Some consternation amongst my concerned readership when I announced my plans to strip down my high temperature/pressure potential bomb (aka coffee machine).
The remaining parts arrived today, and I will admit to slight concern when I turned the beast on again for a pressure test; to the extent that the machine was on the balcony and I made sure that I wasn’t. I waited for the normal hissing and popping which is so much part of the personality of my chrome peacock; but there was no sound. Was it broken? No, the pressure was there, but all the leaks had been fixed by my most excellent craftsmanship and hammering. No one more amazed than me, apart from she who must be obeyed who was cowering in the back room, convinced that a major explosion was imminent.
For my next trick I will build a high voltage transformer out of Lego.
Comments 🔗
2010-09-22| biggrtiggr says‘Tis indeed a thing of beauty.
However, I repeat the question; what’s wrong with Gold Blend?
2010-09-23| Spike saysI didn’t think you were serious about wanting an answer…
Gold Blend - freeze dry the cheapest beans, after spraying on some smells that have been lost in the manufacturing process. Add hot water, drink, Ugh.
La Pavoni - Take a blend of the finest beans that have been roasted with the last two months and then vacuum sealed. Grind on the day of brewing, and tamp with sufficient force so that the water will pass through the grounds at exactly the right speed. Take the water to 0.8/1.0 bar, and then force the water through the ground beans. Do it right and your coffee will sport a layer of crema. Foam the milk and add to the coffee for the perfect cappuccino. Inhale it, drink it, Aaaah!
2010-09-23| Pete saysWell done - sorry I doubted you. Good look with the Lego project - and keep the Sawang Boriboon on speed dial.
2010-09-23| biggrtiggr saysIs the little finger raised whilst imbibing? Or is large mug firmly grasped in both hands?
2010-09-23| Spike saysLarge mug, lots of slurping.
2010-09-24| Antz says“Large mug, lots of slurping” and afterwards I have coffee….
2010-09-24| Spike saysThanks for sharing some intimate details of your life, Antz.