Hi Ren, I am tempted to try the Illy iPerEspresso at work because I am curious to see if it offers any improvement in taste and body. However, I would have to purchase a new machine. I've also tried othe brands of ESE pods but have found the puck is not firmly packed/tamped or the grind is too large...either way the flow rate is wayyy to fast. The Illy pods work best since the 'puck' is firm but I limit my pull to 1 - 1.5 ounces trying to keep it below 1.5 ounces. I also discard the first few seconds of fluid flow and place the cup beneath the spout as soon as the coffee streams shows signs of crema (takes about 2 seconds usually). These steps have improved the taste and body of the ESE Pod coffee.
I wonder if the iPerEspresso is worth the extra expense....... Joe On Mar 20, 9:05 am, Ren Finley <[email protected]> wrote: > > I also have a second "office" machine. Mine is a Nespresso. It is small, > clean, simple, and makes what a friend calles "Swiss Espresso" which is of > course a little lighter than "Italian Espresso". As you said -- it's > acceptable. > > BTW, I've been working with Stumptown Hair Bender. What a pleasure. My > favorite place in NYC (9th Street Espresso) uses it and and produces > spectacular shots. I don't think I've pulled a bad shot yet. > > Ren > Denver, CO > --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Brewtus" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/brewtus?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
