(GPGT)Espresso machine hoot

[Lazy_Tiger]

I mean my machine in JB disappear overnight.
Using BZ13 in my SG office.

Everything good except no plumb in, tank not enough to handle the huge demand.
So thinking need the Mitica with plumb in option for new office but the water there like very hard leh.

Heard rotary pump can draw from jerry can which is even betta.

The price is really good for some of the models.

You mean a flojet with bottled water like those u see at water dispensers? I think this is the best idea for a office if you can't get it plumbed.

Plumbing into the mains and having a drain hose for the drip tray is still the best for office esp with many users. Sure got those users forget to clear the drip tray too.

 

[fade_white]

Can recommend me a bean grinder that is easy and quick to clean up and minimum maintenance? Thanks..

 

[Lazy_Tiger]

Can recommend me a bean grinder that is easy and quick to clean up and minimum maintenance? Thanks..

What are u brewing, Budget and do u mind hand grinding?

 

[sohzai]

I am looking at bb005 now although I ordered the ROK grinder.

By the way, anyone interested in getting the portafilter funnels?

I think it will keep my kitchen top cleaner and less messy. Not expensive anyway.

Got aluminium and stainless steel version

http://www.orphanespresso.com/OE-Aluminum-Portafilter-Dosing-Funnel_p_2415.html

 

[testerjp]

I am looking at bb005 now although I ordered the ROK grinder.

By the way, anyone interested in getting the portafilter funnels?

I think it will keep my kitchen top cleaner and less messy. Not expensive anyway.

Got aluminium and stainless steel version

http://www.orphanespresso.com/OE-Aluminum-Portafilter-Dosing-Funnel_p_2415.html

Bro I cut plastic cup to fit in can already.

Actually no need unless you over dose.
Over dose then buy bigger basket lor

 

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What are u brewing, Budget and do u mind hand grinding?

Manual drip right now, so coarser grind, but looking into buying an espresso machine in the future so probably a vesatile one. and electric powered is preferable

 

[CTBR]

Manual drip right now, so coarser grind, but looking into buying an espresso machine in the future so probably a vesatile one. and electric powered is preferable

It's probably better for you to have 2 grinders, 1 for pour overs and another for espresso. It's annoying to switch back and forth between grind settings and most grinders can't do both well enough. What's your budget? If you're looking for versatility but not "best in the cup", maybe vario or forte.

 

[Lazy_Tiger]

Manual drip right now, so coarser grind, but looking into buying an espresso machine in the future so probably a vesatile one. and electric powered is preferable

For double duty espresso and drip:

Electric grinder - baratza Vario or forte. easy to change the settings between coarse and fine but feedback from forums is that the settings do drift and recalibration is needed. comes with a calibration tool for this.

So as someone said if you want electric grinders best to get 2 grinders for double duty. i suppose 2 cheaper electric grinders is cheaper than 1 vario


Hand grinder - HG one. Micro stepped and probably the easiest to change between the 2 jobs. Built like a tank. Grinds for drip in like 5 secs. Practically no grind retention, hence no need to purge grounds and most importantly...accurate single dosing. what you put in is what you get +- 0.1g.
Neat way to transfer the grounds to the portafilter.
Downside...expensive. can get a vario for that price and spend on a ton of accessories.

If you wanna stick to manual drip for a while just get a feldgrind or lido first. excellent drip grinder and more than capable for espresso.

 

[The_King]

can i know after using. how do you handle the Portafilter?

tighten it, leave it on the table or semi tighten it?

 

[chikyblink]

can i know after using. how do you handle the Portafilter?

tighten it, leave it on the table or semi tighten it?

I leave it on the drip tray. In the morning first thing I do is to lock the portafilter in b4 I go bathe.

Sent from Samsung SM-N910G using GAGT

 

[The_King]

I leave it on the drip tray. In the morning first thing I do is to lock the portafilter in b4 I go bathe.

Sent from Samsung SM-N910G using GAGT

i always semi lock it, as in as long as i can feel the tighness i stop.

which is the correct way if i make use the machine 2 to 3times per week

 

[eakira]

which is a better choice? Bezzera Magica or Expobar Leva?

 

[chikyblink]

i always semi lock it, as in as long as i can feel the tighness i stop.

which is the correct way if i make use the machine 2 to 3times per week

I think you should leave your portafilter somewhere instead of locking it in. That way, your grouphead will dry faster.
If you lock it in after cleaning, the moisture around the insides of the grouphead will be hard to dry out.

 

[The_King]

I think you should leave your portafilter somewhere instead of locking it in. That way, your grouphead will dry faster.
If you lock it in after cleaning, the moisture around the insides of the grouphead will be hard to dry out.

in order for the gasket to last longer, let the gasket dry out better by not putting back the portafilter ? or the order way round?

 

[zenesh]

kopi luwak and blue mountain can try get from tiong hoe specialty coffee. Probably need to order.

It is damn ex.



Anyone interested to share in coffee subscription from coffee collective (denmark)? They do 3 x 250g per shipment of (approx 60sgd) can split the bags. I cant consume so much coffee before they turn kinda off stale.

 

[CTBR]

kopi luwak and blue mountain can try get from tiong hoe specialty coffee. Probably need to order.

It is damn ex.



Anyone interested to share in coffee subscription from coffee collective (denmark)? They do 3 x 250g per shipment of (approx 60sgd) can split the bags. I cant consume so much coffee before they turn kinda off stale.

Has anybody tried kopi luwak? I've not read of anything good enough about them to deserve that price . I'll rather spend that on yemeni coffee.
I would share the coffee subscription with you if I didn't already have 1 running. Remember to share with us your thoughts on their beans . I assume they roast light like most scandinavian roasters.

 

[CTBR]

Somebody's selling a gaggia classic on carousell so whoever's looking for one should check it out.

 

[mutantenemy]

hi all,

has anyone tried the BZ13 before? any local retailers to recommend?
also, anyone has experience with Lelit or Quickmill machines? i read somewhere they are almost similar... do they have local distros?

thanks for enlightening a noob!!

 

[mutantenemy]

Has anybody tried kopi luwak? I've not read of anything good enough about them to deserve that price . I'll rather spend that on yemeni coffee.
I would share the coffee subscription with you if I didn't already have 1 running. Remember to share with us your thoughts on their beans . I assume they roast light like most scandinavian roasters.

most luwaks are not "real" luwaks these days. they just keep the civets in a farm and force fed them with the berries.. totally not worth the price. as for blue mountains, they are made expensive by the Japanese who paid good money for them... once again, not worth the price in my opinion... would rather go for a good COE bean... but that depends on roasters...

 

[testerjp]

Never hear before Lelit, how come their machines so light.
Think is single boiler or something similar to gaggia/rancillio silvia type.

Using BZ13 in an office environment, no complains.
Seen Quickmill in Thailand, not really cheap.
I think mostly standard E61.

Now thinking whether want to do home roasting, don't know where to get the greens.
Honestly i think coffee most important.