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So, I've been using a Camano coffee mill with a moka pot for a while and was pretty happy with the results, but thanks to this thread I've ended up with a Chemex, and then an Aeropress, and now last night I even ventured into uncharted territory with some home roasting:      The first batch turned out a little darker than I wanted, and the second batch a little lighter, but I think a few more cracks at it and I'll have a handle on the process. I wasn't sure if I'd really be able to notice the difference, but fresh-ground, fresh-roasted really is so much better. I've been using the Chemex at work, and I actually had people this morning walking by my desk and commenting on how good my coffee smelled! It's hilarious how much of a difference it makes. So, thanks guys!
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Mar 30, 2012 19:35
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I picked this up earlier today from a guy off craigslist on the cheap: It's the made-in-Japan version, brand new in the box and sealed. He'd bought it from a defunct restaurant supply store that went under, thinking it was for tea.  There's a local coffee shop here that uses these guys and they look cool as hell while they're brewing but I've never actually used one myself. I've read that alot of people are using re-usable glass drains out of Cona siphons in the Yama and Hario brewers. Anybody in here use one of these before?
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Have you guys got any thoughts on Expobar espresso units? I want to replace my old thermoblock Krups unit, and I was thinking of upgrading to a Rancilio Silvia but I was talking to a guy who's selling his Expobar Office Pulser for about the same price. From what I've read, it's an E61 head which is supposed to be awesome? and it seems like the unit has overall better build quality in general, so I'm kind of waffling back and forth between a new Silvia or this used Expobar.
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Apr 26, 2012 19:36
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G-III posted:Chiming in as an rancilio silvia v3 owner: the silvia is a finicky machine and you really have to get your grind and tamp right to get a good shot. It's also a single boiler machine (not sure if the Expobar is a single or a double) which means you have to temperature surf between making espresso and steamed milk.  I don't think it's a V3, as it doesn't have the articulating steam wand or the newer pressure knob, but I'm not sure. Either way, it's a monumental upgrade over my previous rig. I had no idea how much better espresso could be-- and I know I'm not even pulling particularly good shots yet (by anyone else's measure), but wow, it's so much better than what I was doing before. Even the bad shots are a whole other level compared to what I'm used to. Now I just need to find myself a better grinder. I have a Krups burr grinder that isn't completely terrible, but it's definitely not measuring up anymore. I also need to get the hang of steaming; I don't normally add milk to anything, but I had my parents over on the weekend and I struggled to steam the milk properly. It ended up hot with a thick swatch of immovable foam floating on top, and not the 'microfroth' that's supposed to pour ever-so-gently from the pitcher. Any tips or good videos for technique? The cappucinos I made for my folks looked nothing like the one up above there. Thanks for the feedback guys.
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May 8, 2012 01:04
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gwrtheyrn posted:Not to sound like a vulture, but what are you going to do with your old machine? 
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May 8, 2012 16:57
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Kaluza-Klein posted:I am going to get blasted for asking this, but what is the most economical grinder I can get for making espresso? I have a Hario hand grinder and I am just not capable of getting a good grind from it. It is always too fine or too coarse! I would also definitely take a look on craigslist. I just got a used Rancilio MD50 for $375. Feels like there's a coffee shop going out of business around here every other week clearing out their pro machines.
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May 11, 2012 02:51
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Arnold of Soissons posted:So what is the weight of coffee beans to weight of hot water I want? I'm going to take my first step into weighted brewing for our afternoon coffees. 
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Jun 1, 2012 19:17
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dema posted:Just ordered one of these to control the power to my espresso machine: I've been using one of these with my Silvia for awhile and it works awesome. Totally recommend it.
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Nov 4, 2012 18:51
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I actually do exactly that-- I have a Silvia at home, and I take an Aeropress and a hand grinder with me when I travel. It rules, and is totally worth the trouble. Those Aeropresses in your post are the same. Aerobie invented it, so that's definitely not a knockoff.
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