What’s on your coffee bench?

[jpritchet74]

Originally Posted by oldguy00

Purely out of interest, what made you choose the Profitec over say a Rocket? They seem to have similar price points.
Thx!

I had wanted a Rocket - mostly because they sponsor a lot of cyclist - but the price on them is just so high. I found this one on eBay (just over 1 year old) for $1,000, whereas a new one (albiet with a PID) was $1,850. I felt it was the best price on a nearly new machine that I would get for what I wanted.

[echappist]

anyone have suggestions on cups to use for lattés?

the ones i currently have are 7 oz, but not large enough to do latte art properly (as the milk spills out)

[Mikej]

What, no Formica counters or Mr Coffee's? This is so out of my league, and I'm sponsored by a coffee company!

[joshbd]

Originally Posted by echappist

anyone have suggestions on cups to use for lattés?

the ones i currently have are 7 oz, but not large enough to do latte art properly (as the milk spills out)

I really like the notNeutral Lino cups. They come in a few different sizes. Their large latte mugs are 12oz and small are 8oz. I went with the small. I think they work quite well for latte art.



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[echappist]

Thanks

And as a follow up, where did you learn to do latte art?

[jpritchet74]

Originally Posted by echappist

Thanks

And as a follow up, where did you learn to do latte art?

YouTube!

[livingminimal]

Originally Posted by joshbd

I really like the notNeutral Lino cups. They come in a few different sizes. Their large latte mugs are 12oz and small are 8oz. I went with the small. I think they work quite well for latte art.



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The 10oz nN cups are my favorite. Handlebar coffee has them. I dont think any coffee drink, latte or even caps (and definitely not long blacks or americanos) should go over the 2oz shot / 8oz other liquid ratio.

https://www.handlebarcoffee.com/coll...-handlebar-mug

[sfo1]

$20 for a mug? Unless its made by Heath or the like, that is a head scratcher.

'Prolly made by tiny hands in a far away (sweaty) land.

Originally Posted by livingminimal

The 10oz nN cups are my favorite. Handlebar coffee has them. I dont think any coffee drink, latte or even caps (and definitely not long blacks or americanos) should go over the 2oz shot / 8oz other liquid ratio.

https://www.handlebarcoffee.com/coll...-handlebar-mug

[livingminimal]

Originally Posted by sfo1

$20 for a mug? Unless its made by Heath or the like, that is a head scratcher.

'Prolly made by tiny hands in a far away (sweaty) land.

thanks for your contribution.

[warren128]

Aeropress, with hand ground fresh beans each time.

I didn't believe it until I actually tried it, but it makes such a rich and delicious cup of coffee from an inexpensive ($30) and simple gadget.

It also encourages experimentation to arrive at the optimum personalized brew method.

I'm in a one coffee drinker house (me), so I don't need to make multiple cups at a time, which would be very inconvenient using an Aeropress. When I have company, I use a Capresso brewer with built-in burr grinder.

[sfo1]

Aeropress looks like its worth a try.

I use a clever dripper.


Was also using a V60 kettle but its rattled on the (gas) stove and was very loud. Returned it. Tried the Japanese Fino kettle and is much quieter.

Originally Posted by warren128

Aeropress, with hand ground fresh beans each time.

I didn't believe it until I actually tried it, but it makes such a rich and delicious cup of coffee from an inexpensive ($30) and simple gadget.

It also encourages experimentation to arrive at the optimum personalized brew method.

I'm in a one coffee drinker house (me), so I don't need to make multiple cups at a time, which would be very inconvenient using an Aeropress. When I have company, I use a Capresso brewer with built-in burr grinder.

[crankles]

Originally Posted by sfo1

$20 for a mug? Unless its made by Heath or the like, that is a head scratcher.

'Prolly made by tiny hands in a far away (sweaty) land.

Then I'm guessing you're not the target market for an ember mug either.

[crankles]

Originally Posted by livingminimal

The 10oz nN cups are my favorite. Handlebar coffee has them. I dont think any coffee drink, latte or even caps (and definitely not long blacks or americanos) should go over the 2oz shot / 8oz other liquid ratio.

https://www.handlebarcoffee.com/coll...-handlebar-mug

the notNeutral stuff is nice. never seen it before.

[jh_on_the_cape]

What's the aluminum frame 105 component just solid but real ride of the espresso world? Rancilio Silvia?

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[sfo1]

Roger that.

Love the $99 "24k Gold Halo Lid" to go on your $150 travel mug.

Who buys that crap?

Originally Posted by crankles

Then I'm guessing you're not the target market for an ember mug either.