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by MKSwing » Sun Dec 12, 2004 8:42 pm
Well, more evolution than upgrade because until now I just brewed espresso. But today, I bought a Bodum Santos set (this will look cool on my christmas table with the guests) and a french press. Plus it's been 2 days I try to resist from buying the Hottop but I think I'll surrender tonight...
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by moccafaux » Mon Dec 13, 2004 2:47 pm
Still without a Hottop? Shame on you. You will find out that the coffee from a french press will taste a bit like dyed water. No body! Thats why I refer to these pots as a "Pümpel", much to he dismay of a friend who swears by them.
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by matts » Tue Dec 14, 2004 10:15 am
moccafaux wrote:You will find out that the coffee from a french press will taste a bit like dyed water. No body!
On the contrary I find that plunger coffee is some of the 'chewiest' you can make bodywise. What you describe suggests a grind that is way too coarse - maybe grind a bit finer which of course means extraction time shorter....
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by MKSwing » Tue Dec 14, 2004 10:42 am
I am weak. I ordered the hottop yesterday...
So now, I just wait for ESW refurbished Mazzer and my christmas coffee experience should be nice... I just hope not to ruin my next Blue Mountain roast like I did with the first one
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by phil » Tue Dec 14, 2004 1:07 pm
Congratulations Stephane - a good choice!
(but hey - everyone expected me to say that
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Alex - I strongly disagree with you and completely agree with Matt. Unless of course you're comparing espresso to brewed coffee, which is apples-and-oranges anyway.
Phil
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Conas, Zassenhaus hand grinder....
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by MKSwing » Tue Dec 14, 2004 4:20 pm
phil wrote:Congratulations Stephane - a good choice!
Now it's time to explain this to my wife... Does the mechanism fit in the imex ?
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