Re^3: My preferred source of caffeine is...

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Good point. My steam powered espresso machine is the same thing. It forces the compressed steam through much too quickly to make real espresso. For that you need PRESSURE!

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Re^4: My preferred source of caffeine is... by radiantmatrix (Parson) on Jul 19, 2004 at 18:18 UTC
Pressure, nothing. Good espresso requires the neopolitan style "upside-down" espresso maker. It's three pieces; from bottom up, a boiler, a filter, and the pot (which looks upside-down at this point). The whole thing screws together, the water is boiled over heat, then the whole unit is inverted allowing the extremely hot water to flow through the filter (and thus the grounds) very quickly. Pour into espresso cup and enjoy. Bonus 1: my "medium" maker can make 1-4 shots at once. Bonus 2: no power involved - take it camping!	[reply]

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Re^4: My preferred source of caffeine is...
by radiantmatrix (Parson) on Jul 19, 2004 at 18:18 UTC

Bonus 1: my "medium" maker can make 1-4 shots at once.

Bonus 2: no power involved - take it camping!

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