Espresso at Home - Page 2

floydpink · 07-06-2009, 11:10 AM

I also use the grindenstein knockbox and paid abot 50 bucks for the knockbox and barber tamper off ebay.

LasciviousXXX · 07-06-2009, 11:26 AM

I just love this thread...its so much fun to read.

You're right though, its got to be a complete labor of love and something you're willing to spend big bucks on. Not having the time or disposable income, I've had to go with some sub $500 machines as you call them. They make great coffee and decent espresso but I've NEVER had espresso that comes out like the pics you post. I've even gone to high end coffee shops and order a $6 shot of espresso that was just ok.

I just wish there was a place in my area that could pull a good shot of espresso since I have neither the money or inclination to try and get to that level on my own LOL

mosesbotbol · 07-12-2009, 06:24 AM

I stopped using the knockbox when I saw maggots in the coffee grounds left over; perfect breeding environment. Now, I use the wood from the box to knock it off right into trash and use the knockbox for smoothing off the coffee in the portafilter.

07-20-2009, 06:51 PM

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.

07-06-2009, 11:10 AM	#1
floydpink crazy diamond Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: Orlando Posts: 1,955 Trading: (17)	Re: Espresso at Home I also use the grindenstein knockbox and paid abot 50 bucks for the knockbox and barber tamper off ebay. __________________ "If we weren't all crazy we would go insane"

07-06-2009, 11:26 AM	#2
LasciviousXXX Team of 11...Always Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Týr Location: New Orleans Posts: 4,579 Trading: (8)	Re: Espresso at Home I just love this thread...its so much fun to read. You're right though, its got to be a complete labor of love and something you're willing to spend big bucks on. Not having the time or disposable income, I've had to go with some sub $500 machines as you call them. They make great coffee and decent espresso but I've NEVER had espresso that comes out like the pics you post. I've even gone to high end coffee shops and order a $6 shot of espresso that was just ok. I just wish there was a place in my area that could pull a good shot of espresso since I have neither the money or inclination to try and get to that level on my own LOL

07-12-2009, 06:24 AM	#3
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: Espresso at Home I stopped using the knockbox when I saw maggots in the coffee grounds left over; perfect breeding environment. Now, I use the wood from the box to knock it off right into trash and use the knockbox for smoothing off the coffee in the portafilter. __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

07-20-2009, 06:51 PM	#4
klipsch Guest Posts: n/a	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.