View entire thread: Coffee Recipes
Posted by maa42 on 2006-11-30 21:36:50 Post Subject: Coffee Recipes
I need some good coffee recipes.
I'm coffee lover and I'm building a database of them.
Check it out at:
http://www.bestcoffeerecipe.com
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Posted by maa42 on 2006-11-30 21:36:50 Post Subject: Coffee Recipes
I need some good coffee recipes.
I'm coffee lover and I'm building a database of them.
Check it out at:
http://www.bestcoffeerecipe.com
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View entire thread: Coffee Bean Bears (coffee stuffed plush)
Posted by CoffeeBeanBears on 2006-07-03 06:40:24 Post Subject: Coffee Bean Bears (coffee stuffed plush)
Dear Coffee Drinkers and Shop Owners,
Here's some info about a coffee-related product we just introduced:
Coffee Bean Bears are the perfect gift or collectible for any coffee lover!
Made from the highest quality materials, each bear is stuffed with a different flavor of gourmet, organic coffee beans, emitting an amazing aroma. Each and every Coffee Bean Bear comes packaged in a collectible tin, and includes a sampler pack of ground coffee, as well as a uniquely numbered Coaster of Authenticity to show that your bear is one of a kind!
Check out our site, http://www.CoffeeBeanBears.com
Thanks,
Chris Esposito
President
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Posted by CoffeeBeanBears on 2006-07-03 06:40:24 Post Subject: Coffee Bean Bears (coffee stuffed plush)
Dear Coffee Drinkers and Shop Owners,
Here's some info about a coffee-related product we just introduced:
Coffee Bean Bears are the perfect gift or collectible for any coffee lover!
Made from the highest quality materials, each bear is stuffed with a different flavor of gourmet, organic coffee beans, emitting an amazing aroma. Each and every Coffee Bean Bear comes packaged in a collectible tin, and includes a sampler pack of ground coffee, as well as a uniquely numbered Coaster of Authenticity to show that your bear is one of a kind!
Check out our site, http://www.CoffeeBeanBears.com
Thanks,
Chris Esposito
President
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View entire thread: Specialty Coffee Shop Business for sale
Posted by Ooh La Latte on 2007-11-02 10:25:27 Post Subject: Specialty Coffee Shop Business for sale
Coffee Shop business for sale.
Lake Conroe, Texas, just north of Houston. Great location, outstanding potential, affluent area close to I-45.
This shop was my dream, being the coffee lover I am! Unfortunately, I must relocate in January. I have certainly considered hiring a manager, but the shop has great standing in the community and as you owners well know, the barista is a major key in the sucess of this business! I am afraid an out of town owner is not the answer for me, so have decided to sell.
Shop is appr. 1200 sq ft, a drive thru window and is located in a strip center. Been in business since July 06, self sustaning and still growing.
If interested, let me know! Will train
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Posted by Ooh La Latte on 2007-11-02 10:25:27 Post Subject: Specialty Coffee Shop Business for sale
Coffee Shop business for sale.
Lake Conroe, Texas, just north of Houston. Great location, outstanding potential, affluent area close to I-45.
This shop was my dream, being the coffee lover I am! Unfortunately, I must relocate in January. I have certainly considered hiring a manager, but the shop has great standing in the community and as you owners well know, the barista is a major key in the sucess of this business! I am afraid an out of town owner is not the answer for me, so have decided to sell.
Shop is appr. 1200 sq ft, a drive thru window and is located in a strip center. Been in business since July 06, self sustaning and still growing.
If interested, let me know! Will train
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View entire thread: Do you ever make your coffee one cup at a time?
Posted by cindy on 2005-11-05 01:00:06 Post Subject:
no, i never make coffee like that...plus i dont just drink one cup of coffee....i take mine per pot.
a true coffee lover wont just settle for just one cup....they want more.....more often.
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Posted by cindy on 2005-11-05 01:00:06 Post Subject:
no, i never make coffee like that...plus i dont just drink one cup of coffee....i take mine per pot.
a true coffee lover wont just settle for just one cup....they want more.....more often.
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View entire thread: Home Espresso Machine
Posted by bbiizziieebee on 2006-09-08 16:41:50 Post Subject: Home Espresso Machine
“If i loved my Barista Athena any more, I would be sleeping with it.”
“This is where the difference between this unit and the $79 discount store special is readily apparent. Because the Athena is PUMP DRIVEN (water is pushed through the grounds at a high pressure) a thick head of crema is produced.”
“get ready for a ride to heaven along the coffee highway”
“…would definitely recommend it to any coffee aficionado”
-Tom Barber, Michigan City, Indiana
http://www.epinions.com/content_93259861636
“A must have for any coffee lover!”
“It was more simple than I could've imagined”
“I guess that is one of my favorite things about the machine, having control over how I make my drinks and being able to experiment with what I like best.”
-Jennifer from Maryland
http://www.epinions.com/content_125987425924
“Rivals any I have had at any coffee establishment (including Starbuck's themselves)”
“The machine pulls a perfect one or two ounce shot with rich crema on top.”
“You'll never want to leave the house again.”
Epioion user: jlobosco
http://www.epinions.com/content_106747104900
“We're saving approx. $20 a week in coffee alone”
“The latte came out *perfect* ”
“Clean-up was surprisingly easy”
-Judi Sohn
http://www.momathome.com/viewfromhome/2 ... _latte.php
These machines are very hard to find. I am selling mine here:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 0025012173
Hope to help,
Ryan
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Posted by bbiizziieebee on 2006-09-08 16:41:50 Post Subject: Home Espresso Machine
“If i loved my Barista Athena any more, I would be sleeping with it.”
“This is where the difference between this unit and the $79 discount store special is readily apparent. Because the Athena is PUMP DRIVEN (water is pushed through the grounds at a high pressure) a thick head of crema is produced.”
“get ready for a ride to heaven along the coffee highway”
“…would definitely recommend it to any coffee aficionado”
-Tom Barber, Michigan City, Indiana
http://www.epinions.com/content_93259861636
“A must have for any coffee lover!”
“It was more simple than I could've imagined”
“I guess that is one of my favorite things about the machine, having control over how I make my drinks and being able to experiment with what I like best.”
-Jennifer from Maryland
http://www.epinions.com/content_125987425924
“Rivals any I have had at any coffee establishment (including Starbuck's themselves)”
“The machine pulls a perfect one or two ounce shot with rich crema on top.”
“You'll never want to leave the house again.”
Epioion user: jlobosco
http://www.epinions.com/content_106747104900
“We're saving approx. $20 a week in coffee alone”
“The latte came out *perfect* ”
“Clean-up was surprisingly easy”
-Judi Sohn
http://www.momathome.com/viewfromhome/2 ... _latte.php
These machines are very hard to find. I am selling mine here:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 0025012173
Hope to help,
Ryan
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View entire thread: Gourmet Coffee Cafe by Lexxus International
Posted by luisvi on 2005-07-27 22:08:42 Post Subject: Gourmet Coffee Cafe by Lexxus International
Dear Coffee Lover,
Allow me to introduce my self, my name is Luis Villasenor and I am an independent distributor with Lexxus International. I am currently promoting an innovative product called Gourmet Coffee Cafe.
This wonderful unit will provide you with fresh coffee, espressos and teas. Please visit the Gourmet Coffee Cafe website at http://www.gourmetcoffeecafe.net/default.asp?secureID=A4768441-F6D7-4E33-B6BC-B50D51750778&Country=US
If you are interested you can purchase your unit from my secure online store at https://secure.mylexxus.com//EN/cart_Products.asp?secureID=A4768441-F6D7-4E33-B6BC-B50D51750778&AgentID=403767&Country=US With your purchase you get a 30-day money back warranty, so why not give it a try and see if you like the product.
From my online store you can purchase your unit and join the “Gourmet Coffee Clubâ€
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Posted by luisvi on 2005-07-27 22:08:42 Post Subject: Gourmet Coffee Cafe by Lexxus International
Dear Coffee Lover,
Allow me to introduce my self, my name is Luis Villasenor and I am an independent distributor with Lexxus International. I am currently promoting an innovative product called Gourmet Coffee Cafe.
This wonderful unit will provide you with fresh coffee, espressos and teas. Please visit the Gourmet Coffee Cafe website at http://www.gourmetcoffeecafe.net/default.asp?secureID=A4768441-F6D7-4E33-B6BC-B50D51750778&Country=US
If you are interested you can purchase your unit from my secure online store at https://secure.mylexxus.com//EN/cart_Products.asp?secureID=A4768441-F6D7-4E33-B6BC-B50D51750778&AgentID=403767&Country=US With your purchase you get a 30-day money back warranty, so why not give it a try and see if you like the product.
From my online store you can purchase your unit and join the “Gourmet Coffee Clubâ€
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View entire thread: Promote Sumatran Fair Trade Coffees to Aid South Asia
Posted by NZ_Bear on 2005-01-02 09:28:29 Post Subject: Promote Sumatran Fair Trade Coffees to Aid South Asia
Folks:
I write a weblog called The Truth Laid Bear, at http://www.truthlaidbear.com.
Like many people, I've looked for ways to help assist those in South Asia who were affected by the recent disaster. And as a coffee lover, the Sumatra region is obviously well known to me.
So, I decided to put together a directory of Sumatran "fair trade" coffees which can be ordered online and which (should) benefit the local Indonesian growers the most.
As a coffee-focused community, I wanted to invite both your feedback and support. If there are other coffees that should be added to the list -- or if you have reviewed/experienced some and wish to recommend them -- please drop me a line with your suggestions. I would also ask you to consider supporting and promoting this concept: why not ask your friends and coworkers to "Buy Sumatran" in January and point them at fair trade coffees?
The URL to my posting of the directory is http://www.truthlaidbear.com/archives/2 ... php#001631 Please feel free to cut-and-paste any or all of the information I have collected to other sites if you so choose; maximum visility for the idea (not my site) is the highest goal here.
Thanks for your time and attention...
N.Z. Bear
The Truth Laid Bear
http://www.truthlaidbear.com
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Posted by NZ_Bear on 2005-01-02 09:28:29 Post Subject: Promote Sumatran Fair Trade Coffees to Aid South Asia
Folks:
I write a weblog called The Truth Laid Bear, at http://www.truthlaidbear.com.
Like many people, I've looked for ways to help assist those in South Asia who were affected by the recent disaster. And as a coffee lover, the Sumatra region is obviously well known to me.
So, I decided to put together a directory of Sumatran "fair trade" coffees which can be ordered online and which (should) benefit the local Indonesian growers the most.
As a coffee-focused community, I wanted to invite both your feedback and support. If there are other coffees that should be added to the list -- or if you have reviewed/experienced some and wish to recommend them -- please drop me a line with your suggestions. I would also ask you to consider supporting and promoting this concept: why not ask your friends and coworkers to "Buy Sumatran" in January and point them at fair trade coffees?
The URL to my posting of the directory is http://www.truthlaidbear.com/archives/2 ... php#001631 Please feel free to cut-and-paste any or all of the information I have collected to other sites if you so choose; maximum visility for the idea (not my site) is the highest goal here.
Thanks for your time and attention...
N.Z. Bear
The Truth Laid Bear
http://www.truthlaidbear.com
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View entire thread: Hay
Posted by ledger on 2008-03-27 01:24:14 Post Subject: Hay
i am a coffee lover.... new to this forums, hope i will enjoy with u guys
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Posted by ledger on 2008-03-27 01:24:14 Post Subject: Hay
i am a coffee lover.... new to this forums, hope i will enjoy with u guys
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View entire thread: Considering Hospital Carts
Posted by Docthomas on 2007-11-06 14:09:33 Post Subject: Considering Hospital Carts
I''ve been lurking here for a while, just registered and I wanted to toss out my latest idea.
I am a physician in a 400 bed hospital with no coffee servcie outside of the cafeteria and the horrible vending machines. We have an adjacent 400bed hospital I am not asscoaited with but my partner is. I am not going to be able to do this full-time initially but I hope to one day be able to expand to the point it replaces medicine entirely.
Town is close to 100K with 3 starbucks and 4 or 5 smaller private places in town, all doing very well. Nothing in the hospitals at all.
So we have the opportunity and I think the chance to do both hospitals simultaneously. We have reasonable relationships with the administration, as we are both on various committess within the hospital. I know medicine, and I know coffee only in as much as I know my day is not complete without a great cup (or three) to start my day and often, where possible a good pressed cup in the afternoon.
I seriously explored the option of a franchise through a growing company in the SE, USA,. I met financial #s and the toen met demographics but they were not interested in bridging the gap across the 3 or 4 states to support us. They also wanted NOTHING to do with a cofee cart or kiosk. That was actually in the agreement!
SO I am back to the possibility of a cart in one or both of the hospitals. I think it cold be a profitable endevour for us, I don''t think we NEED a franchise, but honestly I/we need some education in the industry.
Carts/Equipment: Size, ammenities (health dept regs excluded), equipment?
Labor: estimate costs? both of us are physcians and will be unable to spend more than casual time at the stands. I want to be involved but I will not be able initially to leave my obligations to run the store more than a week or two as it gets going.
Lease:Not sure what to ask hospital for space. Do I ask for a set monthly rent for the space or a % of sales? If a % what is customary?
Education:outside of this forum, where can I go to educate myself and future staff as to proper technique and mgmt of the business.
I''ve seen \"turn-key\" setups online for upwards of $48,000 and that seems a bit much, but it did include cart, Training, and \"on-site consultation\"
I''m a hands-on guy and I think a pretty quick study, I can''t imagine I need an extra $20-30K in consultation for the business.
So my questions: Does this seem like a viable option? What kind of industry norms can I expect in terms of sales/profit for a hospital based cart/kiosk in a facility this size. Should I try and do both in simultaneous/quickly staged openings, or do one and wait to open the other? Concern is once mine is open, someone else will snap up the other facility quickly.
I don''t know what I don''t know at this point. I would appreciate any guidance you could give an eager, motivated, coffee lover.
Thanks
Shawn
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Posted by Docthomas on 2007-11-06 14:09:33 Post Subject: Considering Hospital Carts
I''ve been lurking here for a while, just registered and I wanted to toss out my latest idea.
I am a physician in a 400 bed hospital with no coffee servcie outside of the cafeteria and the horrible vending machines. We have an adjacent 400bed hospital I am not asscoaited with but my partner is. I am not going to be able to do this full-time initially but I hope to one day be able to expand to the point it replaces medicine entirely.
Town is close to 100K with 3 starbucks and 4 or 5 smaller private places in town, all doing very well. Nothing in the hospitals at all.
So we have the opportunity and I think the chance to do both hospitals simultaneously. We have reasonable relationships with the administration, as we are both on various committess within the hospital. I know medicine, and I know coffee only in as much as I know my day is not complete without a great cup (or three) to start my day and often, where possible a good pressed cup in the afternoon.
I seriously explored the option of a franchise through a growing company in the SE, USA,. I met financial #s and the toen met demographics but they were not interested in bridging the gap across the 3 or 4 states to support us. They also wanted NOTHING to do with a cofee cart or kiosk. That was actually in the agreement!
SO I am back to the possibility of a cart in one or both of the hospitals. I think it cold be a profitable endevour for us, I don''t think we NEED a franchise, but honestly I/we need some education in the industry.
Carts/Equipment: Size, ammenities (health dept regs excluded), equipment?
Labor: estimate costs? both of us are physcians and will be unable to spend more than casual time at the stands. I want to be involved but I will not be able initially to leave my obligations to run the store more than a week or two as it gets going.
Lease:Not sure what to ask hospital for space. Do I ask for a set monthly rent for the space or a % of sales? If a % what is customary?
Education:outside of this forum, where can I go to educate myself and future staff as to proper technique and mgmt of the business.
I''ve seen \"turn-key\" setups online for upwards of $48,000 and that seems a bit much, but it did include cart, Training, and \"on-site consultation\"
I''m a hands-on guy and I think a pretty quick study, I can''t imagine I need an extra $20-30K in consultation for the business.
So my questions: Does this seem like a viable option? What kind of industry norms can I expect in terms of sales/profit for a hospital based cart/kiosk in a facility this size. Should I try and do both in simultaneous/quickly staged openings, or do one and wait to open the other? Concern is once mine is open, someone else will snap up the other facility quickly.
I don''t know what I don''t know at this point. I would appreciate any guidance you could give an eager, motivated, coffee lover.
Thanks
Shawn
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View entire thread: coffee magazines (non-trade)
Posted by dave b on 2008-03-08 14:58:10 Post Subject: coffee magazines (non-trade)
Are there any coffee magazines available for the coffee lover? Not trade/business magazines or journals. Just the ins and outs of coffee in general. I am a real novice at this and have so many questions I don't even know what the questions are. So I just read the forums and learn....Thanks in advance.
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Posted by dave b on 2008-03-08 14:58:10 Post Subject: coffee magazines (non-trade)
Are there any coffee magazines available for the coffee lover? Not trade/business magazines or journals. Just the ins and outs of coffee in general. I am a real novice at this and have so many questions I don't even know what the questions are. So I just read the forums and learn....Thanks in advance.
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View entire thread: CoffeeForums.com Updates
Posted by CoffeeLover on 2003-04-18 20:29:47 Post Subject:
Everyone should be surfing the new site now just fine.
Welcome to the Coffee Forums. Anyone surfing here please register for a account and introduce yourself on the introduction thread. Share some knowledge, start some conversation, enjoy some coffee.
Coffee Lover.
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Posted by CoffeeLover on 2003-04-18 20:29:47 Post Subject:
Everyone should be surfing the new site now just fine.
Welcome to the Coffee Forums. Anyone surfing here please register for a account and introduce yourself on the introduction thread. Share some knowledge, start some conversation, enjoy some coffee.Coffee Lover.
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View entire thread: Luwak Coffee Beans
Posted by Susanto on 2006-05-14 17:05:18 Post Subject: waks...
Thank you bos...
whatever we are still coffee lover 
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Posted by Susanto on 2006-05-14 17:05:18 Post Subject: waks...
Thank you bos...
whatever we are still coffee lover
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View entire thread: Gourmet Cofee from Honduras
Posted by Honduras_Gourmet on 2003-11-01 16:02:41 Post Subject: Coffee Experience and Free samples
Hi, thank you for your welcome message.
My experience with coffee is 5 years in the growing and harvest proccess, roasting and packing and comercialization of coffee.
However, the family founders of the company have more than 18 years of experience in the coffee industry.
We own the farms in Honduras, where coffee is Shade-Grown. It is also a Single Origin coffee, which means it comes from the same land, guaranteeing the quality over time of the beans.
We started in Honduras in 1984, where we began exporting green coffee beans to Europe, as we still do today. In the mid-90's we introduced our packaged brands to the gourmet market in Honduras, having success locally and Unexpectadely internationally, when tourist (most of them from the USA) tried the coffee.
In 2002 we opened our roasting and packing plant in Houston as well as our website.
If any coffee lover would like a free samples please send us an e-mail to: sales@copantrade.com and we would be happy do send them promptly,
Thank you again
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Posted by Honduras_Gourmet on 2003-11-01 16:02:41 Post Subject: Coffee Experience and Free samples
Hi, thank you for your welcome message.
My experience with coffee is 5 years in the growing and harvest proccess, roasting and packing and comercialization of coffee.
However, the family founders of the company have more than 18 years of experience in the coffee industry.
We own the farms in Honduras, where coffee is Shade-Grown. It is also a Single Origin coffee, which means it comes from the same land, guaranteeing the quality over time of the beans.
We started in Honduras in 1984, where we began exporting green coffee beans to Europe, as we still do today. In the mid-90's we introduced our packaged brands to the gourmet market in Honduras, having success locally and Unexpectadely internationally, when tourist (most of them from the USA) tried the coffee.
In 2002 we opened our roasting and packing plant in Houston as well as our website.
If any coffee lover would like a free samples please send us an e-mail to: sales@copantrade.com and we would be happy do send them promptly,
Thank you again
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View entire thread: is MJB good?
Posted by cartoons10 on 2008-10-03 09:20:27 Post Subject:
I want to be a coffee connoisseur. while being a pure coffee lover any tips?
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Posted by cartoons10 on 2008-10-03 09:20:27 Post Subject:
I want to be a coffee connoisseur. while being a pure coffee lover any tips?
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View entire thread: Help with finding the right cup and saucer set...
Posted by latteman on 2006-09-29 19:24:31 Post Subject: Help with finding the right cup and saucer set...
Hello all,
I am a new home espresso machine owner (lifetime coffee lover), and have been looking for a particular style of cup for caps and lattes:
A plain white cup, shorter, with a wide rim (like the cups used in latte competitions), but 12 oz instead of 14 oz, and with a rounded handle.
The only cups I am finding that match this description are available in bulk only (such as the Oneida Rego 12-oz. cappuccino cup), and I obviously do not need 3 dozen of these, nor am I enthusiastic about spending over $100 for cups, when do not need any more than six cups and saucers.
My best bet seems to be to find someone who owns a coffee house, and would be willing to sell a few cups and saucers from their supply... if anyone is willing or able, please let me know. I have otherwise had no luck with the online companies who sell them by the case, as none will break a case.
... I would also love to hear if anyone has a lead on any on any stores that I have missed that carry cups such as this.
BTW, I have seen the 14-oz. competition cups, but something about that non-round handle with that comes curves up at the top really turns me off...
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Posted by latteman on 2006-09-29 19:24:31 Post Subject: Help with finding the right cup and saucer set...
Hello all,
I am a new home espresso machine owner (lifetime coffee lover), and have been looking for a particular style of cup for caps and lattes:
A plain white cup, shorter, with a wide rim (like the cups used in latte competitions), but 12 oz instead of 14 oz, and with a rounded handle.
The only cups I am finding that match this description are available in bulk only (such as the Oneida Rego 12-oz. cappuccino cup), and I obviously do not need 3 dozen of these, nor am I enthusiastic about spending over $100 for cups, when do not need any more than six cups and saucers.
My best bet seems to be to find someone who owns a coffee house, and would be willing to sell a few cups and saucers from their supply... if anyone is willing or able, please let me know. I have otherwise had no luck with the online companies who sell them by the case, as none will break a case.
... I would also love to hear if anyone has a lead on any on any stores that I have missed that carry cups such as this.
BTW, I have seen the 14-oz. competition cups, but something about that non-round handle with that comes curves up at the top really turns me off...
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View entire thread: Help with finding the right cup and saucer set...
Posted by latteman on 2006-09-29 19:39:21 Post Subject:
Here is a corrected post; I am usually a stickler with grammar and syntax, but it's been a very long day (with not near enough caffeine...)
I am a new home espresso machine owner (lifetime coffee lover), and have been looking for a particular style of cup for caps and lattes:
A plain white cup; shorter, with a wide rim (like the cups used in latte competitions), but 12 oz instead of 14 oz, and with a rounded handle.
The only cups I am finding that match this description are available in bulk only (such as the Oneida Rego 12-oz. cappuccino cup), and I obviously do not need 3 dozen of these, nor am I enthusiastic about spending over $100 for cups, when I do not need more than six cups and saucers.
My best bet seems to be to find someone who owns a coffee house, and would be willing to sell a few cups and saucers from their supply... if anyone fits this description, please let me know; I have otherwise had no luck with the online companies who sell them in bulk, as none will break a case.
... I would also love to hear if anyone has a lead on any stores that I have missed that carry cups such as this.
BTW, I have seen the 14-oz. competition cups, but something about that non-round handle that curves up at the top really turns me off...
There it is; a pretty silly start for a first post, but it will get better...
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Posted by latteman on 2006-09-29 19:39:21 Post Subject:
Here is a corrected post; I am usually a stickler with grammar and syntax, but it's been a very long day (with not near enough caffeine...)
I am a new home espresso machine owner (lifetime coffee lover), and have been looking for a particular style of cup for caps and lattes:
A plain white cup; shorter, with a wide rim (like the cups used in latte competitions), but 12 oz instead of 14 oz, and with a rounded handle.
The only cups I am finding that match this description are available in bulk only (such as the Oneida Rego 12-oz. cappuccino cup), and I obviously do not need 3 dozen of these, nor am I enthusiastic about spending over $100 for cups, when I do not need more than six cups and saucers.
My best bet seems to be to find someone who owns a coffee house, and would be willing to sell a few cups and saucers from their supply... if anyone fits this description, please let me know; I have otherwise had no luck with the online companies who sell them in bulk, as none will break a case.
... I would also love to hear if anyone has a lead on any stores that I have missed that carry cups such as this.
BTW, I have seen the 14-oz. competition cups, but something about that non-round handle that curves up at the top really turns me off...
There it is; a pretty silly start for a first post, but it will get better...
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View entire thread: Guatemalan Coffee
Posted by Anonymous on 2003-05-10 16:22:21 Post Subject: Fresh Coffee
Those pictures are very NICE, it shows us where coffee comes from and HOW it is made. Tell us Coffee Lover how was the coffee daman gave to you? If it is good it would be nice to know where to get some!!
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Posted by Anonymous on 2003-05-10 16:22:21 Post Subject: Fresh Coffee
Those pictures are very NICE, it shows us where coffee comes from and HOW it is made. Tell us Coffee Lover how was the coffee daman gave to you? If it is good it would be nice to know where to get some!!
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View entire thread: Black Fly Coffee
Posted by Forrest Gump on 2008-05-10 11:34:57 Post Subject:
I do not own the company nor do i work there. i am just another coffee lover like the rest of the people on this forum. But i have tried the coffee before at a blueberry festival once and i thought that the coffee had a lot of kick to it. I do not even work for them and i was not aware of thier website until a few days ago.. I was just aski ng other opinoins on this blend.
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Posted by Forrest Gump on 2008-05-10 11:34:57 Post Subject:
I do not own the company nor do i work there. i am just another coffee lover like the rest of the people on this forum. But i have tried the coffee before at a blueberry festival once and i thought that the coffee had a lot of kick to it. I do not even work for them and i was not aware of thier website until a few days ago.. I was just aski ng other opinoins on this blend.
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View entire thread: is MJB good?
Posted by omegapd on 2008-10-03 01:14:57 Post Subject:
I'm the type of person who always looks for the "treasure in the trash". I love coffee and will try anything once...be it fresh roasted from a coffee supplier to the canned stuff at the supermarket. In my neck of the woods, there are no local roasters. The closest I know of is in Tampa and I mail order it. It is remarkably better than the stuff at the supermarket, but it's also very expensive- so I try anything I can get my hands on locally, too.
I truly believe there's a difference between a coffee lover and a coffee connoisseur, but they do go hand in hand sometime...
EW
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Posted by omegapd on 2008-10-03 01:14:57 Post Subject:
I'm the type of person who always looks for the "treasure in the trash". I love coffee and will try anything once...be it fresh roasted from a coffee supplier to the canned stuff at the supermarket. In my neck of the woods, there are no local roasters. The closest I know of is in Tampa and I mail order it. It is remarkably better than the stuff at the supermarket, but it's also very expensive- so I try anything I can get my hands on locally, too.
I truly believe there's a difference between a coffee lover and a coffee connoisseur, but they do go hand in hand sometime...
EW
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View entire thread: Link to Coffee Forums
Posted by CoffeeLover on 2003-10-27 20:41:56 Post Subject: Link to Coffee Forums
Are you a coffee lover, roaster, grower, or in the coffee business and have a website? We'd love it if you'd link to Coffee Forums from your site to help share the word about coffee.
Simply tell your webmaster to place a link on your site to coffeeforums.com and your set!
If your a blogger, coffee drinker or your own webmaster its time to link up. Use the code below and copy/paste it into your site
<a href="http://www.coffeeforums.com/">Coffee</a>
Simply change the word Coffee between the A tags to what you want to or simply leave it at that! Let us know when you've linked and we'll thank you personally. We love to know which one of our members support coffee forums!
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Posted by CoffeeLover on 2003-10-27 20:41:56 Post Subject: Link to Coffee Forums
Are you a coffee lover, roaster, grower, or in the coffee business and have a website? We'd love it if you'd link to Coffee Forums from your site to help share the word about coffee.
Simply tell your webmaster to place a link on your site to coffeeforums.com and your set!
If your a blogger, coffee drinker or your own webmaster its time to link up. Use the code below and copy/paste it into your site<a href="http://www.coffeeforums.com/">Coffee</a>
Simply change the word Coffee between the A tags to what you want to or simply leave it at that! Let us know when you've linked and we'll thank you personally. We love to know which one of our members support coffee forums!
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View entire thread: drive through coffee shop
Posted by Coffee Guy on 2003-11-14 13:15:08 Post Subject:
Good question Coffee Lover...In our experience we tend to look more where the driving traffic is,i.e., traffic lights, near freeway on ramps (morning traffic), and heavy residential areas. They seem to be the most successful.
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Posted by Coffee Guy on 2003-11-14 13:15:08 Post Subject:
Good question Coffee Lover...In our experience we tend to look more where the driving traffic is,i.e., traffic lights, near freeway on ramps (morning traffic), and heavy residential areas. They seem to be the most successful.
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View entire thread: music and coffee! is there a better combination ?
Posted by CuriousG on 2005-10-08 23:03:21 Post Subject:
I love all kinds of music with my coffee. Usually I prefer instrumental stuff like contemporary jazz. A friend of mine referred me to an up and coming saxophonist named Lance Koonah. After listening to a music sample on CDBaby.com I ordered his CD. Really catchy melodic stuff that any music/coffee lover could get into.
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Posted by CuriousG on 2005-10-08 23:03:21 Post Subject:
I love all kinds of music with my coffee. Usually I prefer instrumental stuff like contemporary jazz. A friend of mine referred me to an up and coming saxophonist named Lance Koonah. After listening to a music sample on CDBaby.com I ordered his CD. Really catchy melodic stuff that any music/coffee lover could get into.
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View entire thread: Wanna be home roaster that needs advice...
Posted by timeggers on 2004-10-02 02:46:52 Post Subject: Wanna be home roaster that needs advice...
I'm an avid coffee lover and have mastered brewing and grinding. I want to start roasting my own beans though. So those of you that have been home roasting:
What do you use?
How do you like it?
How does it perform?
I am not looking to spend a fortune (up to $120). I want a good beginner roaster that I can achieve good results. I am currently looking at the FreshRoast Plus 8 or the Hearthware I-Roast. I don't see any drum roasters that I think would suit me. I am the only coffee drinker in a two person household. I want to roast inside so smoke does concern me. I really only use about 3/8 cup of whole beans per day. Enough for my 32-ounce French press. So I will not need to roast massive quantites at once. I would like to be able to roast every three or four days enough beans to last three or four days. I know that the two roasters above will only brew enough for a pot at a time. I understand that I will have to brew multiple batches with cooling time in between batches. So ease of use is important, but I do not want to skimp on quality either. Okay you experienced guys what do you think?
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Posted by timeggers on 2004-10-02 02:46:52 Post Subject: Wanna be home roaster that needs advice...
I'm an avid coffee lover and have mastered brewing and grinding. I want to start roasting my own beans though. So those of you that have been home roasting:
What do you use?
How do you like it?
How does it perform?
I am not looking to spend a fortune (up to $120). I want a good beginner roaster that I can achieve good results. I am currently looking at the FreshRoast Plus 8 or the Hearthware I-Roast. I don't see any drum roasters that I think would suit me. I am the only coffee drinker in a two person household. I want to roast inside so smoke does concern me. I really only use about 3/8 cup of whole beans per day. Enough for my 32-ounce French press. So I will not need to roast massive quantites at once. I would like to be able to roast every three or four days enough beans to last three or four days. I know that the two roasters above will only brew enough for a pot at a time. I understand that I will have to brew multiple batches with cooling time in between batches. So ease of use is important, but I do not want to skimp on quality either. Okay you experienced guys what do you think?
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View entire thread: Coffee Roasting Advice Needed
Posted by kpal24 on 2004-11-15 07:52:05 Post Subject: Coffee Roasting Advice Needed
I am a long time coffee lover and just recently decided to start roasting my own beans. After a little research, I bought a Hearthware I-Roast and a sampler pack of coffee beans plus a couple pounds of other green coffee beans. To date, I have not produced anything that tastes or smells remotely like coffee. The beans get the appropriate attractive color, and look as if they ought to be good but forget it. Unless I roast them really dark, approaching a light vienna, I get a little in the way of aroma and a dirty dish water taste. Can anyone give me some advice? Thanks..
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Posted by kpal24 on 2004-11-15 07:52:05 Post Subject: Coffee Roasting Advice Needed
I am a long time coffee lover and just recently decided to start roasting my own beans. After a little research, I bought a Hearthware I-Roast and a sampler pack of coffee beans plus a couple pounds of other green coffee beans. To date, I have not produced anything that tastes or smells remotely like coffee. The beans get the appropriate attractive color, and look as if they ought to be good but forget it. Unless I roast them really dark, approaching a light vienna, I get a little in the way of aroma and a dirty dish water taste. Can anyone give me some advice? Thanks..
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View entire thread: Advice - Ambex or Diedrich
Posted by Shep on 2005-10-18 15:35:30 Post Subject:
Actually, yes that is part of the deal...if the deal happens. This has been an ongoing discussion for about a year and a half now and I am beginning to wonder if the sale will ever really take place. So part of the reason for my personal experimentation is back-up.
I have worked for the same employer for the past twenty years. Outsourcing has been threatening to claim my job for the last five. It has not happened yet, but I have watched my facility go from 3,200 employees down to 930. The next wave of cuts will get me. That is part of the driving force behind my desire to prepare for a new career. The coffee business is only one avenue I am considering. I have also gone back to school full-time, this time for a business degree. I only have two real interests or hobbies in life: I have been a motorcycle enthusiast since I was 7 (I am 45 now), and a specialty coffee lover since my early twenties. I have been home roasting for a while and it is something I really enjoy. I figure if I have to change careers at this point in my life, I am either going for the money or going for something I am interested in and have some passion for.
Shep
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Posted by Shep on 2005-10-18 15:35:30 Post Subject:
Actually, yes that is part of the deal...if the deal happens. This has been an ongoing discussion for about a year and a half now and I am beginning to wonder if the sale will ever really take place. So part of the reason for my personal experimentation is back-up.
I have worked for the same employer for the past twenty years. Outsourcing has been threatening to claim my job for the last five. It has not happened yet, but I have watched my facility go from 3,200 employees down to 930. The next wave of cuts will get me. That is part of the driving force behind my desire to prepare for a new career. The coffee business is only one avenue I am considering. I have also gone back to school full-time, this time for a business degree. I only have two real interests or hobbies in life: I have been a motorcycle enthusiast since I was 7 (I am 45 now), and a specialty coffee lover since my early twenties. I have been home roasting for a while and it is something I really enjoy. I figure if I have to change careers at this point in my life, I am either going for the money or going for something I am interested in and have some passion for.
Shep
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View entire thread: I really need some info on specifics, espAnnual Income
Posted by newcoffeegal on 2005-09-18 14:37:16 Post Subject: Theatre traffic
Hi Jack,
It sounds to me like you are probably not going to get the kind of traffic you need to stay in business. One thing to think about is if you are adding specialty foods to the mix, your costs will increase and you will most like not receive a good return on your investment. Food is perishable (obviously) but most of that food ends up going to waste. I do not think that adding gellato and the like will increase your sales as much as it will increase your costs. Sorry to seem negative, but I don't think anyone on this forum wants to see a fellow coffee lover/entrepenuer (sp). not succeed. Especially in a town of only 1500. Best of luck to you!
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Posted by newcoffeegal on 2005-09-18 14:37:16 Post Subject: Theatre traffic
Hi Jack,
It sounds to me like you are probably not going to get the kind of traffic you need to stay in business. One thing to think about is if you are adding specialty foods to the mix, your costs will increase and you will most like not receive a good return on your investment. Food is perishable (obviously) but most of that food ends up going to waste. I do not think that adding gellato and the like will increase your sales as much as it will increase your costs. Sorry to seem negative, but I don't think anyone on this forum wants to see a fellow coffee lover/entrepenuer (sp). not succeed. Especially in a town of only 1500. Best of luck to you!
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View entire thread: Regular or Decaff Coffee?
Posted by notmuffy on 2003-03-25 11:04:06 Post Subject:
Coffee Lover, I don't get it, but you are like a lot of people that claim they can tell a taste difference in regular vs. decaf.
I usually drink regular because all the flavors that are available are only available in regular. If all coffee was the same price and flavor, I would choose decaf so I didn't have to pee so much
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Posted by notmuffy on 2003-03-25 11:04:06 Post Subject:
Coffee Lover, I don't get it, but you are like a lot of people that claim they can tell a taste difference in regular vs. decaf.
I usually drink regular because all the flavors that are available are only available in regular. If all coffee was the same price and flavor, I would choose decaf so I didn't have to pee so much
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View entire thread: Coffee Snobbery
Posted by garyscottadamson on 2007-04-08 11:35:14 Post Subject: Coffee Snobbery
A couple of weeks ago I was at a cafe and asked for a freshly brewed coffee, I watched and expected something to come from a drip filter of a cafetiere. Regardless of this I was presented with an Americano! I proceeded to go crazy, and caused a huge fuss. My other half told me that this was stupid, and that I was in the wrong. Was I?
Also... I spent a night at a friends house. My friend knowing that I loved coffee brewed me some instant as a gusture of good will! My initial reaction was OH NO! But, I decided to say thankyou, smile and drink the coffee and after what felt like an eternity, gulp after gulp after gulp the coffee had gone.
What would you do in these situations. And have you ever been in such situations yourself where anyone else wouldn't say anything, they'd be quite content. But you being the coffee lover that you are must complain?
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Posted by garyscottadamson on 2007-04-08 11:35:14 Post Subject: Coffee Snobbery
A couple of weeks ago I was at a cafe and asked for a freshly brewed coffee, I watched and expected something to come from a drip filter of a cafetiere. Regardless of this I was presented with an Americano! I proceeded to go crazy, and caused a huge fuss. My other half told me that this was stupid, and that I was in the wrong. Was I?
Also... I spent a night at a friends house. My friend knowing that I loved coffee brewed me some instant as a gusture of good will! My initial reaction was OH NO! But, I decided to say thankyou, smile and drink the coffee and after what felt like an eternity, gulp after gulp after gulp the coffee had gone.
What would you do in these situations. And have you ever been in such situations yourself where anyone else wouldn't say anything, they'd be quite content. But you being the coffee lover that you are must complain?
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View entire thread: Opening new Coffee & Wine Bar in Minneapolis area
Posted by ourcoffeebarn on 2005-03-17 19:06:40 Post Subject:
A wine and Coffee Shop sounds like a GREAT plan! I would say that wine by the bottle would be the easiest way to start, but I am a coffee roaster and coffee lover and only an occasional wine drinker. I am in west central Wisconsin only about 45 min from Apple Valley and I may be of some coffee help.
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Posted by ourcoffeebarn on 2005-03-17 19:06:40 Post Subject:
A wine and Coffee Shop sounds like a GREAT plan! I would say that wine by the bottle would be the easiest way to start, but I am a coffee roaster and coffee lover and only an occasional wine drinker. I am in west central Wisconsin only about 45 min from Apple Valley and I may be of some coffee help.
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View entire thread: My Coffeemaker Problem, any suggestions??????
Posted by Parts Guru on 2005-01-01 21:57:50 Post Subject: Re: My Coffeemaker Problem, any suggestions??????
I have a low-end Mr. Coffee standard drip coffeemaker (plastic), because I cannot afford a fancy machine. My problem is since it is plastic when the coffee flows through the machine it comes out tasting stale, like hard water kinda feeling sorta like. It is not the coffee but the machine as the coffee I make is quality. It appears that since this machine is plastic and it runs throughout the tubes inside that I get the flavor of the cheap machine in my mouth. Anybody have any suggestions as I have cleaned it many times.
Here are some suggestions:
Use Baking soda to cleane your espresso maker. Dissolve it in water and fill in the water tank. Flush it through the machine by making espresso without coffee and also run hot water through steam/hot water wand. (I am assuming that you have a pump operated espresso maker). It will take away most of the plastic taste.
You also need to watch the quality of water used for making espresso. Use some coffee cleaning liquid that will remove coffee stains on the plastic tubes. Coffee stains can be stubborn.
Also it will be a good idea to replace the stained and old plastic tubes that you think may be causing the bad taste in your coffee.
(Just an observation) -Fungus is as passionate about coffee as any coffee lover can be. Leave the machine with coffee stains or the coffee grounds for just two days. You will find fungus thriving on it with its white cover on brown coffee.! The point is that the coffee should be cleaned immediately after use. Stale coffee may can add stale and bad taste as you have described.
t
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Posted by Parts Guru on 2005-01-01 21:57:50 Post Subject: Re: My Coffeemaker Problem, any suggestions??????
I have a low-end Mr. Coffee standard drip coffeemaker (plastic), because I cannot afford a fancy machine. My problem is since it is plastic when the coffee flows through the machine it comes out tasting stale, like hard water kinda feeling sorta like. It is not the coffee but the machine as the coffee I make is quality. It appears that since this machine is plastic and it runs throughout the tubes inside that I get the flavor of the cheap machine in my mouth. Anybody have any suggestions as I have cleaned it many times.
Here are some suggestions:
Use Baking soda to cleane your espresso maker. Dissolve it in water and fill in the water tank. Flush it through the machine by making espresso without coffee and also run hot water through steam/hot water wand. (I am assuming that you have a pump operated espresso maker). It will take away most of the plastic taste.
You also need to watch the quality of water used for making espresso. Use some coffee cleaning liquid that will remove coffee stains on the plastic tubes. Coffee stains can be stubborn.
Also it will be a good idea to replace the stained and old plastic tubes that you think may be causing the bad taste in your coffee.
(Just an observation) -Fungus is as passionate about coffee as any coffee lover can be. Leave the machine with coffee stains or the coffee grounds for just two days. You will find fungus thriving on it with its white cover on brown coffee.! The point is that the coffee should be cleaned immediately after use. Stale coffee may can add stale and bad taste as you have described.
t
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View entire thread: Buying a new machine - Please Help! -
Posted by klv on 2006-12-06 16:54:48 Post Subject: Buying a new machine - Please Help! -
Hi,
I'm a coffee lover eventhough I'm not an expert. But I can tell when I like a coffe or not hehe. I've been using a Sarbucks barista for expressos and capuccinos and a standard "Mr. Coffee" machine for daily cofee.
I've been doing my homework to find a real coffee machine for everyday and found 2 options. The technivorm has won on excelency of coffee flavor. The only flaw is that it will make my counter look like a laboratory. Te second option is the Capresso which i've read that makes the best (home made) coffee and has better design.
Does anyone have an opinion on those or how would you decide?
Technivorm Moccamaster KBT 741
http://www.technivorm.com/home.html
Capresso MT500 Plus
http://www.capresso.com/prod_makers_mt500.html
A third contender would be the Capresso ST600 wich is newer tha the 500 but have not found enough reviews of this one.
http://www.capresso.com/prod_makers_st600.html
Any help would be welcomed.
Thanks!!!
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Posted by klv on 2006-12-06 16:54:48 Post Subject: Buying a new machine - Please Help! -
Hi,
I'm a coffee lover eventhough I'm not an expert. But I can tell when I like a coffe or not hehe. I've been using a Sarbucks barista for expressos and capuccinos and a standard "Mr. Coffee" machine for daily cofee.
I've been doing my homework to find a real coffee machine for everyday and found 2 options. The technivorm has won on excelency of coffee flavor. The only flaw is that it will make my counter look like a laboratory. Te second option is the Capresso which i've read that makes the best (home made) coffee and has better design.
Does anyone have an opinion on those or how would you decide?
Technivorm Moccamaster KBT 741
http://www.technivorm.com/home.html
Capresso MT500 Plus
http://www.capresso.com/prod_makers_mt500.html
A third contender would be the Capresso ST600 wich is newer tha the 500 but have not found enough reviews of this one.
http://www.capresso.com/prod_makers_st600.html
Any help would be welcomed.
Thanks!!!
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View entire thread: Recommend me a coffee maker and grinder!
Posted by djveed on 2008-07-27 20:34:44 Post Subject: Mr Coffee??
Hello all! As I embark on this dark bean journey that I've come upon - I'm reaching out for suggestions between:
Capresso 560 Infinity Burr Grinder ($80)
Breville IKON Conical Burr Grinder ($100)
Mr. Coffee Burr Mill ($30)
Obviously, the Capresso or Breville are more expensive and better. But is it $70 better?? I'm a new Dad and we're on a single income and I have to decide between Mr. Coffee or my kid's college savings this month.
All joking aside though - is this Mr. Coffee Burr Mill any good for basic home use (perhaps 5-10 cups per week) and for a new coffee lover who's not too particular quite yet? The Capresso seems to be getting better reviews than the Breville. Any advice on which of these three?
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Posted by djveed on 2008-07-27 20:34:44 Post Subject: Mr Coffee??
Hello all! As I embark on this dark bean journey that I've come upon - I'm reaching out for suggestions between:
Capresso 560 Infinity Burr Grinder ($80)
Breville IKON Conical Burr Grinder ($100)
Mr. Coffee Burr Mill ($30)
Obviously, the Capresso or Breville are more expensive and better. But is it $70 better?? I'm a new Dad and we're on a single income and I have to decide between Mr. Coffee or my kid's college savings this month.
All joking aside though - is this Mr. Coffee Burr Mill any good for basic home use (perhaps 5-10 cups per week) and for a new coffee lover who's not too particular quite yet? The Capresso seems to be getting better reviews than the Breville. Any advice on which of these three?
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View entire thread: New Restaurant Opening Soon is Serving Espresso - Need Help!
Posted by espressomaniac on 2004-10-12 02:34:23 Post Subject: Cecilware who are they?????
Cecilware is not a commercial espresso machine, if you took a trip to cafe darte, italian owned and italian run, he'd be shaking a finger at you, come on, an itialian restaurant without true italian espresso, this is soo taboo.... The original espresso machine was created in italy, the very concept of serving espresso that is substandard in the states in the true tradition means you want all out, balls out quality in this area even if you serve only 2 shots a day, it was a nice gesture, but is absolutely not in the vision of a true italian operation.
Did they get a real grinder, or is there "mr coffee" on the front of it????
Anyway, your intensions were valid, but I gotta reinterate, this will never and I mean never produce anything outside of coffee flavored water if the darn thing even works at all, I highly suggest looking into commercial espresso machines and commercial grinders, otherwise that place is going to insult any true coffee lover.
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Posted by espressomaniac on 2004-10-12 02:34:23 Post Subject: Cecilware who are they?????
Cecilware is not a commercial espresso machine, if you took a trip to cafe darte, italian owned and italian run, he'd be shaking a finger at you, come on, an itialian restaurant without true italian espresso, this is soo taboo.... The original espresso machine was created in italy, the very concept of serving espresso that is substandard in the states in the true tradition means you want all out, balls out quality in this area even if you serve only 2 shots a day, it was a nice gesture, but is absolutely not in the vision of a true italian operation.
Did they get a real grinder, or is there "mr coffee" on the front of it????
Anyway, your intensions were valid, but I gotta reinterate, this will never and I mean never produce anything outside of coffee flavored water if the darn thing even works at all, I highly suggest looking into commercial espresso machines and commercial grinders, otherwise that place is going to insult any true coffee lover.
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View entire thread: Am i the only person who prefers Robusta over Arabica?
Posted by bean_there_Bunn_that on 2006-03-28 23:08:11 Post Subject:
I think you both have valid points. In Australia Robusta is not popular. I struggle to even find it in my local supermarket. The local roasters I go to do not sell it either. I just posted a piece earlier about this. I do not think it is some plot by the men who grow arabica to push the men who grow robusta out. My guess is the flavor of the world has changed and now people who drink the coffees like Arabica better? But with this in mind I recently had one week in Bali where I only drank the Bali Robusta. It was different than what I am used to. I am not saying I would drink it everyday but maybe the holiday atmosphere made it seem special. SO being a peace maker and a coffee lover I think right-
-right.
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Posted by bean_there_Bunn_that on 2006-03-28 23:08:11 Post Subject:
I think you both have valid points. In Australia Robusta is not popular. I struggle to even find it in my local supermarket. The local roasters I go to do not sell it either. I just posted a piece earlier about this. I do not think it is some plot by the men who grow arabica to push the men who grow robusta out. My guess is the flavor of the world has changed and now people who drink the coffees like Arabica better? But with this in mind I recently had one week in Bali where I only drank the Bali Robusta. It was different than what I am used to. I am not saying I would drink it everyday but maybe the holiday atmosphere made it seem special. SO being a peace maker and a coffee lover I think right-
-right.
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View entire thread: Sour coffee?
Posted by ngaisteve1 on 2004-08-20 01:50:09 Post Subject:
I stay in Malaysia, next to Singapore. I'm a Chinese Malaysian. My mom also a coffee lover but the coffee she drinks is the normal one from the shop. She drink Nescafe, a popular shop coffee here. I think Nescafe is popular here maybe because it is cheap and taste ok for ordinary coffee drinker here.
Our country here also has luxury 'shop' (sorry vocabulary is poor) to drink coffee like Starbuck, Coffee Bean, San Fransisco, Gloria Jeans etc. I guess, I can only get those bean coffee from these 'shop'.
Thanks for the offer. Yeah, if I got any questions, I will post it here or PM u guys.
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Posted by ngaisteve1 on 2004-08-20 01:50:09 Post Subject:
I stay in Malaysia, next to Singapore. I'm a Chinese Malaysian. My mom also a coffee lover but the coffee she drinks is the normal one from the shop. She drink Nescafe, a popular shop coffee here. I think Nescafe is popular here maybe because it is cheap and taste ok for ordinary coffee drinker here.
Our country here also has luxury 'shop' (sorry vocabulary is poor) to drink coffee like Starbuck, Coffee Bean, San Fransisco, Gloria Jeans etc. I guess, I can only get those bean coffee from these 'shop'.
Thanks for the offer. Yeah, if I got any questions, I will post it here or PM u guys.
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View entire thread: I've got an idea-I'd like some input from the experts!
Posted by jpscoffee on 2004-12-05 09:49:13 Post Subject:
Electronics are marked up 15%. WB coffee is marked up 50%. Average sale from a "coffee-tupperware like show" ??
Show up at someones house with three other potentials there, find them at the moment they need the new brewer-more coffee-have the money for it, convince them to buy equipment and beans, keep them buying from you and never visit SB or CC again (a HUGE portion of our customers come to us because of the social aspect). Sounds like a tough sell to me.
You'd have to do a lot of parties, change the way people buy, keep them from the local grocery store and coffeehouse, all while keeping your "day job".
Good luck!
PS Keurig, Douwe Egberts, and other major coffee suppliers ARE marketing directly to the home buyer (maybe not the "true" coffee lover, but a large part of the market is not gourmet). They are making the single cup (pod, k-cup) a viable market. BTW, I have a Keurig brewer and it is very good. It is not as good as my own fresh beans, but is a definite advance in the whole coffee market. It works well when I am in a hurry or don't want to/can't make a whole pot.
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Posted by jpscoffee on 2004-12-05 09:49:13 Post Subject:
Electronics are marked up 15%. WB coffee is marked up 50%. Average sale from a "coffee-tupperware like show" ??
Show up at someones house with three other potentials there, find them at the moment they need the new brewer-more coffee-have the money for it, convince them to buy equipment and beans, keep them buying from you and never visit SB or CC again (a HUGE portion of our customers come to us because of the social aspect). Sounds like a tough sell to me.
You'd have to do a lot of parties, change the way people buy, keep them from the local grocery store and coffeehouse, all while keeping your "day job".
Good luck!
PS Keurig, Douwe Egberts, and other major coffee suppliers ARE marketing directly to the home buyer (maybe not the "true" coffee lover, but a large part of the market is not gourmet). They are making the single cup (pod, k-cup) a viable market. BTW, I have a Keurig brewer and it is very good. It is not as good as my own fresh beans, but is a definite advance in the whole coffee market. It works well when I am in a hurry or don't want to/can't make a whole pot.
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View entire thread: Saeco Incanto Sirius - good machine?
Posted by I_dunno on 2006-09-24 01:29:08 Post Subject:
Couldn't resist any longer...went and bought the Incanto Sirius. For other people like me (coffee lover but migrating from a regular coffee machine that can also make espresso), I'd like to share my first impressions.
I have these settings:
12 gram dose
high temp
SBS set to about 1:30pm
default volume on the small cup setting
second to finest grind
Illy Espresso beans
Taste
Now, having been using a $140 Krups I have to say that the espresso from the Incanto Sirius tastes absolutely lovely. The crema on a single shot was excellent (I think...looked good to me anyway), and ok when doing 2 shots at the same time (not quite as thick as with the single shot but still ok).
Steamer
There has been a lot of talk in threads about the steamer wand not being very good and not moving very far. Well, I think they must have redesigned it since those comments because it seems to angle out quite nicely. The foam is, well, foamy. Not tight foam but almost as good as one might hope for...its as good as you get in your local Starbucks in my opinion. I tried covering up the tiny hole that I'm assuming lets the air in and that seem to help a bit.
LCD/Menu
The menu system is excellent...really good. Like me, you may be thinking that the LCD "touch sensitive" panel is just a gimick and just something else to break. Well, maybe, but I gotta tell you that it is so easy to use and gives good feedback to the user during menu selections and brewing (not to mention all the sensors telling you the door is open and so on).
Temperature of drinks
Set the temperature setting to hot, and pre-warm the cup you're going to use (although you won't be doing that with the warming plate..see below) and you're going to get a cup of coffee that to most average people is hot enough...again, in my opinion.
Leak filling trip tray Issue
As far as I can see so far, it's not an issue. If you put something under the steamer when you vent it to get the steam going I think it'll be fine.
Small issues
Yeah, I suppose the resevoir could be a bit bigger. By the time one has rinsed, vented enough water to allow the steam to come through and rinsed again at the end you get through a fair amount of water each time you use the machine.
It is really weird that the LCD panel backlight doesn't go off in standby.
Talking of standby, I wonder what the power draw is when in this state...anyone know? I think I'm going ask Saeco that question.
The cup warmer takes a while to warm up and you have to turn it on through the menu. I won't use it for warming one cup to use for my own cup of joe, but if you were having a dinner party or something like that where you know in advance you're going to use the cups then yeah, it's kinda nice to have. Not very big but no one should complain about that right???? Why?...because, my freinds, you are buying what has been designed as a compact machine. Having said that, it comfortably will hold at least espresso cups or 4 small coffee cups. If you want a big cup warmer though go buy a hot plate.
Summary
Ok, I've only had this thing for an afternoon, but having spent only 20mins getting things setup I'm now enjoying a really nice cup of coffee (although I have had way too much of it today
. Notwithstanding the price-tag, an average owner is probably going to like this machine. And really that's why I wrote this review. I have read the comments on this forum and while some of them are really helpful (for example the settings to get a strong brew...saved me time) some others are a little on the advanced side for an average person, albeit well meant. I mean, I don't think many people are going to care that the secondary heating block is aluminum (primary block is Steel). And the time in seconds that it takes for a shot to pour is somewhat interesting but irrelevant if the product looks and tastes good. As I said though, all well meant and I'm sure there are some advanced coffee gurus out there that would find that info important.
That's it for the moment. I think I will post more impressions after I've been using the machine for a month or 2. Dropping this kind of money on a coffee machine is a big deal for most folk so I'm sure that others who use this site would appreciate the unsolicited feedback on this or any other super auto machine.
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Posted by I_dunno on 2006-09-24 01:29:08 Post Subject:
Couldn't resist any longer...went and bought the Incanto Sirius. For other people like me (coffee lover but migrating from a regular coffee machine that can also make espresso), I'd like to share my first impressions.
I have these settings:
12 gram dose
high temp
SBS set to about 1:30pm
default volume on the small cup setting
second to finest grind
Illy Espresso beans
Taste
Now, having been using a $140 Krups I have to say that the espresso from the Incanto Sirius tastes absolutely lovely. The crema on a single shot was excellent (I think...looked good to me anyway), and ok when doing 2 shots at the same time (not quite as thick as with the single shot but still ok).
Steamer
There has been a lot of talk in threads about the steamer wand not being very good and not moving very far. Well, I think they must have redesigned it since those comments because it seems to angle out quite nicely. The foam is, well, foamy. Not tight foam but almost as good as one might hope for...its as good as you get in your local Starbucks in my opinion. I tried covering up the tiny hole that I'm assuming lets the air in and that seem to help a bit.
LCD/Menu
The menu system is excellent...really good. Like me, you may be thinking that the LCD "touch sensitive" panel is just a gimick and just something else to break. Well, maybe, but I gotta tell you that it is so easy to use and gives good feedback to the user during menu selections and brewing (not to mention all the sensors telling you the door is open and so on).
Temperature of drinks
Set the temperature setting to hot, and pre-warm the cup you're going to use (although you won't be doing that with the warming plate..see below) and you're going to get a cup of coffee that to most average people is hot enough...again, in my opinion.
Leak filling trip tray Issue
As far as I can see so far, it's not an issue. If you put something under the steamer when you vent it to get the steam going I think it'll be fine.
Small issues
Yeah, I suppose the resevoir could be a bit bigger. By the time one has rinsed, vented enough water to allow the steam to come through and rinsed again at the end you get through a fair amount of water each time you use the machine.
It is really weird that the LCD panel backlight doesn't go off in standby.
Talking of standby, I wonder what the power draw is when in this state...anyone know? I think I'm going ask Saeco that question.
The cup warmer takes a while to warm up and you have to turn it on through the menu. I won't use it for warming one cup to use for my own cup of joe, but if you were having a dinner party or something like that where you know in advance you're going to use the cups then yeah, it's kinda nice to have. Not very big but no one should complain about that right???? Why?...because, my freinds, you are buying what has been designed as a compact machine. Having said that, it comfortably will hold at least espresso cups or 4 small coffee cups. If you want a big cup warmer though go buy a hot plate.
Summary
Ok, I've only had this thing for an afternoon, but having spent only 20mins getting things setup I'm now enjoying a really nice cup of coffee (although I have had way too much of it today
. Notwithstanding the price-tag, an average owner is probably going to like this machine. And really that's why I wrote this review. I have read the comments on this forum and while some of them are really helpful (for example the settings to get a strong brew...saved me time) some others are a little on the advanced side for an average person, albeit well meant. I mean, I don't think many people are going to care that the secondary heating block is aluminum (primary block is Steel). And the time in seconds that it takes for a shot to pour is somewhat interesting but irrelevant if the product looks and tastes good. As I said though, all well meant and I'm sure there are some advanced coffee gurus out there that would find that info important. That's it for the moment. I think I will post more impressions after I've been using the machine for a month or 2. Dropping this kind of money on a coffee machine is a big deal for most folk so I'm sure that others who use this site would appreciate the unsolicited feedback on this or any other super auto machine.
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Posted by Susanto on 2006-05-16 12:47:49 Post Subject:
Jeff said "The two main types of beans are Aribica and Robusta"... that right what as long as I know, but some times I found who people said is Arabusta ( come from Arabica x Robusta coffee tree ). About the taste it's quite different.. for me tha aroma of Arabica more strong than Robusta. That's my experience what I ever drink of Luwak Coffee....
Good Luck to Become Coffee Lover
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Posted by Susanto on 2006-05-16 12:47:49 Post Subject:
Jeff said "The two main types of beans are Aribica and Robusta"... that right what as long as I know, but some times I found who people said is Arabusta ( come from Arabica x Robusta coffee tree ). About the taste it's quite different.. for me tha aroma of Arabica more strong than Robusta. That's my experience what I ever drink of Luwak Coffee....
Good Luck to Become Coffee Lover
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View entire thread: ideas please!!
Posted by Anonymous on 2004-11-29 09:26:26 Post Subject:
oh me too me too! Can I have a guide?? I'm just a coffee lover and I love to experiment new things. Thanks
ps you're very popular lol
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Posted by Anonymous on 2004-11-29 09:26:26 Post Subject:
oh me too me too! Can I have a guide?? I'm just a coffee lover and I love to experiment new things. Thanks
ps you're very popular lol
ashdivine9@hotmail.com
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View entire thread: coffee beans from an animal's bottom?!!
Posted by jokerman on 2006-10-13 19:03:18 Post Subject:
I fully agree that taste is up to the person. Thanks for the info. To be honest and perhaps that is very obvious, my knowledge of coffee is not that broad. I got into different coffees about a year ago. Part of the reason I jumped on this site is to see what else is out there beyond the scope of the basic American coffee shop choices.
I don't get into wine, but like coffee I appreciate the background that goes into the of making my personal cup of coffee. From the type of soil on down it is a very interesting process. I am here in Kentucky in the USA. Our pride and joy as far as drink is Kentucky Bourbon. I have always been fascinated with how it is distilled. Trying the different kinds of bourbon's is like that of finding a good coffee. Hey, my favorite flavored coffee is Ky. Bourbon coffee, go figure. But anyway, thanks for the insight for this rookie coffee lover.
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Posted by jokerman on 2006-10-13 19:03:18 Post Subject:
I fully agree that taste is up to the person. Thanks for the info. To be honest and perhaps that is very obvious, my knowledge of coffee is not that broad. I got into different coffees about a year ago. Part of the reason I jumped on this site is to see what else is out there beyond the scope of the basic American coffee shop choices.
I don't get into wine, but like coffee I appreciate the background that goes into the of making my personal cup of coffee. From the type of soil on down it is a very interesting process. I am here in Kentucky in the USA. Our pride and joy as far as drink is Kentucky Bourbon. I have always been fascinated with how it is distilled. Trying the different kinds of bourbon's is like that of finding a good coffee. Hey, my favorite flavored coffee is Ky. Bourbon coffee, go figure. But anyway, thanks for the insight for this rookie coffee lover.
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View entire thread: Gavalia Coffee
Posted by Bill Ahlman on 2003-07-07 14:59:44 Post Subject: Gevalia Coffee
I HAVE tried Gevalia coffee many times in the past, and, as a dark roast coffee lover, I find nothing that Gevalia offers to satisfy me. I do not like the Scandinavian style aftertaste that Gevalia has... SO, I wouldn't recommend them, but you might like it if you like that Scand. style and you are not a really dark roast coffee fan!
Bill Ahlman
billahlman@juno.com
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Posted by Bill Ahlman on 2003-07-07 14:59:44 Post Subject: Gevalia Coffee
I HAVE tried Gevalia coffee many times in the past, and, as a dark roast coffee lover, I find nothing that Gevalia offers to satisfy me. I do not like the Scandinavian style aftertaste that Gevalia has... SO, I wouldn't recommend them, but you might like it if you like that Scand. style and you are not a really dark roast coffee fan!
Bill Ahlman
billahlman@juno.com
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View entire thread: Coffee Fool?
Posted by InternalExile on 2007-03-22 11:27:51 Post Subject: Good to mediocre
I had never heard of the Coffee Fool before until I saw one of their ads on my gmail account that said : Secrets The Coffee Execs Don''t Want You to Know. Being a coffee lover as well as having a conspiratorial streak in my personality, I clicked on the link and read on. What they said made perfect sense, so I ordered a few pounds of their coffee beans and waited in anticipation for truly fresh, sweet coffee straight from the roaster.
Sadly, my world didn''t change after drinking a cup of their brew. Though I must say the Malawi was very good. It tasted fresh and had a slightly sweet, nutty flavor and a lovely aroma. I''d buy that one again. But the Kenya AA was only average. The same can be said for the Costa Rican and the Papua New Guinea. None of these were bad coffees by any means, but they certainly didn''t rise to the level of the hype put forth by the company. I''ve had coffee just as good, or better, from local roasters and even bulk Millstone from Wal-Mart. And when you add in the shipping premium the cost/value ratio slips dramatically.
This wasn''t the first time I''d purchased coffee online, nor was it the first time I was disappointed by the product. It is now dawning on me that perhaps this isn''t the way to buy coffee. In the same way I wouldn''t dream of buying a pair of shoes off the internet, I think the same can be said for coffee. But with shoes that don''t fit you can usually return them for a refund, but coffee once opened is yours for keeps, like it or not.
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Posted by InternalExile on 2007-03-22 11:27:51 Post Subject: Good to mediocre
I had never heard of the Coffee Fool before until I saw one of their ads on my gmail account that said : Secrets The Coffee Execs Don''t Want You to Know. Being a coffee lover as well as having a conspiratorial streak in my personality, I clicked on the link and read on. What they said made perfect sense, so I ordered a few pounds of their coffee beans and waited in anticipation for truly fresh, sweet coffee straight from the roaster.
Sadly, my world didn''t change after drinking a cup of their brew. Though I must say the Malawi was very good. It tasted fresh and had a slightly sweet, nutty flavor and a lovely aroma. I''d buy that one again. But the Kenya AA was only average. The same can be said for the Costa Rican and the Papua New Guinea. None of these were bad coffees by any means, but they certainly didn''t rise to the level of the hype put forth by the company. I''ve had coffee just as good, or better, from local roasters and even bulk Millstone from Wal-Mart. And when you add in the shipping premium the cost/value ratio slips dramatically.
This wasn''t the first time I''d purchased coffee online, nor was it the first time I was disappointed by the product. It is now dawning on me that perhaps this isn''t the way to buy coffee. In the same way I wouldn''t dream of buying a pair of shoes off the internet, I think the same can be said for coffee. But with shoes that don''t fit you can usually return them for a refund, but coffee once opened is yours for keeps, like it or not.
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View entire thread: My thoughts on Starbucks
Posted by Ongai on 2008-06-29 10:23:30 Post Subject: Starbucks...
Here in the Philippines there are only a few major players for coffee and the biggest has to be Starbucks. I prefer some of the other players like CBTL and Figarro (a local coffee shop) but Starbucks is the most convenient of all. As a coffee lover, there are times when I just need my coffee and Starbucks first comes to mind when your on the road. They're everywhere and the brand recall is just too much to ignore.
That would be some of the reasons why Starbucks is really strong..it's all about marketing and finding great locations! And another thing, I guess if you're always drinking Starbucks, it becomes an acquired taste? I'm not sure..what do you think? Congratulations to them for succeeding in this!
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Posted by Ongai on 2008-06-29 10:23:30 Post Subject: Starbucks...
Here in the Philippines there are only a few major players for coffee and the biggest has to be Starbucks. I prefer some of the other players like CBTL and Figarro (a local coffee shop) but Starbucks is the most convenient of all. As a coffee lover, there are times when I just need my coffee and Starbucks first comes to mind when your on the road. They're everywhere and the brand recall is just too much to ignore.
That would be some of the reasons why Starbucks is really strong..it's all about marketing and finding great locations! And another thing, I guess if you're always drinking Starbucks, it becomes an acquired taste? I'm not sure..what do you think? Congratulations to them for succeeding in this!
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View entire thread: Saeco Incanto Sirius
Posted by Mikelev on 2005-02-20 23:31:33 Post Subject: Saeco Incanto Sirius S-Class
I had previously purchased the Vienna Digital and was positive delighted with the performance of this machine. My only regret was that it didn't have a bypass doser, for the occassional decaf, etc. When the Incanto model finally became available in 120V 60Hz, I immediately ordered it. Not only is it a smaller machine, but it seemed to have everything I wanted. Now for my observation after a month of using it:
I immediately felt as though the Vienna produced a more creamy, aromatic cup...was this my imagination? Well, it took a while to get used to the SBS feature and I'm still not entirely convinced any of its positions makes the coffee as good as the Vienna did. Anyway, I now know that you get more coffee and better crema if you go more to the left.
Another little thing is the permanent panarello wand...with the Vienna, I just removed that silly thing and could produce the most velvety froth in any container by learning to use the point of the wand like the real Baristas do. That's all been eliminated with the Incanto since you really can't remove the panarello for use of the wand. But, I am getting used to that thing as well.
Just a few other oddities...the Vienna left hard perfectly rounded pucks in the drawer, while the incanto seems to be more muddy and moist (I think this is the result of the SBS restricting some of the water from getting through. And the Brew Group gets a lot messier than the Vienna's did with coffee smeared all up and down the shaft (even beyond the rubber seal), which is something the Vienna never did...the brew group remained relatively clean except where it slid the puck into the drawer.
In conclusion, I miss the Vienna and it worked so well I became used to it. The Incanto is a very different machine...looks better, has the bypass doser and I am slowly getting used to it as well. My feeling is it gives you too many options...the Vienna was a simpler unit (if it only had a bypass). Alas, I am a coffee lover and have now begun roasting my own beans and there's nothing in the world like it!!!!
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Posted by Mikelev on 2005-02-20 23:31:33 Post Subject: Saeco Incanto Sirius S-Class
I had previously purchased the Vienna Digital and was positive delighted with the performance of this machine. My only regret was that it didn't have a bypass doser, for the occassional decaf, etc. When the Incanto model finally became available in 120V 60Hz, I immediately ordered it. Not only is it a smaller machine, but it seemed to have everything I wanted. Now for my observation after a month of using it:
I immediately felt as though the Vienna produced a more creamy, aromatic cup...was this my imagination? Well, it took a while to get used to the SBS feature and I'm still not entirely convinced any of its positions makes the coffee as good as the Vienna did. Anyway, I now know that you get more coffee and better crema if you go more to the left.
Another little thing is the permanent panarello wand...with the Vienna, I just removed that silly thing and could produce the most velvety froth in any container by learning to use the point of the wand like the real Baristas do. That's all been eliminated with the Incanto since you really can't remove the panarello for use of the wand. But, I am getting used to that thing as well.
Just a few other oddities...the Vienna left hard perfectly rounded pucks in the drawer, while the incanto seems to be more muddy and moist (I think this is the result of the SBS restricting some of the water from getting through. And the Brew Group gets a lot messier than the Vienna's did with coffee smeared all up and down the shaft (even beyond the rubber seal), which is something the Vienna never did...the brew group remained relatively clean except where it slid the puck into the drawer.
In conclusion, I miss the Vienna and it worked so well I became used to it. The Incanto is a very different machine...looks better, has the bypass doser and I am slowly getting used to it as well. My feeling is it gives you too many options...the Vienna was a simpler unit (if it only had a bypass). Alas, I am a coffee lover and have now begun roasting my own beans and there's nothing in the world like it!!!!
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View entire thread: Welcome, Introduce Yourself!
Posted by espressogirl on 2008-10-06 22:13:57 Post Subject: Coffee is Bliss
Hi everyone!
Just call me Espresso Girl and obviously, I am a coffee lover just like most people here! Finding a site like this so rich in coffee stuffs is so thrilling! As I write this post, I am sipping my morning coffee to start off my day.
Aside from coffee, I am so into food, travel and adventure!
Cheers to everyone!
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Posted by espressogirl on 2008-10-06 22:13:57 Post Subject: Coffee is Bliss
Hi everyone!
Just call me Espresso Girl
and obviously, I am a coffee lover just like most people here! Finding a site like this so rich in coffee stuffs is so thrilling! As I write this post, I am sipping my morning coffee to start off my day.Aside from coffee, I am so into food, travel and adventure!
Cheers to everyone!
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Posted by wulf on 2003-11-04 03:47:02 Post Subject:
My name's Wulf and I live in South East London, UK. I've been a coffee lover for years although without any particularly deep understanding of how it all works so, when I stumbled across this site (wide and varied surfing is one of the perks of being a professional webmaster), I thought I would stop by a bit to find out some more.
Wulf
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Posted by wulf on 2003-11-04 03:47:02 Post Subject:
My name's Wulf and I live in South East London, UK. I've been a coffee lover for years although without any particularly deep understanding of how it all works so, when I stumbled across this site (wide and varied surfing is one of the perks of being a professional webmaster), I thought I would stop by a bit to find out some more.
Wulf
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Posted by uchen on 2004-03-13 00:44:04 Post Subject:
Hi All,
My name is Suzan Ashley, live in South Orange County - California. I like to joint this forum to learn more about coffee. I am originally from Indonesia, but was not a coffee drinker when I was there. Now I am working in the coffeehouse to sell all the beans and drinks, so I had to drink/ taste it every day..... make me addicted to it!
Many thanks to Coffee Lover and others on this forum for all the information. You are really sincere on passing the knowledge to each other . I learn new things everyday .
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Posted by uchen on 2004-03-13 00:44:04 Post Subject:
Hi All,
My name is Suzan Ashley, live in South Orange County - California. I like to joint this forum to learn more about coffee. I am originally from Indonesia, but was not a coffee drinker when I was there. Now I am working in the coffeehouse to sell all the beans and drinks, so I had to drink/ taste it every day..... make me addicted to it!
Many thanks to Coffee Lover and others on this forum for all the information. You are really sincere on passing the knowledge to each other
. I learn new things everyday .
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Posted by ralphshade on 2004-07-30 15:14:35 Post Subject:
Hello everyone! I just thought I'd introduce myself to the crowd. I am a coffee lover in Latteland (Seattle, WA). I too am about to jump into opening a coffeehouse, in conjunction with my church. I have been trying to learn all I can at this stage of the game, and in looking for info online found these forums. Hope to learn lots and someday contribute lots back!
Good luck in your new venture. I served as Treasurer for a lnot-for profit Christian coffeehouse here in Madison WI. If I can be of any help, please let me know!
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Posted by ralphshade on 2004-07-30 15:14:35 Post Subject:
Hello everyone! I just thought I'd introduce myself to the crowd.
I am a coffee lover in Latteland (Seattle, WA). I too am about to jump into opening a coffeehouse, in conjunction with my church. I have been trying to learn all I can at this stage of the game, and in looking for info online found these forums. Hope to learn lots and someday contribute lots back!Good luck in your new venture. I served as Treasurer for a lnot-for profit Christian coffeehouse here in Madison WI. If I can be of any help, please let me know!
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Posted by CoffeeLady on 2004-07-27 18:24:26 Post Subject:
Hello everyone! I just thought I'd introduce myself to the crowd. I am a coffee lover in Latteland (Seattle, WA). I too am about to jump into opening a coffeehouse, in conjunction with my church. I have been trying to learn all I can at this stage of the game, and in looking for info online found these forums. Hope to learn lots and someday contribute lots back!
I've been a coffee drinker for a relatively short period of time compared to some, just 8 years or so....although I grew up on the aroma. I am in love with coffee and the community it creates though. Can't wait to be involved on a deeper level.
Blessings all!
Natalie
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Posted by CoffeeLady on 2004-07-27 18:24:26 Post Subject:
Hello everyone! I just thought I'd introduce myself to the crowd.
I am a coffee lover in Latteland (Seattle, WA). I too am about to jump into opening a coffeehouse, in conjunction with my church. I have been trying to learn all I can at this stage of the game, and in looking for info online found these forums. Hope to learn lots and someday contribute lots back!I've been a coffee drinker for a relatively short period of time compared to some, just 8 years or so....although I grew up on the aroma.
I am in love with coffee and the community it creates though. Can't wait to be involved on a deeper level.Blessings all!
Natalie
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