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Gurus.net: How to Use a La Pavoni Manual Lever-Piston Espresso Machine by Daniel Ho - Introduction (#)

„However, there IS a problem. Although the result of a perfectly pulled shot is pure heaven--a badly pulled shot is undrinkable drek!Despite carefully going through the plethora of material currently available on the Web, and my espresso books, I just couldn’t make drinkable espresso with my La Pavoni. Being a geek, once something like this gets a hold of you, you just can’t think about anything else let alone giving up!Embarrassingly, it took me almost a solid week of spare time thinking about espresso, making a mess in the kitchen (my wife is VERY happy about this...), making people crazy with my incessant e-mail questions, buying a new espresso grinder, and about 5 pounds of various beans to work out how to make good espresso with my La Pavoni. This site is the distillation of my efforts. You will have to practice, but hopefully this will make your learning curve less formidable.If you find this helpful, feel free to send me beans worthy of the magic machine or any other coffee paraphernalia to support my caffeine habit. For those of you feeling even more generous, you may wish to donate to my retirement fund. With all the time wasted on playing with the machine and working up this site, I have a LOT of income to make up...people have always suspected it, but now they have proof that I've finally lost it!Anyway, here is my story…NEXT...>“

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CoffeeGeek - La Pavoni Professional Detailed Review (#)

„We need to note that the La Pavoni machine we have evaluated is actually "old" now. Our model was new when we got it, but La Pavoni has redesigned their Lever machines, incorporating some major design changes and a larger grouphead and portafilter to address some heat stability issues. We will address these changes in our Operation and Maintenance and Performance sections, though not through first hand experience: we are relying on the gracious help and frank information provided to us by Angelo Forzano of European Gift and Houseware, the primary North American importer of the La Pavoni line.“

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Espresso Equipment: Illycaffe, Illy Tampers, Espresso Cups, La Pavoni Espresso Machines (#)

„These are the EPC-8 and EPB-8 models, not the cheaper EPBB-8 Black Base models. The La Pavoni has a nickel-plated non-corrosive brass tank and long-life copper element, triple plated metals throughout, and each model is individually tested at the factory (hence the presence of some water droplets in the water-level viewing window. I almost hate to admit that I like anything "automatic" but the auto milk frothers on these are fabulous! Professional Model in Chrome (PC-16) or Brass/Copper (PB-16) Brass models tend to have more "character" , that is, visible nicks and scratches.“

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La Pavoni Lever Model Tips from Sweet Maria's (#)

„Once you get these right, the Pavonis willwork wonders for you. An automatic machine offers no ÒfeedbackÓon whether these factors are right, but on the Pavoni you can feel it whenyou pull the shot. WhatÕs even more offensive is that new machinesinclude an aerating feature that boastfully Òproduces crema fromany coffee, any grind.Ó Crema is supposed to be a sign that allvariables are right -temperature, pressure, grind, and tamping. (You willalso have less crema with wet-processed (washed) coffees --the shot cantaste outstanding .“

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CoffeeKid - A week of phone calls (#)

„Well, if you contact www.spinazzola.com and mention CoffeeGeek and the Micro Casa, you can get it for $795. Only about $70 more than the base La Pavoni Pro, and by many accounts (not just my own), it's much more a machine than the Pavoni. In other words, most people in the biz think the Elektra is worth the $300+ premium over the Pavoni Pro machines. This is you chance to get it for nearly the same price.“

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Specialty Coffee Bulletin Board :: View topic - Time to Buy a Super-Automatic!! (#)

„A couple years ago I had cinsistently good cappuccino's at a tiny Italian restaurant on Caye Caulker (an island off the coast of Belize South America). The owner used an old La Pavoni manual lever machine and single origin Guatemalan beans of unknown provenance (he bought them from a food wholesaler on the mainland in Belize City). It proved to me that the person running the equipment, their level of skill and passion for a good cup are huge factors (he was a native of Milan Italy).“

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The Pavoni Professional Lever - coffeecrew.com - victoria, b.c. canada (#)

„Our kitchen counter has been buried with various pieces of equipment as I gear up for some concentrated consumer reviews of an even wider variety of stuff. Across the counter first was a locally owned Pavoni Professional that was getting a rebuild by Geir of MyCoffeeSite.Com. He loaned it to me for a few days to run it through the paces. The Pavoni's of this design are a significant departure from familar methods of brewing coffee.“

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Amazon.com: Kitchen & Housewares: La Pavoni PGB Coffee Grinder, Brass (#)

„I'm quite satisfied with the excellent grind consistency and quality. The brass La Pavoni PGB Coffee Grinder is close to being a commercial grade burr grinder -- equal to those found in Europe's espresso bars and restaurants. Be aware that the brass finish is "plated" over hard plastic, so carefully inspect your new grinder before using it. I had to return mine twice to the retailer back east, before a perfect one arrived.“

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CoffeeKid - Cheating Miss Silvia (#)

„Did up 227gram batches of Yirg, Jacmel (Haitian bean), Papua New Guinea, and that good old standby, Java. I did two blends: the Yirg and Papua went into the Mazzer Mini grinder; about half of the Jacmel went straight into the Maestro grinder (for drip, press and vacpots), and the rest of the Jacmel and the Java went into an Innova grinder, which is currently doing duty with a La Pavoni Professional machine I'm currently evaluating.“

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Caveats (#)

„This is not a call to arms but just a heads up! NOTE: Pavoni has since changed back to the brass piston. If you have a plastic piston and are having constant problems, you can retrofit to the brass version. Click on link to view Overview Espresso Preparation Maintenance Seal Replacement Troubleshooting Links and Parts Caveats Visual Aids Page last updated 05-16-04 by Dr.“

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Gurus.net: How to Use a La Pavoni Manual Lever-Piston Espresso Machine by Daniel Ho (#)

„Like I mentioned earlier, I spent almost a week using every moment of free time contemplating my plight. I was surfing the Net, irritating anyone I could find with a Pavoni by bombarding them with questions via e-mail, calibrating an electronic temperature probe, adjusting the boiler temperature, getting a dedicated espresso grinder, trying different beans, etc.“

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Amazon.com: Kitchen & Housewares: La Pavoni Europiccola Espresso Maker, Black Base, 8 Cup (#)

„The superbly polished chrome finish accents the efficient design of the machine. La Pavoni has set the standard for quality and style, allowing you to have the same quality machine found in old world cafes. This machine is designed to last years and give perfect espresso time after time. Please note: Expedited shipping, gift wrapping, gift note not available on this item.“

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Solis Espresso Equipment and Solis Maestro Mill: SL-90 Crema, Solis Master 5000 Superauto, Solis MaestroSolis 177 Mill and Solis166 Mill (#)

„How about the handsome and fickle Pavoni lever machines? Even you Pavoni-ites (and me) must admit, 1 in 3 shots on the Europiccola is ideal, at best. Choosing the SL-90 means buying cup after cup of great espresso, not designer chic ...and that is why you see it offered here.“

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Further Reading and Resources (#)

„Also visit ...DaveBayer's personal web page favoring the Pavoni and other hand-operatedtools. A great resource but some of his contact data and prices info isoutdated. Also, I personally do NOT recommend his procedure for modifyingthe PG grinder --I have taken apart used grinders and seen the effect ofsuch modifications to the burrs.“

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Mostly Italian Coffee (#)

„I then bought a Gaggia Tebe and it was another ballpark altogether, thick delicous crema without any trouble at all. After seven years my trustworhy Gaggia now has earned retirement and I´ve replaced it with a Pavoni Europiccola. An advice! If you´re serious about your espresso, do not buy the cheapest machines.“

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Amazon.com: Kitchen & Housewares: La Pavoni EPC-8 Europiccola 8-Cup Lever Style Espresso Machine, Chrome (#)

„If you care more about the taste of the coffee and the practicality of the machine, you should definitely consider the Saeco Vienna. It's 30% cheaper than the La Pavoni, makes better coffee, and has push-button convenience. It's also extremely reliable, and perfect for when you entertain (anybody can use it)“

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CoffeeKid - Apology for the guilt trip, and a Rossi grinder update (#)

„I didn't mean for it to be like that. I don't want people to buy a Pavoni piston machine just to have a few bucks sent my way. I don't want people loading up their kitchen counters with a KitchenAid mixer for the sole reason of helping this site out.“

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Café Forum | Northern CA Coffee Companies | Page 2 (#)

„Prices starting at $495. Faema, Nuova Simonelli, Piacere, La Pavoni, etc. - Contact: Dante Cullincini - 973 Arden Way, Sacramento, CA 95815 - Tel: 916 921-1190 - Fax: 916 921-1699 - Email: restaurantequipment@yahoo.com - Url: www.cullincini.com “

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Tea & Coffee 05/03 - Getting the Skinny on Sample Roasters: Part I (#)

„For once a designer understood that the kind of crazed lunatic who’ll risk spending his family’s monthly grocery bill on a home roaster wants it to look like a shop espresso maker. Its styling reminds me of a La Pavoni.“

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1900's (#)

„Cremonesi developed a piston pump that forced hot, not boiling water through the coffee. The piston pump improvement eliminated the burnt taste of coffee which occurred in the Pavoni machine.“

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CoffeeGeek - La Pavoni Professional (#)

„The quintissential lever machine, the Pavoni Professional was introduced in 1973, and continues to be the romantic's first choice today. It recently underwent a major change in grouphead design.“

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Web Links - coffeecrew.com - victoria, b.c. canada (#)

„Reg James is the parts guy for all seasons in Canada. If your Gaggia, Rancilio, Pavoni, Starbucks Barista or Estro is in need of a gasket or part, drop by Reg's website.“

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The Coffee Review - the world's leading coffee buying guide (#)

„These devices, used correctly, also will produce a café-quality classic shot of espresso. The most commonly available models are manufactured by Pavoni.“

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Ceramics and Coffee: The Italian Way! (INeedCoffee.com) (#)