On Sun, Aug 9, 2009 at 12:24 AM, ss<cybers...@gmail.com> wrote: > The problem for me is that I have no "real" grinder. Putting the beans in a > mixer/blender "dry grinder" attachment results in a powder of variable > particle size distinctly unsuited for anything other than an inefficient > gravity powered coffee filter.
Yeah, a good grinder is absolutely key. Sunbeam makes a relatively inexpensive one - in Australia. > Incidentally the "Neapolitan" coffee maker was great until electric espresso > makers became available. But it is slow and labor intesnsive. > These were even better. Fast - and required less labor (except for cleaning) "Moka pot" yeah, I used to love them in college. > https://www.kingsofhagley.co.uk/images/ITAL12CUP_MAIN.jpg > > But this is all I ever use nowadays > > http://shopping.zeenews.com/v1/product_images/kcc07_large.jpg That's not an espresso machine, this is an espresso machine. http://www.flickr.com/photos/haynes/2656712365/in/set-72157606098559989/ [Dual temperature controlled boilers, E61 group head, steam and main boiler pressure gauges, blah blah blah http://www.wholelattelove.com/Expobar/brewtus.cfm] But the only filter coffee grounds I can get here are pre ground, and have something like 40% chicory. Fortunately I can add my own ground espresso to taste. At least I can GET filter coffee powder here in Australia. -- Charles
