Coffee machine

[Frosty]

Interesting story:

 

Great coffee: It's all in the brewing

 

http://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2010/03/26/food/great-coffee-its-all-in-the-brewing/#.U_-rtLyYJYA

[cadenceblur]

Right, I need some advice...

 

Switched to a bottomless PF and precision filter basket.

Does one need to grind finer and tamp firmer with a set up of this nature? . I just pulled a shot now, coffee is coming out too fast. I stopped the shot quite early, but when I had finished my milk steaming , I noticed that the volume of coffee had decreased substantially. Crema is very "thick" and well "creamy" I guess, don't know how else to describe it. In hindsight, I could have actually run the shot for longer....

[Wayne Potgieter]

[Christie]

Has anybody tried Nespresso Cubania limited pods? They are specified at an intensity of 13, which should be quite strong.

 

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[alleyne]

Hey All

 

Wasn't sure whether to put this here or in the classified but the home of coffee thread seemed like the better spot. I was kindly given four Vida e Caffe capsule packs by my granny , sadly while they are Nespresso compatible they do not work with the Nespresso uMilk machines. They work with the cock & load machines (please correct me if I am wrong).

 

If someone want's to take them off my hands for half their value or trade for two Nespresso sleeves send me a pm. Located in Newlands.

 

 

[LukeV-2]

Right, I need some advice...

 

Switched to a bottomless PF and precision filter basket.

Does one need to grind finer and tamp firmer with a set up of this nature? . I just pulled a shot now, coffee is coming out too fast. I stopped the shot quite early, but when I had finished my milk steaming , I noticed that the volume of coffee had decreased substantially. Crema is very "thick" and well "creamy" I guess, don't know how else to describe it. In hindsight, I could have actually run the shot for longer....

 

I can't imagine you would have to adjust your grind other than you would perhaps on a colder or humid day. I am keen on getting one so it would be cool to see what you discover.

[V12man]

I can't imagine you would have to adjust your grind other than you would perhaps on a colder or humid day. I am keen on getting one so it would be cool to see what you discover.

Come and visit me and I will show you....

[the nerd]

Come and visit me and I will show you....

I still need to come through and see that machine in action.

[Weight Weenie]

The ladies in coffee aren't too bad in general it would seem

[V12man]

I still need to come through and see that machine in action.

And I have a bottomless pf in my desk drawer too.... with a precision basket....

[LukeV-2]

And I have a bottomless pf in my desk drawer too.... with a precision basket....

 

I'll be there one of these days.

[Eldron]

Am I the only one who doesn't understand "coffee championships"?

 

For me it's all about the taste - I really don't care if the barista can do triple somersaults and draw the Mona Lisa in the crema with his manhood.

 

I'd rather drink purple coffee from a polystyrene cup and enjoy it than a super textured pictured capu drawn with much gusto from a hipster in a logo'd black apron and bow tie.

[the nerd]

Am I the only one who doesn't understand "coffee championships"?

 

For me it's all about the taste - I really don't care if the barista can do triple somersaults and draw the Mona Lisa in the crema with his manhood.

 

I'd rather drink purple coffee from a polystyrene cup and enjoy it than a super textured pictured capu drawn with much gusto from a hipster in a logo'd black apron and bow tie.

 

Its not just you, but it isnt me...

 

You get different competitions.

- Latte Art - as the name suggests is all about the "Mona Lisa" in the cup.

- You get the barista champs which are about the taste.

[splat]

Has anybody tried Nespresso Cubania limited pods? They are specified at an intensity of 13, which should be quite strong.

 

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I got mine yesterday and had one this morning.

I really enjoy the stronger variants of Nespresso, so this one is right up there.

 

Maybe when I am more awake tomorrow morning, I will try and concentrate a bit more on what it actually tastes like.

 

It was interesting to note that they suggest that you have it with sugar. Cuban style...

[An3]

I could not find any previous posts in this topic that relates to the Sorcery of Vacuum Coffee Brewing.

 

I used my Yama 5 cup vacuum brewer for the first time today and here are the pros and cons:

 

Why:

• Good quality coffee with very little sediment
  
• Entertainment value second to none
  

Why Not:

• Do not try this if you do not have limited time
  
• Cleaning a bit of a pain
  
• I must look for another fuel source (Higher quality alcohol) as Meths is a bit messy.
  

Ps: My fiance bought me a packet of Gibson's beans in Kenya which I love.

Edited September 8, 2014 by An3

[LukeV-2]

I could not find any previous posts in this topic that relates to the Sorcery of Vacuum Coffee Brewing.

 

I used my Yama 5 cup vacuum brewer for the first time today and here are the pros and cons:

 

Why:

• Good quality coffee with very little sediment
  
• Entertainment value second to none
  

Why Not:

• Do not try this if you do not have limited time
  
• Cleaning a bit of a pain
  
• I must look for another fuel source (Higher quality alcohol) as Meths is a bit messy.
  

Ps: My fiance bought me a packet of Gibson's beans in Kenya which I love.

 

Looks like fun,

 

Aren't those contraptions quite pricey though?