Actually other way round. Light roasted beans, especially Nordic style, might not be able to grind or even break
Oily beans a.k.a beans are much more fragile

i think what they mean was that the oil beans tends to clogging inside the machine

Ahh, didn't know that
But in general oily beans are nasty for grinders...needs monthly cleaning

There is also one report that the grinder didnt grind fine enough.... and other reported that it might have espresso grinding capabilities but it doesnt live up to the espresso grind .... it is more suitable for drip or press

Lots of report that Breville Grinder gear will strip if using hard bean (especially light roasted bean). For durability better go for commercial unit. Most likely you only need to change the burr few years later and good as new. I previously consider Smart grinder BCG820 but change my mind due to above issue.

interesting comments on BGP! but given the price at RM1500++, id rather go for a mignon MK2 which is selling approx for RM1900 in malaysia by coffee ritual if i remember right! which is much better build and lasting!! 50mm burrs! That is if you just want espresso grinds all the time and use your hand grinder for V60/pourovers!

But as i said i like conical burrs so I'm gonna wait for the barratza sette!

@d33 Yes when i was doing some research on boilers that copper is naturally anti bac and those deposit you see on the outside is protecting the coppers! but IDK and lime scale build up on copper is faster than on Stainless Steal! so better to descale it yearly!

Here have a good read! http://www.finecoffeecompany.com/copper-bo...resso-machines/

I started out with a Hario, got tired very quickly but it's reliable

There is the Breville Smart Grinder BCG800 and the Breville Smart Grinder Pro BCG820. You want the pro version, currently going for ~RM1.5k, much cheaper if you're ever in Australia Not sure where you can get a commercial grinder for a few hundred more, can you clue us in?

2-3 page back.... Mazzer super jolly rm$1880 vs RM1.5k

Ah good point, I completely forgot about that deal. Personally I'm not sure if I can do taobao for such a big amount but very tempting.

For those actually looking at the Breville, Breville Malaysia has a current promo, likely for hari raya, offering 2-year warranty instead of 1-year.

Actually, for those who are considering Breville, I notice noone mentions the BCG600 Dose Control Pro. It sells at RM986 at Harvey Normans. Pretty good reviews all around; of course in terms of longevity would probably not compare well with the commercials but at literally half the price or less.

Now with the current 2 year warranty, I would say a very decent deal.

Some Taiwanese fella suggested me this product. About RM1000. And I'm going to TW in July. 64mm. Very similar to Super Jolly.
Taobao "Super Jolly"

I'm saw in Taobao some other link, selling around RM1700 for Mazzer Super Jolly.

Another offer, similar with "Super Jolly" selling around RM900 in Taobao. If it's good, I wouldnt mind tapao it from Taiwan and bring it back my self... Probably drop by Feng Da as well...
http://www.feima.com.tw/index.php?route=pr...t&product_id=52

Will keep this model ... KIV...
But RM986, would consider pump in a bit more n get a commercial grinder.

This post has been edited by ukiya: Jun 2 2016, 12:23 PM

Good deal on those grinders on taobao.

Taiwan uses 110v/60hz if I recall so you need a step down transformer to get the grinders to work on Malaysia's 230v/50hz power supply. I assume there's going to no effect on performance, just wondering if anyone's done this before?

Shouldnt be so much difference. If there's really make a difference, then see lo whats the alternative.

The difference shud be the same for those product from oversea as well.

Maybe someone can share the difference as well as the quality of the grinders...

On beans topic. If you're interested to try out what coffees are in the COE/Gesha/90+ regions
http://www.baristahustle.com/superlatives/...gn=Superlatives

Effort by Matt Perger, WBC Champ of 2014

I'm picking up a pack. Looking to see if we can share notes and thoughts on it after we get them

60g for A$25...RM75??? Too rich for me for espresso it's like...2 shots to dial in...1 shot to enjoy!!!

Filter focused. Nothing on espresso
Oh well, being a roaster, I feel obligated to expand my views of what beans can taste like haha

Still I feel these guys are cashing in... trust you'll let us know after cupping?...

BTW some of my favorites are light and medium light roasts which I use for espresso...

I will.
Matt Perger was the 2014 WBC champ and he did list out that the coffees are going to be COE/Gesha/90+ stuffs so I putting high hopes on this

i had been using 110v with transformer on my grinder...there is no much of the different in the performance but you just need to spend abit more to get the transformer and little careful where you plug the devices on the transformer only....

Thanks. I have a 110v transformer already so I might get that sette next time I'm in the US after all...