(GPGT)Espresso machine hoot

[testerjp]

HB forum ppl if they from states, Brita is not suitable. Water alot harder and Brita will not filter all the minerals. I have a TDS meter and readings is ~100+, the drop is 20+ pts.
I buy bottle water for my machine and reading on those is under 30; Reverse Osmosis readings usually low at <25.

Yeah u are correct, it won't work in USA because the water there is really hard.

I've done a water hardness test, my water hardness is approximately 60+ ppm out of the tap, it's actually considered moderately hard.

My Brita which was used for 6 months reduced to 51.3 but a new filter reduced to 8.55.
Not sure how many litres or how long before the brita loses its effect.

 

[patryn33]

Different .. SSP burrs for mazzer are based on the K30 design.. SSP burrs quality are on another level.. I was using their burrs for my mazzer mini too... A big jump over the stock burrs. Highly recommended most bang for buck ugrade I feel.home barista forum has a guy reviewing it currently with taste and extraction yield findings.

U meant this? Not familiar with SSP, Korean?
http://www.sspgrind.com
https://www.coffeeparts.com.au/ssp-red-speed-64mm-burrs-blades-to-fit-mazzer-mini-super-jolly

 

[patryn33]

Hello All, tempted to get an ikawa home roaster. Looking for reviews around!
Have anyone got it?
How's the roast? Thanks!

Expensive imho; capacity of 50gm you will have roast freq or do few batches at a time.
https://www.ikawacoffee.com/product/ikawa-smart-home-coffee-roaster-system/

Try HB for reviews
https://www.home-barista.com/home-roasting/ikawa-roaster-taking-roasting-mainstream-t49359.html

 

[DriftKing]

Different .. SSP burrs for mazzer are based on the K30 design.. SSP burrs quality are on another level.. I was using their burrs for my mazzer mini too... A big jump over the stock burrs. Highly recommended most bang for buck ugrade I feel.home barista forum has a guy reviewing it currently with taste and extraction yield findings.

Are there any 65mm burr for Eureka Zenith 65e?

 

[wook2000]

Are there any 65mm burr for Eureka Zenith 65e?

Drop SSP a email, the guy is very responsive, if there is a healthy demand for it most probably he is already making it. http://www.sspgrind.com/

 

[wook2000]

U meant this? Not familiar with SSP, Korean?
http://www.sspgrind.com
https://www.coffeeparts.com.au/ssp-red-speed-64mm-burrs-blades-to-fit-mazzer-mini-super-jolly

Yes his website is this http://www.sspgrind.com/ , buy from him directly, third party resellers tend to mark up quite alot.

Most of the communication is via email with SSP, he has not really set up a proper website for online shopping yet.

 

[purpleberry]

Folks, for cortado, what's the recommended milk pitcher size? 150 or 200ml?

 

[testerjp]

Won't it be very hard to clean a small narrow pitcher?

 

[purpleberry]

The opening is about the same but just shorter. Might go for 150ml first as I only need about 70-90ml of milk. Rough estimate though as I am still experimenting.

 

[wook2000]

Careful about getting smaller sizes jug, depending on your machine and steam power, the milk may get easier to spill out from the jug during frothing due to the steam pressure moving the milk around.

I find the 350ml jug just nice for around 90 ml of milk. Giving it enough space for the whirlpool effect.

 

[purpleberry]

What's the best way to clean your machines? Still looks great but after a while it becomes "patchy" with dust and humidity. Microfiber cloth?

 

[testerjp]

Microfiber cloth with water works best. Best if the machine is hot.

 

[purpleberry]

Microfiber cloth with water works best. Best if the machine is hot.

Thanks. I am still experimenting with my cortado and piccolo latte drinks. Trying with older beans before I move on to the fancy ones

 

[linusz]

Bookmarked

 

[linusz]

is delonghi 685 good?

intend to get a grinder
1) delonghi 89?
2) krups 231?

 

[linusz]

I'm looking at 3m under sink. What model is yours? How long does 1 cartridge last?

is ur free coffee test drink for sinkie still available? haha

 

[patryn33]

is delonghi 685 good?

intend to get a grinder
1) delonghi 89?
2) krups 231?

looks like your budget is $600.
https://www.harveynorman.com.sg/kit...offee-machines/delonghi-espresso-ec685.w.html
https://www.harveynorman.com.sg/kit...ee-machines/krups-grinder-coffee-gvx-231.html

with grinder U maybe can go with cheap taobao china brand which someone recommended here. iirc Feima
https://www.home-barista.com/advice...-in-indonesia-budget-under-150-t42165-10.html

Ascaso Basic Espresso made in Spain cost about the same if U can find.

but I have come across ppl who vote for WPM machines
https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=563073297868&ns=1&abbucket=5#detail
https://www.wpm.hk/en/products.php?c1id=1

read around for reviews
https://forum.wszystkookawie.pl/index.php?PHPSESSID=quju35hppd9vuj55rvael6gd94&topic=1168.15

 

[pulp_79sg]

What do you guys use to clean your grinder?

Apart from the 'standard' Cafetto and Urnex, any others worth looking at? I'm looking for those that generate as little dust as possible because I'm OCD.

Anyone used Puly Grind before? Quite economical...

 

[patryn33]

I take mine apart and clean with brush and towel


cleaning like this seem to be wasteful. and I don't know how you can really get into the groove on the edge or the middle part.

 

[pulp_79sg]

I take mine apart and clean with brush and towel


cleaning like this seem to be wasteful. and I don't know how you can really get into the groove on the edge or the middle part.

Wah… how often you clean? Taking apart for major cleaning is ok… but routine cleaning is kinda tedious…. plus i don't really trust my mechanical skills… history has proven that I always have a couple of things, screws etc leftover after assembly...