Bobbo_SA Posted November 18, 2015 Share Hi Guys I'm going off the grid and the Simonelli is too power hungry so I am looking at alternatives. Our drink of choice is cappuccinos. ( 8+ a day) My second in command is usually a Bialetti and a handheld milk frother, but the Bialetti is kind of a hassle to clean every time. Any other recommendations? Probably been said but... Best options is a gas burner, pot to boil water, Porlex manual grinder and Aeropress.... Kom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V12man Posted November 18, 2015 Share Probably been said but... Best options is a gas burner, pot to boil water, Porlex manual grinder and Aeropress....He is a cap.drinker - hard to froth wirh an aeropress I still think a proper espresso machine without proper boilers should be best efficiency wise - has to use a thermoblock instead of the boiler - these do exist but I dont keep a list in my head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Fantana Posted November 19, 2015 Share So after two months of use I can honestly say that my MadebyKnock Feldwood grinder is brilliant. The grind quality is excellent! With this grinder French Press tastes so good, that I don't even bother with an Aeropress anymore. It takes me about 30-40 seconds to grind enough coffee for a 1 Litre french press. I have used it for espresso as well and it is on par with my Eureka Mignon. My porlex mini and Aeropress will probably only be used for international travel in the future. It is actually quite ironic that a "low cost" brew method like french press actually requires a very good grinder. Most people diss the french press as bitter or complain about the sediment, when the actual problem is that they use pre-ground coffee, stale coffee or an inadequate grinder! the nerd and Kom 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meezo Posted November 19, 2015 Share So after two months of use I can honestly say that my MadebyKnock Feldwood grinder is brilliant. The grind quality is excellent! With this grinder French Press tastes so good, that I don't even bother with an Aeropress anymore. It takes me about 30-40 seconds to grind enough coffee for a 1 Litre french press. I have used it for espresso as well and it is on par with my Eureka Mignon. My porlex mini and Aeropress will probably only be used for international travel in the future. It is actually quite ironic that a "low cost" brew method like french press actually requires a very good grinder. Most people diss the french press as bitter or complain about the sediment, when the actual problem is that they use pre-ground coffee, stale coffee or an inadequate grinder! ImageUploadedByTapatalk1447928425.614569.jpg how mush and where Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the nerd Posted November 19, 2015 Share So after two months of use I can honestly say that my MadebyKnock Feldwood grinder is brilliant. The grind quality is excellent! With this grinder French Press tastes so good, that I don't even bother with an Aeropress anymore. It takes me about 30-40 seconds to grind enough coffee for a 1 Litre french press. I have used it for espresso as well and it is on par with my Eureka Mignon. My porlex mini and Aeropress will probably only be used for international travel in the future. It is actually quite ironic that a "low cost" brew method like french press actually requires a very good grinder. Most people diss the french press as bitter or complain about the sediment, when the actual problem is that they use pre-ground coffee, stale coffee or an inadequate grinder! ImageUploadedByTapatalk1447928425.614569.jpg That grinder is amazing... I want it.. I grind everything I drink now in my SJ... Cant be bothered with my Hand Grinder ha ha Brian Fantana 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Fantana Posted November 19, 2015 Share That grinder is amazing... I want it.. I grind everything I drink now in my SJ... Cant be bothered with my Hand Grinder ha haWhen you are in other countries for 200 days of the year a hand grinder is the only option to ensure a good cup of coffee and keeping your sanity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Fantana Posted November 19, 2015 Share how mush and wherehttp://www.madebyknock.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meezo Posted December 1, 2015 Share looking for porlex mini hand grinder, will be traveling end of year, and keen to take my aeropress with, I've seen them priced for around R700 before, all i can find now is around R1000 any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Help.Me. Posted December 8, 2015 Share Hi i just bought this machine on Gumtree......S2 Plus One Touch Fully Automatic Coffee Machine.Any feedback will be appreciated?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Help.Me. Posted December 9, 2015 Share Hi i just bought this machine on Gumtree......S2 Plus One Touch Fully Automatic Coffee Machine.Any feedback will be appreciated?? Now i really need some help this NEW machine keep on saying clean the brewing unit!!!! I have done it a couple of times and still not any further.............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian van Zyl Posted December 9, 2015 Share Buy a JURA, cost is about R10k for entry level ones, but it will be the last one you ever have to buy...JURA = EVERYTHING a coffee snob would ever need. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadenceblur Posted December 9, 2015 Share That's doubtful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket-Boy Posted December 9, 2015 Share JURA = EVERYTHING a coffee snob would ever need. +1Not even close, Jura makes a great coffee, good enough for me not being a snob and all.The real coffee snobs wouldnt really consider an automatic machine though, and I have tasted their coffee, its goooooooooooood. Take a read through some of the older posts in here to see how specific things need to be to get the perfect cup. Christian van Zyl 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V12man Posted December 9, 2015 Share JURA = EVERYTHING a coffee snob would ever need. +1You havn't read this thread properly have you..... Christian van Zyl, Rocket-Boy, the nerd and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadenceblur Posted December 9, 2015 Share ????That's apparent! V12man and the nerd 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V12man Posted December 9, 2015 Share Now i really need some help this NEW machine keep on saying clean the brewing unit!!!! I have done it a couple of times and still not any further..............You might need to take the brew unit out and clean it - this is one case of please read the manual on how to do it - on my wifes full auto, I wash the brew unit under the tap and dry it with my air gun, as well as followng the cleaning cycle on the device. Help.Me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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