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How Java gets done ....The Breville burr grinder was a game changer. Quality beans of course. The Cuisinart does the daily heavy lifting with Moka pot and press for afternoon jolts.
 
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^^^ We have a version of that Cuisinart with a built in burr grinder. Works really well actually.
 
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I switched to a Krups electric blade grinder when the upper arm work-out became a bit much that early in the AM- but I never got a consistent grind- the hand burr grinder was always perfect and adjustable for any grind I wanted.
I guess I could allocate time in the morning to doing it “right” again, but when your morning is scripted to the minute to catch a commuter train, having it ready made when you walk into the kitchen is a godsend.

When I was in college, my roommate was Peruvian. She introduced me to using sweetened condensed milk in the coffee...that was delicious with the right bean/roast.
I experienced fine Coffee meeting condensed milk in Costa Rica. To this day I occasionally open a can. Not sweetened though.
 
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^^^ We have a version of that Cuisinart with a built in burr grinder. Works really well actually.
Best coffee maker we’ve ever owned. Works great and the cleaning cycle is excellent.
 
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Brazilian Mina’s Gerais Santos in an aeropress this morning.
 
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A little under a year ago I decided to ditch the Nespresso for some real espresso and bought a Rancilio Silvia. I haven’t looked back since. Brilliant machine. I usually drink cortado or flat white but sometimes just a double espresso.

Currently on an espresso blend from my local coffee shop called Ruby Espresso with organic beans from Rwanda. Great stuff

 
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Rancilio Silvia is a great machine if you don’t need milk so often. Single bioler has some limits regarding stream/hot water switching. I would also recommend upgrade it with PID.
 
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A little under a year ago I decided to ditch the Nespresso for some real espresso and bought a Rancilio Silvia. I haven’t looked back since. Brilliant machine. I usually drink cortado or flat white but sometimes just a double espresso.

Currently on an espresso blend from my local coffee shop called Ruby Espresso with organic beans from Rwanda. Great stuff

Silvia is a renouned machine, nearly bought one but had a bit of cash to spare.
 
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Cheeky macchiato, had some milk to spare from Mrs BAJJ's mid morning cappuccino. Not the neatest but better than wasting the milk😉
 
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Any Brit OFers, I can recommend

https://wogancoffee.com/

been (bean?) using them for 5/6 years initially dropping in then online with no issues. No affiliation, just a satisfied customer.
 
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Rancilio Silvia is a great machine if you don’t need milk so often. Single bioler has some limits regarding stream/hot water switching. I would also recommend upgrade it with PID.

Yeah, I would definitely recommend Silvia to anyone who wants a simple, no nonsense machine. Thought about the PID upgrade but am currently doing fine without. I agree that the ordinary Silvia isn’t the optimal option, if you need a lot of steamed milk. I thought about buying the new Rancilio double boiler but it was almost twice as expensive. So if we have visitors who wants a cortado, it just takes a bit longer, which is fine.
 
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A little under a year ago I decided to ditch the Nespresso for some real espresso and bought a Rancilio Silvia. I haven’t looked back since. Brilliant machine. I usually drink cortado or flat white but sometimes just a double espresso.

Currently on an espresso blend from my local coffee shop called Ruby Espresso with organic beans from Rwanda. Great stuff


Have a model or two prior, 10 years going strong. Love my Silvia.
I haven't bothered about the PID.



The trick with milk is to do all the milk in a bigger SS jug as the switch is the killer if you use a small SS milk jug. (Have a big jug for when guests come)
 
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Quite traditional in the morning, I.I. Alessi 9090 moka coffee, and a quick shot in the afternoon with a “Lavazza a modo mio” in my office.

Personally use Illy or Kimbo coffee in the morning, Caffe’ Borbone pods in the afternoon.
 
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Hi everyone.....

We are a coffee house ! Been drinking Death Wish Coffee... and Kicking Horse Coffee, Kick Ass, Dark Roast, Whole Bean, Certified Organic, Fairtrade ....

I have used and using multiple different machines...

My favorite :
Jura Capresso 121 Ultima Espresso Machine , sad part is this machine is not made any longer.. ... its a semi automatic Espresso , I modified the spout to accommodate a standard size mug... and I just pull a long coffee... and I used a large size burr grinder.. ....




My wife's favorite is a Jura automatic ....


And my other automatic pour overs etc... .



Good Drinking....

Bill




 
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Hi everyone.....

We are a coffee house ! Been drinking Death Wish Coffee... and Kicking Horse Coffee, Kick Ass, Dark Roast, Whole Bean, Certified Organic, Fairtrade ....

I have used and using multiple different machines...

My favorite :
Jura Capresso 121 Ultima Espresso Machine , sad part is this machine is not made any longer.. ... its a semi automatic Espresso , I modified the spout to accommodate a standard size mug... and I just pull a long coffee... and I used a large size burr grinder.. ....




My wife's favorite is a Jura automatic ....


And my other automatic pour overs etc... .



Good Drinking....

Bill


Kitchenaid Burr Grinder! Wore my cream one out along with the boiler in one of these...
..sitting in the garage waiting for repair!

Good looking kit!