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MDiddy
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Joined: 3 Oct 2012
Posts: 89
Location: PA
Expertise: I love coffee

Espresso: La Nuova Era Cuadra ii
Grinder: Baratza Vario
Drip: Cuisinart DCC-1200

Posted Sun Mar 17, 2013, 8:56pm Subject: Re: La Nuova Era Cuadra Owners Thread

Thanks so much guys! Grant, as Sly said, awesome pour. Your vid helped me out a good bit. My milk today came out much better this way. So semblance of art just yet, but I can see the milk looks much better. I'll keep at this way and I'm sure I'll have it down in no time.

kajitox
Junior Member

Joined: 15 Mar 2013
Posts: 16
Location: San Francisco Bay Area, CA
Expertise: I love coffee

Espresso: La Nuova Era Cuadra II
Grinder: Baratza Preciso
Drip: Bodom French Press

Posted Tue Mar 19, 2013, 11:46am Subject: Re: La Nuova Era Cuadra Owners Thread

Hey guys, I've been stalking this thread for a long, long time... and I wanted to thank you all for the 840 posts. It really helped narrow the selection down, and helped me feel better about getting this model in particular! Here's to the first leap into the rabbit hole.

Iluvdabean
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Joined: 7 Mar 2005
Posts: 1,055
Location: California
Expertise: I live coffee

Espresso: La Nuova Era Cuadra/Gaggia...
Grinder: Baratza Preciso/K-A Pro...
Drip: Capresso MT 500/Pour Over
Roaster: Nesco 1010/Behmor 1600

Posted Thu Mar 21, 2013, 9:21pm Subject: Re: La Nuova Era Cuadra Owners Thread

I ordered mine tonight from 1stLine and enjoyed reading all these posts.

slybarman
Senior Member

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

Espresso: La Nuova Era Cuadra
Grinder: Baratza Vario

Posted Fri Mar 22, 2013, 6:41am
Subject: Re: La Nuova Era Cuadra Owners Thread

Iluvdabean Said:

I ordered mine tonight from 1stLine and enjoyed reading all these posts.

Posted March 21, 2013 link

Cool. You will have fun with your new toy.

Iluvdabean
Senior Member

Posted Fri Mar 22, 2013, 12:42pm Subject: Re: La Nuova Era Cuadra Owners Thread

For five years all I used in my Gaggia was bottled water...not Aquafina which is R/O water from what I understand but stuff like Crystal Geyser. With this water softner I would like to use the right water. Whats your ideas? Thanks!!!

slybarman
Senior Member

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

Espresso: La Nuova Era Cuadra
Grinder: Baratza Vario

Posted Fri Mar 22, 2013, 12:46pm Subject: Re: La Nuova Era Cuadra Owners Thread

Click Here (web.archive.org) Not sure there is any one right answer, but here is some place to start.

MDiddy
Senior Member

Joined: 3 Oct 2012
Posts: 89
Location: PA
Expertise: I love coffee

Espresso: La Nuova Era Cuadra ii
Grinder: Baratza Vario
Drip: Cuisinart DCC-1200

Posted Fri Mar 22, 2013, 12:50pm Subject: Re: La Nuova Era Cuadra Owners Thread

FWIW, I used twice filtered water in mine. I have a Kenmore fridge with a built in PUR filter which I use to then fill a Brita filter. Works well to bring the TDS down to about 100-125 using both the strips and a digital meter. I have rather hard tap water in my home as well. Water from the tap measure around 245-270 on the meter, so it's obvious the filters are doing their job.

bogeybutler
Junior Member

Joined: 1 Mar 2013
Posts: 6
Location: Dallas
Expertise: Just starting

Posted Fri Mar 22, 2013, 1:38pm Subject: Re: La Nuova Era Cuadra Owners Thread

Simple question...I am sure it has been discussed on here but I really do not want to flip through 80+ pages to find. I just got my machine last week and the provided plastic tamp is just not cutting it...does anyone have a good suggestion for a tamp on this machine. I believe I need a 58mm tamp but not sure if I need a flat or curved. Thanks

MDiddy
Senior Member

Joined: 3 Oct 2012
Posts: 89
Location: PA
Expertise: I love coffee

Espresso: La Nuova Era Cuadra ii
Grinder: Baratza Vario
Drip: Cuisinart DCC-1200

Posted Fri Mar 22, 2013, 2:52pm
Subject: Re: La Nuova Era Cuadra Owners Thread

bogeybutler Said:

Simple question...I am sure it has been discussed on here but I really do not want to flip through 80+ pages to find.

I just got my machine last week and the provided plastic tamp is just not cutting it...does anyone have a good suggestion for a tamp on this machine. I believe I need a 58mm tamp but not sure if I need a flat or curved.

Thanks

Posted March 22, 2013 link

You're in luck sir! :)

"SOLD! - 58mm Concept Art Zebra Wood Tamper"

I picked up an RB so I've had this guy for sale since. Awesome 58mm flat bottom. It's all but brand new as well. I only used it for about a month.

Iluvdabean
Senior Member

Posted Sat Mar 23, 2013, 8:43am
Subject: Re: La Nuova Era Cuadra Owners Thread

To me its more of a tool,a way to get more experience from the journey into the bean itself. :)

slybarman Said:

Cool. You will have fun with your new toy.

Posted March 22, 2013 link

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