(GPGT)Espresso machine hoot

[Triodeman]

I ordered in Nov received it in end Dec. Shipped via vPost. Yeah they still use Indiegogo "In demand" mode as their online sales platform notwithstanding the crowd funding project is already over ....

Status didn’t update so they have shipped already?
Indiegogo shows still in production not ship yet
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/niche-zero-the-best-conical-burr-coffee-grinder#/

After searching deeper yes! They launch but strange they still use indiegogo to order
https://www.home-barista.com/grinders/niche-zero-grinder-t48287-670.html

 

[patryn33]

looks like the replacement burr is kony, did u open to see if burr is a mazzer? but a kony is like 2.5x.
https://coffeesnobs.com.au/grinders/47534-niche-zero-coffee-grinder.html

However very skillful in taking a set of burrs which are coincidentally very similar in size to a Set of.....
Mazzer Kony burrs ...
Drop the stated grind speed rpm by 21%+ (Mazzer Kony 420rpm - 50Hz vs 330rpm stated design aim for the Niche Zero)
and bingo Niche Zero can now claim it should / could / may be the quietest Grinder than any before it !

us$82 for burrs
https://www.verybarista.com/mazzerk...X1oXgTvoYiZ_LBDsZ2q_dc3o8wTg_OAQaAk2ZEALw_wcB

 

[wook2000]

Great to see a another Niche User in SG, I am also very happy with it... really simple and fuss free grinder.

 

[Triodeman]

Yes, it is indeed using original Kony Mazzer burr. Cleaning is a breeze, easy and fast.

looks like the replacement burr is kony, did u open to see if burr is a mazzer? but a kony is like 2.5x.
https://coffeesnobs.com.au/grinders/47534-niche-zero-coffee-grinder.html


us$82 for burrs
https://www.verybarista.com/mazzerk...X1oXgTvoYiZ_LBDsZ2q_dc3o8wTg_OAQaAk2ZEALw_wcB

 

[purpleberry]

Great to see a another Niche User in SG, I am also very happy with it... really simple and fuss free grinder.

This is your DE machine sidekick? How's the combination so far?

 

[sseah12]

Any1 here uses grinder + moka pot for their coffee? Any main difference in taste from espresso machine?

 

[purpleberry]

Any1 here uses grinder + moka pot for their coffee? Any main difference in taste from espresso machine?

I have several moka pots. They tend to overheat the coffee resulting in a burnt taste. It's still alright if you want a simple setup and if you drink mostly latte.

 

[wook2000]

This is your DE machine sidekick? How's the combination so far?

I am using it mainly in office for the Niche, brew and occasional manual espresso.The DE is paired with another grinder at home.

 

[patryn33]

Any1 here uses grinder + moka pot for their coffee? Any main difference in taste from espresso machine?

Major diff depends on ppl.
I find major diff and it’s so hard to get the right tamp on moka pot. Then u need to control heat well else bitter or burnt taste.
It’s hard to get Crema, u get strong brew but lack the vibrant flavors.

 

[turboo]

For those doing Latte art, is Farmland the easiest to work with? Or are there even easier ones?

 

[linusz]

Any descaler for delonghi. Or substitute. Can use vinegar?

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[purpleberry]

For those doing Latte art, is Farmland the easiest to work with? Or are there even easier ones?

I notice a bit of difference between Farmhouse and Meiji but they should give you good results. Just aim for whole milk and not the low fat ones.

 

[linusz]

Any descaler for delonghi. Or substitute. Can use vinegar?

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Anyone can advise?

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[patryn33]

Anyone can advise?

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Google not helping? Ang mo vinegar doesn’t apply?
Ie
https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/threads/delonghi-descaling-questions.349368/

 

[linusz]

Google not helping? Ang mo vinegar doesn*********t apply?
Ie
https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/threads/delonghi-descaling-questions.349368/

Thanks. I read some say vinegar ok. Some not. So I thought I ask if got real experience.

Use lemon need to squeeze a quarter tank? Wow

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[wook2000]

Dun use vinegar. Get citric acid from phoon huat and dilute and mix accordingly..

 

[patryn33]

Another fully automatic machine launch
https://www.terrakaffe.com/product/tk-01-w/

 

[linusz]

Dun use vinegar. Get citric acid from phoon huat and dilute and mix accordingly..

Thanks. Got the acid. Will mix 2 teaspoons

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[turboo]

for those doing espresso and distributing coffee grounds on portafilter, do u guys use tools such as this one?

https://baristatechnology.com.au/pages/ona-coffee-distributor-ocd-v2

I currently use a toothpick to stir it until it gets even, but it's time-consuming and makes a mess on my table. was thinking whether there's a taobao alternative that I can buy, or anything else that is as reliable or better than the OCD.

 

[wook2000]

Depends on your equipment, if you grinder is able to spit out clump free and fluffy grinds evenly across the portafilter, i would say using a distributor can help prepare the grounds for tamping easily. However if your grinder spit out clumpy grinds and unevenly across the basket, using a OCD will not help in anyway. You would still need to use a toothpick to break up the clumps and distribute them evenly. The OCD only distributes on the surface and it certainly does not help with the clumps.