Water filters

If you've ever wondered whether a water filter between your coffee machine and the main supply was worth it have look at the filter above. The green sediment on the outside is copper! The water in the cartridge was the same green colour which suggested the filter was definately worth the installation but we needed to change it more often. With water restrictions in place in our city (Melbourne) and low catchment levels one can only imagine what chemicals are being added to supply "clean" water from the tap. I hope the water in your home is cleaner that the supply in this building! If you're worried I would recommend filtering the whole house and not just the coffee machine.

Ethiopia - Espresso machines from Mortar shells

Here's a great story from Reuters of an Ethiopian inventor who builds espresso machines from spent mortar shells found in the field.

http://www.reuters.com/article/email/idUSL1443239220070315

Atomic web link

If Atomics drive you crazy with desire here's a great website from one of our NZ cousins.....

http://www.wave.co.nz/~atomic/index.html

Bodum Antigua Grinder

We been selling the Bodum Antigua through our retail outlet for over a year. This is a grinder which offers all the features that many haven't over the years. I ran timed espresso tests with the ECM Giotto and was satisfied with it's ability to grind at a demanding fineness.

Stainless steel body
Timer switch to avoid

Good sized clear plastic hopper holding approx 300gms
Removable grounds cannister to transfer to dispense into machine or Plunger
Simple to adjust hopper

This grinder has been out of stock for the past 6 months which has disappointed many. I have just been informed by Bodum's distributor that stock is now available. Grab one while you can.