(GPGT)Espresso machine hoot

Qingrong · May 24, 2016

Ok, I will ask them next time. (If I buy again from them.) :s13:

sohzai said:
The jimmies I had were in the usual bags with valve that others are using.

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Qingrong · May 24, 2016

I bought an ECM bottomless portafilter recently. Unfortunately, it does not fit into my Rocket machine. I even tried to use a 8 mm gasket but it was still not enough. I would like to hear some advices from all here what can I do about it. Any suggestions? Anyone hear about such problems before? I do know there are certain brands of portafilter that doesn't work with E61 grouphead but at least not ECM. :sad:

mirage86 · May 24, 2016

Qingrong said:
Ok, I will ask them next time. (If I buy again from them.)

Or you can buy an airtight canister with the single way valve for beans storage, then you don't have to worry about the packaging from cafes anymore. I've been using this for a long time now, does its job of keeping the beans fresh:
http://www.friiscoffee.com/coffee-vault-16oz-coffee-storage-canister/

mirage86 · May 24, 2016

Anyone has recommendations for a 4oz cup? Looking for ceramic type in tulip shape. Inker has some nice ones but don't think they have a local distributor

IntelFlash · May 24, 2016

4 ounce is like middle of espresso and latte size, you use it for what?

mirage86 · May 24, 2016

IntelFlash said:
4 ounce is like middle of espresso and latte size, you use it for what?

For piccolo lattes as I prefer to have lesser milk with certain coffees.

Lazy_Tiger · May 24, 2016

mirage86 said:
For piccolo lattes as I prefer to have lesser milk with certain coffees.

Usually i see piccolo lattes served in duralex cups

http://www.espressocups.com.sg/index.php?manufacturers_id=11

for the ESC blend? I just tried it with milk. the honey flavours shine thru this one. :s22:

Anyway here is my 2nd delivery from Joe Curious. ESC blend from Return Coffee - HK. This seems to be a medium, medium-light roast. Very evenly roasted.
As stated in the tasting notes, the honey flavours are showcased when added to milk. Delicious.
I don't use preinfusion when making with milk.
When made for espresso I use 1 degree higher temp, grind finer and the usual slayer 20sec preinfusion with reduced pressure at the last 1/3 of the shot. Cuts the acidity for more balance.

sohzai · May 24, 2016

Just about to suggest on the duralex cups too. Good for piccolo..

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Lazy_Tiger · May 24, 2016

Qingrong said:
I bought an ECM bottomless portafilter recently. Unfortunately, it does not fit into my Rocket machine. I even tried to use a 8 mm gasket but it was still not enough. I would like to hear some advices from all here what can I do about it. Any suggestions? Anyone hear about such problems before? I do know there are certain brands of portafilter that doesn't work with E61 grouphead but at least not ECM.

I used rocket ones for the VBM machine. It locks in at 7 o clock instead of 6 o clock. able to lock in at 6 oclock when i used softer cafelat group gaskets.

is yours not able to lock in or just not at 6 oclock?

Lazy_Tiger · May 24, 2016

sohzai said:
Just about to suggest on the duralex cups too. Good for piccolo..

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Haha yup. Looks neat too. Alternatively you can try to use acme 150 ml / 5 oz flat white cups. I got mine from papa palheta

http://acmecups.com/products/acme-flat-white-cups-trade

if you want inker can try jimmy monkey. i saw their blue inker cups there.

Qingrong · May 24, 2016

Lazy_Tiger said:
I used rocket ones for the VBM machine. It locks in at 7 o clock instead of 6 o clock. able to lock in at 6 oclock when i used softer cafelat group gaskets.

is yours not able to lock in or just not at 6 oclock?

when i fit the portafilter into the grooves of the grouphead and turn a little bit, it's stuck.

it would be approximately at 8 o'clock location. dont think it's locked in.

Qingrong · May 24, 2016

talking about cups, i saw this guy selling segafredo cups, damm solid looking..

https://carousell.com/p/53679540

Qingrong · May 24, 2016

Lazy_Tiger said:
Haha yup. Looks neat too. Alternatively you can try to use acme 150 ml / 5 oz flat white cups. I got mine from papa palheta

http://acmecups.com/products/acme-flat-white-cups-trade

if you want inker can try jimmy monkey. i saw their blue inker cups there.

you mean this cup?

Qingrong · May 24, 2016

Lazy_Tiger said:
Usually i see piccolo lattes served in duralex cups

http://www.espressocups.com.sg/index.php?manufacturers_id=11

for the ESC blend? I just tried it with milk. the honey flavours shine thru this one.

Anyway here is my 2nd delivery from Joe Curious. ESC blend from Return Coffee - HK. This seems to be a medium, medium-light roast. Very evenly roasted.
As stated in the tasting notes, the honey flavours are showcased when added to milk. Delicious.
I don't use preinfusion when making with milk.
When made for espresso I use 1 degree higher temp, grind finer and the usual slayer 20sec preinfusion with reduced pressure at the last 1/3 of the shot. Cuts the acidity for more balance.

Quite tempted to order beans from them. once a month is still ok for the price.

Lazy_Tiger · May 24, 2016

Qingrong said:
when i fit the portafilter into the grooves of the grouphead and turn a little bit, it's stuck.

it would be approximately at 8 o'clock location. dont think it's locked in.

Ic you can try to back flush to see if there is any leakage but what is more important is to make sure the lugs of the bayonet mount is locked in fully so that it does not slip out under pressure. Happened to me before. As long as as the lugs are all the way past the opening of the mount it should be ok.

Can try the cafelat gasket to see it that helps. Using the cafelat one I was able screw in at 5 o clock because it's softer. I'm Currently using cafelat la marzocco gasket.

mirage86 · May 24, 2016

Lazy_Tiger said:
Haha yup. Looks neat too. Alternatively you can try to use acme 150 ml / 5 oz flat white cups. I got mine from papa palheta

http://acmecups.com/products/acme-flat-white-cups-trade

if you want inker can try jimmy monkey. i saw their blue inker cups there.

I have a few of the Duralex glasses, they are indeed cheap and good! Bought for 3 bucks each in UK.

I'm starting to feel they look a bit out of place when they are together with my other cups which are all ceramic with handles.. so thought of getting one just to match with the rest :s13:

I did think of the ACME 5oz ones but still slightly too big for my liking. Will drop by Jimmy Monkey soon!

Lazy_Tiger · May 25, 2016

Qingrong said:
you mean this cup?

Yup I saw the range at "Jimmy Monkey Too" the satelite outlet opposite the cafe.

IntelFlash · May 26, 2016

mirage86 said:
Or you can buy an airtight canister with the single way valve for beans storage, then you don't have to worry about the packaging from cafes anymore. I've been using this for a long time now, does its job of keeping the beans fresh:
http://www.friiscoffee.com/coffee-vault-16oz-coffee-storage-canister/

I forgot where I read, it don't really work because the coffee no longer "breath" out much CO2 to push the oxygen out out of the box.

prozaizxc · May 26, 2016

anybody knows where to get decaf beans in sg?

embrosiur · May 26, 2016

prozaizxc said:
anybody knows where to get decaf beans in sg?

I have seen decaf beans sold at sunray cafe in serangoon gardens

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