The world is drinking less coffee while office workers stay home

Post by duckkg5 » Sun, Jul 12, 2020, 3:43 PM UTC

simpsond wrote: post #50

elliekelly wrote: post #41

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Did you set out to buy that particular machine or did you just happen across it? If you don’t mind my asking, how much did it cost? I have so many questions! Do you have a blog? I’d love to read how all of this came about. What an awesome project. It looks great!

I would say espresso making at home is an expensive hobby unless you are willing to tolerate variability in the output. A decent stable machine is going to be close to 1k and the really nice home machines starting at 3k. A good grinder is also expensive. I got all the gear (buying stuff used where I could) and I have spent maybe $1500 on components. I love it, but I wouldn’t recommend it to someone who isn’t willing…

Post by regularfry » Sun, Jul 12, 2020, 6:01 PM UTC

dwd wrote: post #76

regularfry wrote: post #35

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I do this. Get a kilo of good beans, freeze them in 250g batches.

Any issues with moisture? I find most things I freeze end up with condensation freezing inside the bag, which isn't going to be good for the coffee. I could imagine it going moldy within days of defrosting with the local humidity.

Post by MR4D » Mon, Jul 13, 2020, 4:52 AM UTC

duckkg5 wrote: post #81

simpsond wrote: post #50

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I would say espresso making at home is an expensive hobby unless you are willing to tolerate variability in the output. A decent stable machine is going to be close to 1k and the really nice home machines starting at 3k. A good grinder is also expensive. I got all the gear (buying stuff used where I could) and I have spent maybe $1500 on components. I love it, but I wouldn’t recommend it to someone who isn’t willing…

Breville Barista Express isn't cafe quality but it has a good grinder and pulls decent shots pretty consistently for $600-700

Post by debian3 » Mon, Jul 13, 2020, 9:38 AM UTC

simpsond wrote: post #50

elliekelly wrote: post #41

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Did you set out to buy that particular machine or did you just happen across it? If you don’t mind my asking, how much did it cost? I have so many questions! Do you have a blog? I’d love to read how all of this came about. What an awesome project. It looks great!

I would say espresso making at home is an expensive hobby unless you are willing to tolerate variability in the output. A decent stable machine is going to be close to 1k and the really nice home machines starting at 3k. A good grinder is also expensive. I got all the gear (buying stuff used where I could) and I have spent maybe $1500 on components. I love it, but I wouldn’t recommend it to someone who isn’t willing…

Post by tamiral » Wed, Jul 15, 2020, 12:12 PM UTC

rafaelvasco wrote: post #65

Don't know why but my body tends to react badly to acidic foods. So I don't drink coffee (and no alcohol, no junk food, no carbonated sugary poison drinks... and so on ). That said, home office was a godsend for me. I'm now productive and happy. Without coffee :)