espresso unplugged

herbie · Guru

espresso unplugged

GaryKelly · Guru

Yeah, Herbie, that sounds like something I could use. Ah, just did a Google and here it is. Not cheap though! But looks like it would last a long time.

Bob beat me to it.

-- Edited by GaryKelly on Sunday 21st of April 2013 08:53:49 AM

Santa · Guru

This is my travelling espresso setup Australian made, mostly machined brass, a real work of art.

Here's a link to the Aussie site http://www.portaspresso.com/page1001.html

Would I recommend them? the grinder, yes, it's an excellent device, the coffee maker, no, good concept but way too much stuffing around. wink

-- Edited by Santa on Sunday 21st of April 2013 11:04:51 AM

jules47 · The Happy Helper

florinhill wrote:
http://www.rokkitchentools.com/
not as good as the local brew.
Will catch you in two to three weeks for a chat and wee one.

Bob

Yep - I like the local brew!!!! Though I have my stove top espresso maker, works ok too. See you in not too long!

-- Edited by jules47 on Sunday 21st of April 2013 11:42:09 AM

jules47 · The Happy Helper

Whats it look like herbie? or where can we seeone?

Old Crofter · Senior Member

http://www.rokkitchentools.com/

not as good as the local brew.

Will catch you in two to three weeks for a chat and wee one.

Bob

grill n chill · Senior Member

Never guess...i bought one two weeks ago also, EBay was the cheapest place I could find. Great bit of engineering and looks good to.

About a year ago maybe two someone here posted a link to a nomads blog full of hints and tips where the Presso was featured. Its a good coffee maker for travellers for certain because it uses no power.

In using it my experience to date is that i have to be careful or rather exacting in measuring the quantity of coffee used the tampering needs to be consistent as is the quantity of water and milk used. No pods, no power, very stylish, fun to use.

It is my no. 1 kitchen appliance! I am betting one day this machine will be a collectors item, great gift idea!

GaryKelly · Guru

Meanwhile, I get a decent coffee with medium roast in a plunger and a good squirt of pressure-pak cream in a mug BEFORE adding the brewed coffee. The cream is a little sweet so use less sugar than normal. The method is quick and easy and gives a nice chocolatey froth on top. Whipping fresh cream is preferable but is more hassle, and the pressure-pak stuff keeps better.

Cloak · Guru

What a great idea Gary, I have a Pod machine here at home but it's a messy bother to get the frothy milk. I'm off to buy some PP cream.

Cheers mate.

Roving-Dutchy · Guru

The battery driven hand held frothing wand that you can get in the cheapie shops for about $2 does a very good job you just need to heat the milk in a cup, about 1/3 of a cup in the microwave, froth up the same and then add the coffee, also this unit http://www.aeropress.com.au/
makes a good coffee without much fuss.
Cheers
David

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