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Car engine espresso
Some people think espresso machines are a luxury item. Personally I think there’s still good values if you’re willing to hunt around. But with the price of some of the machines (and some of the coffee beans) it can be … Continue reading
What is espresso, exactly?
Over at the Smithsonian blog, they make a bold statement: there’s no such thing as espresso. The controversy comes from a Popular Science magazine article which questions what counts as espresso: Surprisingly, there is no real definition of espresso–there are … Continue reading
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Annoying coffee snobs from a barista’s perspective
Is there a line between having high standards for one’s coffee and just being an annoying snob? The Fork in the Road blog at Village Voice explores the topic of annoying coffee snobs from a barista’s perspective. There’s a difference … Continue reading
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When a good PID controller mod goes bad
Ever built something cool that stopped working one day out of the blue? Such was the case with my modified espresso machine. My current machine is a Rancilio Silvia with a custom PID* controller mod. My design is similar to … Continue reading
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An espresso machine — in your car?
Sure, making espresso at home is great and everything, but what if you don’t have time? Could you make espresso in your car? According to USA Today, the 2013 Fiat 500L will let you do just that. One of the … Continue reading
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