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Date: 26 Jun 2006 02:04:57
From: Gus
Subject: Atomics? Not just another steam toy?
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Since arriving in Australia, I've been increasingly interested in the
Atomic. They're rich with heritage and more than a few fanatical users have
extolled their virtues. But I was wondering: once you strip aside the
pleasing aesthetics, is it pretty much just a kitchen hob anchored steam
toy? Is the taste similar to what you get with the likes of a Krups? Or is
there something that makes it different taste-wise. I'd be interested in
experience from users.
anthony - you bought one in berry - do you use it? How does it compare with
other the coffee from other machines you've used?
Cheers,
Gus
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Date: 26 Jun 2006 12:51:26
From: Rusty
Subject: Re: Atomics? Not just another steam toy?
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I found that the Atomic really cooked the coffee. The water was forced thru
the grinds at too high a temperature. It was very difficult to control the
steam to get anything that resembled micro-foam.
Compared to Silvia and Rocky it was a frustrating toy.
Sorry to break rank with those who swear by the Atomic.
Cheers,
Rusty
"Gus" <gus@NOSPAM.com > wrote in message
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> Since arriving in Australia, I've been increasingly interested in the
> Atomic. They're rich with heritage and more than a few fanatical users
> have
> extolled their virtues. But I was wondering: once you strip aside the
> pleasing aesthetics, is it pretty much just a kitchen hob anchored steam
> toy? Is the taste similar to what you get with the likes of a Krups? Or
> is
> there something that makes it different taste-wise. I'd be interested in
> experience from users.
>
> anthony - you bought one in berry - do you use it? How does it compare
> with
> other the coffee from other machines you've used?
>
> Cheers,
>
> Gus
>
>
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Date: 26 Jun 2006 02:50:56
From: D. Ross
Subject: Re: Atomics? Not just another steam toy?
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Date: 25 Jun 2006 19:06:53
From: anthony
Subject: Re: Atomics? Not just another steam toy?
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> anthony - you bought one in berry - do you use it? How does it compare with
> other the coffee from other machines you've used?
>
> Cheers,
>
> Gus
It's a longer drink than my espressos/lattes from my La Pavoni lever,
and is very similar in result to the moka-pots you see around -- except
the flavour seems to my taste-buds to be more intense, and it does have
the virtue of providing instant steam for abundant froth as well.
And of course, it's an aesthetic delight... I wouldn't give up mine for
anything. But I must admit that I use it maybe only twice a week, while
the Pavoni is on the go at least three or four times daily.
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Date: 25 Jun 2006 22:20:41
From: anthony
Subject: Re: Atomics? Not just another steam toy?
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Rusty wrote:
> I found that the Atomic really cooked the coffee. The water was forced thru
> the grinds at too high a temperature. It was very difficult to control the
> steam to get anything that resembled micro-foam.
>
> Compared to Silvia and Rocky it was a frustrating toy.
>
> Sorry to break rank with those who swear by the Atomic.
>
> Cheers,
> Rusty
I on the other hand have found the Atomic produces a beautiful
sweetly-flavoured moka-style cup, never over-cooked. So I guess it's
really a matter of what suits one won't suit another etc.
I would however say that it's a bit of a luxury in that I'd add an
Atomic to the arsenal only after making sure I had a good grinder and a
good espresso machine at hand already..... it's an add-on, not a
primary machine.
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Date: 26 Jun 2006 07:14:40
From: Gus
Subject: Re: Atomics? Not just another steam toy?
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Thanks all for the comments. It is an interesting machine in that like an
Apple iPod you want to love it -- even if it has shortcomings. And as
Anthony says, it may suit some people very well, but not others.
Gus
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