View entire thread: stainless steel water tank!!!
Posted by skim on 2008-04-30 12:53:26 Post Subject: stainless steel water tank!!!
I have been searching for a specific coffee maker for my boss and
have not had any luck. Hopefully someone can help me out. The coffee
maker has to have several features that are extremely important to my
boss. Not only does it have to make coffee but cappuccino as well, grind fresh coffee beans, hot water dispenser and most importantly a stainless steel water tank
dispenser. Price range- up to $2,000. If you can help me out, I
would greatly appreciate it. Please Help!!!!!!
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Posted by skim on 2008-04-30 12:53:26 Post Subject: stainless steel water tank!!!
I have been searching for a specific coffee maker for my boss and
have not had any luck. Hopefully someone can help me out. The coffee
maker has to have several features that are extremely important to my
boss. Not only does it have to make coffee but cappuccino as well, grind fresh coffee beans, hot water dispenser and most importantly a stainless steel water tank
dispenser. Price range- up to $2,000. If you can help me out, I
would greatly appreciate it. Please Help!!!!!!
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View entire thread: Briel any good? Looking for first machine...
Posted by jhong on 2005-09-28 11:46:47 Post Subject:
The best place I found for consumer coffee information is http://www.coffeegeek.com. They have loads of information like equipment reviews, how to guides, etc. Another good source of equipment information is from online retailers. For instance I bought my espresso machine from http://www.wholelattelove.com; they have a lot of reviews on their site. I dont think you will find a lot of information on your specific Briel model. I would suggest you do your research to make you get what you want. Most "starter" espresso machine only do pseudo-espresso (not "real" espresso as defined by the SCAA), most cant steam at the same time, sometimes the steam pressure is poor, etc. And if you want fresh coffee/beans you will need a grinder.
Good luck.
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Posted by jhong on 2005-09-28 11:46:47 Post Subject:
The best place I found for consumer coffee information is http://www.coffeegeek.com. They have loads of information like equipment reviews, how to guides, etc. Another good source of equipment information is from online retailers. For instance I bought my espresso machine from http://www.wholelattelove.com; they have a lot of reviews on their site. I dont think you will find a lot of information on your specific Briel model. I would suggest you do your research to make you get what you want. Most "starter" espresso machine only do pseudo-espresso (not "real" espresso as defined by the SCAA), most cant steam at the same time, sometimes the steam pressure is poor, etc. And if you want fresh coffee/beans you will need a grinder.
Good luck.
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View entire thread: Whittard of Chelsea (UK)
Posted by street_spirit on 2006-01-13 03:58:11 Post Subject: Whittard of Chelsea (UK)
Any good? I have for many years enjoyed good coffee at coffee shops but only recently felt the need to try and make my own good coffee. I have read that finding a good local roaster is essiantal, however are unsure were to find one in my area. There is a Whittard of Chelsea that seem to sell fresh non ground beans. Anyone know if there any good? It is a chain place.
Also I have notced that sommerfeild have suddenly changed a lot and added a local market to the end of the title. At the delacatese they are now selling fresh coffee beans, again anyone know if there any good?
Finally anyone know of any other decent roasters in the Devon, UK area...?
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Posted by street_spirit on 2006-01-13 03:58:11 Post Subject: Whittard of Chelsea (UK)
Any good? I have for many years enjoyed good coffee at coffee shops but only recently felt the need to try and make my own good coffee. I have read that finding a good local roaster is essiantal, however are unsure were to find one in my area. There is a Whittard of Chelsea that seem to sell fresh non ground beans. Anyone know if there any good? It is a chain place.
Also I have notced that sommerfeild have suddenly changed a lot and added a local market to the end of the title. At the delacatese they are now selling fresh coffee beans, again anyone know if there any good?
Finally anyone know of any other decent roasters in the Devon, UK area...?
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View entire thread: Is this a decent machine?
Posted by Davec on 2007-06-10 18:04:22 Post Subject:
OK I promised myself to be good.
The first machine looks like the type that has no pump, so the water is forced through ground coffee (held in some portafilter type device) under steam pressure. This means it's going to be far to hot and make a horrible espresso. The filter side will be OK as a filter machine, really here, your better off just buying a filter machine, than this psudo espresso thing.
The euphimistacally named "Hamilton Beach" pump driven espresso machine will no doub't have a NASA specification aluminium portafilter and meet all their other weight guidlines for use in the space shuttle. The thing it won't do very well is make coffee....
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If your goal is espresso, then at $68, I think you might be a tad dissapointed. The machine will probably only work with coarse preground supermarket coffee, so really every part of what's required for a decent espresso is missing
The entry level machines that are considered OK are really things like the Gaggia Classic or the Rancilio Silvia ($400-500), then you need a reasoable burr grinder possibly another $150+ With these, you will be able to make the full range of coffee drinks, espresso, americano, cappas, lattes etc..
If you just want a decent cup of joe, theny ou sort of get what you pay for and with both the machines you mention, you might be better of with either a filter machine (you call em drip coffee makers) or a french press and use the money saved for a average sort of grinder....suitable for filter or french press. This is because one of the most important ingredients is fresh coffee beans you grind yourself, if you can't get this then supermarket beans, but really avoid pre-ground coffee like the plague (coffee should be used within 10 minutes of being ground).
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Posted by Davec on 2007-06-10 18:04:22 Post Subject:
OK I promised myself to be good.
The first machine looks like the type that has no pump, so the water is forced through ground coffee (held in some portafilter type device) under steam pressure. This means it's going to be far to hot and make a horrible espresso. The filter side will be OK as a filter machine, really here, your better off just buying a filter machine, than this psudo espresso thing.
The euphimistacally named "Hamilton Beach" pump driven espresso machine will no doub't have a NASA specification aluminium portafilter and meet all their other weight guidlines for use in the space shuttle. The thing it won't do very well is make coffee....
Y
If your goal is espresso, then at $68, I think you might be a tad dissapointed. The machine will probably only work with coarse preground supermarket coffee, so really every part of what's required for a decent espresso is missing
The entry level machines that are considered OK are really things like the Gaggia Classic or the Rancilio Silvia ($400-500), then you need a reasoable burr grinder possibly another $150+ With these, you will be able to make the full range of coffee drinks, espresso, americano, cappas, lattes etc..
If you just want a decent cup of joe, theny ou sort of get what you pay for and with both the machines you mention, you might be better of with either a filter machine (you call em drip coffee makers) or a french press and use the money saved for a average sort of grinder....suitable for filter or french press. This is because one of the most important ingredients is fresh coffee beans you grind yourself, if you can't get this then supermarket beans, but really avoid pre-ground coffee like the plague (coffee should be used within 10 minutes of being ground).
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View entire thread: Formaldehyde in coffee
Posted by ace85driver on 2005-12-30 15:48:32 Post Subject: Formaldehyde in coffee
An acquaintance of mine has been trying to convince me to start buying fresh coffee beans, roast, grind, and brew them myself. His rationale is you get a richer cup of coffee, it’s cheaper, and healthier for you. When I asked him why it’s healthier? He told me many gourmet coffee growers use formaldehyde to keep the beans fresh? Is this true? Also if I start buying raw beans (I guess that’s what they would be called) can I roast them, grind them, and brew them right away? Would I have to let the roasted coffee beans sit for a while before grinding and brewing them?
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Posted by ace85driver on 2005-12-30 15:48:32 Post Subject: Formaldehyde in coffee
An acquaintance of mine has been trying to convince me to start buying fresh coffee beans, roast, grind, and brew them myself. His rationale is you get a richer cup of coffee, it’s cheaper, and healthier for you. When I asked him why it’s healthier? He told me many gourmet coffee growers use formaldehyde to keep the beans fresh? Is this true? Also if I start buying raw beans (I guess that’s what they would be called) can I roast them, grind them, and brew them right away? Would I have to let the roasted coffee beans sit for a while before grinding and brewing them?
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View entire thread: Quick Question
Posted by PinkRose on 2008-05-12 15:25:29 Post Subject:
Hello,
Some people who run "friendly" coffee shops will grind your beans for you, even if you didn't buy them there. They often provide the service hoping that you will evenutally buy some fresh coffee beans from them. It may be worth a try if you live near a coffee shop or cafe.
Another idea would be to find a friend who has a grinder and ask him or her to grind the beans for you.
However, the best bet for now would probably be to buy an inexpensive grinder (under $20) in a department store and grind the beans by yourself.
Rose
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Posted by PinkRose on 2008-05-12 15:25:29 Post Subject:
Hello,
Some people who run "friendly" coffee shops will grind your beans for you, even if you didn't buy them there. They often provide the service hoping that you will evenutally buy some fresh coffee beans from them. It may be worth a try if you live near a coffee shop or cafe.
Another idea would be to find a friend who has a grinder and ask him or her to grind the beans for you.
However, the best bet for now would probably be to buy an inexpensive grinder (under $20) in a department store and grind the beans by yourself.
Rose
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View entire thread: Saeco Magic Comfort+ ventilate - machine will not prime
Posted by Cameron on 2005-06-24 07:15:19 Post Subject:
I don't know a single place apart from supermarkets where you can get fresh coffee beans. That doesn't mean there isn't though. We bring our coffee in from Thailand - the Lavita brand. I'd like to try your stuff.
Anyway I called Saeco in Singapore today. I was told to check the valve from the brew unit into the machine as a known weakness. Sure enough, I found a piece of it in the receptacle of the brew unit. It seems the plastic is weakened by heat and gets out of shape. So problem solved when we can get to Singapore to pick up a spare part.
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Posted by Cameron on 2005-06-24 07:15:19 Post Subject:
I don't know a single place apart from supermarkets where you can get fresh coffee beans. That doesn't mean there isn't though. We bring our coffee in from Thailand - the Lavita brand. I'd like to try your stuff.
Anyway I called Saeco in Singapore today. I was told to check the valve from the brew unit into the machine as a known weakness. Sure enough, I found a piece of it in the receptacle of the brew unit. It seems the plastic is weakened by heat and gets out of shape. So problem solved when we can get to Singapore to pick up a spare part.
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View entire thread: Coffee and acne???
Posted by Anonymous on 2004-06-17 16:23:11 Post Subject:
there is "sulfur" and compounds that contain sulphur in their structure, 2 different things, coffee contains chemicals that have sulfur groups (these types of compounds are unstable) , when i say unstable i mean fresh coffee beans have a good flavour but if left open to the air then flavour degrades quickly (thus the unstable compounds).
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Posted by Anonymous on 2004-06-17 16:23:11 Post Subject:
there is "sulfur" and compounds that contain sulphur in their structure, 2 different things, coffee contains chemicals that have sulfur groups (these types of compounds are unstable) , when i say unstable i mean fresh coffee beans have a good flavour but if left open to the air then flavour degrades quickly (thus the unstable compounds).
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