In the haze of returning from vacation, jet lag, an 8 hour time
difference, and probably old-timer's disease, I have forgotten to pay
tribute here to the wonderful birthday gift we received from our
daughter and son-in-law. N's birthday and mine are 10 days apart. (He's
the elder.)

When we arrived home I noticed on the counter an all-automatic espresso
maker, a Gaggia Syncronicity Compact, set up on the counter and ready to go.

This is perfect for us, who would not use an espresso maker if we had to
grind, measure, and tamp each shot. This machine does it all and
empties the grounds into a hopper after each shot. The coffee is
delicious, especially when tempered with steamed foamy milk or
half-and-half.

Having been to Starbucks fewer than 5 times, it is so nice to be able to
drink espressos, capucchinos, lattes, Americanos, etc. without leaving
the house. And they don't taste burnt like *$$ does. We're using
Lavazza beans and I've investigated the guy in the corner Italian deli
who roasts beans to order for future purchases.

We've now entered the foofy coffee age!

gloria p

Oh pshaw, on Sat 09 Sep 2006 01:51:16p, Puester meant to say...

> When we arrived home I noticed on the counter an all-automatic espresso
> maker, a Gaggia Syncronicity Compact, set up on the counter and ready to
> go.
>

What a wonderful gift from some wonderful kids! I'm going to have to take a
look at this one.

--
Wayne Boatwright
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Puester wrote:
>
> In the haze of returning from vacation, jet lag, an 8 hour time
> difference, and probably old-timer's disease, I have forgotten to pay
> tribute here to the wonderful birthday gift we received from our
> daughter and son-in-law. N's birthday and mine are 10 days apart.
> (He's the elder.)
>
> When we arrived home I noticed on the counter an all-automatic
> espresso maker, a Gaggia Syncronicity Compact, set up on the counter
> and ready to go.
>
> This is perfect for us, who would not use an espresso maker if we had
> to grind, measure, and tamp each shot. This machine does it all and
> empties the grounds into a hopper after each shot. The coffee is
> delicious, especially when tempered with steamed foamy milk or
> half-and-half.
>
> Having been to Starbucks fewer than 5 times, it is so nice to be able
> to drink espressos, capucchinos, lattes, Americanos, etc. without
> leaving the house. And they don't taste burnt like *$$ does. We're
> using Lavazza beans and I've investigated the guy in the corner
> Italian deli who roasts beans to order for future purchases.
>
> We've now entered the foofy coffee age!
>
> gloria p
You lucky thing! You'll never look back. :-D

Christine

Puester wrote:
> In the haze of returning from vacation, jet lag, an 8 hour time
> difference, and probably old-timer's disease, I have forgotten to pay
> tribute here to the wonderful birthday gift we received from our
> daughter and son-in-law. N's birthday and mine are 10 days apart.
> (He's the elder.)
>
> When we arrived home I noticed on the counter an all-automatic
> espresso maker, a Gaggia Syncronicity Compact, set up on the counter
> and ready to go.
> This is perfect for us, who would not use an espresso maker if we had
> to grind, measure, and tamp each shot. This machine does it all and
> empties the grounds into a hopper after each shot. The coffee is
> delicious, especially when tempered with steamed foamy milk or
> half-and-half.
>
> Having been to Starbucks fewer than 5 times, it is so nice to be able
> to drink espressos, capucchinos, lattes, Americanos, etc. without
> leaving the house. And they don't taste burnt like *$$ does. We're using
> Lavazza beans and I've investigated the guy in the corner Italian deli
> who roasts beans to order for future purchases.
>
> We've now entered the foofy coffee age!
>
> gloria p

BE AFRAID - be very afraid.
You have taken the first step on a very slippery slope.
Next thing you know you will start to hang out on alt.coffee. Then you will
find your vocabulary getting strange to the point that friends 'won't get
it' when you talk about coffee. The Gaggia (a super gift - no doubt about
that) will start to look like a Toyoto instead of a BMW.
There is no known cure.
Enjoy it.

Ken.
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Ken Davey wrote:
> Puester wrote:
>>
>>
>> When we arrived home I noticed on the counter an all-automatic
>> espresso maker, a Gaggia Syncronicity Compact, set up on the counter
>> and ready to go.
\
>>
>> We've now entered the foofy coffee age!
>>
>> gloria p
>
> BE AFRAID - be very afraid.
> You have taken the first step on a very slippery slope.
> Next thing you know you will start to hang out on alt.coffee. Then you will
> find your vocabulary getting strange to the point that friends 'won't get
> it' when you talk about coffee. The Gaggia (a super gift - no doubt about
> that) will start to look like a Toyoto instead of a BMW.
> There is no known cure.
> Enjoy it.
>
> Ken.

Omigod, does that mean we'll have to move to a house with a bigger
kitchen so there'll be space on the counter for one of those huge brass
embossed dome things with all the arms sticking out and valves and levers?

Will I then require people to refer to me as "barista"?

That's a fearsome look into the future. I used to read a couple of
coffee newsgroups about 15 years ago and know exactly what you mean.
Those folks can get even scarier than the wine ng people.

gloria p

That's a really good machine, but i still prefer my manual BabyGaggia,
On the other side, I'm with you when you say a manual one can be messy....
You can avoid a lot of trouble with ESE (easy serving espresso) coffee
pods.
Lavazza, Danesi, Illy, Splendid, Palombini are some really good brand of
italian coffee, and they also make pods.
Pods are more expensive, but usually the manual machine costs much less.
For my girlfriend in socal, i got a Gaggia Carezza for $110 on eBay, and for
one or two espresso everyday using pods, is the best choice.
Hope this help who wants to try an espresso machine.
Guido



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"Puester" > ha scritto nel messaggio
...
>
> In the haze of returning from vacation, jet lag, an 8 hour time
> difference, and probably old-timer's disease, I have forgotten to pay
> tribute here to the wonderful birthday gift we received from our daughter
> and son-in-law. N's birthday and mine are 10 days apart. (He's the
> elder.)
>
> When we arrived home I noticed on the counter an all-automatic espresso
> maker, a Gaggia Syncronicity Compact, set up on the counter and ready to
> go.
>
> This is perfect for us, who would not use an espresso maker if we had to
> grind, measure, and tamp each shot. This machine does it all and empties
> the grounds into a hopper after each shot. The coffee is delicious,
> especially when tempered with steamed foamy milk or half-and-half.
>
> Having been to Starbucks fewer than 5 times, it is so nice to be able to
> drink espressos, capucchinos, lattes, Americanos, etc. without leaving the
> house. And they don't taste burnt like *$$ does. We're using Lavazza
> beans and I've investigated the guy in the corner Italian deli who roasts
> beans to order for future purchases.
>
> We've now entered the foofy coffee age!
>
> gloria p

Puester wrote:
> Ken Davey wrote:
>> Puester wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>> When we arrived home I noticed on the counter an all-automatic
>>> espresso maker, a Gaggia Syncronicity Compact, set up on the counter
>>> and ready to go.
> \
>>>
>>> We've now entered the foofy coffee age!
>>>
>>> gloria p
>>
>> BE AFRAID - be very afraid.
>> You have taken the first step on a very slippery slope.
>> Next thing you know you will start to hang out on alt.coffee. Then
>> you will find your vocabulary getting strange to the point that
>> friends 'won't get it' when you talk about coffee. The Gaggia (a
>> super gift - no doubt about that) will start to look like a Toyoto
>> instead of a BMW.
>> There is no known cure.
>> Enjoy it.
>>
>> Ken.
>
> Omigod, does that mean we'll have to move to a house with a bigger
> kitchen so there'll be space on the counter for one of those huge
> brass embossed dome things with all the arms sticking out and valves
> and levers?
>
> Will I then require people to refer to me as "barista"?
>
> That's a fearsome look into the future. I used to read a couple of
> coffee newsgroups about 15 years ago and know exactly what you mean.
> Those folks can get even scarier than the wine ng people.
>
> gloria p
You don't know the half of it. I live with an only moderately obsessed
coffee geek and the search for perfection never ceases. You will find
yourself trying all sorts of beans, and eventually considering roasting
them yourself. Your machine apparently grinds the beans for you, but
just wait until you wonder if the grind is really satisfactory. We've
always had to grind our own, and eventually had to shell out for a
really good burr grinder.

All the really trendy homes these days don't have the espresso machines
on the counter, my dear, they have them plumbed in. ;-)

Christine

guido wrote:
> That's a really good machine, but i still prefer my manual BabyGaggia,
> On the other side, I'm with you when you say a manual one can be messy....
> You can avoid a lot of trouble with ESE (easy serving espresso) coffee
> pods.
> Lavazza, Danesi, Illy, Splendid, Palombini are some really good brand of
> italian coffee, and they also make pods.
> Pods are more expensive, but usually the manual machine costs much less.
> For my girlfriend in socal, i got a Gaggia Carezza for $110 on eBay, and for
> one or two espresso everyday using pods, is the best choice.
> Hope this help who wants to try an espresso machine.
> Guido
>
>
>
>
*Pods?* PODS? An Italian who uses pods? I feel quite faint, I need a
coffee, probably a ristretto after a shock like that...

Christine

On Sun, 10 Sep 2006 17:38:07 +1000, Old Mother Ashby
> wrote:

>guido wrote:
>> That's a really good machine, but i still prefer my manual
>>
>>
>*Pods?* PODS? An Italian who uses pods? I feel quite faint, I need a
>coffee, probably a ristretto after a shock like that...
>
>Christine

Agreed! hahaha- fresh is certainly best.

aloha,
beans
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farmers of pure kona
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> ha scritto nel messaggio
news
> On Sun, 10 Sep 2006 17:38:07 +1000, Old Mother Ashby
> > wrote:
>
>>guido wrote:
>>> That's a really good machine, but i still prefer my manual
>>>
>>>
>>*Pods?* PODS? An Italian who uses pods? I feel quite faint, I need a
>>coffee, probably a ristretto after a shock like that...

Where did I say I use pods? LOL
Guido
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Quick and easy international recipes

>>
>>Christine
>
> Agreed! hahaha- fresh is certainly best.
>
> aloha,
> beans
> --smithfarms.com
> farmers of pure kona
> roast beans to kona to email