Oh. Didn't know got different between super automatic and fully automatic. Always thought one press that can auto froth the milk is fully automatic.

yeah... marketing ppl is confusing everyone nowadays calling them fully automatic

if you visit major coffee retailers... these grind, brew, froth all in one machines are classified under super automatics

I got to admit I have sweet tooth but also known to have slightly sensitive taste bud... Perhaps I can only differentiate through testing multiple beans at the same time

don't sweat it... just enjoy... no need to a b imho

Looking for food medium and dark roast coffee beans on Shopee

Any recommendation?

As suggested by the other forumer, try to reduce your daily sugar intake. Stop drinking sweet drinks, etc. Then you will probably be better able to discern the sweetness in your filter coffee. However, this perception of sweetness varies from bean to bean, and it depends on a lot of factors, from the cultivar, the processing method, the roasting level and lastly your brewing method. So don't expect to taste it every single time.

Just started my journey in coffee. Currently using French press method and considering buying Timemore c2. Is it worthwhile to invest the hand grinder for frenchpress coffee?

It's always a good idea to get a grinder, as grinding just before brewing is a practical requirement to fresh coffee. I haven't used the C2 before but had a Slim, which was pretty decent. Another brand is 1zpresso which I have used 2 models (Z-Pro, E) .... extremely well made. Also look at ACE ...the 48 can be used for espresso but does a decent pourover as well; alternatively the Z1 can do coarse to pourover.

I have the C2 but not using it much anymore. It's good value for money and is very fast, but it generates a lot of fines. But for french press, should be ok.

Thanks for your inputs! Just got the grinder and the consistency is much better!
For pour over coffee, should I go for v60 plastic with paper or cloth filter? 1st timer for pour over coffee

This post has been edited by chengyue: May 22 2021, 06:16 PM

I will suggest to stick with paper filter. More convenient

go with plastic V60 & a coffee scale is a must

You can try our beans out... We are micro roaster called Putra Roasters. Currently have 2 types of medium roast blends. Today is last day promo on Shopee. RM 10 off for 2 packs order.

https://bio.site/putraroasters

Putra is suitable for milk based espresso drinks & French press.
Rajah is good for straight black & V60 pour overs.

Nothing beats a paper filter for clarity.

anyone tried the following drip filter before? i am a beginner and would like to try out using paper filter first.

https://shopee.com.my/%E3%80%90Made-in-Japa...0941.8618116273

This post has been edited by coolguy99: May 24 2021, 09:16 AM

i personally prefer the standalone v60 drip and decanter.. if anything breaks, i just need to replace that part.. plus putting a nice decanter on the table looks better for serving. Have been using the timemore glass v60 with the provided paper filter. so far have been adjusting brew time by manipulating the grind size. However, i find that if i grind too fine to slow down the brew (target brew is 300ml @ 3:30 min), i'll get lots of stuck grinds on the side of the filter when brewing.

Have to buy more filter papers soon and i'm seeing alot of Hario bleached paper on shopee.. noticed that there's two type of packing, one in plastic wrap, the other is in paper box format. Is there any difference in the two papers? someone i know mentioned that the box paper flows slower compared to the plastic packing filter.

My brewer is the 1-2 cup size.

I have a coffee server with similar handle, the handle ring area quite a bich to wash


I prefer the box version, the inside is slightly ribbed & thinner
the plastic wrap version, the inside is smooth, gets clogged easier

Currently I use the box version for Rao/JH's method & Cafec light roast for 4:6 method

i bought a small bottle of Monin Hazelnut syrup from Village Grocer, 250ml for about RM19 iirc.
just so i can make hazelnut americano instead of going to Kopibean.

actually, intead of buying Monin, i try the Torani brand. its good and a bit cheaper than Monin. RM20 for 350ml. the bottle even has the spout. also i didnt buy the pump, instead i use the cocktail jigger. looks nicer lol

Where to buy?