I Need An Espresso Education

mosesbotbol · 12-21-2010, 06:05 AM

If you are not a coffee drinker, it's closer to 1K than $100 to make something you'd like. If you were a coffee drinker, a stove top espresso machine ($20-150) makes something nice and somewhere inbetween coffee and espresso.

I have a friend who can't stand coffee, but loves espresso (not latte's either), so he ended with the Rocky/Silva set up.

floydpink · 12-22-2010, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

If you are not a coffee drinker, it's closer to 1K than $100 to make something you'd like. If you were a coffee drinker, a stove top espresso machine ($20-150) makes something nice and somewhere inbetween coffee and espresso.

I have a friend who can't stand coffee, but loves espresso (not latte's either), so he ended with the Rocky/Silva set up.

That's me; can't stand coffee, but love espresso. I also love my milk drinks though.

Damn hobby has cost me a ton of dough.

Blueface · 12-22-2010, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by floydpink

That's me; can't stand coffee, but love espresso. I also love my milk drinks though.

Damn hobby has cost me a ton of dough.

Same with wife.
Hates any type of coffee other than espresso.

floydpink · 12-22-2010, 06:14 PM

I tried everything from stovetop espresso machines, to french press, to Bodum, and couldn't get a cup to taste the way I liked it, and found the frustration level high.

I don't advocate blowing thousands of dollars for a prosumer setup, but went that route myself and feel that I'm done buying equipment for life and have nothing but great espresso to look forward to until I go.

I dedicate my tax return for a major splurge every year and after my wife got the kitchen remodeled, it was my turn.

wound up with this....

doing this..

resisted the grinder upgrade until it became inevitable to get rid of the Gaggia and paired it up with the Macap.

floydpink · 12-22-2010, 06:18 PM

The little Krups has been serving honorably for a few years and does a fine job for my wife who is a complete opposite and prefers drip.

MarkinAZ · 12-22-2010, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by floydpink

I tried everything from stovetop espresso machines, to french press, to Bodum, and couldn't get a cup to taste the way I liked it, and found the frustration level high.

I don't advocate blowing thousands of dollars for a prosumer setup, but went that route myself and feel that I'm done buying equipment for life and have nothing but great espresso to look forward to until I go.

I dedicate my tax return for a major splurge every year and after my wife got the kitchen remodeled, it was my turn.

wound up with this....

...Hey Pete, would I need an Engineering Degree to operate this puppy? Just wondering...

floydpink · 12-23-2010, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by MarkinCA

...Hey Pete, would I need an Engineering Degree to operate this puppy? Just wondering...

Not really Mark. My 5 year old actually does everything but tamps and froths the milk.

Looks a lot more intimidating than it is and requires much less tinkering than most machines.

Now keeping it shiny is another story.....

12-21-2010, 06:05 AM	#1
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12-22-2010, 06:14 PM	#4
floydpink crazy diamond Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: Orlando Posts: 1,955 Trading: (17)	Re: I Need An Espresso Education I tried everything from stovetop espresso machines, to french press, to Bodum, and couldn't get a cup to taste the way I liked it, and found the frustration level high. I don't advocate blowing thousands of dollars for a prosumer setup, but went that route myself and feel that I'm done buying equipment for life and have nothing but great espresso to look forward to until I go. I dedicate my tax return for a major splurge every year and after my wife got the kitchen remodeled, it was my turn. wound up with this.... doing this.. resisted the grinder upgrade until it became inevitable to get rid of the Gaggia and paired it up with the Macap. __________________ "If we weren't all crazy we would go insane"

12-22-2010, 06:18 PM	#5
floydpink crazy diamond Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: Orlando Posts: 1,955 Trading: (17)	Re: I Need An Espresso Education The little Krups has been serving honorably for a few years and does a fine job for my wife who is a complete opposite and prefers drip. __________________ "If we weren't all crazy we would go insane"