(GPGT)Espresso machine hoot

[Lazy_Tiger]

The Salvatore club looks cool
My kitchen top space is limited so have to look for a machine less than 300mm width. Have to cater space for a grinder. The Fausto looks interesting
I may get the Giotto from stellar M
Have made appt with them next week

https://sg.carousell.com/p/bezerra-...le&ref_referrer=/kahleongchua/&ref_sId=942581

if you don't mind 2nd hand someone is selling a strega and grinder for 2500 only. Looks like a good deal!

 

[Tuakong]

Still on page 35 and brain jammed Liao
So grinders not suitable for home and wastage as compared to hand grinders
Kept reading about Pharos and HG1 ....hmmmm
Adding to shortlist now including the Rocket Fausto

 

[testerjp]

I don't see why are grinders not suitable for home due to wastage compare to hand grinders.

You can always use your grinder with single dose method to only grind what you want to put in.

 

[tyrtok]

i think machine is built to last. don think will spoil that easily imo.
if u are the more hands on kind, i think you can always troubleshoot/buy parts online for replacement.

 

[Lazy_Tiger]

I don't see why are grinders not suitable for home due to wastage compare to hand grinders.

You can always use your grinder with single dose method to only grind what you want to put in.

U can't single dose most electric grinders effectively. What u just put in will still be left behind in the grind chamber. What comes out is your previous dose.

There are only a few electric grinders that can single dose effectively.
Kafatek
Ek43
Titus
Versalab
Sette

 

[testerjp]

I don't know.
I used to dump 18g in and grind everything out, get back 17.x out or something.

Nothing from previous left in it except for the 0.xg.
Din find that it matter except that it's a lot of work, so stick back to filling the hopper full and dump the first few g of the day.

 

[Lazy_Tiger]

i think machine is built to last. don think will spoil that easily imo.
if u are the more hands on kind, i think you can always troubleshoot/buy parts online for replacement.

Most common repairs can actually be done on your own with spare parts bought online e.g. Gaskets, pressure stat, expansion valves. Problem is if you get a machine with rare but Difficult repair e.g. Boiler leakage, which can be caused due to improper shipping. Unless your machine is a simple lever machine or open boiler it's difficult to repair.

Best to get locally with 1 year warranty for parts and service.

 

[Lazy_Tiger]

I don't know.
I used to dump 18g in and grind everything out, get back 17.x out or something.

Nothing from previous left in it except for the 0.xg.
Din find that it matter except that it's a lot of work, so stick back to filling the hopper full and dump the first few g of the day.

Single dosing is convenient if u change blends frequently or play with grind settings to get optimal extraction. Or if you believe leaving beans in the hopper will make them stale.

 

[patryn33]

Still on page 35 and brain jammed Liao
So grinders not suitable for home and wastage as compared to hand grinders
Kept reading about Pharos and HG1 ....hmmmm
Adding to shortlist now including the Rocket Fausto

You should be reading HB... for the meat

No reason why electronic not good for home, grind retention reduction is what ppl strive. Can you tell the difference in taste in a blind taste test? Mostly likely no. If so no waste!
http://www.home-barista.com/grinders/1st-impressions-of-my-new-mahlkonig-k30-vario-t18978.html

 

[Knight_Rider]

http://www.harveynorman.com.sg/kitc...fee-machines/breville-grinder-bcg-820bss.html

https://www.tangs.com/product/breville-the-smart-grinder-820

http://www.lazada.sg/breville-bcq-820bss-the-smart-grinder-pro-stainless-steel-8007533.html

Everywhere selling no good?

 

[patryn33]

when will the big players like kitchenaid make some nice afforable roasters

ie
http://www.ikawacoffee.com/about/#homescroll

 

[purpleberry]

For how long do you normally place your coffee beans in the grinder's compartment. A week?

 

[erwinseow]

For how long do you normally place your coffee beans in the grinder's compartment. A week?

You should keep the excess beans back into an air tight container / sealed bag. Never leave it in the bean hopper.

 

[testerjp]

Put in hopper, two to three days is okay for me.
If longer than that, I may adjust the grinder to make it a little finer after a few days, no problem.

Dark roast, less problem.
Light roast, a lot of distortion.

 

[purpleberry]

You should keep the excess beans back into an air tight container / sealed bag. Never leave it in the bean hopper.

Thanks. I just got a Bezzera grinder so quite difficult to put back to the airtight container.

Put in hopper, two to three days is okay for me.
If longer than that, I may adjust the grinder to make it a little finer after a few days, no problem.

Dark roast, less problem.
Light roast, a lot of distortion.

Thanks. I usually make sure that any leftovers are consumed in 2 days maximum. For darker roast, are the flavors more "contained"? I find lighter roasts a bit sourish (in general) and prefer much stronger, chocolatey ones. This tends to be darker like French roast.

 

[testerjp]

2 days don't worry man, unless your roaster is cmi and left it already oxidised for many days.
just dump few g of coffee before first cup of the day.

Lighter roast is naturally more sour, it's the trend in SG cafes now, I hate it.
I find guatamala beans chocolatey notes are better, prefer it as a blend with some brazilian and some fruitiness from the Columbian.

 

[tyrtok]

the tasting note of light/dark roast depends on the beans itself.
if something brazillian will be more nutty, yirga will taste spicy.

but brazillin (light) + Colombia (dark) is a good combo!

but if you drink latte den everything will be easy on the palate imo unless your espresso went wrong.

 

[tyrtok]

any home roaster wanna share roasted beans and exchange experience? haha

 

[patryn33]

I don't home roast but I get my roaster to roast to my req.
I disagree latte will be easier on the palette. I can tell if I dislike the blend. Milk would make it taste easier or better. Maybe I picky and taste very subjective too.

My spouse cannot taste the diff latte or black pour over using different beans.

 

[Igene]

Which EDMWer is this? Come admit