Caporegime
Having a Stroopwafel with my coffee, a touch of dutch 
Siliconslave's how to make espresso thread
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Agreed. Much bigger than last year. 3 hours was enough for me, the heat, the crowds & the noise can be a bit too much sometimes for me - I must be getting old. 
Got the free jug from Sage, I couldn't be arsed to wait for the Ice cream from square mile though. Left with 4 lots of beans from SQM, Extract, Origin & the Press blend from Caravan. Couple of months worth methinks.
Got the free jug from Sage, I couldn't be arsed to wait for the Ice cream from square mile though. Left with 4 lots of beans from SQM, Extract, Origin & the Press blend from Caravan. Couple of months worth methinks.
I wasn't aware there was a coffee festival until I saw all the photographs surfacing on Instagram.
What's the premise, do you go from stall to stall sampling all the coffees? Or is it more like an exhibition where you check out the latest machines and people try and sell you stuff.
What's the premise, do you go from stall to stall sampling all the coffees? Or is it more like an exhibition where you check out the latest machines and people try and sell you stuff.
Soldato
There's a fair bit to do & see in there - its more than just coffee. There was a fair few Juice/milk/water suppliers there too, food & coffee pairing, 2 Barista competitions going on, Live music, various talks & mini seminars etc.
I went there simply to sample good coffee & take in what was going on.
Tip - travel light if you decide to go. take water with you.
I went there simply to sample good coffee & take in what was going on.
Tip - travel light if you decide to go. take water with you.
That sounds really good. Will try and go to the next one.
I keep considering changing my classic but it just keeps making such good drinks, do like the look of that Sage though 
fresh redbrick poured directly on top of water through a bottomless PF
fresh redbrick poured directly on top of water through a bottomless PF
Caporegime
Me too!
I've changed my plans now, think I'll replace it when it does but the thing is pretty bullet proof. Change the rubber seals every 2 years and a good black flush clean now and again it's like new. No leaks, good pressure in the system, works like day 1 still.
I've changed my plans now, think I'll replace it when it does but the thing is pretty bullet proof. Change the rubber seals every 2 years and a good black flush clean now and again it's like new. No leaks, good pressure in the system, works like day 1 still.
SiliconSlave - did you mean espresso 'diluted' onto hot(boiling?) water never tried that
I side-graded from a silvia (12years) to BZ HX machine recently to try and allow me to experiment with milk steaming since single boiler ~150cc capability was limited (but burned milk so far)
For Sage, since already have grinder that would be redundant (ok can sell it) ... but beauty maybe skin deep, I am interested to see long term endurance of the brew thermocoil heat exchanger design - agree a coffee machine is for life ... well - as long as the average marriage.
I side-graded from a silvia (12years) to BZ HX machine recently to try and allow me to experiment with milk steaming since single boiler ~150cc capability was limited (but burned milk so far)
For Sage, since already have grinder that would be redundant (ok can sell it) ... but beauty maybe skin deep, I am interested to see long term endurance of the brew thermocoil heat exchanger design - agree a coffee machine is for life ... well - as long as the average marriage.
Caporegime
It's called a Long Black. Espresso shot into cup of (hot) water. A "Short" black is just the espresso shot. Aussie vernacular.
Looks nicely poured! I've been really struggling to get a fine shot pull that doesn't spit all over the place lately
Looks nicely poured! I've been really struggling to get a fine shot pull that doesn't spit all over the place lately
It's called a Long Black. Espresso shot into cup of (hot) water. A "Short" black is just the espresso shot. Aussie vernacular.
Looks nicely poured! I've been really struggling to get a fine shot pull that doesn't spit all over the place lately
Yer, pouring the espresso into the hot water is technically a long black, regardless of if you do it direct from the machine or from a shot glass or two - it's just an upside down americano and only really makes it looks nicer.
i'd kinda forgotten about my bottomless PF until we had people over and i was making a few drinks back to back, i was presently surprised how cleanly it went
infact it might be time to make un caffé doppio
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its actually easier, rest the bottom of the PF on your counter top & you've got a stable and flat PF
Dosing is a little more awkward though yes.
Watching the process is great fun though
(looks like i may need to order a replacement seal...)
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Soldato
Took me a while to get to grips with bottomless portafilter, grind has to be finer (I found) and it seems more sensitive to tamping. Or rather, it's easier to tell when it't not quite right.
Ridgeless baskets are supposed to be better still, but not got one yet.
Ridgeless baskets are supposed to be better still, but not got one yet.
Only a matter of time before internet of things gets caffeinated:
https://blog.adafruit.com/2016/03/0...d-machine-prints-photos-with-drops-of-coffee/
https://blog.adafruit.com/2016/03/0...d-machine-prints-photos-with-drops-of-coffee/
Soldato
Any codes for Rave currently? Anything good to try from there?
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My gaggia classic steam valve is dripping quite badly during heating, and pouring whilst making espresso. Where's the cheapest source for a replacement part?
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OK, I'm overwhelmed by the amount of coffee available on Rave and Hasbean! I need a recommendation for a first order. Also Rave seem to offer a first buyer discount. Do Hasbean do something similar?