Coffee machine

[nonky]

35 minutes ago, cadenceblur said:

My porlex burrs have given up the ghost - any recommendations on a good replacement, I need the finer grind option for Turkish coffee as well.

The Rancilio Rocky is about the best grinder (can grind fine enough for espresso) at a "reasonable" (R6,500) price.  Unfortunately, good grinders are expensive.

capecoffeebeans is a good website to check out for info but search the web for specials.

 

If your budget doesn't stretch that far, consider a good hand grinder (R1.5k+) or, at a push, a Krupps burr grinder (R1300).

[cadenceblur]

7 minutes ago, nonky said:

The Rancilio Rocky is about the best grinder (can grind fine enough for espresso) at a "reasonable" (R6,500) price.  Unfortunately, good grinders are expensive.

capecoffeebeans is a good website to check out for info but search the web for specials.

 

If your budget doesn't stretch that far, consider a good hand grinder (R1.5k+) or, at a push, a Krupps burr grinder (R1300).

Thanks - only hand grinder required at present - I have a Mazzer SJ for my espresso 🙂

[babse]

6 hours ago, Cardio Goth said:

Timemore C3. Best manual grinder I've ever used.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004304529714.html?spm=a2g0n.productlist.0.0.6c6a602fVdzh3w&browser_id=38735bd86ab84e91a00d6d6e51d34e08&aff_trace_key=e63b0a8fa05742b794ff249a5616e8f3-1723327537735-07130-UneMJZVf&aff_platform=msite&m_page_id=bdabeaddede1914ce4f1033a138370605acc2d229d&gclid=&pdp_npi=4%40dis!ZAR!3012.27!776.80!!!165.00!42.55!%402103853f17235719579955242e616c!12000028691710465!sea!ZA!0!ABX&algo_pvid=dded9745-5533-4dfe-99fa-431231fd008c&_universallink=1&m_page_id=bdabeaddede1914ce4f1033a138370605acc2d229d

 

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[Rockid]

Aeropresses selling for R600 at the moment on More Flavour's website, as far as I know they are the distributors of Aeropress and Timemore etc in SA.

[Cardio Goth]

13 hours ago, babse said:

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004304529714.html?spm=a2g0n.productlist.0.0.6c6a602fVdzh3w&browser_id=38735bd86ab84e91a00d6d6e51d34e08&aff_trace_key=e63b0a8fa05742b794ff249a5616e8f3-1723327537735-07130-UneMJZVf&aff_platform=msite&m_page_id=bdabeaddede1914ce4f1033a138370605acc2d229d&gclid=&pdp_npi=4%40dis!ZAR!3012.27!776.80!!!165.00!42.55!%402103853f17235719579955242e616c!12000028691710465!sea!ZA!0!ABX&algo_pvid=dded9745-5533-4dfe-99fa-431231fd008c&_universallink=1&m_page_id=bdabeaddede1914ce4f1033a138370605acc2d229d

 

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That's a great deal

[PhilipV]

1 hour ago, Rockid said:

Aeropresses selling for R600 at the moment on More Flavour's website, as far as I know they are the distributors of Aeropress and Timemore etc in SA.

Oh wow, what a bargain. I’ve got the original and the Go, would definitely recommend it.

[Help.Me.]

17 hours ago, babse said:

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004304529714.html?spm=a2g0n.productlist.0.0.6c6a602fVdzh3w&browser_id=38735bd86ab84e91a00d6d6e51d34e08&aff_trace_key=e63b0a8fa05742b794ff249a5616e8f3-1723327537735-07130-UneMJZVf&aff_platform=msite&m_page_id=bdabeaddede1914ce4f1033a138370605acc2d229d&gclid=&pdp_npi=4%40dis!ZAR!3012.27!776.80!!!165.00!42.55!%402103853f17235719579955242e616c!12000028691710465!sea!ZA!0!ABX&algo_pvid=dded9745-5533-4dfe-99fa-431231fd008c&_universallink=1&m_page_id=bdabeaddede1914ce4f1033a138370605acc2d229d

 

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Nobody doing a group buy?

[Meezo]

6 hours ago, Rockid said:

Aeropresses selling for R600 at the moment on More Flavour's website, as far as I know they are the distributors of Aeropress and Timemore etc in SA.

i just checked i bought my aeropress in 2015 and it was R565 so that's a "great price" considering

[Cippo]

I use an 1ZPresso J Max hand grinder. As I usually only make cofee for myself its worth the little effort. Does any grind from filter to espresso. Better to buy a good hand grinder than buy a poor electric grinder. Grinds up to 40g easily. When making filter coffee I grind 30+30g for a litre of water. I use Latte Art for my supplier.

Edited August 14, 2024 by Cippo

[Andrew_Smith]

I no longer ride bikes - I am just here for the good coffee info and images. Thanks guys.

[cadenceblur]

14 minutes ago, Andrew_Smith said:

I no longer ride bikes - I am just here for the good coffee info and images. Thanks guys.

A pic for you then 😜

[avatar]

I am selling my coffee machine, thought ill ask around here if anyone is interested before I throw it out there to the wolves. It is an expobar office leva (also known as Expobar Brewtus IV) dual boiler, PID, manual pre-infusion and can also be plumbed in. contact me if you are interested.

[Ant in the NL]

8 hours ago, avatar said:

I am selling my coffee machine, thought ill ask around here if anyone is interested before I throw it out there to the wolves. It is an expobar office leva (also known as Expobar Brewtus IV) dual boiler, PID, manual pre-infusion and can also be plumbed in. contact me if you are interested.

Bud, you had me at PID.... 

[babse]

12 hours ago, avatar said:

I am selling my coffee machine, thought ill ask around here if anyone is interested before I throw it out there to the wolves. It is an expobar office leva (also known as Expobar Brewtus IV) dual boiler, PID, manual pre-infusion and can also be plumbed in. contact me if you are interested.

Wish i had the Doosh at this moment... 

 

That's a beast 😍 

[Frosty]

The wife says I shouldn't be so critical of bad coffee (aka dirty dish water). However, after watching the Cafe Ride with Matt Stephens (interviewing Pogacar, I like his description of bad coffee... scroll to 27:00 to hear it.

Best thing about this coffee was cup. 

 

[Andrew_Smith]

My friend got a new setup: