How to bring Europe home to Philadelphia
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How to bring Europe home to Philadelphia
My husband and I have been fortunate to travel to Spain and Italy this year. Each time we return home my husband bemoans our Mr Coffee and fixates on how wonderful it was to walk any direction and have a perfect espresso.
He longs for that accessibility back home (no argument here) but sees only one solution- moving abroad. I see another option: an at home machine. Has anyone here had success with a system? Looking to spend under $800 (if this is irrational please tell me so). I have also had trouble looking for beans so any insight will be appreciated!
He longs for that accessibility back home (no argument here) but sees only one solution- moving abroad. I see another option: an at home machine. Has anyone here had success with a system? Looking to spend under $800 (if this is irrational please tell me so). I have also had trouble looking for beans so any insight will be appreciated!
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We have some great spots, particularly La Colombe. But I'm looking for a magical way to enjoy a daily espresso. We are very handy in the kitchen and our tastes have grown beyond our Nespresso. I'm hoping someone here has found a great way to bring the experience home!
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I had very good results using the Bialetti so ubiquitous in Europe:
https://www.amazon.com/Bialetti-6-Cu...espresso+maker
It's ubiquitous for a reason And of course, you have to use top quality coffee, filtered water, etc. for best results, but really, nothing could be simpler or cheaper.
https://www.amazon.com/Bialetti-6-Cu...espresso+maker
It's ubiquitous for a reason And of course, you have to use top quality coffee, filtered water, etc. for best results, but really, nothing could be simpler or cheaper.
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<I have also had trouble looking for beans so any insight will be appreciated!>
Freshly roasted is the key, so buy from a local shop that roasts locally, or online from someone who roasts and ships promptly. And grind the beans yourself as needed, ideally, or a few days or a week in advance.Keep the beans in the freezer in double ziplocs in the meantime.
Soapbox moment: please try to buy shade grown coffee. It also tastes better. This is my favorite producer, they roast in Arizona shortly before shipping. Once you taste this, you won't go back.
http://capulin.com
Freshly roasted is the key, so buy from a local shop that roasts locally, or online from someone who roasts and ships promptly. And grind the beans yourself as needed, ideally, or a few days or a week in advance.Keep the beans in the freezer in double ziplocs in the meantime.
Soapbox moment: please try to buy shade grown coffee. It also tastes better. This is my favorite producer, they roast in Arizona shortly before shipping. Once you taste this, you won't go back.
http://capulin.com
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It is hard to do so...the problem is that u can bring with u just a little part of that lifestyle but not 100%. Try to find a way to go back eery now and then just to get refreshed. Or maybe try to get in contact with some Italian or Spanish in Philly(original ones do, not 4-5 generatio Jersey shore wannabee)...
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I had very good results using the Bialetti so ubiquitous in Europe:
https://www.amazon.com/Bialetti-6-Cu...espresso+maker
It's ubiquitous for a reason And of course, you have to use top quality coffee, filtered water, etc. for best results, but really, nothing could be simpler or cheaper.
https://www.amazon.com/Bialetti-6-Cu...espresso+maker
It's ubiquitous for a reason And of course, you have to use top quality coffee, filtered water, etc. for best results, but really, nothing could be simpler or cheaper.