(GPGT)Espresso machine hoot

[ragamuffin2]

What's your grinder? Prepping of coffee (wdt, spray, tamping etc) will vary. Humidity also affects your ground coffee. Different beans also extract differently. (Even same bean also will change in a day).

But then, can you notice the difference in taste between the two shot? Experts advice is for what type of bean? It seems they are advising on pre infusion timing?

i using bes878.. built-in grinder.. ya i agree with u.. i feel that my bean changed after expose to air for quite sometime..

 

[DriftKing]

i using bes878.. built-in grinder.. ya i agree with u.. i feel that my bean changed after expose to air for quite sometime..

Unfortunately, I think the grinder plays a part.. could be retention that cause the variation for the timing, but ultimately if the shot doesn't taste bad, I can let go and just enjoy the coffee and the making process.

 

[nubbyyy]

i using bes878.. built-in grinder.. ya i agree with u.. i feel that my bean changed after expose to air for quite sometime..

You can consider single dosing the grinder. But need to purge before each use (run a few beans in to grind and throw the powder away).
I used the Breville Smart Grinder Pro for awhile and that's what I used to do

 

[ragamuffin2]

You can consider single dosing the grinder. But need to purge before each use (run a few beans in to grind and throw the powder away).
I used the Breville Smart Grinder Pro for awhile and that's what I used to do

i thinking of invest a single dose hopper for breville which cost atleast 50 above.. but not so soon cause currently jobless

 

[nubbyyy]

i thinking of invest a single dose hopper for breville which cost atleast 50 above.. but not so soon cause currently jobless

Don't think you need a single dose hopper to single dose. Just leave the hopper empty, and weigh out beans for each shot. The design of the Breville grinder retains a lot, so I don't think s single dose hopper/bellows will help much.

E.g. start of day, weigh out 2-3g of beans, put it through the grinder, toss out the powder (that's pushing out the old grinders stuck in there from the previous day)
Then weigh in your usual 14-18g beans (whatever weight you use per shot) , grind and use.

 

[ragamuffin2]

Don't think you need a single dose hopper to single dose. Just leave the hopper empty, and weigh out beans for each shot. The design of the Breville grinder retains a lot, so I don't think s single dose hopper/bellows will help much.

E.g. start of day, weigh out 2-3g of beans, put it through the grinder, toss out the powder (that's pushing out the old grinders stuck in there from the previous day)
Then weigh in your usual 14-18g beans (whatever weight you use per shot) , grind and use.

hmmm i see some single dose zero retention hopper.. got design for breville machine de... it kind of ex.. but i Think is worth the investment if my machine can last me 2-3 year or more. or another option is i buy coffee powder lo.. then no need to use my grinder liao

 

[ksapple]

Anyone knows where to get niche zero grinder in Singapore? I looked at Carousell but couldn’t find a local seller. Thanks!

there is no local seller go today website buy, they dun sell thru distributor, and it wont be cheaper than their website. If SG gt mean is resell confirm more ex.

shipping is 50gbp+ 7% gst that is the price u are paying.

https://www.nichecoffee.co.uk/products/niche-zero?variant=39387927806083
now still gt stock for Oct shipment usually send out end of sept u will receive in 1 wk time.

If u wan cheap de just go with DF64

 

[YouHeypiCanLiao]

what you all use to store your coffee beans ah?

I'm using those that can change the valve(

Friis Coffee Vault )​

BUT I didn't change it.

I went to a friend's house and he is using those that can pump out the air. is his better?

 

[onlyiv]

there is no local seller go today website buy, they dun sell thru distributor, and it wont be cheaper than their website. If SG gt mean is resell confirm more ex.

shipping is 50gbp+ 7% gst that is the price u are paying.

now still gt stock for Oct shipment usually send out end of sept u will receive in 1 wk time.

If u wan cheap de just go with DF64

Hi bro, that time the payment of taxes for the NZ they sent an email to you was it via DPD as well? Thanks in advance

 

[ksapple]

Hi bro, that time the payment of taxes for the NZ they sent an email to you was it via DPD as well? Thanks in advance

Yup dpd is the freight provider, the local agent (email me ask for gst de is universalexpress) will email u ask u pay the tax

Guess ur is sept shipment

 

[onlyiv]

Yup dpd is the freight provider, the local agent (email me ask for gst de is universalexpress) will email u ask u pay the tax

Guess ur is sept shipment

Thanks bro will look out for the email from universalexpress! actually it's aug but idk why so late

 

[nikeunderarmor]

hi Guys,

new explorer here to the world of espresso and milk drinks.

got myself a dedica ec685 but soon was exploring on getting ground beans from specialty shops.

haven’t gotten myself a grinder yet.

my question to the gurus here is that no matter grounded beans from both Tiong Hoe or Nylon, regardless of swapping out from the presssurized or bottomless portafilter, my shots have been:

1. sour - the milk will make it better though.
2. extracting very quickly - a 30 sec shot will yield 70 g from a 18g basket..

any advice on how to improve the espresso shots?

 

[testerjp]

Those are likely light roast and are always sour.
Get a darker roast

 

[DriftKing]

hi Guys,

new explorer here to the world of espresso and milk drinks.

got myself a dedica ec685 but soon was exploring on getting ground beans from specialty shops.

haven’t gotten myself a grinder yet.

my question to the gurus here is that no matter grounded beans from both Tiong Hoe or Nylon, regardless of swapping out from the presssurized or bottomless portafilter, my shots have been:

1. sour - the milk will make it better though.
2. extracting very quickly - a 30 sec shot will yield 70 g from a 18g basket..

any advice on how to improve the espresso shots?

Despite their fame, I've never return (price.. taste e.t.c). Their beans seems to points towards brew than espresso / + milk based drinks. Maybe a high end grinder can help in this case (98mm SSP mainly for light-medium roast)

 

[nikeunderarmor]

Despite their fame, I've never return (price.. taste e.t.c). Their beans seems to points towards brew than espresso / + milk based drinks. Maybe a high end grinder can help in this case (98mm SSP mainly for light-medium roast)

i see. would u be so kind as to recommend some other place that sells better beans? open to try others.

 

[ksapple]

hi Guys,

new explorer here to the world of espresso and milk drinks.

got myself a dedica ec685 but soon was exploring on getting ground beans from specialty shops.

haven’t gotten myself a grinder yet.

my question to the gurus here is that no matter grounded beans from both Tiong Hoe or Nylon, regardless of swapping out from the presssurized or bottomless portafilter, my shots have been:

1. sour - the milk will make it better though.
2. extracting very quickly - a 30 sec shot will yield 70 g from a 18g basket..

any advice on how to improve the espresso shots?

Light roast = acidic
Tionghoe no light roast for espresso beans leh (the last i check was in Feb/Mar), u sure is for espresso?

Beans i get CMR de. Buy 1 kg freeze it and use for a month. Lol

U no grinder then u grind from where wor?

Pressurize basket also same? 30s 70g out?

 

[nikeunderarmor]

Light roast = acidic
Tionghoe no light roast for espresso beans leh (the last i check was in Feb/Mar), u sure is for espresso?

Beans i get CMR de. Buy 1 kg freeze it and use for a month. Lol

U no grinder then u grind from where wor?

Pressurize basket also same? 30s 70g out?

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.

 

[DriftKing]

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.

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.

 

[nikeunderarmor]

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.

thanks for this! will definitely be next on my to do list.

 

[tremor]

If want cheap and good beans for milk base. I always buy from fine coffee. No regrets

https://www.finecoffeecompany.com/coffee-beans-singapore/