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[fountainhead]

One small step towards Heisenberg status...

I've been using one of these for the past 12+ years (and I bought it used):

It's not Heisenberg quality and it doesn't make those pretty little designs, but it still works pretty damn well. I used to carry it with me when we traveled, but the Keurig has spoiled me. It no longer sees daily use.

 

[BMThiker]

Then Nolen's fire sale is the best of both: Keurig convenience, espresso taste.

 

[MScruiser]

Snorkel looks good, @under_psi

 

[ntsaint]

I've been using one of these for the past 12+ years (and I bought it used):

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It's not Heisenberg quality and it doesn't make those pretty little designs, but it still works pretty damn well. I used to carry it with me when we traveled, but the Keurig has spoiled me. It no longer sees daily use.

Working on this guy now. Keurig is in the pantry, hopefully never to return again. I will say that making coffee is no longer quick or easy. But it sho tastes good!

 

[MScruiser]

You guys are doing it all wrong.

 

[ntsaint]

Dang Andrew clean that thing up. Break out the buckets and the chemical guys!

 

[fountainhead]

My machine is a Saeco...just not a super automatic.

 

[LifeOverland]

Crappy pic and truck still covered in dust, but saw this Patrol on the way home from work.

 

[FJ60Cam]

I've been using one of these for the past 12+ years (and I bought it used):

View attachment 1218389

It's not Heisenberg quality and it doesn't make those pretty little designs, but it still works pretty damn well. I used to carry it with me when we traveled, but the Keurig has spoiled me. It no longer sees daily use.

Those are actually ok for the price. (On a scale of POS - $25,000), and will make pretty designs with the steam arm and some practice.

It all comes down to having perfect beans, a decent grinder, proper grind, exact input/output weights, perfect technique & repeatable pressure & temperature. If you're flying blind on any of those things it is impossible to have repeatable Heisenberg pulls. The machine itself is a small part of the equation if you know what it is doing and how to manipulate it.

Real espresso is an art & a science, can never really be 'mastered' (you are always chasing 'better') and requires a serious commitment to really become proficient.

Anyone passing through the M-town is always welcome to stop by the Three-Six SpressoLab for a pull or three.

 

[under_psi]

Those are actually ok for the price. (On a scale of POS - $25,000), and will make pretty designs with the steam arm and some practice.

It all comes down to having perfect beans, a decent grinder, proper grind, exact input/output weights, perfect technique & repeatable pressure & temperature. If you're flying blind on any of those things it is impossible to have repeatable Heisenberg pulls. The machine itself is a small part of the equation if you know what it is doing and how to manipulate it.

Real espresso is an art & a science, can never really be 'mastered' (you are always chasing 'better') and requires a serious commitment to really become proficient.

Anyone passing through the M-town is always welcome to stop by the Three-Six SpressoLab for a pull or three.

all true. which if anyone was wondering, this is why we dont do espresso at Lou's....

 

[CandyPants]

I have this one. It's better than Starbucks and paid for itself the first year. Bought it refurbished from Seattle Coffee Gear.

 

[MScruiser]

Dang Andrew clean that thing up. Break out the buckets and the chemical guys!

No time to clean in between coffees. We're junkies. My machine tells me how many shots of espresso it has made over its lifetime----it's a lot. It's paid for itself over and over again.

 

[Bomar]

I must not be living right. I drink coffee from a pot..... A cheap coffee maker to boot. Had a k machine and gave it away could not make it strong enough.

I do like a big ass slab of meat smoked right.

 

[MScruiser]

Speaking of grinders, we bought a Capresso Infinity a few years ago and have been very happy with the grind quality.

 

[wct49]

I must not be living right. I drink coffee from a pot..... A cheap coffee maker to boot. Had a k machine and gave it away could not make it strong enough.

I do like a big ass slab of meat smoked right.

I am with you Bomar on the coffee thing...

Starbucks K cups here in the o73 and at 49 Tire Community K Cups.
You guys overthink this s***...

 

[ntsaint]

I do have some serious buyers remorse on my coffee rig right now...

 

[pmccraney]

Dang Andrew clean that thing up

Andy is a man of impeccable organization and cleanliness. It's truly impressive (just look at that shop floor - you could eat off of it).

For that reason, It was particularly humorous when I sort of "borrowed" his trasharoo in big bend for some bio-waste without asking.

 

[FJ60Cam]

It's just about quality over quantity. You could pick up a couple of McRibs and call it BBQ, or you could pony up for some good meat and cook it on the BGE.

It's like BFG Krawlers vs. Mud Dawgs.

 

[ntsaint]

Andy is a man of impeccable organization and cleanliness. It's truly impressive (just look at that shop floor - you could eat off of it).

For that reason, It was particularly humorous when I sort of "borrowed" his trasharoo in big bend for some bio-waste without asking.

No more lattes for you!!

It's all good. My trasharoo has hauled out lots of foreign poop.

 

[FJ60Cam]

Regarding clean up, the real funk on espresso machines is on the inside. You do need to backflush it with espresso machine cleaner periodically.