Forgive me for being naive, but how much better are these dedicated descaling products better than simple citric acid which we can get from the local baking goods store for a couple of ringgit??

Breville users for your info if you don't already know you can get more info and tips from the internet but in UK and i think USA its also known as SAGE. so SAGE = Breville.

oh.. u can find nice Italian brands on (lelit/Isomac) https://my.carousell.com/p/44245778/?rank=61
if u just testing water, can get used one and not blow too much money

ive created a database many moon ago. have a look. it might helps.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1GTP...dit?usp=sharing

Hi guys, i am looking on Breville BES920 machine. Any users out there can feedback on how this machine is working? Any reliability issue or warranty problem?

which store in kajang? do they have mignon grinder?

I will take your recommendation Shipper blend is a brand? Do they offer free delivery? They state the roasted date on the packaging?

Any recommendations from you?? Based on Starbucks beans I tend to go for medium roast.

Discovered this thread so late. had lot of fun reading through all your post of coffee related stuff.
I love coffee. specially coffee with a more chocolaty aroma mix in with half and half.

I'm used to buying magnolia fresh milk twin pack at RM 15. You mean there are cheaper options? Where do buy yours? Mine is from village grocer because they are always out of stock at Aeon.
Have you tried the Batista milk? Are these "Fresh" fresh milk?
I recall seeing this in Singapore, also from Magnolia, haven't tried them though. Let us know how it fares against the regular Magnolia fresh milk, cheers!

I just brought my mignon if i knew a super jolly is about the price i would get it instead of mignon but for now, im quiet happy with mignon beside that it giving me a quick static shocks if i hold/touch the portafilter  . Mignon is one hack of a messy grinder. It spew coffee ground all over the kitchen top when it grind unless you make a funnel for it which im having now by cutting the bottom of the cup.

it used to be messy even with timer because i just lock on to the spout latch and let it rip but i manage it by using homemade DIY funnel to reduce the ground from spewing everywhere when grind. It is just a small matter to keep in mind not major ones ... How about static ? I notice mignon produce quiet some static, i never fail to get one if i accidentally touch between the portafilter metal and the body of mignon when grinding process.... 

By the way, mind share the pic of you timer setting ? i just want to clarify something

But putting all the above peculiarities aside, I must say it has amazing consistency compared to what I was used to. Just pulled 3 shots all exactly 25 sec! Like a precision watch.....

Let me try it out a few days in a row to see if I also have the same pattern as you. Possibly yes because first shot of the day may have higher retention due to static; after which the amount would stabilise.

My Breville notifies me when it requires a "Cleaning Cycle", usually after around 200 shots.
So I usually only backflush it every 4-5 months (1-2 cups a day) 
Should I be backflushing it more often?

Guys, need opinions. Since I dont really want to grind beans at d office, which one is better?

1. Grind & brew (Aeropress) at home around 6.30am, put it in thermos & drink it at d office around 9am.

or

2. Grind beans at home around 6.30am & brew at d office (French press) just as i want to drink it around 9am.

Currently I'm trying to shop at stores like Cold Storage and TESCO, looking for coffee packs or bottled coffee powders and there are too many choices and I am lazy to read the package of each one of them.

I want something taste like the Nespresso, the most intense, bitter, or spicy taste. I love the small size, super intense coffee, without adding sugar or anything else.

Appreciate a lot of your help to suggest some good espresso. Cheers.

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