babse Posted January 31, 2020 Posted January 31, 2020 Yeh what i meant is favourites on my gumtree in newlands, i can go get him to make a cuppa and test machine if need be? Long Wheel Base 1
V12man Posted January 31, 2020 Posted January 31, 2020 What's your current setup looking like these days anyway?LM Strada EP 1 group and an Isomac Mondiale, a Mazzer mini E and a Kony Electronic, as well as a Siemens super auto at home and a 2 group LM Linea with a Kony at my office. Long Wheel Base, the nerd and Violater 3
Wayne Potgieter Posted February 1, 2020 Posted February 1, 2020 Does anyone have any experience with a Wacaco minipresso machine ? I am looking for something to take with on back country hikes to make a good coffee in the mornings. I plan to use ground coffee not Nespresso pods. Before you all shout Aeropress, I’ve been there and not a fan.
CAAD4 Posted February 2, 2020 Posted February 2, 2020 Does anyone have any experience with a Wacaco minipresso machine ? I am looking for something to take with on back country hikes to make a good coffee in the mornings. I plan to use ground coffee not Nespresso pods. Before you all shout Aeropress, I’ve been there and not a fan.Mine is relatively new, so I havent used it a lot yet. My first couple of shots were really weak,but once I found something close to the correct diameter to tamp, it was better. I don't hike at all, but the last few times I did sleep in a tent at 24 hour events, my baby Bialetti on top of a foldable Cadac gas cooker was better. Bearing in mind you still have to boil the water for a Wacaco, unless your hikes are short enough to keep your boiling water hot enough in a flask for a decent coffee, it might be less to carry along, or about the same. Wayne Potgieter 1
Wayne Potgieter Posted February 3, 2020 Posted February 3, 2020 (edited) Ok so I picked up the nanopress. Initial thoughts are promising. It makes a half decent single espresso. Given that I can’t use my breville grinder in the field, I have bought a Rhino compact grinder. There is a sweet deal here that comes with an aeropress bundled in. So that’s nice. Will provide a full report when everything is here and my hands stop shaking from all the coffee. I might also get the bialetti. Hee hee hee. Edited February 3, 2020 by Wayne Potgieter
Wayne Potgieter Posted February 4, 2020 Posted February 4, 2020 Go for the Bialetti Wayne...Joh! But this thing makes strong coffee. I’m going to have to play around to get it right! Long Wheel Base, Rocket-Boy, Andrew_Smith and 1 other 4
Flippa Posted February 4, 2020 Posted February 4, 2020 Joh! But this thing makes strong coffee. I’m going to have to play around to get it right! Looks like you got the four cup version there. There's lots of leeway to play with the grind, initial water temperature, stove heat, etc. I've had good results with close to espresso grind, just boiled water in the pot, and a low heat. I also made the mistake, once, of throwing the whole contents of a four cup Bialetti into a cup and drinking it. I could hear colours........... Mopkop, Wayne Potgieter, gemmerbal and 6 others 9
Wayne Potgieter Posted February 4, 2020 Posted February 4, 2020 (edited) I also made the mistake, once, of throwing the whole contents of a four cup Bialetti into a cup and drinking it. I could hear colours...........Ummm..... [emoji2357] This is exactly what I have done. Edited February 4, 2020 by Wayne Potgieter Flippa 1
V12man Posted February 4, 2020 Posted February 4, 2020 Does anyone have any experience with a Wacaco minipresso machine ? I am looking for something to take with on back country hikes to make a good coffee in the mornings. I plan to use ground coffee not Nespresso pods. Before you all shout Aeropress, I’ve been there and not a fan.Bialetti pot - super forgiving with preground coffee - find an aluminium one for camping - should be pretty cheap Wayne Potgieter and barrykm 2
V12man Posted February 4, 2020 Posted February 4, 2020 Looks like you got the four cup version there. There's lots of leeway to play with the grind, initial water temperature, stove heat, etc. I've had good results with close to espresso grind, just boiled water in the pot, and a low heat. I also made the mistake, once, of throwing the whole contents of a four cup Bialetti into a cup and drinking it. I could hear colours...........That's 4 single espresso shots... got to work on your tolerance levels.... :ph34r: :clap:
Flippa Posted February 4, 2020 Posted February 4, 2020 That's 4 single espresso shots... got to work on your tolerance levels.... :ph34r: :clap:It was a while ago. Now when I pour a whole Bialetti into a cup, its no mistake........................ the nerd and V12man 2
Skylark Posted February 9, 2020 Posted February 9, 2020 Looks like you got the four cup version there. There's lots of leeway to play with the grind, initial water temperature, stove heat, etc. I've had good results with close to espresso grind, just boiled water in the pot, and a low heat. I also made the mistake, once, of throwing the whole contents of a four cup Bialetti into a cup and drinking it. I could hear colours...........With the Bialetti's if it's a 4 cup for instance you have to make the full 4 cups because if you don't pack the coffee grinds holder full they don't extract properly?
Grebel Posted February 9, 2020 Posted February 9, 2020 6 cup Moka, Aeropress grind, in a mug with a dash of milk is a great way to start your day gemmerbal and barrykm 2
m-squared Posted February 14, 2020 Posted February 14, 2020 Saw an aeropress for sale on Facebook marketplace for R300. For those interested. It was listed 5 days ago. Long Wheel Base 1
Hairy Posted February 21, 2020 Posted February 21, 2020 Got this from The Nerd this morning .... can't wait to give it a spin! Long Wheel Base, energiaMTB, the nerd and 2 others 5
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