Rocky....To Dose or Not To Dose? - Page 2

mosesbotbol · 11-28-2010, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by floydpink

Funny.

My wife comes from a part of Brazil where it is traditional to fill a mesh sock with coffee grinds and submerge it in a boiling pot of water. It's actually great.

I had a Puerto Rican girlfriend that made coffee that way. It was quite good, I must admit. It was made with fine ground popular latino coffee brands, does not matter. Can only imagine done with fresh ground.

I like using the Rocky to make Turkish coffee when someone reminds me to make it. I shell the cardamon seperate and mix in. Sometimes, if the grinder is low on beans, I'll grind cadamon with the beans which is the proper way.

Blueface · 11-29-2010, 10:27 AM

Wow!
I am a believer now.
What a difference in the grind.
Came set to 8.
Didn't search zero.
Didn't have time as needed to run to a conference call and was dying to try some fresh ground espresso.
Simply dialed to 7 to see what would happen and love the grind at that setting.
Finally got lots of creme and a taste in the coffee only found in Miami cafes.
Man I am in love.
Now I know what you guys have all been raving about.
Wow!

Here is my new toy next to his lover:

mosesbotbol · 11-29-2010, 10:32 AM

Good. Now you are rocking! Looks like the machine and grinder have been updated since I bought mine.

The grinder settings are particular to each grinder. Your "8" setting is more like my "-5" setting to make espresso.

floydpink · 11-29-2010, 11:33 AM

Looks great.

I notice the steam wand on the right and seem to always remember it being on the left, unless I am nuts.

Blueface · 11-29-2010, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by floydpink

Looks great.

I notice the steam wand on the right and seem to always remember it being on the left, unless I am nuts.

Mine is a FAKE!!!

mosesbotbol · 11-29-2010, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Blueface

Mine is a FAKE!!!

Same here.

floydpink · 11-29-2010, 03:00 PM

You guys would know better than I would about the Silvia.

Mine is on the left and the Gaggia before was too.

No big deal, I was just curious.

Carry on, espresso warriors.

Blueface · 11-29-2010, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by floydpink

You guys would know better than I would about the Silvia.

Mine is on the left and the Gaggia before was too.

No big deal, I was just curious.

Carry on, espresso warriors.

FAKE!!!

Remember, there are many versions.
I have V3.

My heart is racing.
I have had so much espresso today.

Can't believe how fine this grinds.
Compared it to the ones that were fresh ground for me at Kana and no comparison.
I can see why the creme now.

I am so screwed.
Now looking at a nifty bean vac container for my beans.
$39 but looks well worth it.

The next hobby idea I get the answer will be "NO MAS".

replicant_argent · 11-29-2010, 03:10 PM

If you keep consuming at this continued high rate, you will have no need for a toy to keep your beans fresh, Carlos.

Blueface · 11-29-2010, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by replicant_argent

If you keep consuming at this continued high rate, you will have no need for a toy to keep your beans fresh, Carlos.

Clara is ready to shoot me.

Then again, she has been ready for that for years.

Mister Moo · 11-29-2010, 08:30 PM

Cool beans, Bl'ace.

Blueface · 12-03-2010, 07:12 AM

Wow do I get it now.

Learned how to alter my brew time and coffee consistency (richness/strength) by way of changing grind setting.

Played around with all ranges from 7 to 12.
Found that for our taste, with these particular beans, 8 is the way to go.

New tamper should arrive today.
I am all espresso'd out for the day as am typing at twice the speed I normally would.

replicant_argent · 12-03-2010, 07:31 AM

I can't wait until you fall off the roasting slope.

Blueface · 12-03-2010, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by replicant_argent

I can't wait until you fall off the roasting slope.

Clara will shoot me for sure.

mosesbotbol · 12-03-2010, 07:37 AM

Do you have a stainless can to froth milk and a thermometer?

Blueface · 12-03-2010, 07:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

Do you have a stainless can to froth milk and a thermometer?

Please go away.

I have been looking at them.
There is no end in sight.

I haven't even gotten my new tamper and have been looking at a few European ones that either have a spring or the one that clicks.

This is yet another sickness.

mosesbotbol · 12-03-2010, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Blueface

Please go away.

I have been looking at them.
There is no end in sight.

Cannister is cheap and I use pen style meat thermometer which is like $5 and works fine.

floydpink · 12-04-2010, 05:35 PM

stopped in Crate and Barrel yesterday and saw a nice frothing pitcher with the clip on thermometer for 15 bucks and almost bit.

Personally, I see no use for the thermometer though as once it's steamed and frothed, I stop and do my thing. It's plenty hot.

11-29-2010, 10:27 AM	#22
Blueface Gramps 4x's Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Horatio Seymore Hiny Location: Boca Raton - North of La Habana Posts: 8,774 Trading: (8)	Re: Rocky....To Dose or Not To Dose? Wow! I am a believer now. What a difference in the grind. Came set to 8. Didn't search zero. Didn't have time as needed to run to a conference call and was dying to try some fresh ground espresso. Simply dialed to 7 to see what would happen and love the grind at that setting. Finally got lots of creme and a taste in the coffee only found in Miami cafes. Man I am in love. Now I know what you guys have all been raving about. Wow! Here is my new toy next to his lover: __________________ Little known fact: I am a former member of the Village People - The Indian

11-29-2010, 10:32 AM	#23
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: Rocky....To Dose or Not To Dose? Good. Now you are rocking! Looks like the machine and grinder have been updated since I bought mine. The grinder settings are particular to each grinder. Your "8" setting is more like my "-5" setting to make espresso. __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

11-29-2010, 11:33 AM	#24
floydpink crazy diamond Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: Orlando Posts: 1,955 Trading: (17)	Re: Rocky....To Dose or Not To Dose? Looks great. I notice the steam wand on the right and seem to always remember it being on the left, unless I am nuts. __________________ "If we weren't all crazy we would go insane"

11-29-2010, 03:00 PM	#27
floydpink crazy diamond Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: Orlando Posts: 1,955 Trading: (17)	Re: Rocky....To Dose or Not To Dose? You guys would know better than I would about the Silvia. Mine is on the left and the Gaggia before was too. No big deal, I was just curious. Carry on, espresso warriors. __________________ "If we weren't all crazy we would go insane"

11-29-2010, 03:10 PM	#29
replicant_argent Gravy Boat Winnah. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: my attorney has advised against giving this information to insane people Posts: 5,326 Trading: (22)	Re: Rocky....To Dose or Not To Dose? If you keep consuming at this continued high rate, you will have no need for a toy to keep your beans fresh, Carlos. __________________ www.stogietorch.com Some days call for a stiff Pomade.

11-29-2010, 08:30 PM	#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: Rocky....To Dose or Not To Dose? Cool beans, Bl'ace. __________________ "I hope you had the time of your life."

12-03-2010, 07:12 AM	#32
Blueface Gramps 4x's Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Horatio Seymore Hiny Location: Boca Raton - North of La Habana Posts: 8,774 Trading: (8)	Re: Rocky....To Dose or Not To Dose? Wow do I get it now. Learned how to alter my brew time and coffee consistency (richness/strength) by way of changing grind setting. Played around with all ranges from 7 to 12. Found that for our taste, with these particular beans, 8 is the way to go. New tamper should arrive today. I am all espresso'd out for the day as am typing at twice the speed I normally would. __________________ Little known fact: I am a former member of the Village People - The Indian

12-03-2010, 07:31 AM	#33
replicant_argent Gravy Boat Winnah. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: my attorney has advised against giving this information to insane people Posts: 5,326 Trading: (22)	Re: Rocky....To Dose or Not To Dose? I can't wait until you fall off the roasting slope. __________________ www.stogietorch.com Some days call for a stiff Pomade.

12-03-2010, 07:37 AM	#35
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: Rocky....To Dose or Not To Dose? Do you have a stainless can to froth milk and a thermometer? __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

12-04-2010, 05:35 PM	#38
floydpink crazy diamond Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: Orlando Posts: 1,955 Trading: (17)	Re: Rocky....To Dose or Not To Dose? stopped in Crate and Barrel yesterday and saw a nice frothing pitcher with the clip on thermometer for 15 bucks and almost bit. Personally, I see no use for the thermometer though as once it's steamed and frothed, I stop and do my thing. It's plenty hot. __________________ "If we weren't all crazy we would go insane"