(GPGT)Espresso machine hoot

[The_King]

i when to CSH for 1 few time to get bean, the co2 when release is alway so little.

highlander bean release a lot more co2.

anyway i brought this, i wonder how it taste when it reach singapore

 

[Lazy_Tiger]

i when to CSH for 1 few time to get bean, the co2 when release is alway so little.

highlander bean release a lot more co2.

anyway i brought this, i wonder how it taste when it reach singapore

cool do share your impressions!

 

[The_King]

on the way to comgateway

 

[derazor]

on the way to comgateway

how much is shipping?

 

[The_King]

no idea yet.


In Transit : On Schedule
Expected delivery: Monday, March 10, 2014, by 8:00pm

 

[chikyblink]

seems very darkly roasted. Mostly robusta thats why so much caffeine?

 

[The_King]

i will try it with french press (hot and cold brew) and lever machine

i hope it kill me, it my death wish.

 

[Lazy_Tiger]

seems very darkly roasted. Mostly robusta thats why so much caffeine?

deathwish is the infamous blend to get as much caffeine as possible. would be interesting to try especially if its a good quality robusta

 

[Lazy_Tiger]

Take at look at this frankenstein machine. Five senses hacked apart a synesso and installed circuit boards, to build some kind machine for digitized feedback and shot analysis.

Precision Shot Brewer - a set on Flickr

The Precision Shot Brewer | Blog | Five Senses Coffee

 

[derazor]

deathwish is the infamous blend to get as much caffeine as possible. would be interesting to try especially if its a good quality robusta

your heart beat epic fast one

 

[Webbyboy]

You got it from amazon?

i will try it with french press (hot and cold brew) and lever machine

i hope it kill me, it my death wish.

 

[The_King]

yes, from amazon USD 20

 

[Lazy_Tiger]

good milk frothing tips from whole latte love.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0Q6Tl-V_uc

 

[derazor]

Hario V60 vs Kalita Wave: Who Wins in a Brew to the Death? | The Coffee Compass

Why ppl use pourovers?

How does V60, Kalita, French Press, Aeropress differs?

I thought espresso is end game?

 

[chikyblink]

Hario V60 vs Kalita Wave: Who Wins in a Brew to the Death? | The Coffee Compass

Why ppl use pourovers?

How does V60, Kalita, French Press, Aeropress differs?

I thought espresso is end game?

lol there's no end game in coffee drinking.
not everyone has the same tastebuds

 

[Lazy_Tiger]

lol there's no end game in coffee drinking.
not everyone has the same tastebuds

haha agreed. I started off with jugs of nescafe for the late nights and soon purchased my first french press to go with starbucks/coffeebean/boncafe/suzuki 6 month old coffee. Was super happy with french press and "freshly grinded" 6 month old coffee compared to nescafe and I thought that hit the spot. Then I discovered spinelli was roasted locally and roasted every monday. So it was french press with spinelli original or house blend collected fresh every tuesday from spinelli NUS science canteen. Was super happy inviting boyfriends and girlfriends for coffee sessions in hall to share "fresh coffee".

To cut the story shot what subsequently followed was a superautomatic, 2 semi autos, 2 capsule systems, and a host of other pourover/infusion type paraphernalia (horrible Vietnam dripper, 3 decent french presses, 1 decent wood neck, 1 syphon (I still dunno how to use properly), 1 excellent aeropress, 2 demanding v60s, 3 electric grinders, 2 hand grinders)

Nowadays I drink mostly espresso and v60 pour overs when i don't have a espresso machine nearby....who knows what the future will bring and someone might invent a totally new way to brew?

Espresso took sometime to ease into and fully appreciate because in the early days alot of the espresso we had here was really crap. Ordering an espresso from Starbucks will raise eyebrows from the baristas there and get one a mouthful of drainwater. Then it was a steep learning curve to learn to extract properly for a decent shot and get correct equipment. I am still learning and reading (i recommend Scott Rao books esp the recent kindle e-book - Espresso extraction: mastery and measurement, for a succinct and practical read) and i think the journey will never end.

Just very happy that the coffee scene in singapore is expanding and maturing. Hope there will be more demand and appreciation for straight espresso drinks instead of the usual order of lattes and cappucinos so that more local roasters here will take their espresso roasting craft more seriously.

 

[oohman]

How does a daiso drpper look like ? Daiso also has the milk frother

 

[chikyblink]

To cut the story shot what subsequently followed was a superautomatic, 2 semi autos, 2 capsule systems, and a host of other pourover/infusion type paraphernalia (horrible Vietnam dripper, 3 decent french presses, 1 decent wood neck, 1 syphon (I still dunno how to use properly), 1 excellent aeropress, 2 demanding v60s, 3 electric grinders, 2 hand grinders)

holy sh*t, you still have all your equipment?
thats why i say if there's a gathering for coffee appreciation, go your house best liao

 

[Lazy_Tiger]

holy sh*t, you still have all your equipment?
thats why i say if there's a gathering for coffee appreciation, go your house best liao

French press left 1 cos I broke the other 2. The Silvia is reserved for colleague to purchase. if he backs out ill probably put it out on marketplace for sale or try modding with a pid as a backup machine. Hand grinder gave one to my mom for try to see if can grind spices.

Wah I keep a very private personal life and don't want to be sexposed haha and your hg one is more interesting.

I'm keen to get one because the daily purging for compak k3 is a big waste. Hope a stone gets inside the burrs so I can have an excuse to get a new grinder haha.

 

[chikyblink]

I gave up on electric grinders now. I never touch my Lelit since the HG One arrived. The margin of error on the HG One is so big that I rarely pull a sink shot.
Now that I waste zero beans, my pack of 250gm last me 2 days longer.

Have you check out the new version of the HG One? They changed it to stepped adjustments with laser etched markings. Its 40usd more ex now but the new changes are worth it.

Last week I went to Highlander for the free barista class. I noticed they have a HG One too! I asked Cedric about it and he said they bought 3 about 6 months ago. 2 of them were still BNIB and stored away. You might wanna give them a call if you're interested.