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Pellini Caffe Top 100% Arabica Whole Bean
Pellini Caffe Top 100% Arabica Whole Bean

This coffee produces an excellent shot with some strong tastes of chocolate, it's a darker roast from Lavazza Gold, I would equate more like Danesi Emerald. In my personal taste, I prefer it in milk based drinks rather than straight up, it has a nice crema too. All in all, a great choice if you...

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Looking for my next espresso.

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Espro Calibrated Flat Tamper
Espro Calibrated Flat Tamper

Like so many have said, consistent tamp is critical to great espresso, and the calibrated tamper is most arguably the most effective way to deliver such consistency. You really can't get it wrong, a simple tool that is worth its weight in gold in the pursuit of great espresso and coffee bliss....

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mjackson ♦ I think it is one of the best tools you can buy as everything Espro makes is.

03-19-2013 8:41am |

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Danesi Caffe Espresso Emerald Whole Bean Coffee in Bags
Danesi Caffe Espresso Emerald Whole Bean Coffee in Bags

Turned out to be a good blend, strong and intense flavor with good crema once it settles.

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mjackson ♦ Danesi coffee I have noticed is getting a lot more repeat buyers. I do like the different blends they have and I don't think you will be disappointed with any of them.

03-19-2013 8:40am |

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Looking for my next coffee to try. Thinking about some Danesi

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A A We had the Danesi Emerald as our coffee of the week here last week, and all loved it. Great intense flavor and very thick crema. The Gold is also very good, with a little bit of sweetness to it.

02-18-2013 1:18pm |

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dongio2 Perfect, Emerald it is then. Thanks for the feedback

02-18-2013 4:13pm |

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Rattleware Basic Knock Box, Maple Holder
Rattleware Basic Knock Box, Maple Holder

Functional and elegant, this Knock Box is easy to clean does the job nicely. Looks great on the countertop

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A A It's easy to think that a knock box isn't needed, but once you have one, you will never go back to knocking your puck into the garbage again! I am glad you are happy with the product - Rattleware makes some great accessories.

01-23-2013 3:29pm |

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Urnex Full Circle Coffee Grinder Cleaning Tablets
Urnex Full Circle Coffee Grinder Cleaning Tablets

These tablets are deceptively simple to use, follow the illustration on the packet and voila!. I was impressed on the amount of residue was in my grinder was 2 weeks of moderate use, you can really see the difference the tablets make after you've run them through the grinder and them grind your...

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Espro Calibrated Flat Tamper
Espro Calibrated Flat Tamper

Really want to try this Espro, just haven't convinced myself yet on the price. Can anyone share their experience with this tamper?

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mjackson ♦ Ralph,
I love this tamper. I think of it as a tool for a science experiment. It makes sure you tamp the same way every time. It will help you in your consistency and will let you control one more factor. I have used them and wish we had them in the cafes I ran as it was amazing how differently everyone tamped. This really helps and I think you will love it.

01-23-2013 12:17pm |

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Baratza Vario
Baratza Vario

Solid grinder and great performance for an entry level grinder. I find that there are enough grind settings to make very precise adjustments and they are consistent. Very happy with the purchase

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A A Ralph,
Thank you for the review! We have been using our Vario here for a while now, and love it.

01-21-2013 11:13am |

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Rattleware Grinder Tray
Rattleware Grinder Tray

Although it might seem trivial, this tray is very useful when it comes to keeping coffee grounds off the counter after the grinding process. The tray is large enough to accommodate a grinder (baratza vario) cleaning tools and tamper. The tamp surface is not very large but good enough to provide...

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mjackson ♦ I like all the Rattleware products and what they make works very well. I think the Latte art pitchers are a good deal and the shot glass is an important tool to have as well.

01-08-2013 8:13am |

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A A I couldn't agree more, Ralph. We have a tray that our Vario sits on in the break room, and I was thinking about what I could put my MDF on at home, and then I came across this spiffy thing. I didn't even know we carried it until I went looking for one.

01-08-2013 2:25pm |

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