CoffeeGeek - Espresso: Questions and Answers, What is Italian espresso like? (#)

  „They told me that a typical Italian espresso tastes like a good double espresso from the Torrefazione coffee house chain in the USA. To me that means that Italian espressos are not good because the best espresso from Torrefazione is bad compared to the best of Barefoot, Stumptown, Vivace, Zoka, Hines, Vita etc. (Note: these folks were taking about the 2004 Torrefazione).“

http://www.coffeegeek.com/forums/espresso/questions/ 103547 - Cached

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It's All About Coffee

  „The Good Housekeeping Institute's Food Appliances department picked their four favorite espresso machines so you can whip up espressos like a barista (Italian for an espresso master) in the comfort of your own home -- without breaking the bank. Each model is pump-powered and produces espresso topped with crema (golden foam, the sign of a great espresso) every time.“

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CoffeeGeek - Isomac Millenium - Michele Isernia's Review

  „I am Italian, and for me espresso (or simply " caffe' " as we say), it's not something connected to a new fashion or a way to play with yet another toy  ;-)“

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CoffeeGeek - Espresso: Machines and Grinders, La Nuova Era espresso machines

  „Is there anyone who can tell me something about the La Nuova Era espresso machines. They are Italian made and are for home use, as well as professional use. Please share your experiences.“

http://www.coffeegeek.com/forums/espresso/machines/ 12187 - Cached

CoffeeGeek - The Top 10 Coffee Myths

  „Italy's coffee fame rests on its coffee companies abilities as roasters and blenders for espresso. There is no doubt that the average Italian regards coffee as one of life's essentials, but at the same time there are few Italian coffee connoisseurs. As long as the coffee is of a certain standard it will be acceptable (and cheap!) The end result is that most of the green coffee going in to Italy is "good average" at best rather than specialty grade, and most of the roasted coffee exported is designed to give a consistent "good average" espresso.“

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CoffeeGeek - Regional: Eastern Canada, Well-Priced Lavazza in Toronto

  „As I am starting in the espresso world, I am looking to find a good local source for great Italian coffee beans that are well-priced for what you are getting.  Having tasted and liked Lavazza coffees (Top Class and Pienaroma) I am particularly interested in finding a source for them.  I know that Milano's in Montreal sells them for about 20 - 25 per kilo, but I was wondering if anybody knows any Toronto sources like this.  Any other local suggestions to try would be great.“

http://www.coffeegeek.com/forums/worldregional/canadaeast/ 100887 - Cached

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