steven n fettig's Jitterin' Thoughts

I'm so happy, I just had to let someone know (or many someones for that matter). After about a year in hiatus, my trusty old Delonghi espresso machine came out of the cupboard and made some awesome drinks yesterday. Now I know again why that had been a passion of mine for so long. No, the Delonghi we have doesn't make the best brew, but it surely beats the junk often served at Starbucks. It still amazes me that a company that prides itself on coffee can stoop sooo very low in what it serves and sells. I just bought a pound of Mocha Java and the stuff was dry as a desert heat! (For those who may not understand why this is bad, it is simple - roasted coffee beans should have an oily appearance. If they don't, the beans are likely old and you are getting some stale coffee.) Not that most people would notice this, but for $10+ a pound, this is ridiculous! I don't know how many times I have to remind myself that roasting at home or Alterra's is still the best - and it is cheaper! Alas, Starbucks is all I have today, and I am still happy.