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Re: A bit of lever action
« Reply #450 on: August 14, 2011, 12:46:03 PM »
You are next MP. . . . The lever vortex is sucking you in slowly whether you know it or not :) .

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Shaving is preoccupying me right now.

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Is it difficult to get the bikini wedge just right? :o

Not sure.  I thought you looked over the bushes to see your neighbor's bikini?

It has a wedge?

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Re: A bit of lever action
« Reply #451 on: August 14, 2011, 01:23:38 PM »
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Re: A bit of lever action
« Reply #452 on: August 14, 2011, 01:43:47 PM »
Check out the Bikini Portafilter on Home-Barista.


Something wrong with the link.

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Works for me.  Maybe Mrs. mp has your safe search on and bikini is preventing the link.
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Re: A bit of lever action
« Reply #453 on: August 14, 2011, 02:14:59 PM »
Check out the Bikini Portafilter on Home-Barista.


I can't say this is the dumbest idea I've seen, but I just don't see the point? If you want a single use a single basket - contrary to popular theory, they're just as easy to use as doubles. If you want to split the shot use a regular PF with double spout.

Why do folks have to make things complicated?

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Re: A bit of lever action
« Reply #454 on: August 14, 2011, 02:17:24 PM »
Have you gotten any snicker out of the red bird yet?

I picked this up solely on the recommendation of BiJava. I did not read the like where he said the folks over at HB love it, I just assumed the large block of lever users over there had a decent pick.

So, I'm not sure where people find the snickers quality but for me I've only found it it ~3oz milk.

In straight shots I find something much more intense that I don't have a descriptor for yet but my first impression is "mahogany".

All the drinks I've tasted off this machine with the Red Bird have been good. I'm somewhat shocked I don't have some total sink shots but the machines forgiveness along with this blend are giving me a very friendly introduction to the PVL. I don't think I'd stay with Red Bird very long but it's very stable and gives the base intensity in shots and smooths out to the milk chocolate snickers in small milk so it's very comfort food / bullet proof in that regard. 

It's very possible there are layers I'm not reaching yet (do to skill level) but it's a nice easy going blend that isn't a pushover but not to pushy either. I like it.   
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Re: A bit of lever action
« Reply #455 on: August 14, 2011, 02:57:06 PM »
Check out the Bikini Portafilter on Home-Barista.


That is interesting it is both cooling down the shot and allowing for the introduction of a little air. Is that the espresso Vinturi Staylor was dreaming up some time back?

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Re: A bit of lever action
« Reply #456 on: August 14, 2011, 02:59:00 PM »
With the amount of Red Bird B|Java was generous enough to give me, I caught the snickers with more shots than not on the peppina. I cannot recall what temp, but the temp did bring it in and out of that zone.

Glad you are liking the new machine! Lever sure are fun, aren't they?!?

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Re: A bit of lever action
« Reply #457 on: August 14, 2011, 03:30:22 PM »
Check out the Bikini Portafilter on Home-Barista.


Something wrong with the link.

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Works for me.  Maybe Mrs. mp has your safe search on and bikini is preventing the link.


Yeah ... it seems to work now.

I'll have to talk to the mrs.

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Re: A bit of lever action
« Reply #458 on: August 14, 2011, 03:36:39 PM »
For all we know you are doctoring different ingredients in your kitchen together to make what 'looks like a good shot'

Clearly you can see there is nothing up my sleeve...  8)
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Re: A bit of lever action
« Reply #459 on: August 14, 2011, 03:40:26 PM »
Yeah ... but how about down your socks?

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Re: A bit of lever action
« Reply #460 on: August 15, 2011, 06:47:42 PM »
Yeah ... but how about down your socks?

You got me...I had this one in my sock.
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Re: A bit of lever action
« Reply #461 on: August 15, 2011, 07:15:32 PM »
I am noticing a reoccurring trend in the shot pictures. Do PVLs favor the left hole in the PF? I know my Conti Prestina does a tiny bit.

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Re: A bit of lever action
« Reply #462 on: August 15, 2011, 07:24:44 PM »
Yeah ... but how about down your socks?

You got me...I had this one in my sock.

Your sock pulls good!

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Re: A bit of lever action
« Reply #463 on: August 15, 2011, 07:45:17 PM »
I am noticing a reoccurring trend in the shot pictures. Do PVLs favor the left hole in the PF? I know my Conti Prestina does a tiny bit.

I noticed that as well but I have made no attempts to investigate it yet. There is also a fair chance the bottom will be off before I get around to it.

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Re: A bit of lever action
« Reply #464 on: August 17, 2011, 05:44:31 PM »
John's Fonzie Vector Luster must have taken a dump on him.  I haven't heard anything for a couple of days.