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[Rimbaud]

Totally agree - being Italian, coffee is something that I can't live without, no question. Part of life.

What do you use? We’ve used Technivorm for about 20 years, and love it. Apparently, coffee flavors are best around 205 degrees Fahrenheit and Technivorm heats water to that temperature. Always open to better coffee and appreciate any suggestions. For many years, we bought coffee from Porto Rico in NYC and had it shipped where ever we were living. Recently found an abbey in New Mexico where the monks roast coffee. Just re-ordered five pounds of the Roma blend that they say is supposed to taste like all of the cafes around the Vatican. I have no idea if that is true - I was a super broke student last time I was in Rome - but I like the story.

Totally agree - being Italian, coffee is something that I can't live without, no question. Part of life.

 

[Daniel Cary]

What do you use? We’ve used Technivorm for about 20 years, and love it. Apparently, coffee flavors are best around 205 degrees Fahrenheit and Technivorm heats water to that temperature. Always open to better coffee and appreciate any suggestions. For many years, we bought coffee from Porto Rico in NYC and had it shipped where ever we were living. Recently found an abbey in New Mexico where the monks roast coffee. Just re-ordered five pounds of the Roma blend that they say is supposed to taste like all of the cafes around the Vatican. I have no idea if that is true - I was a super broke student last time I was in Rome - but I like the story.

I worked @ Ford UAW for 7 years with a lot of Italian's .. they would literally chew on coffee beans. They're Espresso was so strong, it would eat through the small foam cups

Energy was pivotal to the assembly line work, they were some of the hardest working people (especially the older generation)

 

[Daniel Cary]

Cocaine was readily available, among other things @ Ford .. that place was a trip

They sold clothes, food, played the numbers all the time. No questions asked.

 

[Phil Giordano]

What do you use? We’ve used Technivorm for about 20 years, and love it. Apparently, coffee flavors are best around 205 degrees Fahrenheit and Technivorm heats water to that temperature. Always open to better coffee and appreciate any suggestions. For many years, we bought coffee from Porto Rico in NYC and had it shipped where ever we were living. Recently found an abbey in New Mexico where the monks roast coffee. Just re-ordered five pounds of the Roma blend that they say is supposed to taste like all of the cafes around the Vatican. I have no idea if that is true - I was a super broke student last time I was in Rome - but I like the story.

My friend, I confess I prepare my coffee with an old classic, the Bialetti aka "moka" here in Italy - that is what 99 % of us use for our caffé "espresso". BUT, me, for breakfast, well, I add just warm wather to a couple espresso (pure heresy...) to prepare my long or American coffee - a full mug of it. During the day, after lunch and in the afternoon, just a pure espresso in the little cup you see in the pic. I use both Illy or Tazza d'oro, the latter a super traditional Roman brand we find in many Coffees here around. I guess you should be able to find Illy, since is a famous brand world over - super good. I don't know the "Roma blend" you tell me, but I'm sure it's a good one... as for the temperature, with a classic moka like mine, just set the stove fire very low, and stop it as soon as it boils strongly. That's it!
Just one more thing : the wather quality is very important. That's why in Rome and Naples coffee are so good, 'cause these two cities have very good, pure wather quality.

 

[Rimbaud]

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My friend, I confess I prepare my coffee with an old classic, the Bialetti aka "moka" here in Italy - that is what 99 % of us use for our caffé "espresso". BUT, me, for breakfast, well, I add just warm wather to a couple espresso (pure heresy...) to prepare my long or American coffee - a full mug of it. During the day, after lunch and in the afternoon, just a pure espresso in the little cup you see in the pic. I use both Illy or Tazza d'oro, the latter a super traditional Roman brand we find in many Coffees here around. I guess you should be able to find Illy, since is a famous brand world over - super good. I don't know the "Roma blend" you tell me, but I'm sure it's a good one... as for the temperature, with a classic moka like mine, just set the stove fire very low, and stop it as soon as it boils strongly. That's it!
Just one more thing : the wather quality is very important. That's why in Rome and Naples coffee are so good, 'cause these two cities have very good, pure wather quality.

My friend, I know Illy, and will look for Tazza. I remember that old espresso maker when I was in college. If you had looked up broke in the dictionary, my picture appeared back then. We used those little espresso makers with Cafe Bustelo which I remember was strong enough to raise the dead. I'm going to try the old espresso maker like you have and use your method. I live in New York, outside of the city, and we have good water, but you have inspired me to experiment with some of the good bottled waters. Wish you all the best / R

 

[Phil Giordano]

My friend, I know Illy, and will look for Tazza. I remember that old espresso maker when I was in college. If you had looked up broke in the dictionary, my picture appeared back then. We used those little espresso makers with Cafe Bustelo which I remember was strong enough to raise the dead. I'm going to try the old espresso maker like you have and use your method. I live in New York, outside of the city, and we have good water, but you have inspired me to experiment with some of the good bottled waters. Wish you all the best / R

Thank you!
The complete name is "Tazza d'Oro" - just look for the same you see in the pic, or the blue version, that is equally good.
If you don't find it, I could send a couple to your address in NY - just I don't know if the Customs will let them enter in US

 

[Rimbaud]

Thank you!
The complete name is "Tazza d'Oro" - just look for the same you see in the pic, or the blue version, that is equally good.
If you don't find it, I could send a couple to your address in NY - just I don't know if the Customs will let them enter in US

I have ordered a Bialetti and some Illy and will toast your good health and prosperity with the first cup. Thank you. I am sure that we can find Tazza d'Oro. The city, and Eastern Long Island where I live, is filled with incredible markets founded by Italian immigrants who came to America so many years ago. If you ever find your way to my area, please let me know. Dinner on me. Best to you, my friend.

 

[Rimbaud]

I have ordered a Bialetti and some Illy and will toast your good health and prosperity with the first cup. Thank you. I am sure that we can find Tazza d'Oro. The city, and Eastern Long Island where I live, is filled with incredible markets founded by Italian immigrants who came to America so many years ago. If you ever find your way to my area, please let me know. Dinner on me. Best to you, my friend.

I have ordered a Bialetti and some Illy and will toast your good health and prosperity with the first cup. Thank you. I am sure that we can find Tazza d'Oro. The city, and Eastern Long Island where I live, is filled with incredible markets founded by Italian immigrants who came to America so many years ago. If you ever find your way to my area, please let me know. Dinner on me. Best to you, my friend.

I just made my first cafe w the Moka. Excellent and toasted you too. Thank you, @Phil Giordano

 

[Phil Giordano]

I just made my first cafe w the Moka. Excellent and toasted you too. Thank you, @Phil Giordano

Ahhh that's great! A super classic Bialetti! I'm very pleased to know that - congratulations for purchasing a little but great and iconic piece of Italy!

 

[Markis]

I once took part in a Cold-War re-enactment night photoshoot in a museum... It was a surreal occasion and I found it quite strange to begin with (I'd never modelled before!) but tuned out to be a lot of fun! (I'm second from right in the blue):

 

[Daniel Cary]

I make Latte ..

 

[Markis]

Cocaine was readily available, among other things @ Ford .. that place was a trip

They sold clothes, food, played the numbers all the time. No questions asked.

I am with this guy!

 

[Daniel Cary]

I am with this guy!

The Politics between Union & Management, special favors, etc.

"I'll make him an offer he can't refuse"

But with all that said, It was a good experience, and a good time with a lot of good people.