(Coffee) Pic of the Day

[whodat1]

Since I'm not into the dark side, I'll post a few non-espresso shots.

Roasting day in my backyard & my shrine to coffee

[SuperT]

Originally Posted by rookie139

Nice photo! (YUM!)...I have one of those Mr Coffee Espresso machines (yuck) that I used to use until the steamer went out

It's 3:30AM here...I just woke up...Time to make some coffee and clean the house!!

You know what? The Mr. Coffee pumped out some decent shot for a while, but I think I wore that sucker out, after a while it really didn't cut it. I had it for 5 years but it only got serious use for about 6 months. If you play with the grind and tamp pressure enough, it can put out something drinkable. . .

[mosesbotbol]

Originally Posted by SuperT

I love mine, really do. What machine do you have? I might be able to let you know your portafilter size. . .

-T

Rancilio Silva with a Rocky grinder.

[SuperT]

Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

Rancilio Silva with a Rocky grinder.

Nice combo, when I upgrade - I'm going to look closely at that exact combo.

I bought my naked portafilter from Terry at espressoparts.com, here is the Silvia Bottomless. I would advise to call though, they seem to have issues with email and web ordering. . .

[mosesbotbol]

Originally Posted by SuperT

Nice combo, when I upgrade - I'm going to look closely at that exact combo.

I bought my naked portafilter from Terry at espressoparts.com, here is the Silvia Bottomless. I would advise to call though, they seem to have issues with email and web ordering. . .

I've owned the pair for 6 years and have only had to replace a thermostat. The grinder is due for a cleaning but haven't found the pdf I use to have on taking the Rocky apart. Pretty good combo, nice portafilter, good over flow container. Would consider it again if I was looking in that price range. I'd like to move up a step in a couple of years.

Wow, that is an informative site. One can spend all morning trying to get a "perfect" espresso shot. Sometimes, I'll have to settle for less than perfect, but I try to do the best I can considering what kind of beans I am using. I'll go for a perfect 20 count coming out of both spouts and I am happy, if it goes to one side or another, too slow-fast, or no crema, then I'll fuss around. I want to pick up that new tamp and naked portfilter.

Thanks for introducing me to those.

[cameroncouch02]

Thats a lot of stuff for a cup of coffee.

[catfishm2]

Whoa whodat1, I want to come to your house. Very impressive. I feel inadequate with just my Fresh Roast Plus and grinder.

[Mister Moo]

A 60x micrograph of espresso grind next to table salt crystals - image capture with an Intel Play QX3 (great toy).
I neve did figure out if the grind was "even".

[mobsix]

I went out and purchased a Krups moka brew last week. This morning I fired up a mix of 2/3 KB African Assasin and 1/3 Electric Chair espresso just to finish up some coffee I had kicking around. I was amazed at the foam or crema? that poured forth from this brew. It was very tasty...
-Matthew

[Mister Moo]

Cool $14.95 scale at Target - plastic - compact - accurate - 6.5-lb capacity - graduated ring at bottom rotates to allow for tare, metric or pounds. Can be used with or without the included plastic pouring bowl. The scale is not quite flimsy. Great for weighing beans, etc - pretty decent readings about down to the ounce if you have perfect eyesight.

[Mister Moo]

Who IS this little guy? Why is he floating on coffee steam and, more important, why does he have four bundles of of cigars in left hand?

[Mister Moo]

Got crema?

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from the jura z5

[SuperT]

^BUMP^

I'm out of practice, but here are a few from today:

[SuperT]

Originally Posted by Mister MaDuroo

Got crema?

Nice shot, any idea what blend that is?

No, this isn't Guiness. . .