Bumper Time!

Well the long awaited, much anticipated Bumper shipment is scheduled to arrive tomorrow. Word has it that the pallete was to clear customs today. Yee haw!

Knockboxes, tampers & tamper stands , OH MY.

In all seriousness I expect we'll see a variety of all three tamp handle styles in rubberized and metal versions.


The knockboxes are by far the most requested and should be a very hot item.


The Portafilter/Tamper Stands... Well many have concepted and tried, Bumper is set to deliver. There will be clean portafilter spouts and bottoms across the continent very soon I suspect.

This just in...

We got a few new items in at Espresso Parts over the past couple weeks worth mentioning blog style.

ACF Demitasse Espresso Cups in Black & White with a 3oz capacity. Pretty sweet!

So if you are unfamiliar with ACF cups you'll find these are a tad larger than the seemingly 2.5 oz standard. These have a capacity of 3 oz. with about an eighth of an inch left to the top. Like I stated in the product description: "Just as great for pulling double or triple espresso shots, absolutely perfect for pouring macchiatos."

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Commercial High Volume Counter Installed - Tip-Out or Pull
Out Drawer Knock Boxes.

Stainless steel counter face mounted fold out espresso knock box drawer for high volume coffee shops. This European designed and manufactured model features a polished stainless steel face and a large heavy duty knock bar.

Victrola's Streamline @ Espresso Parts

Victrola's Streamline @ Espresso Parts
Originally uploaded by OldTimeyDave.

In Olympia we have 5 or 6 local roasters. At Espresso Parts we drink coffee from only two of the local roasters. Guess which ones...

We are just far enough out of Seattle to make it more hassle than I like (traffic wise) to pick up some "exotic" samples and bring them home. When up North I usually do bring some Vivace, Zoka or Victrola back home.

This week I was lucky enough to have a friend come and stay with me who picked up some of Victrola's Streamline Espresso.

It took a shot or two to dial in the grind as the Streamline prefers a finer grind than we are accustomed to. Needless to say it was really great, very smooth, and had a nice lingering presence. I was way too wired after 1 double shot at home and two off the PID'd La Marzocco Linea.

Like I said it was great but I felt like this espresso wanted a little hotter extraction temp than our 201ºF to pull out all the flavor a little better. It also seemed a tad difficult to get that super dark crema they always seem to get at the shop up top Capitol Hill. If you are reading this and you know what the perfect temperature is leave a comment so I can dial 'er in for next time.

Order some Victrola Streamline here: http://www.victrolacoffee.com/

If you'd like to share some of your roaster's espresso with us we welcome it and we are sure to blog about links included. ;) I'm hoping to order some of Andrew Barnett & Ecco Caffe's espresso next for our enjoyment.