Just listening to some good old stuff when I realised that it was 30 years ago that our very own Monty Don was immortalised on the cover of this masterpiece. He hasn't aged a bit - it's all that outside work and vegetables, no doubt.
Possibly whittled out of the brick long after installation, by a bored funster, using a crude round-tipped tool ?
In the UK it's probably just over 1.5 times the price, but you get a brass boiler instead of aluminium, the boiler is a bit bigger, you get a PID for temp stability, an easily adjustable over-pressure valve, a visible pressure guage, precision engineering (ECM I think) plus whatever else is good about it.
Like many others over the past few years, I was following the release of the Profitec Go, expecting to see an increasing user base commenting on such things as modding etc. It doesn't seem to have anything like the fan base of the Gaggia Classic, and I don't see many comments on it at all these days. What happened? Is it not worth the extra cost over the Gaggia? Are users simply content and quiet, or have there been some negative aspects of it which have counted against it? If you have had one for a year or so, let me know the good and bad.
Like many others over the past few years, I was following the release of the Profitec Go, expecting to see an increasing user base commenting on such things as modding etc. It doesn't seem to have anything like the fan base of the Gaggia Classic, and I don't see many comments on it at all these days. What happened? Is it not worth the extra cost over the Gaggia? Are users simply content and quiet, or have there been some negative aspects of it which have counted against it? If you have had one for a year or so, let me know the good and bad.
Who knew AI was so modest?
I used to use Boost for Reddit, and thought it was the best app. I've been using Connect for Lemmy for ages now and I've found it to be very good - there are some teething issues, but on the whole it does a really good job for me of replacing Boost, and it's always getting updated with info from the users' own experiences. I will gladly try the Boost for Lemmy app when it does arrive, but for now Connect is just fine.
This guy just got me a great deal on my Nova. It's my third Nova actually, I've got triples cos it's safer.
SEGA believed that men and women's strength maxed out at 26 years old, what do you think?!Old SEGA arcade machine
Thank you for your time & efforts in maintaining this platform. I (and many others I'm sure) have great respect for the work you do in trying to combat this menace. The community is completely behind you and appreciates the value of this resource.
It was a joke about T&C's being so long that nobody will read them (and this article being long too). I did actually read the article but it wasn't overly helpful for avoiding intrusion. Good to know what the actual terms refer to though, and the structuring behind the privacy policies. Appreciate the upload, thanks:)
Strange, making claims so large that there's no way they couldn't be investigated and verified. Using names of companies that are either completely unconnected with them or have not been officially approached, in order to achieve a level of apparent credibility. What could be the end game of such an endeavour, attention? Fake it till you make it?
I've just updated and noticed this on the image load. Also, when tapping to close image, there is a delay and the image shifts up the screen before closing?
I just checked after seeing your post and found that a thread with 102 comments only had about 40 to view. Another with 44 comments only had about 33 to view.
I'm not sure what your budget is but sometimes the extra money over the period of two to three years doesn't seem so bad. Apparently you have to shim the MD15 to grind finely enough, it suggests that you might over time want something a little better, but otherwise it's a reasonably cheap starter burr grinder. There is a noisy grinder which been be bought cheaply which did a pretty good job, the Iberital MC2, but on the whole, a good grinder is going to set you back as much as the EVO. It could well be worth looking for second hand equipment, as this is usually available when people upgrade. I have a Eureka Mingon and I find it to be very good. The only drawback of the mignon is that it's not easy to switch back and forth to different grind settings (for two sets of beans) but it is possible. It would probably be at least double the cost of the MD15, but see if you can get any deals. If you get the crono, which is probably the cheapest mignon, you would also want the espresso burr set to switch out, which is not that expensive and will grind as fine as you need.
The EVO has a teflon coated aluminium boiler. This should prevent pitting and corrosion in theory, and with no abrasive action on the teflon should theoretically last a long time. The use of descalers should be checked for the effect on the teflon coating of the boiler. The non-chromed group seems like a minor improvement. I think this is a good choice for a keen espresso starter, but I would look for a decent grinder too.
That's right, I was including the cost of the roaster, the other paraphernalia you would end up needing while using it, the cost of running it with electricity prices, the cost of the green beans plus delivery and the cost of any wasted beans through my inexperience - and comparing that to the price I currently pay, with the variety I have available. The tinkering with the roast times, temperatures and different beans appeals to me and I'd like to see the product of my own hard work, so I applaud those who do roast their own. If you're able to do this with very little cost and minimal equipment that's awesome! Keep us updated with your experiences of roasting, lots of coffe fans will be happy to hear - keep up the good work!
I appreciate the interest in pursuing home roasting, but it has always seemed an expensive option. Thankfully I have a couple of roasteries close by me, and they're good - one is very good. You can get freshly roasted beans delivered relatively inexpensively, which you know will be of a decent quality. All of those factors make it a pretty big investment to jump into roasting your own beans and hoping for a better cup than a seasoned roasting house - they have the economy of scale to make their system worthwhile and turn a profit. If you don't mind it being more expensive, then I'm sure it'll be a rewarding experience which will further your understanding of the process and the product itself. Best of luck with it!
***See updates about Bill in the comments***On my journey through the Southern US summer 2016, my first interview was with good 'ole boy Bill Jones. He share...
The traffic of wild single for the pleasure of humans is unforgivable
I bought a nanotech baristapro basket from IMS, hoping to see an improvement in my shot and a better tasting cup. The basket runs faster than my stock basket, meaning that I need to grind finer with the same beans. The difference between too fine and not fine enough, is very small with the baristapro, it's way too unforgiving. I'm left judging the tamp pressure, to account for the aging of the beans, and missing the relative consistency of my old stock basket (I still have that of course, just trying to make this one work). The best cup I've had with the baristapro was 'maybe' better than my stock best, but not entirely sure (as beans change of course). I'm left now, having used it for a few months, frustrated at the inconsistency caused by the frequent channelling (something my old basket never suffered). I think the increased fine grind has itself actually added to the channelling - as the pressure to penetrate the finer puck forces channels, looking for the path of least resistance. If I grind more coarsely, the short is under-extracted and runs out in too short a time. Has anyone had consistent success with this basket?