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washing machine · **Posted:** Fri January 04, 2013 2:53 am

Birds in Hell wrote:

If there's an afterlife, I hope they have a decent barista.

That spoon is superfluous.

Birds in Hell · **Joined:** Tue January 01, 2013 9:38 pm **Posts:** 15103

Agreed.

I mean, seriously, what are you going to do? Put sugar in that little cup of liquid gold? Not on my watch, kid.

washing machine · **Posted:** Fri January 04, 2013 3:00 am

I never bring sweeteners when someone orders an espresso. If you're the type that asks for sugar with your espresso, then I wasn't going to get a good tip from you anyway.

washing machine · **Posted:** Fri January 04, 2013 3:01 am

Now a little twist of lemon is something I can get behind.

Birds in Hell · **Joined:** Tue January 01, 2013 9:38 pm **Posts:** 15103

I haven't tried that, but I'm not sure I'd be a fan. Anything that alters or masks the taste of the coffee I'm generally wary of.

People who complain that espresso is "too bitter" have either never tasted good espresso or they're beyond help.

I need to buy a new espresso machine (and grinder) one of these days.

washing machine · **Posted:** Fri January 04, 2013 3:14 am

The twist is just enough to enhance the flavor without drastically altering it. Try it one time. I like it. The zest cuts through the bitterness ever so slightly, adding a little bit of brightness to the espresso.

Birds in Hell · **Joined:** Tue January 01, 2013 9:38 pm **Posts:** 15103

If I ever find myself in Houston...

washing machine · **Posted:** Fri January 04, 2013 3:16 am

Exactly what part of that recipe sounds exclusive to Houston?

Malloy · **Joined:** Wed January 02, 2013 4:57 am **Posts:** 2819

grinders are grinding

washing machine · **Posted:** Fri January 04, 2013 3:23 am

January 1st, 2015. :shock:

Malloy · **Joined:** Wed January 02, 2013 4:57 am **Posts:** 2819

i'm going to set this thread aside to boil

washing machine · **Posted:** Fri January 04, 2013 3:31 am

Speaking of, what are you eight cup presseur français boiling your water in? A 5-gallon pot?

washing machine · **Posted:** Fri January 04, 2013 5:30 pm

What's the half life of freshly ground coffee beans?

BurtReynolds · **Posted:** Fri January 04, 2013 5:31 pm

we just got a Starbucks machine at work and it is glorious.

washing machine · **Posted:** Sat January 05, 2013 4:39 pm

Yesterday's french press taught me exactly how much the temperature of your water matters when brewing the perfect cup. I veered into boiling territory and everything tasted burnt and bitter. Today, I used caution.

Mickey · **Posted:** Sat January 05, 2013 8:26 pm

washing machine II wrote:

Yesterday's french press taught me exactly how much the temperature of your water matters when brewing the perfect cup. I veered into boiling territory and everything tasted burnt and bitter. Today, I used caution.

Made that mistake my first go-round. I also was steeping it too long. Three minutes is perfect, I think.

washing machine · **Posted:** Sat January 05, 2013 8:41 pm

I'm a four-minute man.

Mickey · **Posted:** Sun January 06, 2013 5:30 pm

That doesn't surprise me at all. Tell me, what's your policy with the elusive second cup? Do you transfer the coffee into a thermos like you're supposed to or just let that bad boy steep?

washing machine · **Posted:** Sun January 06, 2013 6:50 pm

I should decant it, but I let it steep. :oops:

Mickey · **Posted:** Sun January 06, 2013 9:28 pm

I think of it as my one vice.

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