Tarheel Posted November 2, 2017 Author Share Posted November 2, 2017 Now if we could just get Mike to try coffee....think he would like it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richieb Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 57 minutes ago, CECAA850 said: Looks like a decent entry level set up for $589. @richieb Thank you, Sir. How would these rank with the set-up you have, quality wise? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 12 minutes ago, richieb said: Thank you, Sir. How would these rank with the set-up you have, quality wise? I'm sorry but I have no idea. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 10 minutes ago, richieb said: Thank you, Sir. How would these rank with the set-up you have, quality wise? Not comparing it to Carl's set up, but that's a very good deal....I have had my Gaggia Classic for over 10 years. With proper maintenance (like any other), it is excellent. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 31 minutes ago, Tarheel said: Now if we could just get Mike to try coffee....think he would like it He has had his opportunities.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rplace Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 1 hour ago, CECAA850 said: I have a Rocky Rancilio grinder and an Isomac Relax machine. That grinder was on my short list when I purchased. Very nice. How do you like the Isomac? Every time I look around I keep coming back to this Expobar. I don't think you can go wrong with a Gaggia Classic for the first stab at things. As JimJimbo has found it could last you a lifetime. I think I'll have mine for a while longer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 2 minutes ago, rplace said: How do you like the Isomac? I love it. It's never given me a single issue in the decade or so that I've had it. The thing is built like a tank and will probably be around after I'm gone. I wanted one that would last and this seems to be it. The switches are very heavy duty and the stainless and chrome are still perfect. From what I understand, this is pretty much true of most of the upper end Italian machines. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigStewMan Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 coffee snobs. 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted November 2, 2017 Moderators Share Posted November 2, 2017 7 minutes ago, BigStewMan said: coffee snobs. That's funny So what is espresso, is it that strong concentrated stuff ? If so I tried my daughter's once, (terrible) if not I have no idea. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rplace Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 14 minutes ago, BigStewMan said: coffee snobs. Ha! Speaker snob! 2 minutes ago, dtel said: That's funny So what is espresso, is it that strong concentrated stuff ? If so I tried my daughter's once, (terrible) if not I have no idea. Pretty much. Most restaurants don't know how to pull a decent shot. Nor do most 20-somethings working at a coffee shop to get through college. If it did not wow you it was made wrong. I had my first one when I was only 19 in Italy when on liberty off from a Navy ship. I had zero appreciation for the finer things in life (like Klipsch speakers ). I thought Heineken was high end beer. I'd rather have a PB&J than a sit down meal. At that point I drank my coffee with cream and sugar just for the morning jolt. After that first one in a tiny outdoor café, I was hooked. I sat and had 3 more as fast a they could make them. Find a good shop and give it another try. If you still don't like it send me the bill. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 55 minutes ago, BigStewMan said: coffee snobs. Guitar snob. 1 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 1 hour ago, BigStewMan said: coffee snobs. Snort! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 BigStew.....ever seen this site? Some very cool, and expensive guitars.... https://www.elderly.com/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtmudd Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 sambuca , grappa , or anisette ? in your espresso.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtmudd Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 2 hours ago, Tarheel said: Now if we could just get Mike to try coffee....think he would like it which Mike are you referring too ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted November 2, 2017 Moderators Share Posted November 2, 2017 1 hour ago, rplace said: Find a good shop and give it another try. Might have to try that, my daughter had one I think from starbucks and knowing I liked coffee asked me to try it. It was bad, extremely strong, almost a burned flavor and kind of bitter with barely a coffee flavor. I would guess it was not made right, I can't imagine how people could like that, i think she just drank it for the caffeine ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtmudd Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 Just now, dtel said: Might have to try that, my daughter had one I think from starbucks and knowing I liked coffee asked me to try it. It was bad, extremely strong and kind of bitter with barely a coffee flavor. I would guess it was not made right, I can't imagine how people could like that, i think she just drank it for the caffeine ? Starbucks coffee is known to be bitter...I haven't had their espresso.. I also assume the espresso would he the same... try a independently owned shop by you...might have better results... I stop here..https://m.facebook.com/carusopastryshop/ and grab a pastries with it too... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 36 minutes ago, dirtmudd said: sambuca , grappa , or anisette ? in your espresso.. ummmmmmm NO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtmudd Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 12 minutes ago, CECAA850 said: ummmmmmm NO! what do you know...it's normally served with grappa later in the day.. and a splash of of cream in the morning...only !!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rplace Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 For sure not Starbucks, dtel. Independent place with someone over 30 and you should be good. It should taste like coffee only better. If there is not a 1/4 inch frothy light brown layer above the rich, luscious deep deep brown almost black goodness it is not made right. Called Crema. Depending on the bean all sorts of flavors but dark chocolate and a leather-like earthiness are common to me. Hint of vanilla also...but not from any sort of syrup, it just happens. Some beans say citrus but I've never managed to see that in my mind when I drink one. With a gun to my head maybe a single sugar cube if you are just starting out, but preferable nothing in it at all. If you like black coffee you should like a GOOD espresso. If made poorly it can be a bitter (literally) pill to swallow. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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