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How is the current economic crisis effecting your coffee habits?

	I have not changed my drinking habits.
	I have stopped buying any coffees out.
	I have reduced my intake of specialty coffee to-go.
	I am drinking less at home.
	I am drinking MORE coffee!

Subject: Re:metallicky and bitter - by: colin
You need to keep in mind the actual number of people that still buy espresso pre-ground and in (shield your eyes!) brick packs! Yes, it is pretty nasty ass - but this is what people do. I have s...
Subject: Re:metallicky and bitter - by: chnsw_sqrl
For espresso I'd even say an hour is WAY too long. It should go from the grinder to the pf. After 30 seconds I consider my espresso old and dump it. There's just too many chemical changes happening...
Subject: Re:metallicky and bitter - by: colin
GROUND coffee is fresh for about an hour. Ditch the pre-ground coffee and grind it yourself. Your espresso is never going to be right if you use pre-ground. Sad reality....
Subject: Re:Milano steps it up! - by: jerblumel
Milano claims one of the only 11 bean blends for espresso. Colin, any tasting thoughts on their beans? The opening claims live music and 7 different blends to taste from 3 full bars running! The machi...
Subject: Re:metallicky and bitter - by: Pitou
yes the espresso is preground, but in the store in front of me. I keep it in an airtight container (mason jar) I don't think I'm getting the same taste from my stovetop machine. I'm hoping that some u...
Subject: Re:Milano steps it up! - by: colin
Vancouver's first Espresso tasting lounge and cafe ... Really? And the Elysian Room, JJ Bean or 49th Parallel are not espresso tasting lounges too? ;-) Looking fwd to this newbie....
Subject: Re:recommended burr grinder for French press ?? - by: colin
Simple: The Bodum Antigua from Bodum U.S.A. - This is the perfect grinder for drip, french and espresso and does it all for $129. ...
Subject: Re:Best espresso beans - by: colin
Even Winnipeg is entering the realm of better coffee - Good thing. When you think about those cold winter days and bracing winds; nothing warms you up like a great cup of coffee....
Subject: Re:metallicky and bitter - by: colin
You are using pre-ground espresso? The grease that is used on the wand is food safe and tasteless -...
Subject: Re:Need manual Proteo Grande (Starbucks machine) - by: colin
Any operating instructions for any similar pump powered espresso machine will get you in the groove - other than the placement of buttons, they are all the same. I have a Proteo Grande right here o...