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Re: Espresso at Home

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Originally Posted by germantown rob (Post 451318)

Where is good for accessories? At Chris' the Barber tamper is $45 I think, but when I search the web I find more selection (of Barber tampers) at cheaper prices.

What is a good knockbox for countertop use? I see mostly ones for cafes that go on a trash can. I think I will be using a doserless grinder so I am sure I will be brushing off lots of extra grounds so I want a box that is big enough but fitting in a home kitchen.

Again what is a good place to shop for accessories?

I've had good luck w/ one of these for 10-years. When the rubber bumper on the cross-rod gets beat you can cut it off and recover with standard automotive neoprene hose. The base is thick rubber and makes a good, long-life cushion; the steel doesn't pit or corrode.

http://www.chriscoffee.com/images/34...4/knockbox.jpg

No maggots bit it is dumped and rinsed with hot water after the days use.

Re: Espresso at Home

When I ordered my grinder from Chris' I told Mary to also set me up with accessories for the oscar, she did well. :tu

The waiting has been torture, but the Oscar will be here in a couple of hours.

Yes, I did once say I would never get an espresso machine, I lied. I have not been satisfied with the local cafe shots for awhile now, and as a roaster I have 6 different origins of beans roasted at anyone time so it just makes sense to do my own espresso. :wo

Re: Espresso at Home

Alright!!! I'm a home espresso lover myself. I've had my Livia 90 (found it unused on craigslist for $800) and Macap M4 Stepless for a couple of years now. Klatch Roasters Belle Espresso is probably the best beans I've ever had the pleasure of grinding. Check out the Coffeegeek forums if you haven't already.