Hello All,
Ive had a Silvia and Rocky (purchased from Siboni) for 4 or so years and have had great coffee out of the combo. Im due for a new group head cover (got to love the chromed plastic) and most likely a new set of burrs. Ive also just picked up a Bemor roaster, just took delivery today (thanks Andy).
Moving to Wentworth Falls convinced me to finally get a roaster as getting fresh beans here is much harder to the extent I have been reduced to buying supermarket beans, Yeah I know pretty bad. I also couldn’t bring myself to have an espresso, no crema and too bitter. I could hide that with a latte at least. Well at least they were fair-trade. I used to get most of my beans from Forsyths or Hernandez when I lived close and had work getting beans from Siboni. So now at least I can have fresh beans again.
After that long winded wind up Ive gotten to the stage that Im thinking of another machine. There’s nothing wrong with the Silvia it’s a great little machine that produces great coffee but I have the feeling known to everyone here that there could be something better. I know I feel that way with straight razors, not necessarily looking for a better shave but a different experience. Ive been looking at lever machines and have and drawn to both modern and classic levers. Sneaking a La Pavoni Europiccola circa 1970 past SHMBO is not impossible and I love old stuff, cars, razors etc they just have a feeling that most modern alternatives just dont offer. I’ve had a look at the Ponte Vecchio Lusso and the Olympia Cremina but still come back to the vintage La Pavoni. What I’m after if possible is an idea of what they are like. This might be a question for Jack who I know has tried various lever machines.
I’m asking now because I have the chance to pick a machine up from Francesco of francescoceccarelli.eu in Rome when I’m there in June. All help appreciated.
Thanks
Tony
Ive had a Silvia and Rocky (purchased from Siboni) for 4 or so years and have had great coffee out of the combo. Im due for a new group head cover (got to love the chromed plastic) and most likely a new set of burrs. Ive also just picked up a Bemor roaster, just took delivery today (thanks Andy).
Moving to Wentworth Falls convinced me to finally get a roaster as getting fresh beans here is much harder to the extent I have been reduced to buying supermarket beans, Yeah I know pretty bad. I also couldn’t bring myself to have an espresso, no crema and too bitter. I could hide that with a latte at least. Well at least they were fair-trade. I used to get most of my beans from Forsyths or Hernandez when I lived close and had work getting beans from Siboni. So now at least I can have fresh beans again.
After that long winded wind up Ive gotten to the stage that Im thinking of another machine. There’s nothing wrong with the Silvia it’s a great little machine that produces great coffee but I have the feeling known to everyone here that there could be something better. I know I feel that way with straight razors, not necessarily looking for a better shave but a different experience. Ive been looking at lever machines and have and drawn to both modern and classic levers. Sneaking a La Pavoni Europiccola circa 1970 past SHMBO is not impossible and I love old stuff, cars, razors etc they just have a feeling that most modern alternatives just dont offer. I’ve had a look at the Ponte Vecchio Lusso and the Olympia Cremina but still come back to the vintage La Pavoni. What I’m after if possible is an idea of what they are like. This might be a question for Jack who I know has tried various lever machines.
I’m asking now because I have the chance to pick a machine up from Francesco of francescoceccarelli.eu in Rome when I’m there in June. All help appreciated.
Thanks
Tony


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