Home Espresso FAQ (#)

„Variations on the "True Espresso" B-2-a. Coffee Dose Weight:     7 grams for a single shot; 14 grams for a double shot; and more than 16 grams if you pull the exquisite double-ristretto shots at Espresso Vivace in Seattle. (A matter of personal opinion, mind you, but I think Vivace's Dulce Blend is probably the finest espresso you will ever drink on this little blue planet. Sadly, this sensation is almost impossible to duplicate on the commonly available home espresso machine.) The amateur barista need not bother with such precision of measure or mass.“
http://gawlowski.com/matt/html/ espresso_faq.html - Cached

CoffeeKid - CoffeeGeek Launches! and new stuff! (#)

„You can see it pictured to the left. While I have to give a VERY slight edge still to my favourite all time tamper, the ErgoPacker from Espresso Vivace, I have to say this tamper is a very well made product that would please any serious espresso hound. They are priced at a very economical $26 each, but since they are not yet listed on Terry's website, you will probably have to order direct (1.800.459.5594). Different sizings should be available.“
http://www.coffeekid.com/cafetalk/01-13-2002 - Cached

CoffeeGeek - Engineered Perfection in Espresso (#)

„(PID technology is a synthesis of process control programs that apply shorter bursts of power to the heating element as you approach your target temperature.) To prepare consistent espresso, stable brewing water temperature is the one factor that has been lacking until this moment in time. (Please see my earlier article series Engineered Mediocrity Part 1 and Part 2 at Espresso Vivace's website).“
http://www.coffeegeek.com/opinions/professionals/ 01-12-2004 - Cached

Schomer's Table@Lucidcafé (#)

„I established a concept by traveling to Northern Italy in 1989 and again in 1990. Then I built upon what I learned with eight years experience, brewing over and 200,000 espresso coffees at my Espresso Vivace locations in Seattle.“
http://www.lucidcafe.com/cafeforum/ schomertable1.html - Cached

CoffeeGeek - A Tale of Five Tampers (#)

„This is an aluminum heavy piston style tamper designed by David Schomer of Espresso Vivace for use in his shop. Available in different piston diameters, and it was recently changed from a flat tamper to a convex model.“
http://www.coffeegeek.com/opinions/markprince/ 05-28-2002 - Cached