Recent content by savaytse66

I have heard that goat's milk has less lactose. In fact, we are getting a couple goats next spring, so I'm hoping that solves the problem. In the meantime, I think we are going to try both almond and coconut milk and see how it goes. If they work, great. If not, she'll just hang tight until...

My wife has recently developed an aversion to milk, so I am wondering how some of the dairy alternatives work for espresso based drinks. I have a good machine at home (Quickmill Vetrano 2B), and it's the time of year that she enjoys her lattes. I know they sell soy and almond milks, but do...

I do have a Capresso burr grinder here already that I would use with my french press, so a grinding machine combo wouldn't be needed. In fact, I think I had one of those Cuisinart machines back in the day (before I learned what good coffee is!), and it was a pain to clean. Thanks, but I'd...

The catch is that I am very picky about MY coffee. I roast my own beans, and pull 2 - 4 shots at home every day for Americanos, so that's my frame of reference. I am adding employees to my small office now, and I want to provide a machine. It's not one that I will use regularly, but when I...

I've decided to take the plunge and purchase a nice espresso machine. I've been torn between the Gaggia Classic and Rancilio Silvia, like it seems so many others have been. I'm heavily leaning towards the Silvia, but reading a few different forums has scarred me a little. I have a Capresso...

That's actually exactly what I've been doing. The grounds are coarse enough that they pretty much wash right away from the screen. And if you let the water hit the outside edge after loosening, it even spins the disc around for a little early morning fun!

I ended up going with an 8 cup Bodum french press, and I just make one 16 oz cup at a time. I can see the process getting tiring after a while, making the coffee and cleaning it twice a day, but there's no doubt the coffee is far superior to my Cuisinart gold cone filter auto drip. I'm curious...

Hi all, I''m just getting into some specialty coffee, and I decided I want to try a french press. Several stores near me have the Bodum Chambord 8 cup, which seems to be pretty popular. I was wondering what size to get. It''s not unusual for me to have only 1 12- 16oz cup at a time, then...