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My name is Ben, I live in Victoria BC and I am trying to pull myself out of drinking crappy coffee!
I'm in college now after spending some time just living life (I'm 28) and leaning about myself and I have succumbed to drinking hastily made drip coffee. It was a mistake, I know.
Once I realized this, I took a tip from my personal quest to make better tea and here I am.
I hope to learn to slow down and truly make coffee, not just caffeinated hot stuff!
Cheers.
PS: I have a couple of posts up to get me started, take a look and let me know if you can help.
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colin
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Re:New to good coffee. - 2008/04/20 11:34Get a grinder - that can do espresso... and I will give you a free Aeropress.
Any other Victoria area forum users that have not received a free AEROPRESS from me?
Chime in NOW!Colin is the Senior editor and creator of the CoffeeCrew.Com Website
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Irish
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Re:New to good coffee. - 2008/04/20 13:48Hey
That is an interesting welcome! heh I'll take you up on that, assuming I can find out where to get a decent grinder that does drip and espresso, which is in my price range. I am not afraid to go hand-ground btw, just in case you know of any hanging about.
Could you check out my grinder post and make a recommendation and let me know where I could make a purchase?
The Maestro or Maestro plus have been recommended. I have looked into these and am sure they will do the job for drip and press, but unsure of their suitability for espresso.
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obvious
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Re:New to good coffee. - 2008/04/27 19:26Heya,
I've used a Maestro Plus for my espresso grinding needs for the last few years. No complaints beyond the mess, and from my experience making espresso if just a messy business.
I recently made a moderate upgrade to a Rancilio Rocky doserless --more for looks (yes I'm shallow) and the finer controls for grind settings.
In my dreams I would like a Pasquni Moka, Mazzer Mini, or a Macap MC4 (in that order.)
Maybe once the dust settles from our impending move to Victoria I'll lash out and buy one...dream on my wife says
-Pete
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obvious
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Re:New to good coffee. - 2008/04/27 19:31Oh yeah and I'd love a AEROPRESS! Does being an almost Victoria resident count...three days and counting.
-Pete
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colin
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Re:New to good coffee. - 2008/04/28 08:59There will be one waiting for you... along with the welcoming committee.Colin is the Senior editor and creator of the CoffeeCrew.Com Website
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Irish
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Re:New to good coffee. - 2008/06/17 20:55Sorry to dig up an old topic, but I don't see a PM function anywhere.
Colin, I am getting a grinder from my father. It isn't a great one, but he used it for espresso and he says it works well. I don't know the brand yet.
Anyways, I'd like to take you up on the offer of an Aeropress. Would we meet somewhere? For a cup maybe? My treat since you are being so generous.
Cheers
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colin
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Re:New to good coffee. - 2008/06/18 09:28Private message feature - now there is a good idea. You can e-mail via the contacts tab above and we can tee something up. All weekends are free.Colin is the Senior editor and creator of the CoffeeCrew.Com Website
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