Coffee machine

[mazambaan]

Thanks; dangerous topic this. Note to self - keep credit card for cycling related purchases coming up otherwise there will be tears

[cadenceblur]

Anyone keen on one of these?

 

Can split shipping

https://www.orphanespresso.com/OE-Stainless-Steel-58mm-Dosing-Funnel_p_5707.html

[cadenceblur]

It's a doser funnel for easy reference.

[HappyMartin]

Didn't even know such a thing existed but I see the need for it.

[V12man]

Anyone keen on one of these?

 

Can split shipping

https://www.orphanespresso.com/OE-Stainless-Steel-58mm-Dosing-Funnel_p_5707.html

Not one of those, but if you are ordering from OE, I want one of these.

 

http://www.oehandgrinders.com/LIDO-E_c_31.html

[cadenceblur]

Didn't even know such a thing existed but I see the need for it.

found another from Coffee Hit in the UK, but hellishly pricey at 48 pounds!

[cadenceblur]

Not one of those, but if you are ordering from OE, I want one of these.

 

http://www.oehandgrinders.com/LIDO-E_c_31.html

Let's see who else bites. I am also looking at linking up with someone who might be in the States.

[VeloRacer]

Im looking to get a grinder to pair up with my espresso machine.

 

Is the Hario Skerton manual grinders good enough for espresso shots?

 

Or should i go electric?

[V12man]

Let's see who else bites. I am also looking at linking up with someone who might be in the States.

OK - Let me know

[V12man]

Im looking to get a grinder to pair up with my espresso machine.

 

Is the Hario Skerton manual grinders good enough for espresso shots?

 

Or should i go electric?

It is ok for espresso - but I don't have the patience for more than occasional hand grinder use - go electric  - the bigger the better

[V12man]

Let's see who else bites. I am also looking at linking up with someone who might be in the States.

See if you can find an appropriately sized catering funnel locally...

 

http://www.yuppiechef.com/kitchen-craft-cooks-tools.htm?id=3994&name=Kitchen-Craft-Stainless-Steel-Jam-Funnel

 

Something like this.

[Grebel]

It does the job, but if I knew what I know now a few years ago, I would never have bought a ceramic burr hand grinder. When using a good steel burr hand grinder you save time, and the grind is more consistent. Paying a bit more now for a grinder that will last, and which you will keep on using for a long time is actually the cost effective solution. Trust me, I have been through this exercise.

I agree, my hario, being a hario is great... would I buy one again? No.

As far as hand grinders go, what would you recommend that won't bankrupt me?. My Krupps electric burr is creeping when I grind. I have contemplated opening it up and giving it a service but if it doesn't go back together.... I'll be needing a new one. Hand grinder seems like an option. Moka pot and aeropress mainly. My Delonghi doesn't have enough pressure for a proper espresso grind...

[V12man]

 

As far as hand grinders go, what would you recommend that won't bankrupt me?. My Krupps electric burr is creeping when I grind. I have contemplated opening it up and giving it a service but if it doesn't go back together.... I'll be needing a new one. Hand grinder seems like an option. Moka pot and aeropress mainly. My Delonghi doesn't have enough pressure for a proper espresso grind...

Koldserve have some Chinese grinders that should be ok for this - looks like an ek43 sort of... economical too.

[V12man]

 

As far as hand grinders go, what would you recommend that won't bankrupt me?. My Krupps electric burr is creeping when I grind. I have contemplated opening it up and giving it a service but if it doesn't go back together.... I'll be needing a new one. Hand grinder seems like an option. Moka pot and aeropress mainly. My Delonghi doesn't have enough pressure for a proper espresso grind...

Koldserve have some Chinese grinders that should be ok for this - looks like an ek43 sort of... economical too.

[the nerd]

Koldserve have some Chinese grinders that should be ok for this - looks like an ek43 sort of... economical too.

How much are those koldserv "EK"

[Brian Fantana]

As far as hand grinders go, what would you recommend that won't bankrupt me?. My Krupps electric burr is creeping when I grind. I have contemplated opening it up and giving it a service but if it doesn't go back together.... I'll be needing a new one. Hand grinder seems like an option. Moka pot and aeropress mainly. My Delonghi doesn't have enough pressure for a proper espresso grind...

After using my Madebyknock grinder for a few days, I can honestly only recommend a steel burr hand grinder. It takes about 25 seconds to grind 14g for a double espresso and the grind quality is very high. With a ceramic burr grinder you will take close to two minutes to grind 14g for espresso. It was about R2200 landed, which is expensive for a hand grinder but the ease of use and quality more than make up for it.

 

This good old saying is applicable:"The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten."

 

A vintage hand grinder like PeDe, Zassenhaus etc is also a good option, some of those can be found for under R500 and most of them have steel burrs of about 35mm diameter.