(Coffee) Pic of the Day

[Mister Moo]

This thread should be renewed. I love a good coffee pic and I know someone can do better than this.

[SuperT]

I like it, I like it! I'll play. . .

[BigDirtyFoot]

Oh my goodness. That coffee looks real!

[catfishm2]

Cool pics, thanks guys.

[cigartexan]

Damn SuperT those are some great naked shots

[SuperT]

Originally Posted by cigartexan

Damn SuperT those are some great naked shots

Thanks, it's just a start. There will be MANY more to come!

Originally Posted by BigDirtyFoot

Oh my goodness. That coffee looks real!

It most certainly is, honestly!

[Mister Moo]

Originally Posted by SuperT

I like it, I like it! I'll play. . .

Get out! Great pix! Please offer some details about photo and coffee.

[SuperT]

Originally Posted by Mister MaDuroo

Get out! Great pix! Please offer some details about photo and coffee.

A'ight! Coffee is SweetMaria's Espresso Monkey Blend roasted about 10 seconds into second crack via a FreshRoast +8. Grinder is a Solis Maestro Plus (it's adequate) and my machine is a Gaggia Evolution. I bought a naked portafilter with a triple shot basket (21g) recently and have been experimenting with it. Reasons being is 1) it is a great way to diagnose issues with shots and 2) taking pictures of the coffee is fun to do and post.

I've always been a drip coffee guy (I have a Zojirushi Thermal machine that I love - one of the best machines for the money out there) and got into roasting within the last 9 months or so. I've loved espresso for a LONG time, and had a cheap Mr. Coffee. Mr. Coffee wasn't getting it done so I made a switch to an 'entry level' REAL machine. The Evolution got here a month or two ago and I'm learning how to make REAL espresso. I'm already thinking upgrade to my grinder (1st) and my machine (2nd), but we'll see how the wife takes that! I ended up buying the Espro tamper (it 'clicks' at 30 lbs of pressure) to help aid me in my journey. It is an amazing tool and I'd highly recommend it to anyone starting off (I noticed your Reg Barber btw, NICE!).

Anyhoo, I LOVE coffee and posting pics and stories (I know, I'm a dork). I'll keep it up. Keep in mind, I'm just learning, but it's fun and I want to share for advice and comments.

[SuperT]

Slightly out of focus. . .

SweetMaria's Puro Scuro blend today:


In the cup:

[Mister Moo]

Originally Posted by SuperT

A'ight... ...I LOVE coffee and posting pics and stories... ...it's fun and I want to share for advice and comments.

A well made espresso is obviously the best and ultimate expression of coffee - exactly as a great maduro is the best expression of tobacco or, perhaps, agriculture in total. This is my creed (this month).

Those were the gooiest, drooliest, richest looking crema photos I've ever seen. Which camera, by the way?

It was Monkey Blend that got me going. My own blends are different - more complicatexd to roast - but not sure they're vastly better. I haven't had any MB in years - might order a pound and revisit that which inspired me.

The Reg (a gift) is good enuff but overpriced. FWIW I found near equal quality and weight (plastic handle/stainless body) at a grocery store the other day for $14.99. Sent one to a pal in Nashville TN for field trials - no verdict yet.

[SuperT]

Mr. Maduroo,

The camera is a Sony DSC-P93A, it takes decent pictures, but the macro is less than desireable. My father in-law has a Sony DSC-P200 and it takes AMAZING photos and the time in between shots is almost nil.

It's time you post some pics, no?

[mosesbotbol]

Originally Posted by SuperT

I like it, I like it! I'll play. . .

Now that is an espresso shot, well done! That's what it should look like, what kind of beans and espresso machine? Odd looking portafilter.

[SuperT]

Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

Now that is an espresso shot, well done! That's what it should look like, what kind of beans and espresso machine? Odd looking portafilter.

http://www.clubstogie.com/vb/showpos...93&postcount=8

[mosesbotbol]

Originally Posted by SuperT

I ended up buying the Espro tamper (it 'clicks' at 30 lbs of pressure) to help aid me in my journey. It is an amazing tool and I'd highly recommend it to anyone starting off (I noticed your Reg Barber btw, NICE!).

That tamper sounds pretty cool.

[SuperT]

Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

That tamper sounds pretty cool.

It's a great tool to learn with and it feels really good in the hand and is HEAVY. I doubt I'll ever use another!

http://www.espro.ca/

As for the portafilter, it's just a regular portafilter with the bottom cut out. It REALLY helps figure out what is right/wrong with a shot. I have a regular too.
http://malachi.coffeed.com/naked-diagnosis.html


Few more shots, I gotta get the damn camera to focus!