Re: CoffeeGeek down?

"eli" <zakglass@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>I think Patrick is dead-on here. I got myself into the
> Espresso-Is-The-Only-Beverage hole for a good 9 months before I had to
> send my machine in for repair. In the intervening month, when I went
> back to making french press, and even (gasp) drip coffee in the
> mornings, I found myself having a lot of fun. Especially for single
> origins, it's sometimes easier to taste the coffee in a good clean
> french press than it is an espresso. At the very least, there's got to
> be room for both.

I'm just the opposite. When I spent a couple of weeks at the in-laws in
June, where I have them outfitted with I-Roast and a Krups Moka Brew, I
found myself unable to make anything in the ballpark approaching the
smoothness and flavor of espresso drinks. I feel ruined for brewed coffee.

C


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