A double espresso extraction...

Mikael · Friday January 20, 2012

Thank you tony! Yes, I really like it, right up there with the Rancilio Silvia, I think, but I got it for a song (compared to the Silvia).

antdad · Friday January 20, 2012

Interesting auctions

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SRES-OLD-ITALY-COLLECTION-/300368403754?pt=BI_Hot_Beverage_Brewers&hash=item45ef5a1d2a

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Espresso-Cappuccino-Latte-Mocha-machines-Faema-/350275914089?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item518e124969

Mikael · Friday January 20, 2012

Cheers Tony! I love those Eagle machines, I know I would never get away with having one, but they look so lovely. Have you seen Electras machines?

I saw that Faema auction before, must be advertising, but never the less ...

Slick · Friday January 20, 2012

Oh tasty one M.
Right back to double basket.
Report in tomorrow!!!!

Mikael · Saturday January 21, 2012

21/1:

antdad · Saturday January 21, 2012

I had an espresso thick head that lasted nearly 48 hrs, I'm off the juice till Monday.

Mikael · Saturday January 21, 2012

Man, that's not funny. You must have been drinking like mad, being Italian and breast fed with espresso. How many shots did you drink? I love that kick you get when you're tired, but it shouldn't be a frantic kick (don't like those, same with cigars).

Mikael · Sunday January 22, 2012

22/1

Mikael · Saturday January 28, 2012

28/1:

Slick · Saturday January 28, 2012

Oooooooooooooooooop
Looooooooovley.
Mine are ok but started to get very airy or bubbly.
Beans might be drying out I guess.
No thick crema so it's a bit frothy or loose.
I cannot grind any finer...

dodgy · Saturday January 28, 2012

Slick said:
I kinna grind any finer Captain!!!!! (said in my best 'Scotty' voice)

Fixed that right up for you bestest buddy.

Slick · Sunday January 29, 2012

Ah your there in the coffee thread are you?
I never know where you will pop up next.
Yes that's exactly what I wanted to say!!
And if I over tighten her she'll blow!!!
If you know what I mean... Ahem ahem.
Better this morning. Instead of timing my extraction I watched it.
Simply cut it short as it started to get too loose.
Worked a treat and a lovely cappu followed.
Cleaned burrs and hopper too. New beans to open let's what that does.
It'll take three hours captain.
Well scotty you've only got two...,
Yrs
Blake.

Mikael · Sunday January 29, 2012

Slick said:
Better this morning. Instead of timing my extraction I watched it.
Simply cut it short as it started to get too loose.

Best way, I think. You'll see when you need to stop and if it's to little (or to much) coffee you adjust accordingly (if the grinder can work it)

Todays extraction:

Mikael · Monday January 30, 2012

30/1:

jaycey · Monday January 30, 2012

Oooohh...that looks like caramel cream, lovely stuff!

Slick · Monday January 30, 2012

it's freakin' awesome aint it!!