paul w wrote:Anyone have a favorite place in town to get them? Had one from Heine Bros the other day and thought it was just OK.
Robin Garr wrote:paul w wrote:Anyone have a favorite place in town to get them? Had one from Heine Bros the other day and thought it was just OK.
Heine Bros. does make them correctly - an expresso lungo and super-hot water from the espresso machine in equal proportions - so the issue may be that you don't care for Heine's espresso beans, which they do roast themselves.
Bear in mind that the name of the drink itself is the Italians' cheeky way of laughing at Americans for loving weak coffee.
paul w wrote:oh yeah, im sure they make them the right way at Heine Bros...i was just saying i wasnt that fond of the one i had there. not trying to talk smack about Heine Brothers at all...i'd say that they're my coffee place of choice here in town.
yes im aware that there's a bit a making fun at americans with this...but i dont really care...sometimes i want something stronger than coffee, weaker than esspresso.
Matthew Crow wrote:Here at Derby City Espresso I always ask my clients how 'American' they want it, meaning how much water they want added.
Some people want a short shot (1.5-2 oz.) with 4.5-6 oz. water added. Some prefer a long shot 3oz. with up to 12oz of water added.
David Lange wrote:Matthew, I'm afraid I'm going to have to disagree with you regarding your shot lengths. According to the SCAA (Specialty Coffee Association of America), an espresso shot should be 7-9 grams of coffee and result in 1 1/2 ounces brewed in 18-24 seconds. Thus a ristretto or "short" shot should be only 1 ounce using the same amount of coffee.
Count me in Roger!Roger A. Baylor wrote:Well, thanks. I'm flattered. I think Shawn and TJ are doing well with the pizza place in Charlestown. We're pulling for him.
We need to get together, and I've been meaning to come over and drop in. My schedule has been complicated by elective rotator cuff repair surgery (can't drive yet, and no bike). When I come, I'll bring beer ... and we can discuss a few things. I'd like to do a better job with coffee in our own place, and I'd like to work on matters downtown.
I'll make a serious effort to get there soon.
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