That is the most anal retentive espresso process I have seen to date. But I can't criticise it. I have a semi-auto pump now, but my next machine will be one of these lever machines.
If you read anything I say on CoffeeGeek . com or listen to the CG podcast, I frequently talk about the importance of fresh roasted coffee. That's not the purpose of this video - in this, I talked about the importance of not waiting too long between grinding and brewing.
@hockeychickgirl I'm giving quite a late response, but SeattleCoffeeGear (look them up, they have a lot of videos!) says 4-5 days between roasting and grinding, and after that keep them in an airtight storage container if possible.
The end was funny. Reminded me of that "What Dogs Hear" Far Side cartoon. bla bla bla bla bla Spot bla bla bla bla bla... Thanks again Mark - I don't have a piston machine, but it's interesting to see how espresso making works with one.
Hey Carl (I assume this is Carl?), those saucers are from the Daniel Buren sets from Illy (google it) - AFAIK, the only way you can get them is by buying the collections' set.
hey mark.. no sorry to disappoint, its not carl :) - Its Andrew.. will see carl at the coffee festival here in NZ this weekend tho.. may even compete against him at the latte art comp, if hes in it. Dunno how well i'll do tho!:) hes the man!
Nice vid, thanks. I think your tip about raising the lever before inserting filter, might explain some randome shots that gone wrong, grateful for that one. I use a La Pavoni.
LOL! Excellent video, very enlightening and funny. Nice job. I used to own a Elektra microcasa lever so it was interesting to see how a non-spring lever works.
Gotta admit, I didn't check the grind before pulling this shot (the grind is actually the dialed in grind for the Vibiemme Domobar Super E61 machine). But I'd pulled a shot with it using the same grind fineness a day or two before, and saw it was a bit tight, so this time around, I dosed probably 1.5-2g less. Still tight! But the shot really tasted good.
Whatever happened to the "rule" about 25-second shots? I timed this one at 1' 14", including pre-infusion.
mathof1 10 months ago
Fortis?
reds6960639 1 year ago
beautiful crema
it will take a while before Starbucks start using levers for those 80+ espressos per half hour :)
MrSkinnyfrog 2 years ago
That is the most anal retentive espresso process I have seen to date. But I can't criticise it. I have a semi-auto pump now, but my next machine will be one of these lever machines.
gmcjetpilot 2 years ago
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luongdung 2 years ago
haha coffeegeek
MsGrace45 3 years ago
Hi Mark, Would you please take another video to introduce the golden Bottomless PF ?
I am expecting your great shot again.
Thanks
jacksonkan 4 years ago
everyone seems obsessed with freshly ground...how about freshly roasted? how long does it have to sit from roasting to grinding?
hockeychickgirl 4 years ago
If you read anything I say on CoffeeGeek . com or listen to the CG podcast, I frequently talk about the importance of fresh roasted coffee. That's not the purpose of this video - in this, I talked about the importance of not waiting too long between grinding and brewing.
CoffeeGeek 4 years ago
If you're up for it, home roast. Wait 24 hours and grind. Or scope out roasting day at your local roaster and hit them up a day later.
redshelf 4 years ago
@hockeychickgirl I'm giving quite a late response, but SeattleCoffeeGear (look them up, they have a lot of videos!) says 4-5 days between roasting and grinding, and after that keep them in an airtight storage container if possible.
kragier 1 year ago
The end was funny. Reminded me of that "What Dogs Hear" Far Side cartoon. bla bla bla bla bla Spot bla bla bla bla bla... Thanks again Mark - I don't have a piston machine, but it's interesting to see how espresso making works with one.
jbauer 4 years ago
hey Mark, what are the saucers you are using for that cup... i like i like!! :)
kiwicoffeeman 4 years ago
Hey Carl (I assume this is Carl?), those saucers are from the Daniel Buren sets from Illy (google it) - AFAIK, the only way you can get them is by buying the collections' set.
CoffeeGeek 4 years ago
hey mark.. no sorry to disappoint, its not carl :) - Its Andrew.. will see carl at the coffee festival here in NZ this weekend tho.. may even compete against him at the latte art comp, if hes in it. Dunno how well i'll do tho!:) hes the man!
kiwicoffeeman 4 years ago
Well, it comes down to how passionate you are about the process, I suppose.
CoffeeGeek 4 years ago
I could never spend so much time and money on making a tiny cup of coffee. Give me a Saeco, grinder and beans from the store and I'm happy.
joshster89 4 years ago
Nice vid, thanks. I think your tip about raising the lever before inserting filter, might explain some randome shots that gone wrong, grateful for that one. I use a La Pavoni.
PingvinMcNugget 4 years ago
freaking hilarious!! Making me thinks that a manual may be the way to go as an upgrade to my Hamilton Beach :)
elightbody 4 years ago
The satisfied sluuurpppp! brought a grin.
LMWDP95 4 years ago
Looked nice, lovely machine. I'll be sure to post a vid of my peppina when it arrives (if its in good condition).
syscrusher 4 years ago
Very nice Mark TY!!
macemil 4 years ago
LOL! Excellent video, very enlightening and funny. Nice job. I used to own a Elektra microcasa lever so it was interesting to see how a non-spring lever works.
EspressoLife 4 years ago
Gotta admit, I didn't check the grind before pulling this shot (the grind is actually the dialed in grind for the Vibiemme Domobar Super E61 machine). But I'd pulled a shot with it using the same grind fineness a day or two before, and saw it was a bit tight, so this time around, I dosed probably 1.5-2g less. Still tight! But the shot really tasted good.
CoffeeGeek 4 years ago