espresso double shot and latte

A double shot of espresso extracted with my Rancilio Silvia. The beans (zecuppa.com)were fresh ground in my Rancilio Rocky and I poured the steamed milk into a rosette. (No one was available at the time to hold the camera to capture the pour). I added some music and some images from Italy.

I hope you enjoy it. Want a latte'?

Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

• espresso
• Rancilio Silvia
• Rancilio Rocky
• zecuppa
• Italian National Anthem
• latte
• Latte art

[joeldamianicigan]

This extraction seems too slow.

[mattb4rd]

@joeldamianicigan Indeed it was. I've gotten much better over time.

[vasiasm]

What is this music?

[mattb4rd]

Inno di Mameli (Roger Doucet) from Songs of Glory. I bought it on iTunes for .99

[mattb4rd]

Sorry my reply didn't come through mark. How's your Silvia working for you?

[mattb4rd]

I'll reply when I get home, Youtube is acting weird from work. :/

[markpianoman]

No, I don't know Sir Zan. How does the ridgelessness of the portafilter help?

[mattb4rd]

Hah, you and my friend Zan are both in HI? Do you know each other?

[markpianoman]

Hey, come ahead and give me some espresso-making lessons!

[markpianoman]

Matt, thanks for your response. I order a tamp from Reg in Canada...they're supposed to be excellent. Does the Silvia not come with a decent portafilter? How does not having a ridge help? Sorry I'm new to all this.