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Re: Attention coffee freaks
#124533 01/17/06 11:22 PM
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I second Tom's sentiments re the coffee maker.

I wish I hadn't given away my espresso machine.

Oldskoolboarder, what do you think of the Mayorga brand Ethiopian Yirgacheffe available from JRCigars.com? I really like it (and can actually afford it). Any links or recommendations for Sumatran Blue Lintong? I liked TJs version years ago, but they must have changed sources a while back - not nearly as good.

I think I'm gonna go check out coffeegeeks.com too.

Re: Attention coffee freaks
#124534 01/17/06 11:30 PM
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Hmm, not sure. Haven't tried those, I'm strictly an espresso bean guy. Here's my 2 favs:

Tigerwalk

Barefoot Element 114

Barefoot are hardcore coffee folk. I went to buy some beans and asked for a shot to go. They looked at me like a killed someone. Never order to go from a "real" coffee house. They would only do it the proper way, single/double shot in a pre-heated demitasse cup. I like it that way too, makes you slow down and enjoy it.

Re: Attention coffee freaks
#124535 01/18/06 12:56 AM
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Have any of you beheld the fine art of latte art? It's almost a shame to drink one.

Re: Attention coffee freaks
#124536 01/18/06 01:05 AM
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That's stuff is crazy. Way beyond my coffee needs...

Re: Attention coffee freaks
#124537 01/18/06 01:25 AM
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We're trying out Caribou coffee right now. It's pretty good stuff. Of course, just plain Trader Joe's Kona is pretty damn good stuff. Unfortunately, they upped the price.




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Re: Attention coffee freaks
#124538 01/18/06 01:55 AM
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I like the Expresso Porn.


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Re: Attention coffee freaks
#124539 01/18/06 03:44 AM
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Aaaaaaaggh! You said Expresso!

Re: Attention coffee freaks
#124540 01/18/06 03:45 AM
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sssssssorry.


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Re: Attention coffee freaks
#124541 01/18/06 04:38 AM
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I got hooked on quad shot white chocolate mochas about four years ago. And at four bucks a cup, plus another buck to tip the gals, five bucks a day…..every day rain or shine, I did the math and bought a machine that would make real espresso. I think I spent about $800 on a refurbished machine and it lasted a good three and half years. I just recently bought this machine to replace the dead one. http://www.wholelattelove.com/Capresso/F9.cfm The old one probably made a good 2500 cups of espresso / latte’s or other before it died. At four bucks each, it more than paid for itself.

You can pick up refurbished machines at about half the price from this store, and both of mine were basically brand new. They even smelled new.


Re: Attention coffee freaks
#124542 01/18/06 06:05 AM
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Cool, I got a refurb from them as well, granted my machine was probably the tax on your new baby...

Gaggia Evolution and Rocky Rancilio grinder.

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