was planning (and registered) to go..
but suddenly got urgent matter to take care of this friday and saturday morning..
really wanna go...

mostly use cold fresh milk..
but the experiment is the fun part..
also,when frothing milk..dont go over 65c (or 60c usually shown on thermometer)

wonder how sweet it will be after froth..same as fresh milk??

140-160ml for 1 shot..and around 250-280 for double shot..practice more on ur frothing technique..

pannarello wands tend to inject large and too much of air bubbles..i would recommend to go for traditional steam tip..i usually stop injecting air at 35c

quite hard to get a microfoam from a milk stirrer frothing machine...
if u wanna do a good milk texturing for latte art i would suggest getting bellman stovetop steamer


This post has been edited by serigala: Mar 9 2018, 01:54 AM

a good choice IMHO..but the price is not around your budget..price is RM19,300 (was also interested in owning one before)
btw, do you already have a grinder..if not, spare around 3-4k for a grinder...

for 15k budget i suggest u go for esf rate prosumer machine like from rocket espresso or nuova simonelli..find the plumb-able ones

or go thru mudah,buy a second hand used machine..spend some for 1 time maintenance and u are good to go..
btw, the appia ver1, 1 group that sell Rm6500 at mudah is a forumer here also..u can ask him (fb:stephen yong, malaysia barista)

This post has been edited by serigala: Mar 11 2018, 10:14 AM

around 13k..
this model is for home usage..not recommended for small cafe use..reliability is an issue (before this i use breville barista express)
try look into Rocket Mozzafiato Evoluzione R
https://rocket-espresso.com/evoluzione-r.html
la marsa coffee equipment is selling new one at RM10,250
which should fit your budget..
or
https://www.mudah.my/Coffee+Machine+Nuova+S...R7-63798739.htm
this is a showroom/training room unit..which i think still in good condition..

plumb-able machine is a huge advantage for cafe since u dont need to clear the tray and refill the water..just turn on,use and the end of the day,daily maintenance..

for used 2 group unit..
https://www.mudah.my/Italy+Espresso+Machine...up-64028857.htm


https://www.mudah.my/Sanremo+capri+deluxe+d...ne-62582983.htm

also can look into iberital IB7-2g machine..
also a good machine.. new 2g compact around RM 11900
http://www.coffeeritual.com/index.php?id_p...oller=product#/

maybe u misread it..
"This is a showroom set, not a cafe set. Therefore the volume is really low."


appia series is a commercial machine built for cafe use..it can handle 50 cups a day easily..

btw, that breville touch serving speed is slow..
get a commercial machine, proper train the user in technique and workflow, it will be fast..

This post has been edited by serigala: Mar 12 2018, 01:50 AM

Better to get 2 worker if ur cafe have a decent amount of customer.. Else if 5-15 minutes 1 customer can do with only 1 worker..
In terengganu have both slow and fast customer flow cafe.. I have see from 1 to 4 person working.. Serving coffee and sandwiches

Even after a lot of practice.. This is the result
Need more practice.. And a new pitcher


Attached thumbnail(s)

online or local...
buy from the roaster that provide u roast date (make sure it is not that long ago) rather than expired date

From lazada, 200ml
https://www.lazada.com.my/products/200ml-68...4RJluB&search=1

Agree with this.. But for machiato maybe can..

same filter size?same amount of coffee? same tamper pressure?

even triple shot basket only 21-23g

happen to me when i use super auto machine (krups,delonghi) with thermoblock..
i usually put milk into freezer 2 minutes before i start steaming them.. will only give 10 sec extra time..but the milk texture will be better..

blade grinder is a big no no..

as long is it a fresh roasted beans ( 1 or 2 week after roast)
buy packet with roast date instead of expiry date

Today shot. Papua new guinea peaberry medium roasted. Farm fresh milk. Still need to improve..

This post has been edited by serigala: Apr 5 2018, 11:35 AM


Attached thumbnail(s)

Thats 3...
Most super auto only use 1 thermoblock.. Low power thermalblock.. Fast warm up.. But really lack in steam power

Looks like the grind is too coarse.. Have u tried cleaning the grinder burrs?

Good for you.. So the grinder is the culprit..

appartamento, nuova simonelli musica,expobar office or bezzera magica..wonr be wrong with any of it..
but if it is my money,i would look into used commercial espresso machine,plumb in ftw!

distributed by farm fresh..

i only have experience with lelit giulietta commercial espresso machine..the steam tip is not to my liking...
have u try look at rocket R58 also a dual boiler machine..

did u store it on the fridge door compartment?