(GPGT)Espresso machine hoot

[tremor]

What’s the benefit of bottomless filter? Looks cool only? Or something else.

 

[chikyblink]

What’s the benefit of bottomless filter? Looks cool only? Or something else.

The only benefit is that it'll force you to improve on your basket prep. How even your grounds are distributed etc. Even extracted coffee always taste better

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[patryn33]

Yea seems like a good choice for me though single boiler. Just wait for steam lor. I saw their demonstrations videos. And I timed the steam button. Takes 1 min to go to 135 degree and slightly more to go to 140.

If I got spare cash of cos I want double boiler. But I drink once a day in the morning only. And 1 cup only. Spend $3k doesn’t seem to make a lot of sense for me.

really depends how much u love coffee.
I drink 1 cup a day too but I maybe spending too much

waiting to steam for 1-2min doesn't make make single boiler unsuitable for milk base drinks imho.

 

[patryn33]

The only benefit is that it'll force you to improve on your basket prep. How even your grounds are distributed etc. Even extracted coffee always taste better

Sent from Xiaomi MI A1 using GAGT

only to the people that can tell really.

 

[testerjp]

Yea seems like a good choice for me though single boiler. Just wait for steam lor. I saw their demonstrations videos. And I timed the steam button. Takes 1 min to go to 135 degree and slightly more to go to 140.

If I got spare cash of cos I want double boiler. But I drink once a day in the morning only. And 1 cup only. Spend $3k doesn’t seem to make a lot of sense for me.

Don't think you need a double boiler. The startup time is longer and more components in a double boiler to fail.

A simple heat exchanger that don't run too hot is the most appropriate option, should be still $1xxx. The control of grind setting is the most headache part imo.

 

[Knight_Rider]

Yea seems like a good choice for me though single boiler. Just wait for steam lor. I saw their demonstrations videos. And I timed the steam button. Takes 1 min to go to 135 degree and slightly more to go to 140.

If I got spare cash of cos I want double boiler. But I drink once a day in the morning only. And 1 cup only. Spend $3k doesn’t seem to make a lot of sense for me.

That’s why I’m seriously considering the Gaggia at $769 with local support.

 

[DriftKing]

That’s why I’m seriously considering the Gaggia at $769 with local support.

How about getting a La Pavoni lever, not too sure if there are currently any secondhand ones around.. they sometimes goes for a reasonable price

 

[purpleberry]

Anyone subscribing to Cowpresso beans? For example https://cowpressocoffee.sg/collections/frontpage/products/biweekly-subscription

 

[linusz]

those using dedica? i timed the double cup volume = its about 23 seconds.
should i adjust it to 30 seconds? or it is better to be 2x the grams?

 

[Knight_Rider]

How about getting a La Pavoni lever, not too sure if there are currently any secondhand ones around.. they sometimes goes for a reasonable price

Yup on the look out.

 

[compuser]

I also think that get a heat exchanger will be the best for users who drink mainly latte or caps.

Single boilers need wait for the machine to switch between steam and brew temperature and do some routine to heat or cool the system, very troublesome de.

If I remember correctly, single boilers don't have auto detection that there's no water in it. You will have to fill it up manually and if the boiler is actually empty and you actually heat it up, the boiler can get badly damaged. Not user or family friendly.

 

[tremor]

I also think that get a heat exchanger will be the best for users who drink mainly latte or caps.

Single boilers need wait for the machine to switch between steam and brew temperature and do some routine to heat or cool the system, very troublesome de.

If I remember correctly, single boilers don't have auto detection that there's no water in it. You will have to fill it up manually and if the boiler is actually empty and you actually heat it up, the boiler can get badly damaged. Not user or family friendly.

The model I’m aiming have. Lelit Victoria. Got a control pid system that warns u no water.

 

[Lazy_Tiger]

those using dedica? i timed the double cup volume = its about 23 seconds.
should i adjust it to 30 seconds? or it is better to be 2x the grams?

Try to use weight instead of volume to measure. Volume can be tricky because of crema.

1:2 ratio (doseutput) in 23-33 secs is usually fine. some machines brew faster than others due to basket size, basket holes, preinfusion, pressure ramp up speed, etc.

How does it taste?
Thin, weak, bitter - Tighten grind/increase dose/tighten brew ratio(e.g 1:1.5)/brew longer

Too thick but Sour - grind coarser/increase temperature a bit/decrease dose/increase brew ratio (e.g. 1:2.5)

Bitter and Sour - Temp could be too hot, uneven extraction, uneven roasting, poorly made split roasted blend

You have tried everything but it still taste bad - Change your roaster.

Tricky thing is that changing one variable can change another.

This is a good system to make adjustments.

 

[sseah12]

Thinking of letting go my bezerra bz10 local set still with warranty fulfilled by distributer according to serial number... Anyone keen can pm me.. But self collect at my place. Not much chance to use it nowadays...

 

[patryn33]

Crazy low price on this site, need to do some background check
https://www.coffeemakershops.com/index.php?route=product/category&path=6

 

[tremor]

Crazy low price on this site, need to do some background check
https://www.coffeemakershops.com/index.php?route=product/category&path=6

Confirm scam.

 

[elephanne]

Anyone wants to buy a frankone as well? I am trying to see how many ppl interested and we could have it cheaper if there are some takers.

He is offering a 12oz coffee as well at 15usd (shipping not included)

FrankOne: The First One-Touch Coffee and Cold Brew Maker, via @Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/edumana/frankone-the-first-one-touch-specialty-coffee-brew

 

[ksapple]

qn for those using dedica ec680 de, for 2 scoop what is the weight of coffee powder? 14g or 22g?

 

[purpleberry]

Tester, what's your typical yield for Strega double shots e.g. 18-19g? Do you stop when the lever hits the top?

 

[hoppinghippos]

Thinking of letting go my bezerra bz10 local set still with warranty fulfilled by distributer according to serial number... Anyone keen can pm me.. But self collect at my place. Not much chance to use it nowadays...

Hi sseah12 how much are you selling it?