Single cup machine - thoughts

K Baz · 09-21-2009, 11:25 PM

Looking to buy one when I travel any thoughts.

http://www.illyusa.com/webapp/wcs/st...favorites_A042

Anyone use these or try espresso made from one of these?

germantown rob · 09-22-2009, 07:16 AM

My thoughts are an Aeropress is so much cheaper then this that it is no competition. The water temp in this seems to be a problem since espresso is brewed in the range of 195-205f and you have to get the water in the device then brew you are losing temp the whole time.

09-22-2009, 08:38 AM

I'm with Rob. Aeropress might not get you "espresso" in the truest sense (or in any sense), but it's a damn good shot in it's own right. And for the reasons Rob pointed out I might very well doubt the ability of the other portables to really make "espresso" anyway. Aeropress cleanup is a breeze and it's pretty forgiving as to water temp.

Mister Moo · 09-22-2009, 08:47 AM

I'm with Evan who's with Rob. I add: AeroPress makes best home/portable, easiest, lowest cost almost-espresso around.

09-22-2009, 10:57 AM

I am with Moo, who is with me, who is with Rob...at least 70% of most of the time

germantown rob · 09-22-2009, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EvanS

I am with Moo, who is with me, who is with Rob...at least 70% of most of the time

I am not sure where this is going and I hope we are still talking about coffee.

09-21-2009, 11:25 PM	#1
K Baz Just in front of theStorm Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Regina - it rhymes with fun Posts: 162 Trading: (1)	Single cup espresso machine - thoughts Looking to buy one when I travel any thoughts. http://www.mypressi.com/ or http://www.illyusa.com/webapp/wcs/st...favorites_A042 Anyone use these or try espresso made from one of these? Last edited by K Baz; 09-21-2009 at 11:36 PM.

09-22-2009, 07:16 AM	#2
germantown rob Still not Adjusted Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Rob Location: Philadelphia Posts: 330 Trading: (1)	Re: Single cup machine - thoughts My thoughts are an Aeropress is so much cheaper then this that it is no competition. The water temp in this seems to be a problem since espresso is brewed in the range of 195-205f and you have to get the water in the device then brew you are losing temp the whole time.

09-22-2009, 08:38 AM	#3
EvanS Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Single cup machine - thoughts I'm with Rob. Aeropress might not get you "espresso" in the truest sense (or in any sense), but it's a damn good shot in it's own right. And for the reasons Rob pointed out I might very well doubt the ability of the other portables to really make "espresso" anyway. Aeropress cleanup is a breeze and it's pretty forgiving as to water temp.

09-22-2009, 08:47 AM	#4
Mister Moo I barely grok the obvious Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Lizard Lick, NC Posts: 1,417 Trading: (3)	Re: Single cup machine - thoughts I'm with Evan who's with Rob. I add: AeroPress makes best home/portable, easiest, lowest cost almost-espresso around. __________________ "I hope you had the time of your life."

09-22-2009, 10:57 AM	#5
EvanS Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Single cup machine - thoughts I am with Moo, who is with me, who is with Rob...at least 70% of most of the time