Kuromon Ichiba market, isn't it? Passed by there when I was in Osaka.

Hi sifusss,

I'm currently doing some research for my next coffee machine.
Read a little about PID, want to ask if it is really that important for us home user?
Also one of the factor in my next machine would be durability, would like it to last for many years.
Checked out on Breville online, seems to be quite suitable but then IMHO it won't last as long as those Bezzera's type of E61 group head machines.

The Rancilio Silvia is very simple and nice but it doesn't have a PID on it.
The Rocket Appartamento is also very nice, with HX, but it also doesn't have a PID on it. Also it is a lot more expensive than the Rancilio Silvia.

The service and repair for the machines also are quite important in case of things breaks down.
I know Breville service should be quite easy to find around Malaysia since a lot of places selling their machines. But for those like Rancilio, Rocket, or Bezzera, anyone knows where I can get them fix if there's a problem?

Any recommendations from all the sifus here?

The crema is a little too over actually. Coffee might be too fresh
How's the taste?
I've pulled 20s shots that taste good too. Time is not really a necessary guideline more than just letting you know if temps/pressure suddenly went out of spec

Coincidentally updated my distribution tool with a paddle attachment yesterday... now easier to "brush" coffee out from my grinder

How often do u guys clean your group head with the cleaning tablets? and for grinder as well. my grinder is 2 years old and has never been cleaned internally nor serviced.

Finally it arrive...



RM65 900gram Cafiza and rubber gasket with free brush and blank steel basket

What you think ?