Thanks for reminding me...I completely forgot about cleaning!!!

7. Every month, white vinegar works well but CleanCaf works even better...

:wiggle:

-spence

Seriously? My wife does it every morning :hihi:

-specne

She does all that before coffe??

Yup, right before she starts yelling at me for the day.

-spence

I quit smoking.... I'm drug free( well outside of medicinal). I don't drink as much anymore but I am addicted to 7 11 French Vanilla.
20 oz.:drool:

#%$ starbucks after trying some of these

Glad you enjoyed Chef,Italian Verona has been my all time fave.Spence had some good tips but I would like to add that if you put cold tap water in the reservoir the night before,all the chlorine will disapate and you'll get a better cup.NEVER use hot tap water to start.

When I did drink coffee I liked Kona by far. Been to the Blue mountains and it is very good but I like the Kona because it is so smooth and mild. Not the blend crap they sell as Kona. Pure Peaberry, whole bean, Kona. I will say one thing though it taste's way better when you are on the Big Island drinking it. This place I have toured personally http://www.konalea.com/ and if you are looking for authentic 100% pure Kona I would buy it here. They grow and roast it themselves.Small operation. The whole Kona operation is small. It is only a 7 mile by 15 or so mile wide area on the side of the Volcano that grows all the Kona coffee. That is why it is so expensive. I did notice it has gotten more expensive. I usually order it for the wife for x-mas. Sorry for the long winded version but I was born in Hawaii and love to think about it. :) P.

Damn $32 a lb!!!

You want the best you got to pay the big bucks. That is why I drink tea now. At least you know it is the real thing. You could always go there and get it. It would be cheaper.:)

Cripes, now we have Van Stall coffee!:hs:

You really shouldn't use hot tap water for anything besides showers and washing pots...

Hot water contains more bad stuff that cold.

-spence

Consider yourself lucky you can probably hit a good coffee shop with a stone throw. Down this way there are no Dunkin Donuts, Starbucks, or any other chains within 60-miles......

illy Italian espresso brewed in my machine:cheers:

100 Kona peaberry for $23 per pound delivered.

http://www.fikefarms.com/

I've been wanting to try Illy.Does it come whole bean?

Yea, but I think you'll find it pretty boring for regular coffee. Makes a decent espresso, but as it's not fresh you get limited crema.

-spence

Whats crema?

Short answer = the creamy stuff on top.

Long answer = In a properly made espresso there is a dark brown film about 1/4" or so thick on top made air bubbles held in suspension. For it to be created, there must be a lot of surface tension from proper oil extraction.

It's what gives espresso it's mouthfeel, it's body.

Unfortunately the majority of espresso you will get in coffee shops has little unless they really know what they are doing.

-spence

God you are a yuppie... :smash:
I just finished my cumberland farms green mtn blend... it tasted good to me, and I filled my mug for under a buck! :kewl:

when I want a hotter cup of coffee I 'll warm up the milk first.