Saturday, March 06, 2004


00:27:33

that's not a bad time for a ristretto pull, known in australia as a "short black."

i was rather hoping to see a pic not of the billionaire racing owner's boringly young-n-much-taller trophy wife (she looks like she could pick him up by the waist and kiss him on the forehead), but of the revved-up espresso machine itself.

i personally pull all my shots at between 25 and 30 seconds, unless the roast master suggests otherwise. for example, i remain surprised that holly of batdorf insists their espresso is best at pulls of 18-24.

so that's what i do. . . .

let me also take this moment to remind all scaa consumer members that the private mailing list is now functioning. if you're still not subscribed, email maria and get yourself on!

finally, time is running out to sign up for atlanta! the scaa conference is open to the general public as well as c-members. to attend all events and workshops costs only US$45. consumer events run all weekend, april 24-25.

if you're just an average coffee lover in the general atlanta or georgia area, go for it! you're welcome and i'll be glad to personally meet ya!

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