Hi everyone,

I'm also considering on getting a grinder for pourover. I'm currently using a hario mini mill, but I'm constantly getting a lot of fines.

Have thought of upgrading. Anyone of you have any ideas between the Akira electric grinder, commandante hand grinder or precision hand ground?

Initially wanted to save up for the baratza sette, but reviews said it's not as good for filter as it is for espresso

Hi there. Yeah I've already done the tape mod to the mini mill. It did reduce the fines... but nevertheless the fines are really affecting the cup.

I don't think I'll be going towards espresso so soon. Hence looking at the Akira or Comandante or precision.

Alright. Which Lido grinder are you referring to? How about the commandante? Heard that the uniformity of grinds is better than most like the lido.

Okay thanks so much 😊 Do you perhaps have any idea where to get the lido or helor in malaysia? The ones which I can find are all from Singapore though.

Also have you personally tried either one?

Have dropped them an email 😂 Saw another one by otten coffee in Indonesia.

Hmm maybe if you intend to get one, we could split the shipping and get one each?

Have dropped them an email 😂 Saw another one by otten coffee in Indonesia.

Hmm maybe if you intend to get one, we could split the shipping and get one each?

Hi there 😊 Just my opinion, it feels that you have overfrothed the milk. When you induce air into the milk, it usually doesn't take very long. Just 2-3 seconds depending on your steam wand pressure.

What I feel is more important would be finding the sweet spot and "rolling" the milk. You want to focus on the rolling as it'll mix the microfoam together with the milk. Done right, there should be no significant large bubbles and a glossy finish.

As for the grinder, I wouldn't recommend getting a cheap one. Perhaps save up for decent grinder. Those within your budget probably can't grind fine enough with a consistent size for espresso extraction. The Baratza Sette would be a decent one to save up for, it costs around 2k.

This post has been edited by junsuke: May 9 2017, 10:59 PM

Whoops my bad. Meant to say the baratza sette

I usually prefer making my coffee in a 6-7oz cup. I feel 8.8 is a little too big for my liking.

You can try these few:
1. Maxwell & Williams coloured cups (8, 6.5 oz and 5.5 oz also have. Can find at Parkson

2. Search online for incasa cups

3. Acme & co from PULP (really sturdy cup but abit pricey)

4. Search online for duralex glasses

Image 1: I think you're starting your pour too late. As you can see there are thin lines of swirls during your initial swirling. I recommend watching some videos and see how late artists start their pours and find what's best for you.

https://instagram.com/p/BRChwZJgJXP/

You can try following : ada_crew, zkings1019, baristaaaronshin, latteart_simon, aaronlooiys

They usually posts videos, so you can observe. Also if you dig into their older posts, they actually have videos of them steaming too. Try to listen to their frothing.

Ahh yeah but I feel he starts his pours abit late. Hence it's not really a clean one 😂 And I feel it's a lot easier if you start slightly earlier.

As for the watching I think can try to listen to how they froth, get a rough idea.. a little hard to explain in words on that 😂 But yeah definitely practice and hands on is more important than just watching.

Ohhh ikea actually had milk pitchers? I second your recommendation for the rattleware pitchers. Somehow it's a lot easier to get the roll on that pitcher. Definitely my go to frothing pitcher 😊

Hi guys. Just want to ask, any of you know where to get vertex 12oz latte bowl? Similar to the milkglider's latte bowl.

Trying to source for an alternative. If I have to buy from taobao, it'll be the milk glider one and comes to about rm 100 excluding shipping.

Want to get it to practice my latte art designs 😅

The shape of the cup doesn't really affect much. I think that before you start pouring, during the initial mixing stage where you go in circular motions, try to prolong it just a little and try to make it as even as possible.

Hi. Are you perhaps going to use it for home use? Or for a Cafe? Just to list down a few roasters here in Klang Valley. You can check them out. The numbering does not show my preference of which is better

1. Artisan Roastery
2. The Roast Things
3. The Hub
4. Ghostbird
5. Aitch
6. Cloudcatcher

If for home, would it be espresso machine? or manual brewing? Either way, all the mentioned roasters do sell retail.

You could also source from beanshipper.com

Hi. Anyone here using the Gemilai CRM3601 / 3605? Has anyone tried to replace the portafilter to a naked? I’m not sure if an e61 would fit nicely.