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shadowcaster
post Nov 27 2013, 10:33 AM

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Hey all of u guys who make your own specialty coffee at home (using real beans not 3-in-1 packet or nescafe)... how much is the cost price of producing a single cup of cappucino?

Let's say assuming u use farmhouse milk
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post Dec 29 2013, 05:18 PM

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QUOTE(eekhai @ Dec 26 2013, 09:17 AM)
New here... Coffee lover myself...
All the while I'm only making local coffee  (the one in the local china kopitiam) in my kopitiam...but I really really wanted to learn all about espresso and others mat salleh brewing coffee...hope to learn from all the sifu here....

Currently started to learn how to use a French press and expresso pot which I got it in Ikea... Surprisingly French press very good for local coffee beans, better than using my stocking net...haha..

Local beans gone very bad if using expresso pot...very acidic...

Just to share...pls comment....I really need to learn more...tq tq
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It's good to have more ppl wanting to learn more about coffee but first of all i think u need to get the basic terms right. It's called eSpresso, not eXpresso. wink.gif
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post Dec 31 2013, 09:14 AM

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QUOTE(taobaomojito @ Dec 31 2013, 01:22 AM)
hi brother, i am looking for an aero press coffee maker. do you have it or any1 selling in KL? what is the average price?
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there are a couple of places selling the aeropress device (eg. myespresso, RAW cafe, artisan roast, whisk etc). I think the price usually around RM160~ish
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post Jan 5 2014, 10:27 PM

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QUOTE(asherapth @ Jan 4 2014, 07:37 PM)
New coffee junkie reporting in.

Currently I'm using saeco xsmall. Any other xsmall user here?
I'm using illy coffee bean for my machine. Could you guys share what coffee bean do you guys use for espresso which have nice thick crema please.
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i'm not an expert or anything but i believe the freshness of your beans plays a big part in determining the thickness of the crema that you can get.

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post Jan 21 2014, 02:58 PM

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QUOTE(elgato @ Jan 21 2014, 01:57 PM)
taobao also selling nuova simonelli and rancilio silvia. damn..
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Actually i realize taobao sell alot of coffee equipment... but can it be fake?
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post Jan 22 2014, 11:48 AM

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QUOTE(hanny562 @ Jan 21 2014, 11:11 PM)
that chemex looks cool..all in one XD but i wonder which filter paper to use? I use hario V40..not th at bad actually
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u mean the v60? there's no such thing as a v40. haha

chemex uses their own filters... basically the difference between v60 and chemex is the filter. if you want a cleaner cup, then go for a chemex (also i think it's more forgiving compared to a v60, as in not that dependent on user skill)
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post Jan 23 2014, 09:54 AM

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hey guys, any idea where can i get a hario drip scale? And for all of u who has it... how much should it cost?

Edit: Nvm found one.

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post Feb 10 2014, 05:31 PM

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QUOTE(zwanvedder @ Feb 7 2014, 12:04 PM)
thinkin to buy this Grinder..is it ok?
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that is a blade grinder. i suggest you get a burr grinder instead for more consistent grinds.
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post Feb 28 2014, 10:01 AM

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QUOTE(elgato @ Feb 24 2014, 03:22 PM)
delonghi eco310 espresso machine
baratza encore grinder

wish..
Rocket R58 espresso machine
Mazzer super jolly grinder

TQ
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Where do you guys buy Baratza/Mahlkonig grinders from in KL?
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post Mar 3 2014, 02:43 PM

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QUOTE(dingdong985 @ Feb 28 2014, 04:30 PM)
I'm targeting the cheap one hario slim, if really no choice might get the slightly more exp one, hario mill skerton...
but do u hv any other recommended?
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you can actually get the hario slim at isetan klcc or most likely at any cafe selling hario products. it's fairly common nowadays going for RM125 i believe.
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post Mar 3 2014, 02:44 PM

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QUOTE(alucard_my @ Feb 28 2014, 04:45 PM)
I'm selling my flat burr grinder (Krups) and Nescafe Dolce (used). If you guys are interested, please PM me.

A big great news is that Breville BES920XL is here in Malaysia!!! And it costs RM4999! I'm so going to get one. For those who prefers a single boiler but with PID control, you can get the handy BES870XL that comes with grinder for RM2999.

Guess my wait for this was worth it as I was caught in between this or the Nouva Simonelli Oscar.
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where can one purchase the breville machines?
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post Mar 5 2014, 05:59 PM

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QUOTE(elgato @ Mar 4 2014, 01:35 PM)
baratza bought from ebay.
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which baratza (or any other grinder within similar price range) do you think is best for filter coffee?
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post Mar 10 2014, 02:27 PM

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QUOTE(alucard_my @ Mar 8 2014, 09:15 PM)
Good machine...
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BES920XL?

Do a review! smile.gif
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post Mar 11 2014, 10:16 AM

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QUOTE(alucard_my @ Mar 10 2014, 08:04 PM)
Yea, 920XL. Love the feature. Review? Hmm....

Pros:
1. Dual boiler, extreme fast start up, around 2 minutes.
2. Basically everything can be customized from pre-infusion time, pressure to volume of the auto 1-2 cup shots to shot temperature to steam temperature.
3. Able to do self descaling.
4. Looks solid.
5. Tamper with guide on how much should be tamped.
6. 2 x pressurised basket and 2 x normal baskets
7. Free pitcher!

Cons:
1. Puck still occasionally stuck.
2.  No burn proof steam wand.

Well, I'll chip in later..
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2 min start up is really fast and actually quite practical for early morning quick brews.
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post Mar 24 2014, 10:07 AM

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QUOTE(djay16 @ Mar 20 2014, 10:40 PM)
I know what grind setting, just don't have the grinder thats all
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well... you could always get a hand grinder and grind it yourself. smile.gif
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post Mar 27 2014, 11:02 AM

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QUOTE(angelgemini @ Mar 27 2014, 10:01 AM)
accidentally see this topic.

Hi all Coffee expert,

I wish to ask some question regarding coffee, i not sure my understanding is true or i have wrong info.

1. Blue Mountain coffee expensive because limited supply and the price so expensive because of HongKong people causing it so expensive. It not the best coffee in the world but more just like branded bean only.

2. Kopi luwak mostly we get is not the real wild kopi luwak. Most of them sell to super rich middle east king and VVIP. If really wish to try kopi luwak, need to go to indonesia and find local people pick for you. I hear that the 1 of the coffee shop in Penang boss flight to Indonesia yearly to get the kopi luwak him self by getting local people to collect for him and ship the bean back to penang to roast it him self. Limited cup available for sell and cost RM50 per cup (5 years ago price).
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I'm by no means an expert but I'll try to answer your questions.

1. Blue mountain coffee comes from Jamaica. Not sure how is it related to HK.
Read this - http://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article...licensed-seller

2. I strongly suggest not supporting kopi luwak because it's super overrated and overpriced. With RM50 a cup you could get some seriously great single origin coffees at good cafes around Msia.
Read this - http://sprudge.com/say-no-to-kopi-luwak.html

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post Mar 31 2014, 10:03 AM

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QUOTE(jobneed @ Mar 31 2014, 01:19 AM)
Hi, i couldnt find any post regarding where to buy coffee beans around local, perhaps TS can paste it on first post to avoid question being ask over again. So do my question, sorry if it ever asked by other users again.
I would like to ask is there any local shop sells coffee bean with a few choices and standard price and around KL/selangor area? I can't seems to find any shop that really sell coffee beans, all the while i bought it from Pacific Coffee, and each month i need to refill a pack, which is quite expensive for daily drinker.
Secondly, any coffee shop sell manual coffee grinder or any cheap automatic coffee grinder with adjustable grinding level?
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Just some common ones:
1. Artisan roast (TTDI, Bangsar, Section 13)
2. Three Little Birds (D7, Sentul East)
3. RAW cafe (Menara Equity)
4. Jin Yi by Coffee Ritual (Damansara Uptown)
5. MyEspresso cafe (USJ 21)
6. Various cafes in Publika

There are probably many more places you could buy freshly roasted coffee beans around KL. And many of these cafes also sell equipment.

Btw, what is "standard price" to you?
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post Mar 31 2014, 10:46 AM

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QUOTE(jobneed @ Mar 31 2014, 10:30 AM)
Standard i mean not as overpriced as Starbucks and Pacific coffee yet the quality still there. Below or around RM10/100g would be fine smile.gif
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Below RM10/100g is quite difficult. Most of those places sell beans ranging from 25 - 40 for a bag of 250g. Haha.
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post Mar 31 2014, 03:19 PM

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QUOTE(jobneed @ Mar 31 2014, 11:40 AM)
Icic, so which place do you recommend, will go and have a look first hehe... maybe will drop by these few days smile.gif
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how do u normally make your coffee?
using some kind of pourover method, aeropress or an automatic coffee maker? or espresso?
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post Mar 31 2014, 05:31 PM

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QUOTE(jobneed @ Mar 31 2014, 03:23 PM)
Dripping and french press. But when ive no time and craving for a coffee, then would use coffee maker
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If you want cheap + automatic/electric grinder then i think get one of those Krups grinder from harvey norman or parkson will do.

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