« previous next »
Pages: 1 [2] 3   Go Down

Author Topic: I've got an Espresso problem  (Read 12063 times)

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

dbradyh

  • FishHead
  • *****
  • Posts: 1044
  • Karma: +5/-1
  • bhaston
Re: I've got an Expresso problem
« Reply #15 on: January 16, 2014, 11:44:42 PM »
This site is starting to go downhill.......
Logged

MikeA

  • Administrator
  • *****
  • Posts: 17007
  • Karma: +65535/-4
Re: I've got an Expresso problem
« Reply #16 on: January 17, 2014, 08:02:59 AM »
What do ya mean starting to. 
Logged
Wherever the standard of freedom and Independence has been or shall be unfurled, there will her heart, her benedictions and her prayers be.

But she goes not abroad, in search of monsters to destroy.

She is the well-wisher to the freedom and independence of all.

She is the champion and vindicator only of her own.

Steve H

  • Need to fish!
  • Global Moderator
  • *****
  • Posts: 9491
  • Karma: +999/-5
Re: I've got an Expresso problem
« Reply #17 on: January 17, 2014, 09:04:00 AM »
Quote from: TFTN Admin on January 16, 2014, 05:44:53 PM
Yes, that's the place. Try the Ethiopian Harrar.

I used to buy from a place in West Virginia call Black Dog Coffee and have it shipped to me. That is one of the best flavored beans.
Logged
Si Vis Pacem Para Bellum

bd

  • *****
  • Posts: 2003
  • Karma: +6/-8
Re: I've got an Expresso problem
« Reply #18 on: January 18, 2014, 01:02:58 PM »
I like my coffee like I like my women:  cheap and picked up at the truck stop.
Logged

Looper Flies

  • *****
  • Posts: 962
  • Karma: +9/-2
I've got an Expresso problem
« Reply #19 on: January 20, 2014, 07:19:22 AM »
Hey, do y'all fish?
Logged
Fish on!

Steve H

  • Need to fish!
  • Global Moderator
  • *****
  • Posts: 9491
  • Karma: +999/-5
Re: I've got an Expresso problem
« Reply #20 on: January 20, 2014, 08:11:57 AM »
Quote from: Sam Looper on January 20, 2014, 07:19:22 AM
Hey, do y'all fish?

More than you.  ;)  ;D
Logged
Si Vis Pacem Para Bellum

grumpy

  • *****
  • Posts: 4291
  • Karma: +21/-5
    • ctflyfishingforum
Re: I've got an Expresso problem
« Reply #21 on: January 20, 2014, 08:36:44 AM »
Quote from: Sam Looper on January 20, 2014, 07:19:22 AM
Hey, do y'all fish?

NOPE, EXPRESSO TAKES ALL MY GAS MONEY :o
Logged

MikeA

  • Administrator
  • *****
  • Posts: 17007
  • Karma: +65535/-4
Re: I've got an Expresso problem
« Reply #22 on: January 20, 2014, 10:58:47 AM »
Quote from: Sam Looper on January 20, 2014, 07:19:22 AM
Hey, do y'all fish?

Anytime I want. Problem is I have other priorities that have become priorities because of my fishing addiction in the past....  ::)
Logged
Wherever the standard of freedom and Independence has been or shall be unfurled, there will her heart, her benedictions and her prayers be.

But she goes not abroad, in search of monsters to destroy.

She is the well-wisher to the freedom and independence of all.

She is the champion and vindicator only of her own.

grumpy

  • *****
  • Posts: 4291
  • Karma: +21/-5
    • ctflyfishingforum
Re: I've got an Expresso problem
« Reply #23 on: January 20, 2014, 11:51:00 AM »
Quote from: TFTN Admin on January 20, 2014, 10:58:47 AM
Quote from: Sam Looper on January 20, 2014, 07:19:22 AM
Hey, do y'all fish?

Anytime I want. Problem is I have other priorities that have become priorities because of my fishing addiction in the past....  ::)

 glad i'm not the only one, did i ever tell ya'll about the barn i lost cause i couldn't take the time to reinforce it :-[
Logged

MikeA

  • Administrator
  • *****
  • Posts: 17007
  • Karma: +65535/-4
Re: I've got an Expresso problem
« Reply #24 on: January 20, 2014, 12:03:18 PM »
Ha ha I can totally understand. Did we just get spoiled Grump? I mean I know what its fishing like now and quite honestly, I'm not motivated. I mean sure you can go to the warm water discharges but that's never been a turn on for me. Guess I just got burned out here and it's in a slump so I can't seem to force myself to go when I have other things that need done... However,, all you have to do is mention East TN and I'll be waiting in the truck...
Logged
Wherever the standard of freedom and Independence has been or shall be unfurled, there will her heart, her benedictions and her prayers be.

But she goes not abroad, in search of monsters to destroy.

She is the well-wisher to the freedom and independence of all.

She is the champion and vindicator only of her own.

grumpy

  • *****
  • Posts: 4291
  • Karma: +21/-5
    • ctflyfishingforum
Re: I've got an Expresso problem
« Reply #25 on: January 20, 2014, 10:32:20 PM »
Yes Sir, those were some great days & E TN still excites me as well even though i can't get around like i used to.
Logged

jarrod white

  • Jdub
  • Global Moderator
  • *****
  • Posts: 2421
  • Karma: +22/-8
  • "I live because I fish, I work because I have to."
Re: I've got an Expresso problem
« Reply #26 on: January 20, 2014, 10:52:55 PM »
I ventured over to andersons custom expresso and coffee yesterday and it was pretty good stuff
Logged
I just don't care!

Looper Flies

  • *****
  • Posts: 962
  • Karma: +9/-2
Re: I've got an Expresso problem
« Reply #27 on: January 24, 2014, 07:22:37 PM »
we've got one of the Nespresso machines.  Some sort of high end Italian deal. 



http://www.nespresso-us.com/machines/lattissima-plus/

Gotta buy the espresso cups on Amazon and they ain't cheap.  You can also fill your own, but i like the ones we buy and there is no mess.

The milk steamer is impressive too.  We tried almond milk once, but that didn't go so well. 
Logged
Fish on!

MikeA

  • Administrator
  • *****
  • Posts: 17007
  • Karma: +65535/-4
Re: I've got an Expresso problem
« Reply #28 on: January 25, 2014, 11:06:53 AM »
Sam that's a neat machine but it looks like a strictly automatic. Pretty awesome no doubt and I might have been better off with something like that. However, I'm in search of the perfect shot via water pressure and portafilter. Today I think I may have worked out the perfect combo. I made two perfect double shots back to back. It's just crazy how difficult this is to perfect. If the grind is off, or the tamp pressure isn't right you either over extract (very bitter expresso)or under extract (not expresso, but more like strong coffee). Change one, and you have to change the other.Change the beans and it throws everything off and you have to start all over again. It's a big PITA but it's something to occupy my mind early in the morning and the results get me fired up for the day!

I'm no coffee snob, I just love to dig into stuff that interests me and then try to become proficient at it. I've had my machine torn apart two times already. I'm that guy that takes everything apart to see how it works... It's a sickness. Just FYI the Gaggia machine I have has a flaw that are easy remedied with some goop (plenty of youtube video to show you how to do this). This machine is built to be worked on and not just thrown away. Thats a quality that I was sure had died.  It's an impressive piece of machinery.
Logged
Wherever the standard of freedom and Independence has been or shall be unfurled, there will her heart, her benedictions and her prayers be.

But she goes not abroad, in search of monsters to destroy.

She is the well-wisher to the freedom and independence of all.

She is the champion and vindicator only of her own.

MikeA

  • Administrator
  • *****
  • Posts: 17007
  • Karma: +65535/-4
Re: I've got an Espresso problem
« Reply #29 on: January 30, 2014, 09:06:47 PM »
Sam I saw the Nespresso machine at Essex for about half what it sells for on amazon.

I tried some of the Illy coffee that you can find in Krogers. It's supposed to be some of the best. I picked up the ground Espresso med roast, mainly to see how fine the grind was so I can match it. It makes a beautiful shot with lots of "crema". It's a bit weak on flavor but I suspect its because it's been ground awhile. I'll try the whole beans next. To remedy the weakness I mixed in 50% Harrar. The result was espresso that had good crema, not sour, not bitter, perfect.



[attachment deleted by admin for board cleanup]
Logged
Wherever the standard of freedom and Independence has been or shall be unfurled, there will her heart, her benedictions and her prayers be.

But she goes not abroad, in search of monsters to destroy.

She is the well-wisher to the freedom and independence of all.

She is the champion and vindicator only of her own.
Pages: 1 [2] 3   Go Up
« previous next »