(GPGT)Espresso machine hoot

[Lazy_Tiger]

nope, running on tank. yours is plumbed right? I suppose you'll have more control over the preinfusion part.

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Nope tank as well.

 

[derazor]

For Silvia, is it better to froth milk first then pull ?

BTW, I think I more or less know the frothing.

How to know the correct viscocity for latte art?

 

[Lazy_Tiger]

For Silvia, is it better to froth milk first then pull ?

BTW, I think I more or less know the frothing.

How to know the correct viscocity for latte art?

I used to to brew first then froth. I felt that letting the letting the espresso wait rather than the milk is the lesser of the 2 evils.

Viscousity is up to you really. The important thing integrating the air well so that you don't have 2 separate layers of milk and foam in your pitcher. Otherwise hard to pour latte art. Have to hold back the foam with a spoon while pouring. Anyway if there is to much foam you can always try to make 3D latte art!

 

[chikyblink]

but isn't frothing 1st faster?
I mean straight after frothing, just run water through the group until you're at brewing temp and you're good to go.
If you brew 1st, you gotta wait longer for the boiler to do its thing b4 there's enough steam power.

 

[prozaizxc]

hi guys just chanced upon this thread and I'm looking to buy an espresso machine under 400 bucks. Currently looking at Delonghi ECO 310 is it any good?
Anybody have other recommendations or know where can buy Delonghi ECO 310 cheapest?

 

[Lazy_Tiger]

but isn't frothing 1st faster?
I mean straight after frothing, just run water through the group until you're at brewing temp and you're good to go.
If you brew 1st, you gotta wait longer for the boiler to do its thing b4 there's enough steam power.

Yep but the milk may separate just waiting. And with a non pided Silvia need of flush boiler to cool it down and wait until the boiler cycle starts again and wait until the light turns off and count till 2mins (if I remember correctly) to do the "reverse temp surfing". Ahh makes me feeling like taking back my old poor Silvia and giving it the mod it deserves.

 

[chikyblink]

Ahh makes me feeling like taking back my old poor Silvia and giving it the mod it deserves.

What's in the past should stay in the past.
you should look forward to the future.

 

[Lazy_Tiger]

What's in the past should stay in the past.
you should look forward to the future.

This is really poison man. I must go jimmy monkey show room to try. I think direct plumb should not be too much problem but counter space is limited. What about you? What is your next poison?

 

[chikyblink]

Is jimmy monkey the local distributor for slayer?
Have you contacted them for a quotation? I'm guessing in the ballpark of 12k.

 

[Lazy_Tiger]

Is jimmy monkey the local distributor for slayer?
Have you contacted them for a quotation? I'm guessing in the ballpark of 12k.

Nope not yet too scared of the sticker price. Yes should be more than 12k. My estimate about 15k. JM Is the authorized distributor.

I'm exploring the KVDW speedster too. Using preinfusion but I really don't understand their explanation of their system. Impressively accurate to 0.1 celcius but this might be superfluous.

 

[chikyblink]

holy puck 15k....for such an amount, don't you wish they have some sort of instalment plan?

ah yes the speedster....another sexy beast. The workmanship is impeccable. I like its brew lever which is sorta like engaging gears on a car. The review at coffeegeek is certainly most poisonous. another 15k machine i suppose...

or you can just settle for a gs3 at 10k.

 

[patryn33]

It's starts usd$8.5k here in use, we don't sell it at regular exchange rate here. So it's 12k and up easily. 15k also not unlikely for the most basic unit

 

[derazor]

Yep but the milk may separate just waiting. And with a non pided Silvia need of flush boiler to cool it down and wait until the boiler cycle starts again and wait until the light turns off and count till 2mins (if I remember correctly) to do the "reverse temp surfing". Ahh makes me feeling like taking back my old poor Silvia and giving it the mod it deserves.

Mine is PID. SO I guess froth then pull ?

 

[derazor]

Nope not yet too scared of the sticker price. Yes should be more than 12k. My estimate about 15k. JM Is the authorized distributor.

I'm exploring the KVDW speedster too. Using preinfusion but I really don't understand their explanation of their system. Impressively accurate to 0.1 celcius but this might be superfluous.

You guys hardcore. Don't think I will spend so much and only 1/2 ppl using.

 

[patryn33]

You guys hardcore. Don't think I will spend so much and only 1/2 ppl using.

I have to agree, I cannot drop usd$9k on a machine.
A grinder costing usd$1k is this and that, usd$9k machine must pair with that kind of grinder? Those usd$3k ones? Filtered grinder to get even size

 

[derazor]

I have to agree, I cannot drop usd$9k on a machine.
A grinder costing usd$1k is this and that, usd$9k machine must pair with that kind of grinder? Those usd$3k ones? Filtered grinder to get even size

One grinder for espresso. One for coarse grind.
Then a good hx machine and Kalita wave for drops. Settle

 

[Lazy_Tiger]

This came in a yesterday. Beans is from 3 different origins and look split roasted. Generally a darker roast then the usual 3rd wave light ones.





Tried it with a 15g dose with a tighter grind. Results are amazing. Dried fruit aromas(blueberry and pine apple) with a smooth creamy dark cocoa finish. Roasted just nice so avoid the burnt aftertaste from overly dark roasts. One of the better espresso blends i've tried. Paid about 9 pounds with shipping.

 

[derazor]

Tiger bro, how much per pack ? shipping how much?

 

[Lazy_Tiger]

Tiger bro, how much per pack ? shipping how much?

4.5 pounds for 250gms. shipping was around 4 pounds too. Roasted on the 5th and I ordered on the 5th. Came in on the 13th. So about 8-10 days post roast which I feel is just nice to de-gas.

They have international subscriptions but sadly only for japan and other countries. No singapore one yet.

I might try jail break blend with the next order.

 

[derazor]

4.5 pounds for 250gms. shipping was around 4 pounds too. Roasted on the 5th and I ordered on the 5th. Came in on the 13th. So about 8-10 days post roast which I feel is just nice to de-gas.

They have international subscriptions but sadly only for japan and other countries. No singapore one yet.

I might try jail break blend with the next order.

price is OK . a slight premium to taste different types of coffee