This is all I need for a great espresso (cappuccino).
This is all I need for a great espresso (cappuccino).
Well maybe a tamper that is little better than the plastic kids tool that comes with the Vivaldi.
Is it just me or do the majority of people here have granite counter tops?
How do you like the doserless Rocky? I think the Rocky will be my next grinder as soon as I find $300+ laying around.
Come to think of it, if I skipped one weekend of motorcycle racing, I could almost buy 4 brand spanking new Rocky's.
How do you like the doserless Rocky? I think the Rocky will be my next grinder as soon as I find $300+ laying around.
Come to think of it, if I skipped one weekend of motorcycle racing, I could almost buy 4 brand spanking new Rocky's.
zoey wrote:Is it just me or do the majority of people here have granite counter tops?
How do you like the doserless Rocky? I think the Rocky will be my next grinder as soon as I find $300+ laying around.
Come to think of it, if I skipped one weekend of motorcycle racing, I could almost buy 4 brand spanking new Rocky's.
No granite c/t here. Just skip Saturday & buy a Macap or Mini Mazzer.
At $150.00 it's either broken or the seller doesn't know what they have. I'm seeing them new for well over $600.
Here's one on FleeBay: http://cgi.ebay.com/LA-SAN-MARCO-LASANM ... dZViewItem
I'm having a hard enough time justifying spending the $300 for a Rocky. I just don't understand why it should cost so much to simply "grind up beans". Yea, yea, yea. I know. The grinder makes all the difference in the world. ........Why dump 2K into a machine and grind your coffee in an inferior $50 grinder.......yadda, yadda, yadda
But then again, why do I spend $350 on a set of tires for the race bike and destroy them in two days......
Here's one on FleeBay: http://cgi.ebay.com/LA-SAN-MARCO-LASANM ... dZViewItem
I'm having a hard enough time justifying spending the $300 for a Rocky. I just don't understand why it should cost so much to simply "grind up beans". Yea, yea, yea. I know. The grinder makes all the difference in the world. ........Why dump 2K into a machine and grind your coffee in an inferior $50 grinder.......yadda, yadda, yadda
But then again, why do I spend $350 on a set of tires for the race bike and destroy them in two days......
Or, go the whole hog and get a Versalab (http://www.versalab.com/server/coffee/grinder.html) for $1550.zoey wrote:I'm having a hard enough time justifying spending the $300 for a Rocky.
Guys, some of the high prices for things in our espresso come from the low volume coupled with the business use of this equipment. When we buy we are competing with businessmen who want to set up a decent, turnkey operation (or as close to that as possible). They don't want to be called a night about a grinder that has failed, and they will spend the price once when opening shop while they are squandering tens of thousands on decorative things. After that, they'll depreciate it over five years and see if it can go longer.
If I were a manufacturer of grinders and espresso machines, I too would price to the main market.
If I were a manufacturer of grinders and espresso machines, I too would price to the main market.
Countertops and faucets
I guess granite is one of those fads, that just makes sense as well as being fadish (if that is a word). Seems to be the hottest choice at this time. It is tough as rock, parden the pun, looks great, is easy to clean, almost impossible too stain and well is just there to show off La Spaziale products.
Last faucet started leaking like a sieve and I could not find parts, some Aussie brand with no distributers in North America. A friend of mine is an importer of plumbing products so I went to his warehouse one day and chose this one. Works well, is very practical and has lots of clearance so I can get just about anything under it. PS wife loves it,and it made it easier to justify the Spaz purchase. At the time she wanted a $1,200 superautomatica. She has since seen the beauty of coffee and it is made by La Spaziale espresso machines.
Last faucet started leaking like a sieve and I could not find parts, some Aussie brand with no distributers in North America. A friend of mine is an importer of plumbing products so I went to his warehouse one day and chose this one. Works well, is very practical and has lots of clearance so I can get just about anything under it. PS wife loves it,and it made it easier to justify the Spaz purchase. At the time she wanted a $1,200 superautomatica. She has since seen the beauty of coffee and it is made by La Spaziale espresso machines.
Vivaldi S1 and my buddy Rocky
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My wife thought I was crazy when I started buying French Presses until she tasted the coffee. When I bought the Vivaldi & Macap combo she didn't really complain (much) but she definitely thought it was over the top. Since I started making her Americanos & Lattes the only thing she has to say about the equipment is, "Is the machine ready yet?" or " I turned on the machine a half hour ago, make me coffee".PBL wrote:PS wife loves it,and it made it easier to justify the Spaz purchase. At the time she wanted a $1,200 superautomatica. She has since seen the beauty of coffee and it is made by La Spaziale espresso machines.
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Wow! Sounds like you have a great timer to turn the machine ON for youJohnB wrote: the only thing she has to say about the equipment is, "Is the machine ready yet?" or " I turned on the machine a half hour ago, make me coffee".
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Ok. I think I'll get married. (electricity savings :D )Niko wrote:Wow! Sounds like you have a great timer to turn the machine ON for youJohnB wrote: the only thing she has to say about the equipment is, "Is the machine ready yet?" or " I turned on the machine a half hour ago, make me coffee".
I am glad my wife:bootyshake: doesn't read this thread and just enjoys the coffee. She did like the pictures of the S1 on her granite counter. I have sqautters rights on the coffee machine as long as I make her great coffee in the morning but she seems to get final say on most other matters. Yeah and not putting her on eBay is probably wise move. LOL.
Vivaldi S1 and my buddy Rocky