You Lousy Bastages!!!

[Blueface]

What have you done to me?

Went to keys overnight with the wife.
We stop at our regular coffee shop for some Cuban espresso at Denny's in Key Largo.
First thing wife notices, Rancilio.
Next thing I point out is the Rocky like grinder with doser.
We drank the coffee, and chatted with the folks there as usual.
Their Cuban espresso is so, so good.
However, since I now have a Rancilio Silvia on order, we went on to talk about the coffee itself and grinder.

Well, thanks a whole lot you screwy bastages!!! After our discussion with the folks at the restaurant, now, getting ready to order the Rocky.
Why? Because I came back with a few bags of coffee beans from Pilon Gourmet that I now need to grind.

I hate all of you!!!
Need to log out so I can order my grinder.
I hope you are having a good laugh as you read this.

[floydpink]

You're grinder set for a long long time and will never regret it,

[Blueface]

A..HOLES!!!

Got this message:

Thank you for placing your order.

I HATE YOU ALL!!!

Rocky with doser on it's way from Seattle Coffee Gear.

[Blueface]

Patiently awaiting delivery are these two lonely guys.

[floydpink]

Pilon and cafe Bustello are both not bad and probably dear to your South Florida heart.

Once you run your first grind of fresh roast, there will be no turning back.

I think Norm over at Unclebeanz will be back up and running by the time your grinder arrives.

[Blueface]

Originally Posted by floydpink

Pilon and cafe Bustello are both not bad and probably dear to your South Florida heart.

Once you run your first grind of fresh roast, there will be no turning back.

I think Norm over at Unclebeanz will be back up and running by the time your grinder arrives.

Pete,
Help me out.

I can understand the need for a top notch espresso machine due to need for heat for brew, etc.
I can understand the need for a quality grinder due to consistency of grind and freshness of ground coffee at moment to be brewed.

That said, when speaking to a guy that is nearly 52 and has been drinking Cuban espresso ever since he can remember his first thought or words, who likes a strong brew (remember, Cubans judge their espresso by the ability of a spoon to stand in the cup), what can I expect from these other coffees you allude to?
Remember, compared to Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, etc, our Cuban coffee is STRONG!

Will these coffees from unclebeanz meet that need we Cubans have? What is so different or wonderful that we can expect? For me, Pilon Gourmet is amazingly good coffee. Can't imagine what others can be like but would hope in the end, we get the flavor that I am accustomed to for nearly 52 years.

I am willing to try something new to see. What do you guys recommend from unclebeanz that would satisfy a life long espresso aficionado like me?

BTW,
In case I forgot, I HATE YOU GUYS!!!

[DocLogic77]

You know they say misery loves company. Well people who love great coffee do as well. Welcome to amazing coffee.

[Blueface]

Not sure if I said it already but just in case, let me say it again.

I HATE YOU GUYS!!!

[Blueface]

Well,
Just called Seattle Coffee Gear and changed my order to the sooner shipping option as now can't wait.
Going downhill fast here.
Should be here in 3 to 5 days.

Picked up some coffee from Kana that Pete posted the link to.
Super great folks.
Got a few blends to try out.
As soon as UPS shows up tomorrow with my Silvia, we shall be brewing.

[floydpink]

this all reminds me of myself. Hopefully a tatoo like this doesn't wind up on your ass like it did mine..

[Blueface]

Question:
What setting should I start with for my Rocky when I receive it on Monday?

[floydpink]

Originally Posted by Blueface

Question:
What setting should I start with for my Rocky when I receive it on Monday?

Carlos,

Your grinder will have a "zero" point. This is the number or line on the dial where you can hear the distict sound of the burrs slightly touching each other, usually a high pitch and worrisome sound for a new grinder owner.


On a "stepped" grinder like yours, or one that has clicks indicating higher or lower adjustments, you'll find a number that works, although it can vary slightly from bean to bean etc.

Although a Rocky owner would know best, I'd start somewhere around 5 and go from there.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

NEVER EVER ADJUST SETTINGS WITHOUT THE GRINDER RUNNING>

a bean can get caught between the top and bottom burrs and frreze up your machine and fry the motor.

[Blueface]

So.....to find the zero point, unit must be on?
While on, adjust until I hear that sound you describe and then click back from that setting to around 5-8 from all I have read for espresso.
Correct?
Should be here in an hour or two as already on the UPS truck to be delivered to me.

[Blueface]

Well, thanks to this forum, my collection continues to grow.
In a very less than expected time:
Rancilio Silvia
Rocky Doser Grinder
Coffee Bean Vac
Espresso Gear Tamper
Urnex Cafiza

On order and in the mail:
Stainless Steel Knockbox
Counter and grinder brushes
Dezcal Descaler

Just ordered today and yet to ship:
Bottomless Portafilter with 3 shot basket

As the thread is so appropriately titled:
You Lousy Bastages!!!!!!!!!!

Man I am so screwed.

[replicant_argent]

always when on, or you may adjust the setting smaller, wedging a bean inbetween the burrs and causing the motor to be strained or not allowing movement at all, making "bad things" happen, Carlos.

[Blueface]

Originally Posted by replicant_argent

always when on, or you may adjust the setting smaller, wedging a bean inbetween the burrs and causing the motor to be strained or not allowing movement at all, making "bad things" happen, Carlos.

Yeah, sounds like bad things for sure.
I can see how that can happen and glad I heard of it first before I did it myself.
Logic would tell you to instead adjust when off yet that is the thing NOT to do.

[floydpink]

I have a feeling your grinder was tested before shipping out, so don't freak out if it has coffee grinds in it.

Try 5 on your machine and go from there when determining the best setting. You would be clicking forward though.

[Blueface]

Originally Posted by floydpink

I have a feeling your grinder was tested before shipping out, so don't freak out if it has coffee grinds in it.

Try 5 on your machine and go from there when determining the best setting. You would be clicking forward though.

Glad you mentioned that.
Just got it and thought it was "used".

[replicant_argent]

I don't see any roasting equipment, you ain't screwed yet, boyo.

[floydpink]

Originally Posted by replicant_argent

I don't see any roasting equipment, you ain't screwed yet, boyo.

I'll bet anyone who wants some action, that this time next year Carlos is debating different roasters and is wondering if popcorn machines are worth the hassle.

Following this, we will certianly see a thread telling us how right we were and how much better fresh roasted coffee is compared to commercial.