum: Buying Advice
- Replies: 4
- Views: 867
3 Grinder Recommendations Needed
Hi All, I'm a newbie who's been doing some research and ready to make the jump from my Technivorm. I'm thinking of a 3 grinder set up, have narrowed in on my choices, and would like any additional / counter-advice to what I'm thinking. Here are my use requirements: 1.) Home use meaning on demand &