Skip to content

Search Site

Sprometheus.com

  • Home
  • On Bar
  • Connect
  • About
  • Coffee Glossary

Tag: La Marzocco Home

La Marzocco Linea Mini
GearReview
January 8, 2021 Post a Comment

La Marzocco – The Linea Mini Four Year Review

Four years ago this week... I became the proud owner of a brand new, crispy white, La Marzocco Linea Mini. In that time it has given me endless hours of entertainment, content for videos, increased my barista skills, and also helped motivate me to create not one, but two businesses. So I do generally look at the...

Continue reading
100th Youtube Video
OpinionVlog
October 9, 2020 Post a Comment

100th Video Q&A – Talking Coffee, YouTube & Life

Life is full of milestones... like getting your drivers license, moving out on your own, and of course your 100th YouTube video. The latter being what we'll be celebrating today. Putting together videos like this isn't something I'm used to doing as its pretty far outside of my normal program, but these more candid videos are...

Continue reading
Swift Mini
GearReview
August 14, 2020 4 Comments

The Swift Mini – From Cafe To Kitchen

La Marzocco has a habit... of making Mini versions of their commercial machines. I'm sure you've heard of the Linea Mini, but in case you haven't, its pretty epic.  Their newest addition to the Mini line up for home baristas is the La Marzocco Swift Mini.  The full-size Swift is a cafe workhorse that you'll find...

Continue reading
Lungo Espresso
EducationEspresso
July 24, 2020 Post a Comment

Espresso Anatomy – The Lungo Shot

When it comes to espresso... there is one brew type that tends to be forgotten.  The lungo espresso garners very little interest over the standard shot, and the notorious ristretto. Personally I rarely if ever see it on a menu, and when I asked about them on an Instagram poll many people mentioned having never had...

Continue reading
Traditional Cappuccino
EducationEspresso
April 10, 2020 Post a Comment

Espresso Anatomy – The Traditional Cappuccino

The traditional cappuccino... tends to have a bad reputation in specialty coffee.  For the life of me I don't really understand why.  Maybe its the distinct lack of latte art.  Or maybe its the perception that it doesn't take much skill to make one.  Well, today I'm going to set the record straight on this espresso...

Continue reading
Flat vs Conical Burrs
EducationEspresso
March 6, 2020 Post a Comment

Espresso Anatomy – Flat Vs Conical Burrs

There are many debates within the coffee industry... and one of those debates that has been raging for years is flat vs conical burrs.  The passion each group carries about their burr preference is up there with the Montagues and Capulets (yeah that's a Shakespeare reference, deal with it). Of course I have my preferences, and...

Continue reading
Changes To Linea Mini
EspressoGear
February 28, 2020 Post a Comment

Top Three – Things I’d Change About The Linea Mini

It may be hard to imagine... the Linea Mini needing some changes.  It's true that it's a dream machine.  Waking up and making my morning cappuccino on it is part of my daily routine that never gets old.  But no matter how perfect it may seem, using it day in and day out for years you'll...

Continue reading
Best Milk For Coffee
CoffeeTutorial
February 14, 2020 Post a Comment

Damn Fine Tutorial – The Best Milk For Coffee

I've talked a lot... about how to make the best espresso, but not a ton of attention has been given to the best milk for coffee.  I did talk a bit about raw milk awhile back, but I guess the universe realized this and dropped this article from Barista Magazine in front of me twice in...

Continue reading
OCD V3
GearReview
September 13, 2019 1 Comment

OCD V3 – Don’t Call It A Comeback

ONA Coffee has dropped the OCD V3... and it's time to find out if its a step forward, or just more of the same.  For those who have been following along with my personal love-hate relationship with the OCD (ONA Coffee Distributor) tool you know that I've been both a huge proponent of the tool, and...

Continue reading
Modern Cortado
EducationGear
July 19, 2019 1 Comment

Espresso Anatomy – The Modern Cortado

The Cortado is one of my... go to espresso drinks. Theres nothing better than a little espresso beverage and not spending a fortune.  Especially when you're like me and usually hit at least three coffee shops when I go out.  It's easy to get over-caffeinated and up feeling a little wonky.  So keeping things small and...

Continue reading
Tamp Or Not
EducationEspresso
June 14, 2019 Post a Comment

Espresso Anatomy – To Tamp Or Not To Tamp

Espresso without the tamp... seems like some kind of witchcraft to me.  Since I started in my specialty coffee journey I've never heard of such a thing. The workflow and preparation was the way it is, and the way it has been for decades. With the rise of distribution tools it was only a matter of...

Continue reading
Bottomless Portafilter
EspressoOpinion
March 29, 2019 1 Comment

Opinion – The Great Portafilter Debate

The great portafilter debate... has raged for as long as I can remember.  Or at least as long as I've been in the specialty coffee industry.  Which is a paltry four years. Yet, I've had my love affair with the bottomless portafilter.  It was just a fling though. It was short, passionate, and messy.  It splattered...

Continue reading
Counter Culture Pour
EspressoReview
March 22, 2019 Post a Comment

March 2019 La Marzocco Subscription – Counter Culture

Counter Culture is a veteran... in the specialty coffee industry.  Born out of North Carolina in 1995 this wholesale juggernaut has always put a main focus on quality coffee, education, and sustainability.  Their story is full of breakthroughs and pushing the industry as a whole forward. Before it was the industry standard, they put their money...

Continue reading
Elixr Capp
EspressoReview
February 22, 2019 Post a Comment

February 2019 La Marzocco Subscription – Elixr Coffee

Elixir is one of those... roasters that you hear about pretty often if follow the specialty coffee industry as closely as I do.  Personally and professionally I have a ton of respect for them. For a roastery that is relatively young (established in 2010) they've really managed to create a name for themselves.  They're a highly...

Continue reading
Tamper Shape Cover
EducationEspresso
February 1, 2019 Post a Comment

Tamper Shape Vs. Extraction – Flat & Convex

When I get my hands on... some new coffee toys I can't help but put them to the test.  So when I got the Pullman Big Step tamper I decided to see how it compares to the La Marzocco Convex tamper.  When I say compares I don't mean in looks, because lets face it, that Pullman...

Continue reading
Linea Caffe Macc
EspressoReview
January 25, 2019 Post a Comment

January 2019 La Marzocco Subscription – Linea Caffe

In the spirit of full disclosure... I've had Linea Caffe's coffees a couple times before and have really enjoyed them.  The man at the helm of Linea Caffe is Andrew Barnett, master roaster and longtime coffee aficionado. He began Linea Caffe with the goal of wanting to "turn people onto the flavors of the world's finest...

Continue reading
Linea Mini
GearOpinion
January 18, 2019 2 Comments

La Marzocco Linea Mini – Two Years Later

I love my Linea Mini... it's one of my most prized possessions, which I'm sure was obvious in my year one review.  So when I sat down to write this two year update on my ownership experience, I really dug deep.  Thinking about the times I was frustrated, or annoyed with the machine trying to leave...

Continue reading
Dapper And Wise Pour
EspressoReview
December 28, 2018 Post a Comment

December 2018 La Marzocco Subscription – Dapper & Wise

As a coffee professional... I'm ashamed to admit I've never been to Portland. Considering the sheer amount of amazing coffee in that town it is most definitely on my must-go list.  As part of that pilgrimage visiting the fine folks at Dapper & Wise will be on the itinerary.  Since I've already had a couple of...

Continue reading
Collective Swan
EspressoReview
October 26, 2018 Post a Comment

October 2018 La Marzocco Subscription – Coffee Collective

I've never been to Denmark... but if I go I know I'll feel right at home at the Coffee Collective.  In 2007 they opened in Copenhagen with a great mission.  To create "exceptional coffee experiences in a manner that gives better living conditions to coffee farmers across the globe".  This practice is common within the third...

Continue reading
Gget Free Pour
EspressoReview
September 28, 2018 Post a Comment

September 2018 La Marzocco Subscription – Go Get Em Tiger

In Los Angeles the options... for a place to grab a cup of coffee are near boundless.  To become a standout cafe among hundreds of others requires more than just good coffee.  A great location helps, a knowledgeable staff is of course a staple, but a unique style and culture is what pushes you past the...

Continue reading
La Colombe pour
EspressoReview
July 27, 2018 Post a Comment

July 2018 La Marzocco Subscription – La Colombe

I've never been to Philadelphia... but I hear its Always Sunny, and the cheesesteaks are to die for.  Yet, apparently the City of Brotherly Love is also the home of the growing coffee company La Colombe.  My first experience with their coffee was visiting my sister in Chicago.  It was June, it was humid, and I...

Continue reading
Sweet Bloom Pour
EspressoReview
June 29, 2018 Post a Comment

June 2018 La Marzocco Subscription – Sweet Bloom

This isn't my first foray with Sweet Bloom... just a few short months ago I picked up a bag at a local shop that is a multi-roaster.  I was immediately drawn to the bag.  There is something about the black and white coffee shrub with the colored tag that really was magnetic to me.  These bags...

Continue reading
LEVA Side View
GearOpinion
June 22, 2018 Post a Comment

Pulling On The LEVA – La Marzocco’s Ode to the Past

The Leva truly is a piece of art... the hundreds of photos I've seen since its announcement really don't do it justice. My initial thoughts when I first saw it in person where that of intrigue and an excitement. The Leva marries together a very raw, visceral look, with also a very classic beautiful simplicity that...

Continue reading
Cuvee And Capp
EspressoReview
May 25, 2018 Post a Comment

May 2018 La Marzocco Subscription – Cuvee Coffee

It's been rumored that Cuvee Coffee... was the first company to successfully keg and tap cold brew.  Whether thats a fact or not is besides the point, but a company that is looking to innovate in the industry is a company that I respect.  Cuvee, like many specialty coffee companies, is developing relationships with farmers to...

Continue reading
Tulip Tutorial
EspressoTutorial
April 13, 2018 1 Comment

Damn Fine Tutorial – Latte Art Edition: The Tulip

Since Spring is always associated with the blooming of flowers... It's only appropriate to pour some sick tulips.  The tulip is one of the simplest designs, but also has so many great variations on the original.  You can do the standard three stack tulip, or endlessly add more stacks, wiggles, and even a swan if you're...

Continue reading
Onyx Winged Heart
EspressoReview
March 30, 2018 Post a Comment

March 2018 La Marzocco Subscription – Onyx Coffee Lab

Onyx is a killing the coffee game in all forms... Whether its their baristas rocking competitions, their roaster knocking out fantastic coffees on the daily, and their amazing aesthetic online and off.  They really are shaping up to be one of the most prolific brands in specialty coffee today.  On top of all this they remain...

Continue reading
Gaucho Rosetta
EspressoReview
March 16, 2018 Post a Comment

Manzanita El Gaucho – The Review

I really like the folks at Manzanita Roasting… They are always excited to take part in our community events, assist and collaborate with other coffee professionals, and are just all around good people.  When Weston (the head roaster) invited me up to their roastery and new café build-out, I absolutely had to take them up on...

Continue reading
Pulling A Shot
EspressoTutorial
March 11, 2018 2 Comments

Damn Fine Tutorial – Pulling A Shot

Just like many other things in life starting with a solid foundation is vital... and coffee is no different.  So lets start with the basics of pulling a shot of espresso like a pro.  In this tutorial I'll go over the items step-by-step.  As I'm doing this from home I've excluded a few of the Specialty...

Continue reading
Latte Heart
EspressoTutorial
February 14, 2018 Post a Comment

Damn Fine Tutorial – Latte Art Edition: The Heart

To celebrate Valentines Day I found it appropriate to start out with the heart design... Which is coincidently one of the most basic, but foundational designs in latte art.  Even as a basic design, there is a lot going on in a short period of time.  I felt a video would be a better representation than just...

Continue reading
Bottomless Drop
EspressoGear
February 9, 2018 3 Comments

La Marzocco Linea Mini – One Year Later

It’s been a year since the Linea Mini graced my kitchen... I threw out an entire kitchen table and chairs to make space. No regrets. Having the ability to make café quality espresso in your kitchen is every coffee enthusiasts dream. Once that dream becomes a reality, the possibilities are endless. For example, I drink a...

Continue reading
Kickapoo Rosetta
EspressoReview
January 30, 2018 1 Comment

January 2018 La Marzocco Subscription – Kickapoo

Balance isn’t just for tightrope walkers... It’s also an important factor in specialty coffee.  What it means is no single aspect overpowers the others.  Instead they help make each other better in contrast.  For example, this is why salt and caramel is so good together.  They are complimentary, they balance each other, and together they create...

Continue reading
notNeutral Stack
CoffeeGear
January 10, 2018 Post a Comment

Not All Cups Are Created Equal

A cup is just a vessel... that holds a liquid, and you drink out if it. Some are short, some are tall, some are glass, and some are ceramic. Its not until you think about it as another tool of the craft of making, and enjoying coffee, that you start seeing them in more specific terms....

Continue reading
EspressoReview
December 31, 2017 1 Comment

December 2017 La Marzocco Subscription – Caffe Umbria

As a coffee enthusiast born out of the third wave... I tend to cringe at the term “Italian Espresso”. It’s not that it can’t be good, it’s just not on the flavor spectrum that I usually go for. Generally Italian’s roast quite a bit darker for their espresso than most of the modern specialty coffee roasters...

Continue reading
𝗖𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 - Even though I don’t believe perfection actually exists, it’s the pursuit that drives progression.
•
•
•
•
•
#espresso #espressogram #espressomachine #espressoshot #espressocup #espressohit #espressohouse #espressomachines #espressoaddict #coffee #coffeegram #coffeedaily #coffeeoftheday #coffeeofinstagram #coffeesesh #coffeebreak #coffeebrewing #coffeeinblack #coffeeig #coffeeporn #coffeecup #sprometheus #therealsprometheus #coffeeblog #coffeeblogger #makecoffeenotwar #manmakecoffeee #baristagram #lineamini #lamarzocco
𝗥𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘆 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗩𝗶𝗯𝗲 𝗥𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘆 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗩𝗶𝗯𝗲𝘀 - Fun fact; I use about 100% natural light for my videos, so when it’s a cloudy day in Southern California (rare) I get a break...if you count doing taxes as a break. 

P.S. being self-employed is a tax time nightmare.
•
•
•
•
•
#latteart #latteartgram #latteartist #latteartlicious #lattearts #flatwhite #cappuccino #slowpour #slowpoursupply #freepourlatteart #freepouring #freepourart #notneutral #lineamini #lamarzocco #coffee #coffeegram #coffeedaily #coffeeoftheday #coffeeofinstagram #espresso #espressogram #espressocup #espressohit #espressoaddict #sprometheus #barista #therealsprometheus #baristagram #homebarista
𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁, 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗲 - This morning I’m trying out the water first method on the Clever Dripper. 

I wasn’t really sure what to expect, in terms of the outcome, but it was a tasty cup. Definitely tasted less like an immersion brew than I expected, and had some of the clarity that I love about a percolated method like a V60.

If you’re curious to give it a go, here’s what I did:

[0] Prepare and rinse the filter
[1] Add 240g of 205°F/96°C water
[2] Add 15g of coffee (medium-coarse)
[3] Start the timer and stir in the grinds
[4] Cover and let brew for 4 minutes
[5] Drain into cup and enjoy
•
•
•
•
•
#coffee #coffeetime #coffeeoftheday #coffeeofinstagram #coffeedaily #coffeegram #coffeeculture #coffeelife #coffeephotography #coffeeig #coffeeblog #coffeeblogger #coffeemoments #coffeebrewing #coffeeprops #coffeeshots #coffeeinblack #brewbeautifully #brewmethods #cleverdripper #manmakecoffee #makecoffeenotwar #freshcoffee #specialtycoffee #baristagram #pourovercoffee #v60coffee #filtercoffee #sprometheus #therealsprometheus
𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗼𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗼𝘀 - Have you ever thought about making coffee from the bean’s perspective? 
 
Spinning metal, cutting and crushing. Soaked in boiling water, sometimes under immense pressure. 

What we see as a calming moment of zen, is actually a pretty chaotic scene.

I think @postalservicemusic said it best; “everything looks perfect from far away”.
•
•
•
•
•
#espresso #espressoshot #espressoshot #espressohit #espressomachine #espressoextraction #espressoaddict #espressogram #espressoshots #coffee #coffeegram #coffeedaily #coffeeoftheday #coffeeofinstagram #coffeephotography #coffeeculture #coffeebrewing #coffeeig #coffeeblog #coffeeblogger #sprometheus #therealsprometheus #makecoffeenotwar #specialtycoffee #thirdwavecoffee #butfirstcoffee #closeup #chaos #calm #perspective #mondaymotivation
𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗣𝘂𝗹𝗹𝘀 - Ju 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗣𝘂𝗹𝗹𝘀 - Just sitting here, soaking up the caffeine and prepping for the week ahead.
•
•
•
•
•
#espresso #espressomachine #espressoyourself #espressoshot #espressobar #espressopull #espressolove #espressohit #espressohouse #espressolab #espressomachines #espressogram #espressoshots #espressoaddict #coffee #coffeegram #coffeeprops #coffeeshots #coffeeoftheday #coffeeofinstagram #coffeedaily #coffeetime #coffeeculture #coffeephotography #sprometheus #therealsprometheus #lineamini #lamarzocco #makecoffeenotwar #baristagram
𝗪𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗩𝘀. 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗲 - There is no better visual display of showing the inaccuracies of measuring shots by volume instead of weight then crema. 

If you want consistency and repeatability, invest in a decent scale. Your tastebuds will thank you.
•
•
•
•
•
#espresso #espressogram #espressoshot #espressocup #espressohit #espressoextraction #espressoyourself #espressoshots #espressolovers #espressolab #coffee #coffeegram #coffeedaily #coffeeshots #coffeeculture #coffeeoftheday #coffeeofinstagram #coffeebrewing #coffeetips #coffeegeeks #makecoffeenotwar #sprometheus #therealsprometheus #specialtycoffee #crema #thirdwavecoffee #coffeeblog #coffeeblogger #barista #baristagram
2021 © Sprometheus.com Theme by SiteOrigin