October 05, 2005
Rancilio Silvia Espresso Machine
The Rancilio Silvia expresso machine costs $500, but considering I drink at least two double espressos per day, this thing will pay for itself in a year. It took me a month to learn how to pull a rich, creamy espresso, but now that I've got the hang of it, I think I do a better job than the barristas at Peet's and Starbucks.
This is one gorgeous, solidly-built machine. I spent a lot of time looking around the espresso geeks' websites, and most seem to agree that this is the one to get. I couldn't be happier with it.
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October 03, 2005
Double Wall Espresso Glasses
My morning espresso-making ritual is the highlight of my day, and these beautiful, tiny (2 ounce) espresso glasses make the moment even brighter. Mouth blown from laboratory quality borosilicate to form a double wall of glass with a pocket of air trapped inside, the glasses keep the espresso piping hot and my fingers cool.
The visual effect of my daily double-shot of espresso "floating" in the vessel pleases me to no end.
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