wow... so many things to learn when switching to espresso machine.
gotta go with delonghi for ease of service

Trust me after having auto....you might want to jump to semi auto not long after that  ....cos the caffeine and milk frothing addiction in semi auto is unresistable.

But given the budget machine you had propose, i say stick to auto for best feature....

just what i have in mind. i'm looking for semi-auto instead of auto.
delonghi website states that ec860 milk frother is manual.

Lolz, that delonghi machine ? I had that in my office, i think is fine machine for office used. It had pre set auto cleaning or something because if you leave the machine for something. It will automatically dispense water out and perform self cleaning then for full maintenance my office will call in the tech guys where he will dismantle some internal parts and do cleaning.

Thanks for clarifying!!    Machine is just a tool, its the person behind it that makes it great!!  Happy MERDEKA!!

I purchase my beans from Thailand. For 100% arabica, is only RM 45/- 500 gram.
They do have single origin too. But, I seldom drink single origin as well.

Strongly recommend all coffee enthusiasts to try out home roasting. Very fun, super fresh and introduces a whole new world of tastes.

i left the pf too long at the brewhead, too dry and got stuck, i think

i just run water a bit and it comes off 

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guys, looking for new espresso machine.
budget RM2500. any recommendations?
should I go for espresso machine with thermoblock or boiler?

I've seen that ID on carousell (crosbyalex84) selling espresso machines for IMO super low prices, and he's has zero ratings as a seller. Have you bought something from him before?

Nice knockbox 
I do own a fancy Joe Frex Knockbox base with Drawer, but to be honest, its now more for show than actual use.
I only make 1 cup of espresso a day, so to think of washing the drawer everyday for just that single puck is quite a hassle 
Instead of using the knockbox, I now use my dustbin as a knockbox (just knock at the sides of the bin, the puck falls out)
Simplicity is still the best 

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I ordered this cheaper copy version of onna distribution tool. I need it for precise dosing

Mayb u misunderstand its function. I weight my bean & grind it. After fill up the portafilter, the ground amount is not reaching the lips. This thing will level & smoothen the surface even the ground is far away below the level of portafilter lips. It is call distribution tool by its inventor

It will take around one week time to receive this item from taobao

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This is the original version that cost ~ rm561

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I ordered this cheaper copy version of onna distribution tool. I need it for precise dosing

I've been using the OCD for quite some time now, and it's part of my routine. Yes, there will be some wastage, but because my dosage is 14.1, it's really minimal. There are no channeling issues, and with darker roasts, I can load in 12g in a VST 15g basket and still have proper extraction.

The minor wastage, I normally knock the OCD on the knock box to clear. So the counter-top is normally clean.

I abit regret bought super jolly too early from taobao. Should have bought this baratza sette. They r almost the same price in taobao

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Noob question: why sj over the sette yeah? What's one's advantage over the other?

Wow SJ upgrade to what?

Holy... looks so sci-fi... and the price 😅