Taking the plunge - Page 2

Mister Moo · 11-17-2011, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by floydpink

Gas?

Sadly. Too much fiber.

Da Klugs · 11-17-2011, 02:48 PM

Single Expresso testing. Check
Double expresso testing. Check
Single Coffee testing. Check
Double Coffee testing. Check
Ristretto COffee testing. Check
Double Ristretto coffee testing. Check.
Cappuchino testing. Check
Latte Macchiato testing. Check
Specialty Coffee button (added Caramel to the Latte setting plus more milk and richer blend and 6 oz vs 4 of coffee). Check

OK so I got to sleep at 4 AM this morning.

"Stopped" at 2:30 today and hopefully I can sleep tonight.

Set-up in the office:

68TriShield · 11-17-2011, 04:54 PM

Just another busy day at the office Dave

11-17-2011, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 68TriShield

Just another busy day at the office Dave

As my dad says, it's good to be the king!

MarkinAZ · 11-20-2011, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Da Klugs

Trigger pulled!

So did this bad boy arrive and ready to rock and roll Dave?

Sauer Grapes · 11-20-2011, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Da Klugs

Single Expresso testing. Check
Double expresso testing. Check
Single Coffee testing. Check
Double Coffee testing. Check
Ristretto COffee testing. Check
Double Ristretto coffee testing. Check.
Cappuchino testing. Check
Latte Macchiato testing. Check
Specialty Coffee button (added Caramel to the Latte setting plus more milk and richer blend and 6 oz vs 4 of coffee). Check

OK so I got to sleep at 4 AM this morning.

"Stopped" at 2:30 today and hopefully I can sleep tonight.

Set-up in the office:

Quote:

Originally Posted by MarkinCA

So did this bad boy arrive and ready to rock and roll Dave?

I'm guessing so...

I don't think he's slept since.

MarkinAZ · 11-20-2011, 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sauer Grapes

I'm guessing so...

I don't think he's slept since.

...Guess I've ingested so much black tea today that I simply missed page 2 and his check list

11-20-2011, 09:54 PM

Sounds like a good time.

Da Klugs · 01-23-2012, 01:15 PM

So fast forward a couple months...

Been loving this thing. It makes great beverages. Using the term beverages is appropriate because well... there are so many varieties of things you can expore.

My current favorite is:

Macciatto:

I put some sugar free syrup - Salted Caramel is current fav and 3 splendas into my cup.

Using the button I have programmed -

Machine foams milk into the cup for 16 seconds.
Have a 14 second pause programmed to let some milk settle out a bit.

Then it adds 4 oz of coffee.

I have been "topping" with a 2 oz expresso lately... requires pushing another button but seems to fit perfectly what I like.

You end up with this 4 layer cool looking beverage in the glass cup. The foam has some flavor from the syrup and Dave is a happily caffinated camper.

Sometimes I add a design on the foam using sugar free chocolate syrup.

floydpink · 01-24-2012, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Da Klugs

So fast forward a couple months...

Been loving this thing. It makes great beverages. Using the term beverages is appropriate because well... there are so many varieties of things you can expore.

My current favorite is:

Macciatto:

I put some sugar free syrup - Salted Caramel is current fav and 3 splendas into my cup.

Using the button I have programmed -

Machine foams milk into the cup for 16 seconds.
Have a 14 second pause programmed to let some milk settle out a bit.

Then it adds 4 oz of coffee.

I have been "topping" with a 2 oz expresso lately... requires pushing another button but seems to fit perfectly what I like.

You end up with this 4 layer cool looking beverage in the glass cup. The foam has some flavor from the syrup and Dave is a happily caffinated camper.

Sometimes I add a design on the foam using sugar free chocolate syrup.

I tried and failed miserably in latte art.
Some of the stuff the baristas do would really wow my occasional guests, but after many attempts only managed to make a mess on the counter.

(looks easy here, but I can't seem to nail it down..http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6EuEygqB08 )

Thanks for the update and many happy macciatto's!

Mister Moo · 01-25-2012, 06:49 AM

Where are you getting your beans, Dave? Are you only using espresso blends or are you mixing it up with all kinds?

11-17-2011, 04:54 PM	#23
68TriShield Got Torque? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Maryland Posts: 7,194 Trading: (40)	Re: Taking the plunge Just another busy day at the office Dave

11-20-2011, 09:54 PM	#28
mariogolbee Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Taking the plunge Sounds like a good time.

01-23-2012, 01:15 PM	#29
Da Klugs Juan of 11 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Right here Posts: 4,222 Trading: (8)	Re: Taking the plunge So fast forward a couple months... Been loving this thing. It makes great beverages. Using the term beverages is appropriate because well... there are so many varieties of things you can expore. My current favorite is: Macciatto: I put some sugar free syrup - Salted Caramel is current fav and 3 splendas into my cup. Using the button I have programmed - Machine foams milk into the cup for 16 seconds. Have a 14 second pause programmed to let some milk settle out a bit. Then it adds 4 oz of coffee. I have been "topping" with a 2 oz expresso lately... requires pushing another button but seems to fit perfectly what I like. You end up with this 4 layer cool looking beverage in the glass cup. The foam has some flavor from the syrup and Dave is a happily caffinated camper. Sometimes I add a design on the foam using sugar free chocolate syrup. __________________ Communities Not Commodities. Punctuation challenged, but trying. Proud winner of phase 1 of the Weight loss contest

01-25-2012, 06:49 AM	#31
Mister Moo I barely grok the obvious Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Lizard Lick, NC Posts: 1,417 Trading: (3)	Re: Taking the plunge Where are you getting your beans, Dave? Are you only using espresso blends or are you mixing it up with all kinds? __________________ "I hope you had the time of your life."