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by grussgott
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...
by grussgott
April 7th, 2011, 12:59 am
Forum: Knockbox
Replies: 4
Views: 1151

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...
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by grussgott
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...
by grussgott
April 2nd, 2011, 11:51 pm
Forum: Knockbox
Replies: 4
Views: 1151

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...
by grussgott
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)
by grussgott
February 15th, 2011, 10:13 am
Forum: Coffees
Replies: 19
Views: 7741

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!
by grussgott
February 8th, 2011, 8:50 pm
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 3
Views: 357

Accessories Help Needed

thanks for the help guys!!
by grussgott
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...
by grussgott
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 &