I just got an I-Roast 2 for Christmas. Currently playing with some time/temp recipes and ruining my share of beans. The first batch out of the machine was the best coffee I've ever had. I am currently trying to master the full city + roast as it seems to provide the best extraction
I grind in a Vaneli burr grinder and brew in a Gaggia Carezza. These have been running great for 2 years pulling 4-8 shots every day.
I have decided to focus on one blend and see the different places I can take it just with roast recipes. I will concentrate on Maria's espresso monkey blend.
If you like coffee enough to know that Starbucks is not good coffee, you probably have a real espresso machine. Once you master the perfect shot, the next logical step is roasting. Espresso ristretto is the only way to drink coffee.
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