Haha. Rm2499. Powerful price. My first toy espresso machine.

Lol. Those expensive plan b bean is not that bad after switch to ZD-16. In fact, it may due to grinder matter. Haha. It does not have strong aroma, not my preference.

Espressolab charges GST on bean. It is espresso blend with few origins, balance taste. That time i havent received ZD-16, not fair to comment much. There is other option out with no GST.

oh i see, there is the diff eh between pressurized n depressurized?? hmm i might have to check it out on youtube, thanks!

RM60 mahal bro. Antipodean 20++ only for 250g only leh.

Is this Plan B we're talking about?

Btw, the latest Frank Laurent opened at Udini Mall is a "roaster". They brought in a huge roaster for display. Donno is for show or has seen any use la. So far I went there ask they say no jual...yet.

Another one is Macallum, who roasts their own stuff, but last I talked to the taukeh he say he sendiri also not cukup use, donno how to sell.

Penang memang is jipet ones.
Yep.

Depressurized will give you an "upgrade", but you'll need to get a good grinder to boot. Since a good grinder is always necessary, you might as well upgrade your grinder first.

I buy these from KF. Cheap and good. RM29 for 250g and if you love espresso with full body, this is not bad. This is my go to beans..

Not yet ler.. how much are their beans? I'm quite cheapskate too because I drink a lot of coffee lol.. that day I bought some COE beans from Coffea, RM70+ for 200 grams. Koyak.. the taste is good.. but more like gourmet coffee. If it's cheap and good, might consider buying some to consume lol

Btw, Taiping also got coffee factory.. don't need to go till Ipoh. But not sure how if they have blends..

I'm from Penang also.. but not really familiar with the coffee scene there. Tried quite a number of cafes, but just a handful that is really tasty.

the guys at pulp are taking order for reg barbers tamper. i'm ordering from them as 53mm tamper is hard to find.

I dont know how zd-12 looks inside. It supposes same. The removalable outer static burr ring need some adjustment to make it fine enuf for espresso. But it involve simple step. Remove a locking screw, then turn the outer burr to finer, then put back the locking screw. Can refer to this youtube video for better understanding. I dont know what u mean by modifying it with washer that u mention previously.


http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOAfcberFKY

Im happy with my stock oscar performance. As long as it can prodece those addictive perfect shot aroma that on par with cafe coffee, i wont do upgrade. Im not aim for perfection. I may just stick onto current setup until they stop working, then switch to those poisoning machine.

Do u think using timer to switch on this machine will spoil the machine one day? I know it needs vacuum breaker for optimal fuction with timer.

currently using breville870. its just few months old. at the moment, i'm still satisfied with the performance. existing tamper came together with the machine. most likely i will be upgrading to better grinder instead of machine.

quoted 400+ for the tamper. its reg barber. will be selling at ebay if i'm upgrading.

I drink 6 espressos a day.. oh man.. 14g each.

Mind to tell what kina roaster u use & bean origin?
Im from penang

holy shit, that's brilliant bro, sign me up!

What's your setup, source of beans and type of beans?

First thing, I'm liking the enthusiasm! lol

I source mostly from eBay and help from friends and family to bring back from overseas (usually Sweet Marias). Favorites are African coffees so I have mostly those but thinking to get Americans now that they are at the peak of supply
I roast with a GeneCafe 300g batch roaster so definitely not at a commercial drum roaster level but decent enough to train on color, smell and input temps

These are the beans i have with me currently  (just single origins, no skills in blending yet). Never roasted above FullCity (2nd crack) cos I LOVE acidity
Ethiopian Sidamo
Ethiopian Kaffa Michiti - Finishing
Kenya Nyeri AB
Colombia Huila
Zambia Terranova
Peru COOPARM - Finishing
Burundi Muyinga Kavugangoma - Finishing
Sulawesi Taroja Peaberry
Costa Rica Terrazu

We can talk over PM and I can share what are the cup characters too for each and see what interests you

2k+ ... another investment 

Bottomless PF = Coffee Porn

But double spouted PF = Mouse tails haha

Hi All,

updating my first humble and budget set-up.

Gaggia Classic (2nd hand), replaced with Silvia steam wand, OPV adjusted to 9bar. Dismantled the whole machine up to the boiler 2 days after receiving the machine. Initially, was worry about it, but managed to assemble it back after cleaning and all are working fine. 

Currently, still waiting for my grinder from China. Have been using Merdeka coffee beans from Antipodean. RM26.50 per 250g for all beans. Plus, free 1 coffee for every purchase of beans.  So far, tried their Old Dark and Mandehling Estate. 

has been pulling 2 cups of latte on daily basis (double into 2 single) and espresso shots has been good with fresher beans and proper grind size. However, still a long way to go to get a consistent microfoam. 

Finally got my home barista accessories yesterday!

I have 1 new bottomless portafilter which cant fit my classic, therefore, I'm letting it go. Please PM to deal, refer my sale post below:
https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?act=ST&f...0#entry75733123

Enjoy your coffee!

Cheers.

Where can i get fresh non expensive, Decaffeinated coffee bean? My previous source auresso has no more decaf bean

I hv called Doi Chang cafe @ KL before, sometimes ago. rm5x for 250g. My bro bought a package back from Chiang mai b4. It is peaberry. Cute & tiny bean.
I cant comment coz im using lousy grinder that time. Wasted. Haha

Their Sunway Giza outlet at Kota Damansara also selling beans. Price is about that too RM50 plus for 250g, if not mistaken, organic beans. 

U scared me a moment. Swiss water process should be non toxic. It does not involve solvent.

I have sensitive heart. I thought i will get tolerance to it after sometimes, but it is still there. Haha. I realized the palpitation comes when i take single perfect shot. Before this my shot inconsistant, now they r getting more consistant, even 100% arabica can cause palpitation.

Im getting siphon & butane burner for fun from taobao. Timemore brand. Air freight. They may arrive this weekend

just got a bag of beans from Urban Coffee.

Damn this shit is BRIGHT.

Probably doesn't work well for an espresso shot.

Maybe I'm too calculative, but I also like the fact that you get a free cuppa with each bag of beans you buy! Great value.