Siliconslave's how to make espresso thread

Flibster said:
Now have a Rancilio Silvia on order and have also stepped up a grinder as well. Ordered a Mazzer Mini. Always liked the look of them and can't wait to give it a go when it arrives. Living off hand ground coffee and an Aeropress. Not a bad way to drink coffee to be fair. ;)

Have sold the MC2 to the chap next door after he came round for a coffee... He's now addicted to espresso. :D
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The slippery upward slope :)
 
Flibster said:
Still. Now have a Rancilio Silvia on order and have also stepped up a grinder as well. Ordered a Mazzer Mini. Always liked the look of them and can't wait to give it a go when it arrives. Living off hand ground coffee and an Aeropress. Not a bad way to drink coffee to be fair. ;)

Have sold the MC2 to the chap next door after he came round for a coffee... He's now addicted to espresso. :D
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you wont be upset with the mazzer its a great grinder, i've had mine for a couple of years and it continually impresses
 
Flibster said:
Still. Now have a Rancilio Silvia on order and have also stepped up a grinder as well. Ordered a Mazzer Mini. Always liked the look of them and can't wait to give it a go when it arrives. Living off hand ground coffee and an Aeropress. Not a bad way to drink coffee to be fair. ;)

:D
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great combination that one, the Silvia and the Mazzer mini:)

then you just need to do some "mods" to miss Silvia:D

http://br.youtube.com/watch?v=e7pOfJTQ5Dg&feature=related
 
I currently make my coffee using an Aeropress, just wondering if its worth investing in a grinder and coffee machine to improve things?
Pretty much always use Hasbean`s ground coffee which is great, would be nice to be able to create a proper espresso however.
 
It will be better but only you can judge if its worth the money. I mean I've spent about £350 on my coffee so far and i still would like a good electrical burr grinder !

But if you think of it purely in an economical term, this time last year when its cold like it is now, I would go to Costa every morning for a coffee (I don't anymore) so a little math.

£3 a cup, x 20 cups a month (average) = £60 a month on coffee.

Gaggia Classic - £200
Tamper - £40
Coffee beans to last 6 months - £40
Zassenhaus Grinder - £45

Total cost - £325

So I wold make my money back in theory after about 6 months, I have had mine since October 1st, thats 3 months already and I've made the outlay of my Gaggia Classic back already (in theory). :) In the past 3 months i've been to Starbucks/Cafe Nero/Costa only twice so it has worked in keeping my away from Coffee shops.

In terms of coffee enjoyment, it's a no brainer, I can enjoy nice coffee at home at 8pm when everywhere is shut. You can't beat that :)
 
Raymond Lin said:
sid, that looks sickenly sweet ! lol

show us the espresso shots ! :p
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Yer it doesn't taste that great when you put it all together

unfortunately, I'm out of beans atm.

Has bean's espresso blend on order should come tomorrow and go straight into the blender.

sid
 
sid said:
Yer it doesn't taste that great when you put it all together

unfortunately, I'm out of beans atm.

Has bean's espresso blend on order should come tomorrow and go straight into the blender.

sid
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only grind what you need, never more. Or it'll be a waste.
 
Raymond Lin said:
only grind what you need, never more. Or it'll be a waste.
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Should I empty the whole bag of beans into the hopper though? it'll probs last about 10-ish days as my brothers like espresso now as well... surprise...surprise lol

I will pop the other one in the freezer as everyone says

sid
 
i would only put enough for the shots you need, keep the rest in a air tight container in the fridge.

btw, what machine do you have again ?
 
Raymond Lin said:
It will be better but only you can judge if its worth the money. I mean I've spent about £350 on my coffee so far and i still would like a good electrical burr grinder !

*snip*
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Possibly, I love my coffee and have found Starbucks, Costa etc are rather rubbish nowadays, allways seemed rushed and on too many occasions, luke warm.


£40 on a tamper? Bit much isnt it?
The Zassenhaus looks quite nice, especially for the price.

Will see if I can find a second hand Gaggia Classic.
If I cant find one, what is a suitable alternative to the Classic?
Not really looking to spend more then £150 if I can.
 
Grrrr, i am still undecided on a grinder !

I've emailed HappyDonkey asking them on their method of delivery and estimate time but they never replied :(
 
Raymond Lin said:
Grrrr, i am still undecided on a grinder !

I've emailed HappyDonkey asking them on their method of delivery and estimate time but they never replied :(
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I was going to reccomend the dualit but you are getting decent results (similar to mine on the blade grinder) so it wont be an upgrade really

sid
 
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