[jmt8706]

Post anything espresso related here from beans, grind to machines etc...

 

[jmt8706]

Thanks @zcziggy , got me into another rabbit hole hobby. I ordered a De'Longhi EC155. Not too expensive, but a nice starter machine.

 

[zcziggy]

Thanks @zcziggy , got me into another rabbit hole hobby. I ordered a De'Longhi EC155. Not too expensive, but a nice starter machine.

As long as you enjoy the coffee... Is all good

 

[tryan606]

I just recently started home brewing espresso recently and have been enjoying this little machine. Definitely not the greatest, cost around $300.00. It does a pretty good job but it's hard to get a perfect balance between extraction time and brew.
I use a scale and weigh 18g of ground beans and try to get about 27g of brewed espresso within 25 -30 seconds. This machine is automatic but you can program the extraction time. I usually end up with about 30g to 36g of brewed espresso which isn't too bad. I think I will save up to get a better machine. Perhaps a better grinder as well.

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[jmt8706]

As long as you enjoy the coffee... Is all good

Agreed. Seemed like it would be fun to try. I need that extra "pick me up" during the days off sometimes too. The espresso out of the machine at work is nasty.

 

[jmt8706]

Well, the espresso machine is being returned. I did an inspection before I used it, there were grounds on it, looked like dried milk on the outside, this thing leaked all over my counter, I suspect an internal crack somewhere, a real fire hazard. Going to go look at others, as reviewers made similar comments. I only got one shot from it, and it was pretty good. I think I will look at a different brand this time.

 

[tryan606]

Well, the espresso machine is being returned. I did an inspection before I used it, there were grounds on it, looked like dried milk on the outside, this thing leaked all over my counter, I suspect an internal crack somewhere, a real fire hazard. Going to go look at others, as reviewers made similar comments. I only got one shot from it, and it was pretty good. I think I will look at a different brand this time.

That sucks.

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[jmt8706]

That sucks.

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Yeah, no more appliance purchases from amazon. It did make a good espresso shot though.

 

[zcziggy]

Went through a couple of espresso machines and realized that if I did not want to spend over 700 bucks I better stick with the virtue nespresso. No fuzz.. Put the pod in, press the button and voila...great coffee

 

[jmt8706]

Went through a couple of espresso machines and realized that if I did not want to spend over 700 bucks I better stick with the virtue nespresso. No fuzz.. Put the pod in, press the button and voila...great coffee

I'm trying to stay away from more pods. I have a huge collection for my Keurig already.

I just ordered a Breville Bambino espresso machine, pick it up tomorrow. I like how it is all stainless steel, any plastic that touches liquid is BPA free. This was about three times more than the De'Longhi, but seems leaps and bounds better construction.

 

[zcziggy]

I'm trying to stay away from more pods. I have a huge collection for my Keurig already.

I just ordered a Breville Bambino espresso machine, pick it up tomorrow. I like how it is all stainless steel, any plastic that touches liquid is BPA free. This was about three times more than the De'Longhi, but seems leaps and bounds better construction.

Breville are good machines...I found out I'm too lazy to do the espresso making ceremony

 

[jmt8706]

Breville are good machines...I found out I'm too lazy to do the espresso making ceremony

For me, this is a lot easier than figuring out how to make a proper french press

 

[jmt8706]

Got my new Breville Bambino today. Leaps better than the other machine, this thing is built like a tank. I got a great espresso from it. Crema like marshmallow creme on top, has lasted 5+ minutes.

 

[zcziggy]

...and you are using the right coffee for a good espresso...

 

[jmt8706]

...and you are using the right coffee for a good espresso...

Yep, I bought a can of Cafe Bustelo, and a can of Lavazza.

 

[Olecharlie]

Not expresso but, surprisingly a great latte.

Breakfast = 3 raw egg yoke’s blended with hot black drip coffee. Added a tad of salt, stevia, tablespoon of coconut oil, sprinkled cinnamon and 1/4 cup of unsweetened coconut milk. It taste fantastic!!

If you do sugar then add a tablespoon of sugar instead of stevia. You can be creative just don’t try pod coffee, doesn’t work. Be sure to blend the hot coffee with egg yoke’s for 3 minutes in a blender.

I’m sure this could be incorporated with ‘Expresso’


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[Humphrey's Ghost]

Not expresso but, surprisingly a great latte.

Breakfast = 3 raw egg yoke’s blended with hot black drip coffee. Added a tad of salt, stevia, tablespoon of coconut oil, sprinkled cinnamon and 1/4 cup of unsweetened coconut milk. It taste fantastic!!

If you do sugar then add a tablespoon of sugar instead of stevia. You can be creative just don’t try pod coffee, doesn’t work. Be sure to blend the hot coffee with egg yoke’s for 3 minutes in a blender.

I’m sure this could be incorporated with ‘Expresso’


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Do you stream the hot coffee while the eggs yolks are blending Charlie?
Seems like it would cook the eggs.
Or do you temper them?

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[Olecharlie]

No just put in the egg yokes and hot coffee, blend for 3 minutes. It becomes very frothy.. Add other desired ingredients after you pour into your mug and stir.


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[Humphrey's Ghost]

Found some International House in the back of the pantry
Eat your hearts out all you coffee snobs


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[zcziggy]

Found some International House in the back of the pantry
Eat your hearts out all you coffee snobs


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But....that's not real coffee...