(GPGT)Espresso machine hoot

[Lazy_Tiger]

If you want to show someone what really good espresso should taste like, where would be the top 3 places you would bring this person? Finally have enough disposable dough to purchase a machine, but want to manage my expectations accordingly.

I am coming from Nespresso, but it is really more of a put-caffeine-in-my-system kind of affair, rather than really enjoying the drink.

There is only 1 answer to this. It’s Nylon coffee. Because they painstakingly bother to weigh their ground coffee in the portafilter before tamping and pulling a shot.

This is absolutely critical for consistency. 1g off the recommended dosage will mess up the shot times and flavour balance. Heck even 0.5g makes a difference.

Not to mention that nylon also sources, visits the farms they work with and roast their own beans in-house. Their bean quality is top notch. They won’t sell you anything less that excellence. May be difficult to brew due to lighter roast profiles but its all to display the bean’s intrinsic flavors instead of being too heavily influenced by the roast levels.

If there is any other cafe that weighs the ground coffee in the portafilter do share. Of course with the ETZmax grinder weighing the dose in the portafilter may not be necessary but I have not seen any cafe using this grinder yet.

 

[ksapple]

What's a good semi auto and grinder to hoot in Europe?

rocket and lelit is cheap in EU.

even breville/sage is cheap, dunno why SG so ex

 

[tremor]

rocket and lelit is cheap in EU.

even breville/sage is cheap, dunno why SG so ex

Singapore everything expensive, even CPU, GFX card, Switch, TV, Fridge. Knn Sinkie all carrot head.

 

[al_cupon]

Alright guys, help needed.

figuring out which machine is better, I'm thinking of upgrading my current set up.

1. decent espresso
2. lelit bianca

any issues anyone facing with the above 2 machine?

 

[YouHeypiCanLiao]

Anyone has lobang for espresso machine repair..
I bought the gasket to replace but I think it's too hardened.

I briefly search 'Highlander' does.. anyone has recommendations. thanks

 

[testerjp]

It's not taking out hard, it's putting back in.

 

[YouHeypiCanLiao]

It's not taking out hard, it's putting back in.

take out also hard la...it's hardened inside the slot

anyone got lobang?

 

[tremor]

take out also hard la...it's hardened inside the slot

anyone got lobang?

U got try let the group head heat up? Rubber when hot is soft mah.

 

[IAmNiceify]

Anyone experience gearbox issue with sette 270 and how you fix it? Most reddit post user from the states mentioned that replacement gearbox is free, does this apply in singapore as well?

 

[YouHeypiCanLiao]

U got try let the group head heat up? Rubber when hot is soft mah.

https://www.wholelattelove.com/blogs/articles/how-to-replace-rancilio-silvia-group-gasket

wah need a pick to chisel it out ah?

 

[YouHeypiCanLiao]

It's not taking out hard, it's putting back in.

U got try let the group head heat up? Rubber when hot is soft mah.

ok managed to take out liao after forcing the flat screw driver head.
I've already soak those brasses and shower screen with cafiza..

what about the group head ah? simply just use water and brush to clean and wipe dry ah?

Thanks

 

[8-lane]

With that kind of costs, getting a basic expresso machine is way worth it.

Do u have any recommendations?

 

[SNAG]

Anyone experience gearbox issue with sette 270 and how you fix it? Most reddit post user from the states mentioned that replacement gearbox is free, does this apply in singapore as well?

You gotta go back to Stellar M. Likely need to pay - service won't be as top par as Baratza direct.

 

[IAmNiceify]

You gotta go back to Stellar M. Likely need to pay - service won't be as top par as Baratza direct.

Thanks for reply, decided to just get a new grinder from eureka. Never look back, cheaper and less noisy.

 

[cydutzyahoo]

I intend to get breville bambino plus. Any recommendation for other espresso machine at this price range? I normally drink Latte and quite impressed with bambino plus steam wand. I have my own grinder. Any other reco?

Saw Gaggia classic pro steam wand not as good as bambino
Rancilio Silvia out of budget
DeLonghi dedica cannot make it

 

[IAmNiceify]

I intend to get breville bambino plus. Any recommendation for other espresso machine at this price range? I normally drink Latte and quite impressed with bambino plus steam wand. I have my own grinder. Any other reco?

Saw Gaggia classic pro steam wand not as good as bambino
Rancilio Silvia out of budget
DeLonghi dedica cannot make it

I have the gaggia classis pro, just added the OPV mod and PID. It is pulling pretty good shot right now and quite satisfied. The problem with the breville is the build quality and 54mm portafilter. I was also about to get bambino plus but googling the longevity of it and i have some doubts above it.

If you import a silvia, you probably can get it at the same price of a bambino plus maybe even cheaper. Warranty tbh is overrated, get a good product with good reparability and you should be set for long term.

Silvia has a bigger boiler which means longer to heat up, the workflow is also much different. Normally you pull a shot then steam milk. But on the Silvia, people tends to steam milk first because of the size of the boiler it will be faster to cool down a steaming boiler then heating up.

Both Silvia and Gaggia doesnt have a PID so brew temperature will be off and you need to temp surfing.

Not sure why you say steam wand is not as good, i can steam milk just fine its just that i no skill to pour latte art. The steam pressure is not really that big of problem, you just start steaming before the steam light goes on and you can steam forever.

 

[testerjp]

You will know whether warranty and aftersales is overrated when you encounter a problem in the future, just a matter of how soon.

 

[IAmNiceify]

You will know whether warranty and aftersales is overrated when you encounter a problem in the future, just a matter of how soon.

Warranty that last 1 year and marked up almost 50%. I can buy 2 by just topping up $100 than to get from a local distro, its quite a no brainer.

 

[YouHeypiCanLiao]

hmm it’s what it says on the bag la.

www.tionghoe.com/product-page/jet-candy-seasonal-espresso-blend
(just realised can’t post url here)

so both these shops i come to know sell whole beans, but if you don’t have grinder at home, they can grind for you depending on what you use it for. Nylon went a step further by telling me the grind setting this time so if any adjustments needed they can do so the next time.

yes i got desperate i switched back to pressurized again today, my layman thinking maybe pressured basket will slow things down but not by much le. maybe i need to tune it accurately again. but end result - still acidic.

in fact i think i should try to pull it as long as the machine allows and see if i can even get a ‘burnt’ coffee.

I picked up https://www.tionghoe.com/product-page/gachala-house-espresso-blend. Hope it's good

 

[YouHeypiCanLiao]

How about trying our staple go to bean from six four coffee. Somehow I prefer the cheaper Chinook blend than their signature Apache. Just buy them both, they are having a sale now, then come back and see if there's a difference.

Tbh, cheaper machines I would suggest don't go deep into the fancy beans. Save money and get cheaper beans. Those high end (or simply the more expensive, as taste is subjective) are mostly meant for filter. I always recall drinking some exotic filter and it tastes like tea than coffee. Didn't like the experience. If I want tea like I'll just drink tea.

recently I saw those $10-ish fresh beans at coffee..I buy 2 packs and good to last me till the next sale..
u got any brands to sic?