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Blueface

11-29-2010 09:40 AM

Re: Thinking of the plunge into a Rancilio Silvia

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol (Post 1076673)

The crema is about the beans (and fresh grind I assume, but I know no different than fresh grinding). That being said, I think robusto beans give better crema and has more caffeine. I don’t chase after coffee beans like I use to.

I can only imagine how much better it can get.
I took a bag of Pilon Gourmet that probably had been in the stores for a while now.
Ground that up on the Rocky and got awesome creme that has eluded me.
I can only imagine what will happen when I get fresh roasted beans.

mosesbotbol

11-29-2010 09:49 AM

Re: Thinking of the plunge into a Rancilio Silvia

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Originally Posted by Blueface (Post 1076684)

Is Pete's Coffee local in your area? Their Espresso Forte is impressive. As for mail order coffees, the Black Cat one is really impressive. I don't like Lavazza- really upsets the stomach.

Blueface

11-29-2010 02:07 PM

Re: Thinking of the plunge into a Rancilio Silvia

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol (Post 1076697)

Is Pete's Coffee local in your area? Their Espresso Forte is impressive. As for mail order coffees, the Black Cat one is really impressive. I don't like Lavazza- really upsets the stomach.

I truly wonder how they will compare to Cuban espresso beans.
I think our espresso is unique in its strength and profile.
I can swing to any of them. My wife will be the tough one to get to try others.
She is engrained in the Cuban espresso profile.
Going to order from Bahia, made by Rokka out of Miami.
We tried their beans in Key Largo last week at a Cuban coffee shop and really liked the strength and flavor.
Tried calling them today but closed.

mosesbotbol

11-29-2010 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Blueface (Post 1076982)

Just go for .5 lb and take the tongue lashing... You might get a positive response or reinforcement of the expected.

I haven't tried any local or US Cuban style beans. I don't see them around. Any links for some affordable places?

I have had Cubita & another Cuban made brand of beans and liked both alot.

Brazilian and Guatmalan beans I enjoy in espresso blends and in brewed coffee.

Blueface

11-29-2010 04:00 PM

Re: Thinking of the plunge into a Rancilio Silvia

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol (Post 1077040)

Cubita is bad. Not to my liking.
As soon as I connect with Bahia, will let you know.
Theirs is great.
The Pilon I show on one of these threads is also very, very good.
Let me know if you want any and can pick it up on my next trip to Miami.

mosesbotbol

11-29-2010 07:48 PM

Re: Thinking of the plunge into a Rancilio Silvia

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Originally Posted by Blueface (Post 1077085)

I thought Pilon is sold as ground coffee in these parts, but not beans. I'll go take a look next time at super market. Let me look first before jumping throw hoops mailing coffee. Thanks!

Blueface

11-30-2010 05:25 AM

Re: Thinking of the plunge into a Rancilio Silvia

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol (Post 1077430)

I thought Pilon is sold as ground coffee in these parts, but not beans. I'll go take a look next time at super market. Let me look first before jumping throw hoops mailing coffee. Thanks!

There is a restaurant blend sold in South Florida in a one pound bag of beans.
Stuff is really good.

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