do not unpack a new espresso...

[johnnyh]

note to self!

do not unpack a new espresso machine at 10.30 pm - it ends up with a 'few trial runs' and the consumption of far too many shots to give me any chance of sleep this side of 3 am!

wired!

 

[rikki]

Are you still awake?

What did you get? Is it any good?

 

[johnnyh]

I am still very much awake

It's a fairly cheap Delonghi EC330S, and having removed the "perfect crema device" from the filter basket and instead relied on a fine grind and some good tamping I have to say I am impressed... buzzing but impressed

Plus sides to the unit are a small footprint (in a 'busy' kitchen) and a good steam wand control dial, downers would include the cheap portafilter and typical plastic steam wand.

But for cheap money, a good result.

 

[Fnaar]

I drink tons of coffee... you get used to it...

 

[johnnyh]

I hope so!

I never really drank it at home, but always enjoy drinking it out, so figred why not have it at home too... who needs sleep, eh!

 

[Fnaar]

Zackly

 

[Dave5N]

What?

Johnny. JOHNNY!! WAKE UP!

 

[Dave5N]

WAKE UP.
IT'S NEARLY TwENTY PAST THREE!

Do you want a coffee before you go to bed?

 

[Keith Oates]

Perhaps it wasn't so strong as he first thought!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Randochap]

Why not? I recommend unwrapping your Espresso ASAP and installing it right away.

 

[johnnyh]

hahaha twas enough to keep me wide awake til 2.30, but I did counter the effects with some Bushmills single malt

Sleep followed evntually