the nerd Posted May 17, 2022 Share 7 minutes ago, Fisan said: I initially planned to go the Gaggia route. But I decided to go for the Barista Express. So I got a La Pavoni (and grinder). 🥷 The best! Join the group in FB, lots of good info! Love my pavoni! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudsimus Posted May 17, 2022 Share On 5/11/2022 at 11:57 AM, the nerd said: Gaggia Classic Pro DF 64 Grinder... Solid setup I recently got the DF64, its a game changer. I thought my coffee was good, untill I got proper grinders. Your grinder is the most important. the nerd 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babse Posted May 18, 2022 Share Cleaned out my grouphead last night. First cup this morning was like from a brand new machine. Felt like i got everything right 🙌😊 Edited May 18, 2022 by babse Long Wheel Base, BikeisLife, Andrew_Smith and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the nerd Posted May 23, 2022 Share On 5/18/2022 at 12:33 PM, babse said: Cleaned out my grouphead last night. First cup this morning was like from a brand new machine. Felt like i got everything right 🙌😊 Looks great! If you need any spares for your Oscar let me know, I have a stripped one sitting in my garage... Boiler got destroyed! I have a spare portafilter for it too if you want to cut the bottom off etc... babse 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilipV Posted May 23, 2022 Share 7 hours ago, the nerd said: Looks great! If you need any spares for your Oscar let me know, I have a stripped one sitting in my garage... Boiler got destroyed! I have a spare portafilter for it too if you want to cut the bottom off etc... I might need to replace the steam tap on my Oscar soon. For some reason it needs to be opened and closed to or three times before steam comes out. Is it relatively easy to pull out and replace? Or should I bite the bullet and send it to the local guys for the repair? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the nerd Posted May 23, 2022 Share 1 minute ago, PhilipV said: I might need to replace the steam tap on my Oscar soon. For some reason it needs to be opened and closed to or three times before steam comes out. Is it relatively easy to pull out and replace? Or should I bite the bullet and send it to the local guys for the repair? You have to remove the main cover, but once it's off everything is right there. Probably just the tap seals in there binding up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilipV Posted May 23, 2022 Share 8 minutes ago, the nerd said: You have to remove the main cover, but once it's off everything is right there. Probably just the tap seals in there binding up. Can't be that hard, I've pulled the three way valve out a couple of times when it decides to be a two-way, so I'll do the steam tap soon and see if it can be refurbished. Thanks! the nerd 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisan Posted May 27, 2022 Share So what cups do you guys use? I currently just have good ol' large mugs and tea sets. I'm trying to find some of the lower and wider type cups with 150 - 200 ml capacity. The Acme flat white range looks really nice (Yuppy Chef, Truth). Maxwell Williams also have some plain options, bit a bit too "Curly" for my taste. Le Creuset too bulky. Dislike Carol Boys. A set like @babse's cup and saucer above is what I'm aiming for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lechatnoir Posted May 27, 2022 Share 17 minutes ago, Fisan said: So what cups do you guys use? I currently just have good ol' large mugs and tea sets. I'm trying to find some of the lower and wider type cups with 150 - 200 ml capacity. The Acme flat white range looks really nice (Yuppy Chef, Truth). Maxwell Williams also have some plain options, bit a bit too "Curly" for my taste. Le Creuset too bulky. Dislike Carol Boys. A set like @babse's cup and saucer above is what I'm aiming for. I'd recommend looking for local pottery artists/makers... if you're in CT, keep an eye out for the Rondebosch Potter's Market. you'll find some lovely stuff. if that's your thing of course Fisan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splat Posted May 27, 2022 Share 25 minutes ago, Fisan said: So what cups do you guys use? I currently just have good ol' large mugs and tea sets. I'm trying to find some of the lower and wider type cups with 150 - 200 ml capacity. The Acme flat white range looks really nice (Yuppy Chef, Truth). Maxwell Williams also have some plain options, bit a bit too "Curly" for my taste. Le Creuset too bulky. Dislike Carol Boys. A set like @babse's cup and saucer above is what I'm aiming for. I went from our usual coffee and tea mugs straight to Acme. They are expensive, but robust and should last a long time. They do need to be warmed up before you make your coffee in there, as they are thick and will suck the heat out if you start from cold. Fisan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meezo Posted May 27, 2022 Share 42 minutes ago, Fisan said: So what cups do you guys use? I currently just have good ol' large mugs and tea sets. I'm trying to find some of the lower and wider type cups with 150 - 200 ml capacity. The Acme flat white range looks really nice (Yuppy Chef, Truth). Maxwell Williams also have some plain options, bit a bit too "Curly" for my taste. Le Creuset too bulky. Dislike Carol Boys. A set like @babse's cup and saucer above is what I'm aiming for. cheap and really good in my view... they are Regent 4-Piece Set of Stoneware Tea Cup & Saucers HCS Home and Catering do them, you used to get them off DailyDeals/OneDayOnly and now and then Takealot. babse, Fisan and PhilipV 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted May 27, 2022 Share Are these two machines the same spec? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trashy Posted May 27, 2022 Share 9 minutes ago, Frosty said: Are these two machines the same spec? It would appear so. https://www.smeg.co.za/news/2019/09/smeg-announces-the-acquisition-of-la-pavoni.html Frosty 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted May 27, 2022 Share 6 minutes ago, Trashy said: It would appear so. https://www.smeg.co.za/news/2019/09/smeg-announces-the-acquisition-of-la-pavoni.html Or should I rather ask if it’s the same one that is used by those who have one. R12k is not a bad price given that Amazon has 4 different models from $1k to $1.4k Might consider it, as the wife has her 1-touch, no frills bean to cup machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trashy Posted May 27, 2022 Share 27 minutes ago, Frosty said: Or should I rather ask if it’s the same one that is used by those who have one. R12k is not a bad price given that Amazon has 4 different models from $1k to $1.4k Might consider it, as the wife has her 1-touch, no frills bean to cup machine. I am quite possibly wrong. I thought the question related to the brands, but the specific models may have differences. I don't know enough about La Pavoni. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadenceblur Posted May 27, 2022 Share 5 hours ago, Fisan said: So what cups do you guys use? I currently just have good ol' large mugs and tea sets. I'm trying to find some of the lower and wider type cups with 150 - 200 ml capacity. The Acme flat white range looks really nice (Yuppy Chef, Truth). Maxwell Williams also have some plain options, bit a bit too "Curly" for my taste. Le Creuset too bulky. Dislike Carol Boys. A set like @babse's cup and saucer above is what I'm aiming for. Acme all the way. Nice colors Robust Good sizing as well. The 150ml is perfect Flatwhite size if you want the coffee to punch through your milk. The cappuccino (190ml)is also a good option. If interested I might be willing to part 1 or cappuccino cups. Dm me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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