Soldato
Does it have to base wand or the upgraded one? If it doesn't get on amazon right away and get the rancilo steam wand and do that mod. I've never done it but everyone recommends it and for only £15 it seems a worthwhile upgrade.
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Does it have to base wand or the upgraded one? If it doesn't get on amazon right away and get the rancilo steam wand and do that mod. I've never done it but everyone recommends it and for only £15 it seems a worthwhile upgrade.
I shall have a look, no it's the original one. Trying to perfect my espresso first.
It's really made me want a proper grinder now! :/
Sorry for the slow reply mate.
Were using anything from 10-20kg a week at the moment.
As for cleaning. The recommendations are if you not turning the machine off for at least 8 hrs then you might as well keep it on. Thats would help with furring up.
We clean ours everyday. Only takes a few mins. We use a small amount of https://www.nextdaycoffee.co.uk/sto...MI2fyi1qe64wIVFODtCh2UVw1CEAQYBCABEgJBxvD_BwE
Pour a teaspoon amount inot a blanked porta filta and hit the cleaning button. This is almost like a normal extract process but it does an "extract" and blow back 3-4 times. We then run a clean/empty clean cycle to flush out any cleaner. And then a good wipe down.
We also have a chuffin big filter.
Caporegime
On holiday and there's no coffee machine, only a moka stove top pot.
I was initially a bit disappointed, thinking a moka pot was ancient and wouldn't cut the mustard, but wow...it makes incredibly strong tasty coffee even with pre ground from a supermarket.
I was initially a bit disappointed, thinking a moka pot was ancient and wouldn't cut the mustard, but wow...it makes incredibly strong tasty coffee even with pre ground from a supermarket.
Soldato
You're joking, they're the OG of proper coffee! Just quite a lot of faff and take a lot of patience
Never liked waiting for the moka to boil...
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Kahlua and vodka shaken with a cooled espresso in a cocktail shaker with plenty of ice.
I've not bothered adding any sugar/syrup base to sweeten.
Nice way to end the week start and the weekend
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I've just got back from spending two weeks away from my machine, luckily I managed to find some good espresso while I was away.
I had beans delivered last week so they were ready to go for when I got home. Just had a lovely espresso using ethiopia yirgacheffe, impressive stuff.
I didn't think I'd ever like espresso straight, without adding milk or water, but I was very wrong. Done right espresso is an awesome experience.
I had beans delivered last week so they were ready to go for when I got home. Just had a lovely espresso using ethiopia yirgacheffe, impressive stuff.
I didn't think I'd ever like espresso straight, without adding milk or water, but I was very wrong. Done right espresso is an awesome experience.
Caporegime
Yirgacheffe is a region in Ethiopia, there are many farms there so you may need to be more specific
And yes, same experience for me regarding good Espresso being a serendipitous experience. I always figured it just wasn't for me until I got my own machine and really nailed the calibration and poured a superb double.
And yes, same experience for me regarding good Espresso being a serendipitous experience. I always figured it just wasn't for me until I got my own machine and really nailed the calibration and poured a superb double.
Soldato
Yirgacheffe is a region in Ethiopia, there are many farms there so you may need to be more specific
And yes, same experience for me regarding good Espresso being a serendipitous experience. I always figured it just wasn't for me until I got my own machine and really nailed the calibration and poured a superb double.
I see, they don't actually say the farm on the site. I bought it from Redber as part of the African coffee taster pack. I'm yet to try the others. I also got 1kg of Colombia Los Olivos.
Also have the following that I need to collect from the post office after missing the delivery.
Country: Panama
Region: Boquete, Chiriqui
Cooperative: Cafetalera Fernández
Farm: La Fortuna
And a roast that the Austrian roaster calls Vöcklabrand.
oh well - rave won't get my custom in their sale ...ambiguous specification of date. ?
was apparently a midday->midday deal https://www.npl.co.uk/resources/q-a/is-midnight-12am-or-12pm
was apparently a midday->midday deal https://www.npl.co.uk/resources/q-a/is-midnight-12am-or-12pm
Soldato
Correct, 12pm is midday. The link may debate it as "neither" but common sense and convention show it to be noon
I had the same last year. The place we stayed in only had a Bialetti but I'd taken my Aeropress. I ended up just using the Bialetti and even bought myself one when I got back! This year when I went away, I just took the Bialetti.
Little update on how our workhorse is going
Since we opened on the 25th March our machine has made 3344 Drinks, That includes pots of Tea and hot chocolates.
1008 Teas
711 Latte
682 Americano
449 Cappucino
200 Flat whites
Not long to go and the Machine will have paid for itself in just hot drinks Not counting the extra cakes etc.
And no I still can't do any Latte art but my staff can..yay
oh and the website is up
http://www.thepavilionsouthport.co.uk/
Still needs a few tweaks but its getting there. Damn and a couple of links dont work and spelling..Dang spelling mistakes
Since we opened on the 25th March our machine has made 3344 Drinks, That includes pots of Tea and hot chocolates.
1008 Teas
711 Latte
682 Americano
449 Cappucino
200 Flat whites
Not long to go and the Machine will have paid for itself in just hot drinks Not counting the extra cakes etc.
And no I still can't do any Latte art but my staff can..yay
oh and the website is up
http://www.thepavilionsouthport.co.uk/
Still needs a few tweaks but its getting there. Damn and a couple of links dont work and spelling..Dang spelling mistakes
Caporegime
I'm actually surprised it's that economical to buy a multi-pot machine. I always figured it was more suitable to lease with a maintenance contract.
Also obligatory mention that if I'm ever in the area I'll be popping in for a cup and one of those fry-ups, they look amazing.
Also obligatory mention that if I'm ever in the area I'll be popping in for a cup and one of those fry-ups, they look amazing.
I'm actually surprised it's that economical to buy a multi-pot machine. I always figured it was more suitable to lease with a maintenance contract.
Also obligatory mention that if I'm ever in the area I'll be popping in for a cup and one of those fry-ups, they look amazing.
They still make money on the lease and its yet ANOTHER bill coming out each month. At least this way its ours and if looked after should easily last 10 yrs or more. I can't believe its paid for itself in 3 months though.
The breakfasts are stunning..Even if I do say so myself. The most repeated compliment apart form how good the Black pudding is is that fact that the plates aren't greasy and full of fat like normal Full English's