Re: [Leica] Coffee Makers

[Jerry Lehrer <jerryleh@pacbell.net>]

Doug

Sorry, wrong company, and wrong nationality.
Krupp and Krups are NOT the same company.

Jerry


doug kim wrote:

> krups used to be the world's greatest artillery maker, but after losing two
> wars, turned to coffee.
>
> i always thought their consumer products were sublime for the price range.
>
> doug
>
> On 11/11/03 5:26 PM, "Joseph Codispoti" <joecodi@clearsightusa.com> wrote:
>
> > Tina,
> >
> > if you want a coffee maker that will produce from 2 to 12 cups at a time
> > with little or no fuss on your part, then there are several excellent coffee
> > makers on the market. You might choose a drip maker that brews the coffee
> > directly into an insulated carafe. Oster and Cuisinart are good brands at
> > the top of the list. As you know these require heating the water separately.
> >
> > If, on the other hand you would like to make foamed milk, espresso,
> > cappuccino etc, look at Gaggia. they make  good machines starting at about
> > $150 and ending at about the price of a M7 with Noctilux. Other brands to
> > consider are Saeco and La Pavoni. They all keep the water at brewing
> > temperature and are ready for serving one cup at a time.
> > I have a Famosa, a semi pro model made in Solvang, CA by Salvatore, an ex
> > model and die maker. For backup and because I was made a Sicilian offer (one
> > I could not refuse) I have also a Saeco.
> > http://www.salvatore-espresso.com/
> >
> > As for grinders, I would highly recommend a separate unit for many reasons,
> > the most important being that when the coffee maker bites the dust you will
> > still have the grinder (or vice versa). I have used a Rancilio burr grinder
> > for over 4 years and am very satisfied. It is the dosing type, each pull of
> > the lever delivers 7 grams of coffee from the hopper; just the right amount
> > for one cup of coffee. Here is one of many links on the grinder and coffee
> > machines.
> > http://www.1st-line.com/machines/home_mod/rancilio/rocky.htm
> >
> > Best wishes,
> > Joe
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > From: "Tina Manley" <images@InfoAve.Net>
> > To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
> >
> >
> >> Kitchen connoisseurs:
> >>
> >> My Krupps coffee maker is dying and I'm in the market for a new one.  I
> >> want one that grinds the beans and will make really strong coffee.  What
> > is
> >> the Leica of coffee-makers?
> >>
> >> Tina
> >>
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