I recently purchased a 9Barista stove-top espresso machine and put it to use immediately.
From Loutsa Torréfacteur on rue Bazeilles, I purchased 250 grams of Santa Rosa roasted coffee beans from Costa Rica. I ground 18 grams of the beans (finest grind in my De’Longhi KG520.M grinder) and brewed them with 120 grams of water (Volcania brand mountain water from Auvergne). The result was a strong espresso with frothy crema that tasted much like the espresso I purchased the day before at Loutsa (see my blog dated October 23).
I could not distinguish any of the aromas or flavors (clementine, honey, almond, chocolate, and caramel) that the coffee reportedly expresses, but I did enjoy the assertive coffee flavor of this strong beverage.
I enjoyed making the brew with the new machine. There was no fuss after an initial period of learning the steps of the brewing procedure and there is minimal clean-up afterwards. Easy and fun!
9Barista – Made in the UK
