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randytsuch

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Re: Espro Press - Travel and then Lottery, All Slots Taken
« Reply #60 on: February 16, 2011, 10:49:50 AM »
Seems like the size is the main issue with the Espro.

Who has it now?

Randy

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Re: Espro Press - Travel and then Lottery, All Slots Taken
« Reply #61 on: February 16, 2011, 12:16:39 PM »
Seems like the size is the main issue with the Espro.

Who has it now?

Randy

size is the only real complaint I am hearing... (wonder if we could market this club as an R&D, beta test, think tank)

must be on its way to Stubbie.. 

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Re: Espro Press - Travel and then Lottery, All Slots Taken
« Reply #62 on: February 16, 2011, 12:30:41 PM »
I sent it off to Stubbie.

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Re: Espro Press - Travel and then Lottery, All Slots Taken
« Reply #63 on: February 16, 2011, 04:38:55 PM »
I have had it for about a week now, and done pretty much all the playing I care to do.  I'm coming to realize that FP just isn't how I generally enjoy my brew - although this press makes about as nice a FP coffee as I've tasted.

As Jason said, it leaves quite a bit of coffee down in the bottom along with the grinds and only gives about 8-10 oz per brew.  Great construction, but I'll give them (Espro) my money on a tamper instead I think.

On to RonL...

-Stubbie

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Re: Espro Press - Travel and then Lottery, All Slots Taken
« Reply #64 on: February 16, 2011, 04:58:41 PM »
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List and order of shipment:
BoldJava
Ray T
ReddyK(Steve)
MiloweBailey
HeadChange
Stubbie


Ron L
Wild Bill
Charly,  PM Charly but probably a 'skip' as he may be in Oaxaca
RandyTsuch,'Da Winner

Getting closer to the winner.  Wild Bill, pls PM Charly before sending it to him.  He may still be in Oaxaca; in which case, skip him and get in touch with Randy for an address.

Thx, B|Java

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Re: Espro Press - Travel and then Lottery, All Slots Taken
« Reply #65 on: February 16, 2011, 05:56:36 PM »
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List and order of shipment:
BoldJava
Ray T
ReddyK(Steve)
MiloweBailey
HeadChange
Stubbie


Ron L
Wild Bill
Charly,  PM Charly but probably a 'skip' as he may be in Oaxaca
RandyTsuch,'Da Winner

Getting closer to the winner.  Wild Bill, pls PM Charly before sending it to him.  He may still be in Oaxaca; in which case, skip him and get in touch with Randy for an address.

Thx, B|Java


will do..

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Re: Espro Press - Travel and then Lottery, All Slots Taken
« Reply #66 on: February 17, 2011, 02:22:57 PM »

On to RonL...

I'm sitting on the stoop waiting for the mail truck to come around the corner  ;D

Is there a consensus on the amount of coffee, grind and amount of water?

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Re: Espro Press - Travel and then Lottery, All Slots Taken
« Reply #67 on: February 17, 2011, 02:27:41 PM »
Not sure on consensus.  Can tell you I like:

French press grind
22 grams
10-11 oz water
Bloom -10 seconds, swirl to ensure all are wet
Remainder water - 3:30 min steep and 10 sec plunge...



into eternal bliss

Tweak to your own preferences Ron.  Just a starting point.

B|Java
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Stubbie

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Re: Espro Press - Travel and then Lottery, All Slots Taken
« Reply #68 on: February 17, 2011, 02:29:19 PM »
Go back inside Ron :)

I'm hoping to put this in FedEx's hands today...

-Stubbie

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Re: Espro Press - Travel and then Lottery, All Slots Taken
« Reply #69 on: February 17, 2011, 03:04:01 PM »
Go back inside Ron :)

I'm hoping to put this in FedEx's hands today...

-Stubbie

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Re: Espro Press - Travel and then Lottery, All Slots Taken
« Reply #70 on: February 22, 2011, 10:24:24 AM »
The Espro arrived a few minutes ago.  I'm off to play with it! :-D

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Re: Espro Press - Travel and then Lottery, All Slots Taken
« Reply #71 on: February 24, 2011, 04:53:22 PM »
Well... I've used the Espro for the past three mornings.  I guess I have to say that I am underwhelmed.  The cup is nice, with little sludge, but as pointed out, there is a fair amount of liquid left in the bottom of the press because of the filter design. I guess it's a trade off between better filtering or less waste.  The best part about it is the construction.  Stainless would be nice for traveling, but the weight would keep me from taking it over the Aeropress. The double wall construction would be nice to keep the coffee hot, but it only makes enough for one typical mug, so there isn't anything to keep hot. i think i prefer my Trudeau Tirra "pull" since the Tirra design gets the grounds up out of the coffee so it doesn't get bitter if there is anything left in the pot.  A combination of the Tirra design and the double wall stainless would be great.

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Re: Espro Press - Travel and then Lottery, All Slots Taken
« Reply #72 on: March 01, 2011, 10:36:19 AM »
The Espro Press is in the house...  I have some Bali Blue Moon that should be tasting pretty good in the morning... WooT

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« Reply #73 on: March 07, 2011, 10:54:26 AM »
The Espro Press is in the house...  I have some Bali Blue Moon that should be tasting pretty good in the morning... WooT

...you still heating water WildBill?

B|Java

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Re: Espro Press - Travel and then Lottery, All Slots Taken
« Reply #74 on: March 07, 2011, 12:14:19 PM »
The Espro Press is in the house...  I have some Bali Blue Moon that should be tasting pretty good in the morning... WooT

...you still heating water WildBill?

B|Java

I am shipping it out to RandyT today.. (no word from Charlie)  it does make a cleaner french press... for a home user it is under sized.. but it would make a great presentation of after dinner coffee at a fine restaurant..