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   posted: Aug. 9, 2007 @ 10:05p
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These are on sale because they're coming out with a new line of coffeemakers.

Regular price is $400 or $450 for the Barista, and about $900 for the Magnifica.

Don't forget to ask for a free pound of coffee with your purchase.


   posted: Aug. 9, 2007 @ 10:06p

dilbert said:This is the video from the instructional DVD that came with my Barista http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=6790251626559532132

Here are some more links and summaries of discussions in this thread. Note: If you are searching for specific subject matter in this click on the TEXT ONLY then click on 'CTRL F' and type in the keywords you are searching for. A good keyword to type in is PORTAFILTER since some suggestions are to improve the Barrista by buying a non pressurized portafilter. (We'll cover that in the summary below! )

VIDEOS AND ESPRESSO FAQ
In addition to Dilberts link above, Alton Brown's show Good Eats on the Food Network Channel had a special on Espresso. This is currently on You Tube in three parts:
Part 1 Part 2 Part 3
Hokie critique's Alton ep here and here-edit#2
Espresso Mini FAQ

MANUALS, PRODUCT LINKS AND REVIEWS OF THE BARISTA
How to Use the Barista
CoffeeGeeks Review of the Barista
Starbucks Link for the Barista (bottom of the page)
PDF link for the Barista Owners Manual


ADDITIONAL PRODUCTS AND MODIFICATIONS OF THE BARISTA
As mentioned above, the Barista has a pressurized portafilter system. I am a newbie to all of this and suggest you use the search features above to read more. A good starting point in learning about the Barista and the portafilter is a post by HokieOkie HERE.
In that post are links to modifications you can make to the barista, here they are:
Non Pressurized Portafilter
PF porn and mods HERE scroll down to see PPF turned into regular PF.
Ulka#5 pump rehab and porn HERE

Member DC54oi posted this:
I just ordered a non pressurized portafilter from saeco. number is 1800 933 7876. it is $36. They also have a tamper for $4 as well.

Message edited by: HokieOkie on 2007-09-09 04:18:56 CDT
   posted: Aug. 9, 2007 @ 10:40p
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Great Job OP


   posted: Aug. 10, 2007 @ 5:31a
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YW


   posted: Aug. 10, 2007 @ 12:13p
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Did you purchase this in the coffee shops? I've never seen it before.


   posted: Aug. 10, 2007 @ 12:44p
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A FWer will never buy such useless overpriced crap.
As an espresso coffee addict myself, I find the $19.99 6-cup Bialetti stove-top espresso maker from Amaz0n to be excellent for all occasions. Also, historically this is the most famous espresso maker.


   posted: Aug. 10, 2007 @ 2:09p
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A stove top espresso maker, commonly called a Moka Pot is not the same as a real pump driven machine. Espresso is created by pushing water through ground coffee at high pressure. Steam based devices, whether manual like the Moka Pot or automatic like sub $100 "espresso" makers, don't built enough pressure to make top quality espresso.

You may not care about the difference and you may not think a real espresso machine justifies it's price. But there is a difference and it's obvious to an experienced and picky espresso drinker.

The Starbucks Barista for $199 is a good deal. It's about as cheap as you can get for a pump driven machine that is capable of making real espresso.


   posted: Aug. 10, 2007 @ 2:18p
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g10ny said:A FWer will never buy such useless overpriced crap.
As an espresso coffee addict myself, I find the $19.99 6-cup Bialetti stove-top espresso maker from Amaz0n to be excellent for all occasions. Also, historically this is the most famous espresso maker.

Obviously your "all occasions" are not the same as my "all occasions". I use my "useless overpriced crap" Gaggia Baby D espresso maker in my office at work. As I do not have a stove (and thus, no stove-top) in my office, I cannot use the $19.99 espresso maker that you referenced. Thus, the Baby D works perfectly for my "occasion".

In my opinion, FW is about finding the best deals on the items that you either need or want. It is not merely about being cheap for cheaps sake. I got a great deal on the Baby D thru a thread here on FW.

WDEagle


   posted: Aug. 10, 2007 @ 2:24p
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Coffeegeeks consumer reviews of the Barista


   posted: Aug. 10, 2007 @ 2:25p
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Any idea if any of their grinders were on sale? They sell what I believe is a rebranded Solis Maestro Plus, which is normally $150.


   posted: Aug. 10, 2007 @ 2:26p
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Starbucks link for Barista (bottom of page)
WDEagle


   posted: Aug. 10, 2007 @ 2:38p
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sweet. i figure thisll pay for itself in 80 days
edit: 40 days now
glad I waited!


   posted: Aug. 10, 2007 @ 2:44p
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The Delonghi Magnifica is avaliable from Homeclick. <--- Actual Product Link

That might be a better deal since it would cost:

$699 + $8.95 handling + $0 shipping + $0 tax (except NJ) -$21 FatCash = ~$686.95 shipped

The 10% coupon code shown on the HomeClick home page does not apply to Delonghi products.
Some members do not like HomeClick but I have had good luck buying from them.

WDEagle


   posted: Aug. 10, 2007 @ 11:09p
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WDEagle said:Starbucks link for Barista (bottom of page)
WDEagle

so how did your recent aquisition of an expensive grinder turn out? does it work without making a mess?


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   posted: Aug. 10, 2007 @ 11:58p
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nope

in 80 days ...upgrade fever

you will realize that it takes 1500$ to do this well at home

amortization period 2 years +

fentonpcrackshell said:sweet. i figure thisll pay for itself in 80 days


   posted: Aug. 11, 2007 @ 12:05a
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ranchopedro said:nope

in 80 days ...upgrade fever

you will realize that it takes 1500$ to do this well at home

amortization period 2 years +

fentonpcrackshell said:sweet. i figure thisll pay for itself in 80 days

$1500??? Oh..yeah...that's right! /shakes head at the thousands I've spent

So, dkong...how is your addiction going?


   posted: Aug. 11, 2007 @ 12:28a
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whats the cost of an anita and a mini?


HokieOkie said:

$1500??? Oh..yeah...that's right! /shakes head at the thousands I've spent

So, dkong...how is your addiction going?


   posted: Aug. 11, 2007 @ 12:35a
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/gasp!
$1500, o'course. I cheaped out on Sylvia, but got a flamin deal on my mini.


BTW..go to 1stLine and get the iRoast 1 for just over a bennie, best $$ you ever spent!


   posted: Aug. 12, 2007 @ 11:00a
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stream said:Did you purchase this in the coffee shops? I've never seen it before.

Try the bigger Starbucks shops.

I didn't buy it. I bought a Saeco Aroma a year ago from Bloomingdales for $149 - see this thread


   posted: Aug. 12, 2007 @ 11:04a
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djspray said:Any idea if any of their grinders were on sale? They sell what I believe is a rebranded Solis Maestro Plus, which is normally $150.

No idea. Please post if you find out.


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