Wish I had those to work with. I have some much smaller curing. I just checked on them yesterday and they are soft and supple. I will be making some cannagars soon.
I like coffee prepared in all of the styles. A well roasted properly ground coffee extracted in an esspreso machine is by far the most pleasing style to me. None of the equipment is cheap.
Baratza Vario Flat Burr Coffee Grinder $729+ tax and shipping
Rancilio Silvia Espresso Machine $830+ tax and shipping
Behmor 2000AB Plus $479+ tax and shipping
So yes it is expensive but I am worth it.
I have been. It was nowhere.