Hi everyone, I would like to know whether you have any recommendation for Coffee Maker (as in drips). I tried searching for the Bonavita BV1900TS in Malaysia but doesn't seem to have any local sellers.

Am currently using Aeropress only, but sometimes when I just need a big serving of a few cups, I would prefer a drip machine to help me out. Thanks.

I am looking for an AeroPress. Is anyone selling AeroPress here? The ones on Shopee and Lazada aren't original.

From which source you guys get your china made hand grinder like 1zpresso or ACE? Taobao?

Thanks for your feedback. After some readings still thinking to get a metal burr instead of ceramic burr. Anyone has experience with Cafede Kona manual coffee grinder? Was looking for Chestnut C Slim but the price is kind of out of my budget.

https://detail.tmall.com/item.htm?spm=a220m...48c60d5df9d9e15

cant find much review on timemore grinder,
I am thinking to get either
1zpresso K-plus (about 700-800 from taobao)
or get a timemore cheaper grinder but with decent quality and upgrade later
or a comandante c40 mk3

Anyone has any idea on it?

quality of a cup depends on the burrs, which everyone use or buy from the same manufacturer?
the rest depends on the build quality and ergonomics?

Is that what you are trying to say?

On this seller there are

ACE40 RMB499 (smaller burr)
ACE48CS RMB349 (bigger burr but cheaper)
ACE55 RMB899

the big 1 seems interesting

got myself a linglong grinder, wow that feels like a major upgrade over my hario skeleton.
also got myself a pikamoka

Is there a consensus on how the Chinese Taobao grinders compare to each other? I'm looking to upgrade from my Rhinowares compact grinder, and happen to have relatives in China that can fortunately purchase one there for me.

I've seen people discussing these ones:
1. 1Zpresso grinders
2. Timemore grinders
3. Linglong ACE48
4. Anonymous 2nd generation
5. Wonderful grinder small

There's also these ones that I can't find much discussion about:
1. Apparently 3rd generation of Anonymous 2
2. Hero grinders
3. MAVO grinder

I'm aware that the Helor 101 and Helor 108 are better than these grinders, but it's also more than I would like to spend.

My impression from reading through this thread are that the 1Zpresso ones are better than the Timemore ones, but otherwise I haven't seen any direct comparisons between the grinders.

Anyone can share a good recipe for V60?

Tried to follow James Hoffman's recipe, but have a hard time swirling the mix as the water drained too quickly, so now just stir a bit with spoon.

Right now, I am dosing 12g and pouring out 250g in about 2 minutes, with 40s of blooming. The taste is OK but I wonder if it can be improved?

hi, pipu wanna ask if there is other way to make drip coffee less sour? other than buying different origin

Thinking to head closer to espresso land.
Yea i like coffee, haha. I scout around for good local type coffees from kopitiams around and mark them. And if im at home i just do a pour over through filter. But it's still off taste sometimes(mostly tend to get sour when i did it wrong). Still learning. Possibly due to many factors but definitely my cheap cheap hand grinder that spits out inconsistent grind size is a factor as well. =P

Nespresso is having a high recurring cost hence it feels kinda 
Maybe a good compromise would be an Ikea Moka Pot + grinder update, while saving up for a 1k+ espresso machine?

!! Lol, I'll stick to my Aeropress if this is true.
Anyway, I am going with the Gemilai la, I still believe pre ground is not that bad, compared with a lot of setup I see where the self owned grinder is of questionable quality also.
A not so fresh (maybe couple weeks old, but perfectly sealed until unpacking) but properly grinded by your roaster will be better than a fresh beans, but grinded with subpar grinders....

I have seen a lot of setup, where a subpar grinder is used... and I am almost certain that the pre-ground is gonna be better.

hi guys, im new in this coffee machine and grinder world.

just want to ask u guys, between raccea 60mm(auto) and 1zpresso jx pro(manual), which one is better ya? the raccea use flat burr while the jxpro use conical burr. the price also different. raccea around rm400 and jxpro rm720.

my budget for espresso machine around rm1k and ive been eyeing for the delonghi dedica. or got other suggestion?

im planning use the grinder for espresso and v60. which one worth the money ya?

thanks sifu

Hi Sifus,

Currently owning Flair Pro 2 and Gemilai CRM 3605 (recently bought). Am using timemore C2 now and looking for better grinder.
My budget is around rm1k ~1.5k.

In my list,
1. Df64
2. JX-Pro
3. Eureka Mignon Manuale
4. Eureka Mignon Silenzio

Am planning to open small business; 10~20 cups per day.

Thank you, Sifus.

Hi guys,

Am new around here. I'm not a pure coffee enthusiast but I do like myself a good cup of coffee. I had thought to get into the game by getting a Flair Espresso Maker Pro 2 and 1zpresso JX-Pro manual coffee grinder. Turns out I'm horrible at using the Flair and I've just completely given up and they're just sitting unused for a while now.

Thinking of upgrading by just getting an automatic machine. Looking for recommendations with a budget of RM2-3k - mostly for lattes (double shot if that matters).

Appreciate any help. Thanks

Anyone else notice that Starbucks has increased their beans prices? Now even the 'regular' ones are priced at RM48! IIRC, it used to be RM35. sigh what a move from them. hope they revert back to the old pricing (though unlikely), since not many customers are making their own coffee at home anyway.

So to those making their own coffee at home, may want to consider buying from somewhere else - local roasters from Shopee/Lazada, perhaps?