Achtung7 Neutral Newbie July 5, 2011 Share July 5, 2011 May I know what lever machine do you use and where did you buy it? I'm eager to buy a lever machine myself, but have a hard time finding one locally and at a reasonable price.. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazdaowner Moderator July 5, 2011 Share July 5, 2011 May I know what lever machine do you use and where did you buy it? I'm eager to buy a lever machine myself, but have a hard time finding one locally and at a reasonable price.. Google has always been my good friend. No local company carries lever. Lever are not as simple as it seem. It can make or break (mostly) your shots. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie47 1st Gear July 5, 2011 Share July 5, 2011 Nearly got lost trying to find it. Took the Muni to Van Ness and walked up. By the time I was there, it was full of people at 0730. Cold and the coffee is a warm welcome together with a bagel in hand. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazdaowner Moderator July 5, 2011 Share July 5, 2011 Is answering a simple "No" defined as being rude? I ha someone send me a PM, asking me to provide him Contact to my bean supplier,of which I said, "No", and it was deemed as being rude just because I didn't want to pass on the information, not being selfish, but the vendor deals only in bulk, and no need for this PM person to keep bugging me as if I owed him a living, if things didn't go his way. Best he found his own supply. Do I really need to spoon feed? Do I really need to divulge my contact, of whom is a very close friend of mine? Do I need to put my close friend to such frustration of dealing in small qtys. Just to.....APPEASE this person? Do I need to put my friend in trouble with his company? There you have it....all NO. With that said, I will seize answering any further questions or to even extend my unadulterated help and knowledge in this thread. A simple "less said, less trouble" whoever PMs me now, will not have their PMs answered. My coffee is only for my friends, and my friends only it will remain. Relax brudder, get a farking life ok! You want to know about coffee, PAY for it, don't expect a free handout! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kspchew 2nd Gear July 5, 2011 Share July 5, 2011 Don't think Peet's sell green bean, get their dark roast instead, the best of all! Hey, thanks. Will get 1/2lbs when I am there. There is one outlet just a couple of street from my workplace. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazdaowner Moderator July 5, 2011 Share July 5, 2011 Nearly got lost trying to find it. Took the Muni to Van Ness and walked up. By the time I was there, it was full of people at 0730. Cold and the coffee is a warm welcome together with a bagel in hand. I love to have the bagel soak up the latte. Yum-Mi! Blue barrel @ Mint St is also Four Barrel Coffee @Valencia Street Hey, I promise you a mind blowing blend this round. I'll call you, Your wife will tell you to dump the caps. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazdaowner Moderator July 5, 2011 Share July 5, 2011 Hey, thanks. Will get 1/2lbs when I am there. There is one outlet just a couple of street from my workplace. I'd suggest you grab 4lbs. 2 being roasted 2days earlier. Peets roast best after 6-7 days from roast. The flavor, aroma will knock your socks off. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kspchew 2nd Gear July 5, 2011 Share July 5, 2011 Remember to visit Philz when you are San Francisco. I love their Julie's Ultimate. The Ice Mojito Coffee also very good. Wife swears it is good for American coffee and it is not even espresso based. Thanks, appreciated it. The nearest store to my work place will be at 1600 Shattuck Ave. at Cedar, Berkeley, CA 94709, "Anesthesia to the Upside"seems to be an interesting blend. I think my luggage will be at least 50% filled with coffee from Peetss and Philz, jialat no space for my wife shopping list. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kspchew 2nd Gear July 5, 2011 Share July 5, 2011 I'd suggest you grab 4lbs. 2 being roasted 2days earlier. Peets roast best after 6-7 days from roast. The flavor, aroma will knock your socks off. Thanks for the recommendation. You need some, can tapow for you. This will be a tough trip, leaving Singapore to Shanghai then back for couple of days then to SF. But at least, there's something for me to look forward to. Coffee..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jman888 Moderator July 5, 2011 Share July 5, 2011 is that a savory bagel you/your wife holding? ok i need to have one tomorrow Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jman888 Moderator July 5, 2011 Share July 5, 2011 Thanks, appreciated it. The nearest store to my work place will be at 1600 Shattuck Ave. at Cedar, Berkeley, CA 94709, "Anesthesia to the Upside"seems to be an interesting blend. I think my luggage will be at least 50% filled with coffee from Peetss and Philz, jialat no space for my wife shopping list. your office is quite near Peets HQ!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Achtung7 Neutral Newbie July 5, 2011 Share July 5, 2011 (edited) Thanks... I have visited your good friend and he gave me answers that are not too relevant to me.. and I guess you would not reveal in a public forum the machine you are using.. it's ok... Edited July 5, 2011 by Achtung7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jman888 Moderator July 5, 2011 Share July 5, 2011 Thanks... I have visited your good friend and he gave me answers that are not too relevant to me.. and I guess you would not reveal in a public forum the machine you are using.. it's ok... i guess most of the espresso machine sold in Best/Harvey or Takashimaya is good enough for home, if you are really crazy to go further which not many like MO (he is a perfectionist!), you need to source these commercial machines from the distributor which will cost you a bomb, alternatively there are exhibition annually or once every two year which you can buy off the exhibition but you may not get technical support if something went wrong. You can also source for used one locally but you probably need to know a lot about the equipment and the accessory not just the coffee. For people who ask bit and piece of the information and expect to get something out of it does not do justice to either the product or the person that put in effort to acquire in depth learning. There are many places that conduct such appreciation programs from equipment to the beans, then you start thinking if you wish to invest in such a passionate and expensive hobby, if not like many gadgets or a track mill, it ends up as white elephant Therefore, for me i just get it from Starbucks [laugh] Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazdaowner Moderator July 5, 2011 Share July 5, 2011 i guess most of the espresso machine sold in Best/Harvey or Takashimaya is good enough for home, if you are really crazy to go further which not many like MO (he is a perfectionist!), you need to source these commercial machines from the distributor which will cost you a bomb, alternatively there are exhibition annually or once every two year which you can buy off the exhibition but you may not get technical support if something went wrong. You can also source for used one locally but you probably need to know a lot about the equipment and the accessory not just the coffee. For people who ask bit and piece of the information and expect to get something out of it does not do justice to either the product or the person that put in effort to acquire in depth learning. There are many places that conduct such appreciation programs from equipment to the beans, then you start thinking if you wish to invest in such a passionate and expensive hobby, if not like many gadgets or a track mill, it ends up as white elephant Therefore, for me i just get it from Starbucks [laugh] J, you put it in such a nice way. Thanks buddy. Kopi luwah next roasting, you're on for 250g. I not perfectionist, just anal for good solid hard earned, shots in the morning, and on weekends to Melt away with in the morning. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazdaowner Moderator July 5, 2011 Share July 5, 2011 Thanks for the recommendation. You need some, can tapow for you. This will be a tough trip, leaving Singapore to Shanghai then back for couple of days then to SF. But at least, there's something for me to look forward to. Coffee..... Thanks for the offer, I'm fine with what I have, so many blends, I'm honestly spoilt for choice! A slight change in percentage and you have a different taste. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donut Supercharged July 5, 2011 Share July 5, 2011 Why not u resell yr beans to this PM guy for a small proft? Lol. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazdaowner Moderator July 5, 2011 Share July 5, 2011 Thanks... I have visited your good friend and he gave me answers that are not too relevant to me.. and I guess you would not reveal in a public forum the machine you are using.. it's ok... I make it a point, never to recommend, what suits me, may not you, vise versa. That is why I will never recommend, public or PM. Best you do your homework and choose The one you like, if I tell you what I use, you buy, don't like it, then the blame will fall upon No one but ME. "MO recommend me this machine and it's shi.ts!" sound some what...familiar? Lever machines come in semi auto or full manual. La Pavoni? Olympia Creamia? Giggia? Elektra? Rivierarame?Ponte? The list is endless. Sometimes, it's not how good the machine is, but how good your skills are. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazdaowner Moderator July 5, 2011 Share July 5, 2011 Why not u resell yr beans to this PM guy for a small proft? Lol. Bro. Seriously, not worth my time. $1-2 bucks extra, and I end up answering 1000 questions. I don't need a crystal ball. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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