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My delivery method of choice is a double cappuccino hand crafted with my pump action La Pavoni Professional....but I have a couple of french presses for back up. The flaw in my plan is that I don't have a battery powered coffee grinder.
Now I'm jealous. I've got to get one! Any recommendations?
The sad fact is that the best home espresso machines are expensive and as reliable as a crappy FIAT. We actually have two of these as one always seems to be in for repairs.. One is an older "pre-millenium" (considered more reliable by La Pavoni Junkies) which we had retrofitted to hold the bigger coffee holders. The newer ones are much more finicky. I got my first one as a gift when I was in grad school. It turned me into a Coffee Panda Bear; I am so picky now that I really only like the coffee that I make myself. Plus, I have rad barrista skillz after years of daily practice.
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If that's the case, I think I'll stick to what I know...my $40 percolator. lol Anyhoot, I'm saving for a European vacation.
The important thing is to have coffee that you enjoy, no matter what the method is.
I learned my lesson after the last ice storm this year. I ordered the propane stove, percolator, battery powered lighting, and a propane heater. It was a challenge trying to find a hotel that would allow 4 pugs. I either have to sneak two pugs in, or rent two rooms.
I've also got plenty of duct tape, so I'm ready for anything! hehe
One can fix pretty much anything with either duct tape or WD-40! And a corkscrew is a must have tool for emergency preparedness.
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