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patryn33
post Feb 8 2016, 02:48 AM

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QUOTE(mentalhealth.my @ Feb 8 2016, 01:09 AM)
I couldn't have knew that. Thanks.
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You might want to look into this
http://www.elizabethrider.com/healthy-home...coffee-creamer/

http://www.ahealthiermichigan.org/2014/07/...offee-creamers/

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post Feb 8 2016, 05:28 AM

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QUOTE(mentalhealth.my @ Feb 8 2016, 02:59 AM)
That Coffeemate sounds scary... No wonder I was hungry all the night...
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Hungry all night may not due to just coffeemate, u have to eat well. Don't put all the blame at coffeemate, your 3in1 coffee contains coffeemate of some sort already. Who knows what u eat to screw your health up. Review and revise what you eat
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post Feb 22 2016, 12:45 AM

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QUOTE(chiahau @ Feb 19 2016, 07:07 PM)
So I did a little googling and found a Saeco Pomea for 699 at Best Denki laugh.gif

However, finance minister has approved for a budget increase up to double of my initial 1,000 budget.

It has now gone up to 2-3 region.

Was looking at Breville at that range.

Any better suggestions? tongue.gif
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3k budget for espresso machine and ginder?

Machine only consider
http://www.finecoffeecompany.com/shop/expobar-office-pulser/

Or the popular Rancilio Silvia

Going to Thailand reach out to him and get a quickmill but not sure if he carry their entry level line
http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/user/155631-quickmill/

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post Feb 23 2016, 07:29 AM

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QUOTE(chiahau @ Feb 22 2016, 07:42 AM)
I'm going to Bangkok soon ( give or take 2-3 months from today ) so I might drop him a visit when I'm there biggrin.gif

Thanks again. Gonna read up a little as usual.
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Best contact the store or him in advance, you might go home with a great deal

http://viaitaliana.net

At 2-3k budget maybe can get
https://www.coffeeitalia.co.uk/proddetail.p...ckmillsuperiore

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post Feb 23 2016, 07:30 AM

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QUOTE(Genesis73 @ Feb 23 2016, 12:01 AM)
I think the Musica is between rm7-9k while the Londinium will probably be in the region of rm12-13k after taking into consideration the freight charges and import duty.

Having said that I think the L-1 is well worth the price, IMHO.
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Just few k up and get a beauty! May very worth the little extra
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post Feb 28 2016, 11:50 PM

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QUOTE(sapora @ Feb 27 2016, 07:10 PM)
hey guys, so my breville grinder cant be use anymore due to main grinder broken and there is no spare parts to it, so ive been thinking to replace the grinder with welhome pro grinder from dankoff, can u guys suggest what grinder below rm1k? i choose to buy from dankoff cause if anything happen to the grinder i cant directly go to them.
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Pay little more get a 50mm burr macap m2m
https://www.espressocoffeeshop.com/index.ph...&product_id=777

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post Feb 29 2016, 10:16 AM

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QUOTE(lowkl @ Feb 29 2016, 09:11 AM)
Macap M2M On Demand EUR295 = RM1,400
WPM ZD-16 = RM699

That's a 100% difference in price!

Does it really give 100% more performance?
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Dude states significant margin does it mean 2x no idea
But it's macap 50mm flat vs welhome 35mm conical burr
http://www.home-barista.com/grinders/does-...-t31294-30.html

Macap better QC and better quality
Online it's 220eur or rm$1k+

Too bad in the world of espresso small improvements and price increase not 1:1 relationship.

A usd$1200 espresso machine vs usd$9k slayer doesn't mean taste improve by 7x. Not even sure can get 2x the performance.

Even hg-one at 7x the cost of zd17, I am sure it 7x the performance. Look at cars same thing, for a little you paying alot

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post Mar 1 2016, 12:01 AM

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QUOTE(lowkl @ Feb 29 2016, 11:40 AM)
patryn33 & ymeng85;

All points valid & concur. The steeply diminishing marginal utility is true in almost everything ... cars, photography, hi-fi, smartphones, etc.

For me, I'm always on the lookout for the "hidden gem", off-the-beaten-track option. Once in a while, there are some options that simply don't lie on the price vs quality curve at all... it's just that the lack of branding makes for crazy value-for-money, only if you are willing to look at the option objectively.

This is often true with the made-in-China stuff. For too long, these have been synonymous with poor quality rip-offs. However, in certain areas there have been a renaissance; eg. with the Android market, you have Xiaomi, Oppo, Huawei. Now most people look at these brands either neutrally or favourably.....two years ago, the same would have laughed them off.

The espresso equipment scene appears to be dictated by the West. There are almost zero objective, side-by-side comparisons/reviews with Asian alternatives. That's why I often challenge the de rigueur choices mooted in this & other forums, unless backed by actual experience or hard facts.
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I think physics limits the performance of a 35mm burr... unless U saying alot of R&D went into it and it produces just as good as those 80mm burr.
Italian made 1.8L engine vs chinese make space rocket.. I am sure chinese made rocket go faster.
if they were to make a 80mm burr and compare with Italian 80mm, there is a good chance they performance on par. but quality depends on QC.

phone Xiaomi and huawei is using establish HW and running on open source Android.
Chinese use more phones than the west. The west drinks more espresso than east.
if U talk tea, East dominates.


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post Mar 1 2016, 12:05 AM

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QUOTE(dwRK @ Feb 29 2016, 08:16 PM)
IMHO...value for money peaks around 58mm burrs size grinder...for home use this is quite enough...

Breville can't grind light & light-medium beans...Ive not seen welhome so can't comment...
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yes I have to agree many see 58mm enough for $$ vs quality.

QUOTE(dwRK @ Feb 29 2016, 08:28 PM)
I have a Bregant and a Mazzer...both 64mm burrs...
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2 machines at same burr size! u open for biz


@ lowkl, didn't do much research on Welhome they have any 58mm product?

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post Mar 1 2016, 03:08 AM

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of course one can source other PRC stuff HC-600 looks good at 64mm
eg
http://coffeesnobs.com.au/grinders/14654-feima-grinder.html
http://coffeegeek.com/forums/espresso/grinders/559095

http://www.heycafe.com/en/hc-600-odg.html


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post Mar 1 2016, 01:02 PM

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QUOTE(dwRK @ Mar 1 2016, 08:01 AM)
64mm is the bread and butter size for café...
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Got my 58mm from a cafe using to serve decaf
Nearly got the super jolly since it's just usd$200 but too big, still dreaming of my hg one. No luck this year too many expenses.
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post Mar 1 2016, 09:56 PM

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QUOTE(dwRK @ Mar 1 2016, 04:17 PM)
isn't the hg one taller vs SJ without hopper brows.gif

anyway, I passed on 4 opportunities now wish I hadn't...

used major and sj together for US$200...I was thinking what to do with the major...should have sold it for $300, keep the sj and $100 pocket money
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SJ is shorter but I didn't think to use it without the hopper, just got into coffee then so very blur.

Got your major and sj used so cheap!
U could have sold or edu these ppl they are good machines under rm$1k over some Chinese brands at great value
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QUOTE(dwRK @ Mar 1 2016, 10:37 PM)
passed...means didn't buy sad.gif

Actually I passed on many commercial 1 group too...like appia 2, feama, izzo, around the us$1300 mark...but it's OK lah...the home is no place for a 4 liter boiler laugh.gif
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Nonetheless can edu ppl where to find such under rm$1k deals
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post Mar 2 2016, 03:50 AM

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QUOTE(dwRK @ Mar 1 2016, 11:43 PM)
It's not that i don't want to tell...it's difficult and impractical for most local folks to do...since you ask...

EBay USA...good condition grinders are hard to get...I hunted more than 9 months everyday...the moon and stars must line up for you and needs a buy it now posting. You wait 10 mins it's gone...you also need to do your homework to know how much to bid or price to offer...some stuff is not worth getting. Some stuff you need to fix. Then there's the 110v, credit card/bank account/home address. Next how to get it back to Malaysia...

EBay UK...easy to find good condition grinders...but you need to know how to search...some of the brands are rebadged and named differently...the British mostly prefers pick-up not courier...so how to get the item? Same problems with payment and shipment.

Craig's list...lots of crooks...occasionally some gems...sometimes direct postings...sometimes indirect postings like estate sales, business for sale, etc. Charity shops are another place to hunt...

Hence for overseas purchases...I prefer your suggestions instead just get new from the espressocoffeeshop in Italy, Londonium, etc., as I know of successful trades and easier to manage for normal folks.
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local folks kinda limited then especially they do not want to buy overseas.
I still thought u can get great deals locally and quote me in USD since i quote in USD to make easy comparison. LOL

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QUOTE(dleonorasalma @ Mar 7 2016, 12:13 PM)
I can attest to the fact that yes, customs at the airport will slap you with 30% when you enter the country carrying a box of any machines ie coffee machine or grinders. I kena tahan when I carried in my giotto. Lucky I kena RM100.00 only 😁😁😁
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$100 is 30% of Giotto?
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post Mar 8 2016, 11:32 PM

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QUOTE(pierreye @ Mar 8 2016, 09:04 PM)
Tax always based on total. Plus agent fee Rm50, total tax around rm 500. Still cheaper compare to Amazon price.
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Still cheaper than buying locally? By how much?
Ppl worry about tax and warranty of savings isn't substantial, but what is substantial?
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post Mar 9 2016, 12:03 PM

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QUOTE(pierreye @ Mar 9 2016, 11:36 AM)
If it is Mignon Mk2 then pretty good price.
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What's is the diff mk1 vs mk2? On eureka just mignon
Buy the NS MCF same machine diff brand it's cheaper in Europe. But in USA eureka cost more than NS.
http://www.elektros.it/sk/en/coffee_grinde...i-mcf-nero.html

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QUOTE(sapora @ Mar 9 2016, 12:09 PM)
but have to buy it online?? scared if the grinder will not arrive.hahaa
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You scared then buy at retail store.
Local biz happy they earn your biz and you get to sleep like a baby

I am living in a Econ which is based on e-sales. Local biz such as circuit city, sports authority went bankrupt.

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QUOTE(user5092 @ Mar 18 2016, 02:50 PM)
Hi all the coffee lovers, I am planning to get a WPM KD 210 S2, any recommendation on the coffee grinder? Budget for grinder maybe around 1500. Thanks
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Read from this page, provide good info on your budget at great deal
https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/3830783/+360
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QUOTE(pierreye @ Mar 18 2016, 11:07 PM)
For under RM 1500, you can check out Breville Smart grinder pro BCG820. But there are reported problem with the gear stripping when grinding very hard bean (especially lightly roasted bean). I'm not sure if there are new revision to the hardware but you better check out the review especially in year 2016.
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40mm burr, maybe better off getting the mignon at 50mm or the one u bought since budget around 1500. Not sure how much around is around
http://coffeeforums.co.uk/showthread.php?2...nder-Pro-BCG820

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