Does anyone want a cup of coffee?

iainburnside · Post by **iainburnside** » 30 Jul 2007, 11:28

People always ask me if I want a coffee right after I've brushed my teeth. It's a hygenic conspiracy!!

Maria · Post by **Maria** » 30 Jul 2007, 11:37

iainburnside wrote:People always ask me if I want a coffee right after I've brushed my teeth. It's a hygenic conspiracy!!

Are you telling me that at the end of the night when someone asks you if you 'fancy a cup of coffee' you always turn them down?

Epykat · Post by **Epykat** » 30 Jul 2007, 19:16

Marya wrote:
iainburnside wrote:People always ask me if I want a coffee right after I've brushed my teeth. It's a hygenic conspiracy!!
Are you telling me that at the end of the night when someone asks you if you 'fancy a cup of coffee' you always turn them down?

Only if he's got his toothbrush with him

Bob Jefferson · Post by **Bob Jefferson** » 31 Jul 2007, 20:08

Simply must have

The new Gaggia Baby Twin coffee / espresso machine has twin boilers to eliminate the wait for steam to froth your milk via the built-in milk steamer/frother. It also features a brushed stainless steel body, easy to clean detachable components, heavy chrome plated brass filter holder, 15 bar pump pressure, 1300 watt boiler, solenoid valve and a removable water tank.

Touch Sensitive control panel
Electronic Dosing System
Power: 1300W
Water tank capacity: 1.6 litre
Solenoid valve, group and filter-holder in chromium-plated brass
Dimensions: 24.5 x 40 x 26.5cm
Weight: 7.5 kg
Steel Pannarello Cappuccino Frother

Nelson Hatstand · Post by **Nelson Hatstand** » 31 Jul 2007, 20:24

Bob Jefferson wrote:

Have you got one then Bob?

Nelson Hatstand · Post by **Nelson Hatstand** » 31 Jul 2007, 20:25

foxy wrote: You are a pure doll hatters

What's for dinner

Coming up...

Bob Jefferson · Post by **Bob Jefferson** » 31 Jul 2007, 20:41

Nelson Hatstand wrote:
Bob Jefferson wrote:
Have you got one then Bob?

No, but it's on my Amazon wishlist.

Nelson Hatstand · Post by **Nelson Hatstand** » 31 Jul 2007, 20:42

Bob Jefferson wrote:No, but it's on my Amazon wishlist.

Send us the link then, and I'll buy you it. Feeling generous tonight.

Bob Jefferson · Post by **Bob Jefferson** » 31 Jul 2007, 21:15

That's very kind of you. Could you possibly stretch to a coffee grinder and a frothing jug as well?

This must be my lucky coffee day. It started at 7:30 am when I got a free latte at M&S because their till wasn't working.

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 31 Jul 2007, 22:30

have you had any other lucky moments today Bob?

fragma · Post by **fragma** » 03 Aug 2007, 14:04

I can't have coffee without chocolate! The two just seem to go together. So I try to drink less coffee

Bob Jefferson · Post by **Bob Jefferson** » 15 Sep 2007, 15:52

Look what Nelson bought me! Any recommendations for beans to do it justice?

impossiblevoices · Post by **impossiblevoices** » 15 Sep 2007, 17:30

my ganster machine...

Wega Pegaso, 2 group fully auto with manual override!

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impossiblevoices · Post by **impossiblevoices** » 15 Sep 2007, 19:46

Oh aye, we use [these]

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 15 Sep 2007, 20:19

My favourite coffee is Illy, perfect taste

As for tea bags, Yorkshire, every time

Bob Jefferson · Post by **Bob Jefferson** » 15 Sep 2007, 20:33

They grow tea in Yorkshire?

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 15 Sep 2007, 21:44

http://www.yorkshiretea.co.uk/

Puerto bella · Post by **Puerto bella** » 15 Sep 2007, 22:54

Bob - Valvona and Crolla do a fine selection.

Bob Jefferson · Post by **Bob Jefferson** » 27 Sep 2007, 10:33

Thanks. I got some Illy coffee beans free with the machine and I used them for my first attempts this morning. I also picked up some freshly roasted beans from Artisan Roast in Broughton Street. They roast every day on the premises and are full of useful tips on how to make the perfect espresso.

It's quite clear to me already that it is going to take a lot of practice to acquire the art and skill of the barista. I'm maxed out on caffeine for today so further experimentation is going to have to wait until tomorrow.

Porty · Post by **Porty** » 27 Sep 2007, 11:24

Bob we use the Italian Stuff that they use in Kitcheners. Its called Champany fron the Italian Aroma Coffee Company. We pay £7 for a 1kg bag of beans. You can pop in and purchase a bag at the same price if that represents value for money?

Maria · Post by **Maria** » 27 Sep 2007, 14:06

Cost-co's bags are a Starbuck's roast and good value too.

Talk Porty ~ Portobello

Does anyone want a cup of coffee?

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