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[Gizmo]

Originally Posted by jeff st4s

Welcome.
Bit tired today, I'll have one of those strong expresso's, those Italians are so good at.
I should have either never have gone, or maybe never have come back from Mugello, becaues I cannot get a decent coffee here.

Can't get a decent coffee?? I had the same problem after the first time i went to Italy and just like Italian motorbike ownership its going to cost you if you want to sort it For a quick decent easy to make espresso you need one of these or these then order a nice mixed case of lavazza beans then you'll need a set of these as well

[Redruth]

Morning Steve. Did you see the 'shortened' WSB last night? Still manage to fit in the adverts though, don't they?

I think I've probably had enough tea and coffee this morning. Something to improve my mood would be good - Bucks Fizz please ;-)

[Athelstan]

Originally Posted by Biscuitandpotato

Mornin all, Only got Mellow Birds coffee im afraid but got plenty of Yorkshire Tea!

Since when have there been tea plantations in Yorkshire - I know you Tykes are tight and prone to exaggeration but that takes the biscuit so to speak. (no pun intended)

As for great coffee - it has to be Italian and the brand "Illy". Check it out, you can get it in the UK if you look hard enough.

I don't like virtual anything - so welcome to a great "real" club - DSC is the real thing. And in a real pub I'd have a pint of Pedi.

[Biscuitandpotato]

Originally Posted by Athelstan

Since when have there been tea plantations in Yorkshire - I know you Tykes are tight and prone to exaggeration but that takes the biscuit so to speak. (no pun intended)

Ummm, Good point, well put - (the bit about the tea plantation bit)

[Redruth]

Originally Posted by Gizmo

Can't get a decent coffee?? I had the same problem after the first time i went to Italy and just like Italian motorbike ownership its going to cost you if you want to sort it For a quick decent easy to make espresso you need one of these or these then order a nice mixed case of lavazza beans then you'll need a set of these as well

Or, for a more simple and less 'gizmoey' type of coffee, you need these items and 3 heaped tablespoons of Columbian coffee.

[jeff st4s]

[quote=Gizmo]Can't get a decent coffee?? I had the same problem after the first time i went to Italy and just like Italian motorbike ownership its going to cost you if you.


I'm learning that the hard way.
It's starting to rain here, looks like it could be a wet one again this year.
So why did I come back again?
Should have stayed, don't know if I could really enjoy gettings as wet as last year again.
All I can see is my poor 7 year old's wet face looking up at me saying are we really having a good time dad?

[Gizmo]

Originally Posted by Redruth

Or, for a more simple and less 'gizmoey' type of coffee, you need these items and 3 heaped tablespoons of Columbian coffee.

Sorry Ruth, coffee snob alert I've got a few machines, the automatic Ti Gaggia (Claire and Jon have one identical so you'll get to try it tomorrow), also a traditional Solis single brew head and Rocky grinder, I sold my Jura which was very trick, made a great brew but kept breaking down, it was sort of like Ducati ownership only I don't rely on my bikes, I did on the coffee machine We're off to a cottage in Wales this week and the Solis will be packed in the van as its unlikely I'll find a decent coffee

[Redruth]

Originally Posted by Gizmo

Sorry Ruth, coffee snob alert I've got a few machines, the automatic Ti Gaggia (Claire and Jon have one identical so you'll get to try it tomorrow), also a traditional Solis single brew head and Rocky grinder, I sold my Jura which was very trick, made a great brew but kept breaking down, it was sort of like Ducati ownership only I don't rely on my bikes, I did on the coffee machine We're off to a cottage in Wales this week and the Solis will be packed in the van as its unlikely I'll find a decent coffee

Have fun then. If good coffee's in short supply, just make sure you pack some PG Tips T Bags - can't go wrong with a decent cup of tea! Same cup size required as pictured - holds a pint. I'm packing it to take to Claire's, just in case they don't have proper cups up there

[Loz]

Mike and Linzi's frappaccinos [sp?] are the badger's tadgers, they get my full support! Choice of three different flavourings, too, it doesn't come any better!

[swannymere]

Welcome,i'll have a Gin & Tonic with slice of lime please,my dog is a whippet cross does that mean i'm half northern