Guys. Need suggestion for electric grinder below rm1k.. Will be using it with my moka pot, french press and aeropress. Saving up for espresso machine. Dont want to upgrade near the future.

Can't say more. Grinder is the most important coffee making tools. Thus, I'm holding off my purchase until can buy good grinder. For time being, I'll stick with manual grinder.

Anyone going for caffa2014 this weekend?

Got myself a hario slim rm125 per piece and grinds are consistant. Sufficient as i only do 1 cup in the morning and 1 cup back from work.

Currently using this machine. This is my first machine. Thus, unable to compare with other.

The like,

Grinder and brewer in one machine. Small thus, suitable for small kitchen.

Pressure gauge. Can know whether tamp and grind are consistent.

All in one. Tamper and milk pitcher were given together.

Good customer service, they sent technician to my home to have a look at my machine.

Don't like

Initially the grinder don't grind fine enough for espresso (at least on my unit) . Can't get the pressure gauge to the correct pressure. Done some adjustment and now the grind can choke the machine

Low steam pressure, longer frothing time. however good for beginner learning to froth milk

The Not so sure

54mm instead of 58mm Portafilter hard to find alternative tamper and portafilter

For me, the machine is perfect for me who enjoy good Cup of coffee every morning. Been making a minimum of 2 cups a day for the past 2 months. However, I'm still unable to produce decent latte art (don't have the skill yet).

This post has been edited by wshazi: Jan 31 2015, 12:59 PM

Intelligentsia's black cat classic.. I'm jealous..

Personally I like farm fresh due to its taste and affordability. Farmhouse is overrated. Processes in Australia, frozen, shipped and process again in Malaysia.

Not so fresh in my opinion.

This post has been edited by wshazi: Mar 1 2015, 08:29 PM

I'm considering home roasting too.

However, as I found out, getting green bean in Malaysia is a problem. U need AP to import them. Please let me know if you know any green bean supplier here.

As for machine, I've shortlisted 2 machine. 1 is hottop which u can direct purchase from Taiwan. Another 1 is 1kg roaster made by Indonesian.

The hottop is powered by electric and using heating elements. The Indonesian is using gas burner.

Pricing, both roaster costing almost the same.

I won't put my money on aillio just yet. Waiting for the review.

My definition of freshness is from the moment they milked from the cow to my cup.

Just based in logic. Between locally produce and imported one.

Imported milk is not air flown to Malaysia.

U are right. 95% of milk products, powdered, cheese, etc.

Malaysia however still produce fresh milk.

Taste is very subjective. Pricing and freshness are not.

thepro91
Saw u using breville and gaggia grinders. Hows the different between these two grinders? Is it worth it to upgrade to gaggia from breville?

I'm using merdeka coffee bean too. I think they are the cheapest around. Taste is acceptable for my morning and afternoon latte.

Cheaper latte art practice

Breville Malaysia not bringing in the machine. U need to purchase it from overseas.

Why not purchase the double boiler and a good grinder instead of the Oracle?

Please refer my view on bes870 here

https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=72787658

Been using the machine since December last year. Purchased it at bangsar shopping centre. ESH for rm 2599. Looks like price has increased since.

My current humble set up. Been making average 4 cups a day for myself and missus.

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This post has been edited by wshazi: Apr 19 2015, 12:59 PM

Antipodean

Maybe can try coffee subscription too. Currently, i'm subscribing to auresso.com.my

Renew every 3 months at RM120. Every month they will deliver 250gram beans of your choice.

This month i've choose Jazz by Rubra. Value for money. Cheaper than local roaster.




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U can try keep cup.. A highly recognised brand

Been using it for more than 3 years. No complains. Only thing dunno can engrave or not.

Its rm70 for 500 grams i.e. Rm35 for 250 grams.

iMHO its worth it, the blend of indo beans has more body and earthy taste which is suitable for espresso.