Crema of the crop

[greenteablues]

With the right grind fineness (3 is the magic number) and fresh beans, I have a REAL espresso with nice dark caramel crema.

It rocked that I started my day with one better than the super-automatic Acorto at work.

Happiness is a warm cup.

(and perfectionism never rests ... oh, ristretto ... ristretto ...)

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[kickaha]

I am awash in envy, you realize.

[greenteablues]

$50 Bodum burr grinder
http://raleigh.craigslist.org/hsh/553630089.html

$125 Starbucks Barista w/accessories (well recommended, better than my Gaggia Carezza)
http://raleigh.craigslist.org/hsh/539280308.html

Don't know your budget, but if you want 'em, I'll pick 'em up :)
I'll even buy you a fresh bag of beans to with them!

(Check eBay, too...)