presently have a Dansk know what they are originally finished with? (I think I have some food grade mineral oil at home I can bring to my folks). Thanks, all!

I hadn’t used my espresso machine in quite some time (DeLonghi EC-701) and I thought that before I make some espresso, I’d best give it a thorough cleaning and a descaling. My question is about descaling...

hey, hounds — i’m working on a story about real espresso (with a nice dark crema on top) and the drinks made from it. where are your favorite places to get such a thing in boston? (moderator, i promise, if i use...

At the restaurant where I work, we have a very big, very nice Nuova Simonelli espresso machine. I would love to get myself a good espresso machine, partly so I can practice making the perfect latte in the comfort of my own home,...

I’ve tried to make a good espresso rub at home, but nothing works out as well as some of the professional mixes. I recently had a steak rubbed with Chef Bobby Buzz Espresso Rub at a friend’s house and I rushed home...

Nice machine, but very tempermental and takes some experimentation to get the hang of it. (I have one, though it’s not my every day machine.) You need a very fine grind, finer, unfortunately, than even a decent burr grinder...

For a locally sourced blend that works well for both brewed coffee and espresso, which is quite unusual, Indo Noir is a good one to try. Although I home roast, whenever I need an emergency supply of beans I almost always head for...

just moved to Alhambra (near Valley and Garfield) and have already found the Starbucks on each block. Is there a coffee shop nearby where I can get a decent espresso or fresh cup of full-bodied brewed coffee? Within walking...

Hello: I’ve been looking for a new Bialetti stovetop espresso pot, specifically the Moka “Sound”, but have only been able to find the six cup pots. I need a two or three cup. Any suggestions of locations that...

://www.1st-line.com/machines/home_mod/rancilio/index.htm for an example ). Both are at the very top of the “single boiler/dual use” home espresso machines. Given the fall in the value of the dollar, however, both are...

Well I finally took the plunge. After researching espresso sites and epinions.com I decided to purchase the saeco Italia from Starbucks. (you can find it cheaper on ebay) I can’t say enough good things about this espresso...

>the handpresso wild makes the same espresso quality as a 2000$ machine Really? And with stale pods also?

Not sure about the espresso, but the latte at Jet Fuel is great. Super tall, clear glass. Excellent home-made muffins and danish, too

to take it home and brew it myself. Their cappuccino at the Roasterie was pretty depressing though. edit the edit: the espresso at the Roasterie was a bit dark as zataar stated. Also, that coffee I got at Broadway is some of the best...

I went to Porto’s this morning to get some muffins and of course some potato balls, but wanted some coffee too. I’m usually a non flavored, black coffee drinker, (i.e. double espresso, or coffee black) but I decided...