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slybarman
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Joined: 3 Nov 2011
Posts: 330
Location: usa
Expertise: I love coffee

Espresso: La Nuova Era Cuadra
Grinder: Baratza Vario

Posted Sun May 13, 2012, 6:31am Subject: Re: La Nuova Era Cuadra Owners Thread

Good morning Cuadra fans and happy mothers day to any mommy cuadrites. This morning's latte. Metropolis redline and 2% milk. (Click for larger image)

Brentvdg
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Joined: 30 Dec 2011
Posts: 14
Location: Virginia
Expertise: I love coffee

Posted Mon May 14, 2012, 3:56pm Subject: Re: La Nuova Era Cuadra Owners Thread

Wow - great looking drink there! How do you like the Metropolis?

slybarman
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Joined: 3 Nov 2011
Posts: 330
Location: usa
Expertise: I love coffee

Espresso: La Nuova Era Cuadra
Grinder: Baratza Vario

Posted Mon May 14, 2012, 5:05pm
Subject: Re: La Nuova Era Cuadra Owners Thread

Brentvdg Said:

Wow - great looking drink there! How do you like the Metropolis?

Posted May 14, 2012 link

Thank you sir. I am really enjoying the redline again. I took a break from it for 6-12 months when they stopped shipping USPS and the shipping cost went up. They also did not seem real consistent for a little while from bag-to-bag. I am glad I came back to it again though, It is almost like the comfort food of espresso to me. I find it to be smooth and forgiving. I have not experimented much with the flavor profile by adjusting the dosage, etc. I tend to just dose my usual 18g.

1stline
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Joined: 24 Jan 2002
Posts: 389
Location: Freehold, NJ USA
Expertise: Professional

Espresso: Undisclosed
Grinder: Indisclosed
Vac Pot: Bodum Electric
Drip: None
Roaster: None

Posted Tue May 15, 2012, 3:16pm Subject: Re: La Nuova Era Cuadra Owners Thread

slybarman Said: Looks like Jim put the rocket steam tips up and with a good price to boot: http://www.1st-line.net/cgi-bin/category.cgi Posted May 4, 2012 link Here is the correct link: Click Here (www.1st-line.net)

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mariog7
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Joined: 7 Mar 2011
Posts: 183
Location: NJ
Expertise: I love coffee

Espresso: Quickmill Vetrano
Grinder: Vario

Posted Tue May 22, 2012, 8:46am Subject: Re: La Nuova Era Cuadra Owners Thread

Guys, I just purchased this 4-pack of tips from 1st line, thinking they would work with my Vetrano. They are not "no burn", so I don't like them. If anyone wants them, please check the Classifieds section on this forum.

slybarman
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Joined: 3 Nov 2011
Posts: 330
Location: usa
Expertise: I love coffee

Espresso: La Nuova Era Cuadra
Grinder: Baratza Vario

Posted Tue May 22, 2012, 8:49am
Subject: Re: La Nuova Era Cuadra Owners Thread

mariog7 Said:

Guys, I just purchased this 4-pack of tips from 1st line, thinking they would work with my Vetrano. They are not "no burn", so I don't like them. If anyone wants them, please check the Classifieds section on this forum.

Posted May 22, 2012 link

I do not believe any tips are no-burn, just wands.

r_g
Senior Member

Joined: 1 Jan 2012
Posts: 9
Location: chicago
Expertise: I love coffee

Espresso: La Nuova Cuadra
Grinder: Baratza Preciso

Posted Sun May 27, 2012, 12:02pm Subject: Re: La Nuova Era Cuadra Owners Thread

help in chicago - still haven't figured out the machine I've had the Cuadra since January and have been playing around with all the variables you guys have talked about in the posts. I still am not getting consistent shots or microfoam with the machine. Is there anyone here who owns one and lives in Chicago who can possibly help me out with figuring out if it's me or something with the machine? I have a Baratza Preciso grinder and typically use Redline or Black Cat beans. Thanks!

emradguy
Senior Member

Joined: 31 Mar 2011
Posts: 1,698
Location: Houston
Expertise: I live coffee

Espresso: Izzo Alex Duetto II
Grinder: MacapM4T, Macap M4, OE Lido,...
Drip: Espro press; Aeropress
Roaster: internet

Posted Mon May 28, 2012, 7:01am Subject: Re: La Nuova Era Cuadra Owners Thread

until you find some to help you live, read through the guide to better espresso (article 12 under "how-to" on www.espressomyespresso.com) If you can't find a Cuadra owner in your area to help you, go find a really god barista in a shop nearby (Intelligentsia comes to mind), and see if they'd be willing to come over to train you for a couple of hours (offers of alcohol, food or money often work). Alternatively, take a vacation to LA, or Seattle or somewhere else where you can attend a one day barista training course during your trip.

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scanfield
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Joined: 21 Nov 2011
Posts: 168
Location: Texas
Expertise: I like coffee

Espresso: La Nuovo Era Cuadra
Grinder: Baratza Vario

Posted Mon May 28, 2012, 3:26pm
Subject: Re: La Nuova Era Cuadra Owners Thread

r_g Said:

help in chicago - still haven't figured out the machine

Posted May 27, 2012 link

I'm in exactly the same boat as you. If you don't find anybody to help you out, I think the advice to take a barista course is good. I myself plan on doing the same.

I've recently switched over to using a bottomless portafilter all the time and I've discovered that I have a grind or tamping problem to solve. I think I also have a temperature problem and am contemplating adjusting the pstat.

urani
Senior Member

Joined: 28 May 2012
Posts: 1
Location: Vietnam
Expertise: I like coffee

Posted Mon May 28, 2012, 7:59pm Subject: Re: La Nuova Era Cuadra Owners Thread

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