(GPGT)Espresso machine hoot

[jumpmanz]

nice setup by ts.

 

[patryn33]

Cannot count like that, setup cost?
Next week go try
World's Best Espresso | Klatch Coffee

 

[compuser]

$20/kg is damn cheap. Like make it 15 cents a cup.

Nowadays i try to look for cheaper beans, because our family drink too much. Imagine we used to use at least 4 capsules a day. I think it's pretty easy to find something similar to Nespresso Kazaar which was our usual.
I realised as long it's packaged properly. They taste as good or better than those bought from cafe.

 

[seianko]

$20/kg is damn cheap. Like make it 15 cents a cup.

Nowadays i try to look for cheaper beans, because our family drink too much. Imagine we used to use at least 4 capsules a day. I think it's pretty easy to find something similar to Nespresso Kazaar which was our usual.
I realised as long it's packaged properly. They taste as good or better than those bought from cafe.

$20 is average price. usually i hoot many packet during sale, about $12.5aud /kilo, eittoria brand. (i think i spell sala but sth like that) usualy price abt 25-30/kg

this year i whack 4 kg and gg to brg back to sg. only my bro drink like water ...he alone hoot away 5 kilo a year and my mum complain dip dip.

edit: for sock type of coffeshop kopi, the cheapest i was told is about 16$SG per kg in sg. some ppl managed to get $14. but i think shd be acidic grade

 

[compuser]

That's really cheap in Aussie.
When i was passing by those people who sell coffee beans for coffeeshops.
They are pretty cheap and have pure arabica too.

I'm only worried that they are not fresh and oxidised badly cause they put into a metal/glass container.

I saw some caucasians buying though, not sure for what.

 

[valerie.sim.t2]

u mean nespresso machine?

mine is on the 5th year. still running strong. if spoil liao i very sadden cos i pay extra 50$ just for the color at that time

caps is not cheap when purchase in singapore. really hv to see the demographics.

but for ppl who need 4 cups a day, then nesspresso may not be suitable.

How much is an espresso machine now?

 

[seianko]

How much is an espresso machine now?

depends how much PAP pays u ?

 

[patryn33]

How much is an espresso machine now?

U already own a $600-1.5k grinder?

 

[patryn33]

$20 is average price. usually i hoot many packet during sale, about $12.5aud /kilo, eittoria brand. (i think i spell sala but sth like that) usualy price abt 25-30/kg

this year i whack 4 kg and gg to brg back to sg. only my bro drink like water ...he alone hoot away 5 kilo a year and my mum complain dip dip.

edit: for sock type of coffeshop kopi, the cheapest i was told is about 16$SG per kg in sg. some ppl managed to get $14. but i think shd be acidic grade

5kg a yr not a lot.
But buying in bulk how to keep beans fresh

U get from here?
http://www.vittoriacoffeeshop.com/products.html

 

[patryn33]

$20/kg is damn cheap. Like make it 15 cents a cup.

Nowadays i try to look for cheaper beans, because our family drink too much. Imagine we used to use at least 4 capsules a day. I think it's pretty easy to find something similar to Nespresso Kazaar which was our usual.
I realised as long it's packaged properly. They taste as good or better than those bought from cafe.

Can't u work out a subscription deal with the local roaster, pay up front for a yr to get beans cheaper?

 

[seianko]

vaccumed ground beans.

if bean type, cannot be 100% fresh, but before grind will light roast it w hot pan. and grind for use.

we are that particular. will be when we can afford the $$ to rah. 5kg for a person is alot LOL. drink too much not good for health. my family v frugal, coffee is a luxury item.

 

[chikyblink]

wow re-roasting beans technique.
does it 'recharge' the beans back to their original freshness?

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[pooopy]

how to store opened coffee powder?
put the container in cupboard or fridge is better?

 

[chikyblink]

how to store opened coffee powder?
put the container in cupboard or fridge is better?

if they're already in powder form, chances are they're already stale.
just put them in a airtight container will do.

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[standarture]

In Sg where got less than 1$?

each caps iirc is >$1?

If you are a member, the capsules are discounted. Something like 10% I think. Not sure exactly.

 

[rosli8079]

If you are a member, the capsules are discounted. Something like 10% I think. Not sure exactly.

Nespresso buy 1k also no discount one.
My office was using.

Think 10k a year.

 

[standarture]

Nespresso buy 1k also no discount one.
My office was using.

Think 10k a year.

Got discount. They always ask whether I am a member at the counter. Then the price is always less than $10.70 per sleeve.

 

[rosli8079]

Got discount. They always ask whether I am a member at the counter. Then the price is always less than $10.70 per sleeve.

They ask to troll you and data mine only.
Confirm no discount.

 

[blues7]

first time hear about nespresso little red dot got discount?

been buying since last year?

not once told or read about discount

just that order online need to register

and order beyond certain amount, have free delivery?

 

[seianko]

wow re-roasting beans technique.
does it 'recharge' the beans back to their original freshness?

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LOL

i actually view this as a very serious thread as I am also someone who have higher expectation when comes to food related items.

I am still very noob in coffee knowledge, so i need more clarification from u on what do u mean by "fresh".

mine definition is when i hold the beans to my nose, i smell nth.

when i do re-roasting, I heat up the 20cm saucepan, and it has to be very heated up, depends on the quality of the pan, cos mine is thick base, cast iron with a long handle. bring the pan away from the fire, drop 1.5 cups of beans -- measured with the cup i use for measuring rice. immediately, i start to do "flipping" like how chef flip the pasta! same speed as what u see in resturant kitchen, i do that over very low fire for 2-5 mins. when u start to smell the beans behaving like a coffee, remove from fire, and continue to flip away from fire but slower.

cannot place then in bowl cos i dun wan condensation to take place. my first time i did that condensation took place *head bang wall*
which is why say flip slowler and once the heat on beans cool enuff on ur fingers, place them on plate line w cloth or kitchen paper towel.

once i feel they are cool off, i will grind them up.

u ask me if i feel they are recharge, i did the same thing in sg and my current location --a very low humid place. surprisingly to me, both places, the coffe smell return again nicely. but i hv to say not as nice as fresh fresh rah. at least i dun get to grind stale beans and end up give me stale drink.
i personally FEEL it is back to ard 65-70% the last round i did it. cos the beans was out in the " open " for 8 months. I was way too busy during that period but i dun wan to waste my beans T_T. its original full robust is gone. but still can get the nice aroma from a drip/french press. taste wise, abit off but i can finish it, if i dun re-roast it, i will pour away the whole mug.

just becareful dun over roast it. if scare to flip, but wan to learn, can start learning on soya beans or white beans. if ur sense of smell not sensitive. u WILL burn the beans.

BUT pls do share the data with me if u try to do that. i wonder if there's anyone in this thread does the same as me; cos i read that u don't do that to artisan beans. my beans are just the proper cafe grade beans -- > better than starfurk grade