On 2007-03-23, Steve Pope > wrote:

> I'm perfectly willing to believe that what I want to come out of
> the espresso machine doesn't meet your definition of "espresso".
> And even that your definition is the correct one.

His definition of espresso couldn't be more wrong. Typical for
Sheltie. That eleventy million Italians drink moka pot coffee is no
more a valid criteria for good espresso than the millions of Americans
who drink Dunkin Donuts or 7-11 and call it good coffee or Budweiser
and Miller and call it good beer. No one who knows and really enjoys
great espresso still roasts quality espresso bean blends (espresso is
*NOT* a roast!) to a greasy charcoal end. Bottom line, you wanna
taste the real deal, you're going to have to spend some money and
learn some skills (what a shock! ...kinda like cooking). You want to
drink crap and call people names, follow Shelby's advice.

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