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mel5582
post Jan 20 2016, 09:39 PM

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Wow, a v2 thread already. Nice!
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post Mar 31 2016, 08:59 PM

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I've added another step to my routine..


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post Mar 31 2016, 10:54 PM

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QUOTE(patryn33 @ Mar 31 2016, 09:24 PM)
You're the most likely one to own such toy
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I wanted to try omitting tamping with this.. there are still channeling.. the depth is kinda tricky here to master. Might also be because I'm using 14g with the 15g VST basket. If tamped, the extraction is vastly improved.

QUOTE(luvox @ Mar 31 2016, 10:45 PM)
How much it costs?
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I got it from:
https://shop.caffecrema.my/collections/coff...fee-distributor

Total RM590 including shipping. Tried asking from ONA directly but was referred back to local distributor lol
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post Apr 1 2016, 02:07 PM

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QUOTE(Castreal @ Apr 1 2016, 12:49 PM)
I think during the World Barista Championship 2015 Finals, Sasa used a similar tool to distribute the coffee, but he used a tamper to tamp as well.
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Yeah, it was a prototype. Tamping after using the OCD is recommended but the puck is still subjected to variable tamp pressure if tamping is inconsistent. I think in order to extract without tamping, the grinds must be just right.. the depth of levelling used with OCD and the screen used in the gasket must be even and precise. Still experimenting..

QUOTE(JCogent @ Apr 1 2016, 01:17 PM)
Auresso is also selling it, for slightly less. http://www.auresso.com.my/product/106/ONA-...ee-Distributor/
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Yeah, saw this after purchase.. difference by about RM20 - RM30 sad.gif
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post Apr 16 2016, 11:58 AM

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QUOTE(ycs @ Apr 15 2016, 12:25 PM)
anyone here here using an E61 machine?
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I'm using an E61 group machine.

On a side note, commissioned some work to Dave from HB forum to customize some wood for my machine. After 11 months of wait, it's finally done. From the pic, it's worth the wait I must say

His page is here: http://www.home-barista.com/marketplace/cu...ine-t10642.html


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post Oct 6 2016, 09:45 PM

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QUOTE(patryn33 @ Oct 3 2016, 02:00 AM)
I know it's for distribution but you state dosing, which is why I recommend weighing machine.

A lot of mix reviews online
https://www.thecoffeecompass.com/ona-coffee...ributor-review/
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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.
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post Oct 7 2016, 12:01 PM

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QUOTE(patryn33 @ Oct 7 2016, 01:50 AM)
Can't afford the original, wonder how close is the design of a knockoff.

Good to find a positive note. Compare with old fashion tamping u see the value?
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Not sure of the ridges on the OEMs but from the pictures they differ from OCD. The ones on the OCD basically distributes and cuts off the excess grinds according to the level you set it to (something like stockfleth's method) while the ridges on the OEM seems to only distribute.

It's an improvement for classic tamping.
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post Sep 11 2018, 11:23 AM

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QUOTE(Bryan89 @ Sep 11 2018, 12:00 AM)
Hey guys,

I have been brewing with my Hario kettle. But i want to measure my water temperature. Any thermometer that is reliable to recommend?
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You can get a KitchenCraft thermometer, not expensive and serves all kinds of brewing. smile.gif
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post Sep 12 2018, 12:41 AM

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QUOTE(Bryan89 @ Sep 11 2018, 11:36 AM)
I can get it in shopping like parkson?
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Or you can try looking in those kitchen tools where there are thermometers for meat lol, it works as well.

For kettles, I have a Tiamo one with a thermometer as the knob.
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post Apr 9 2020, 11:51 PM

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There are a lot of choices out there, you can also try getting some beans from ymeng85. As for milk, I normally use Farmhouse or Meiji but you can try other choices as well. Pairing really depends on the type of beans you use.
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post Apr 12 2020, 11:47 AM

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QUOTE(pierreye @ Apr 11 2020, 10:41 AM)
Update on Niche Zero grinder. Well, it's worth the money spend.

The only issue I have is some grind will stick to the spout and drop on the wooden tray after 10-15 mins. I have to remind myself always put the dosing cup back after pouring into the portafilter. Also flick the spout with finger before grinding the next batch to purge any old grind. The total that fall out is less than 0.1g.

Now, what I like most is for single dosing. Very simple workflow and very consistent beans in and grind out in term of weight. No more than +- 0.2g.

Built quality and finishing is really good. No rough edges. Some people like huge grinder with heavy metal all around that's build like a tank. I prefer sleek sports car. My wife complimented the grinder does looks good in the kitchen.

Sound level is low for a grinder. Definitely much quieter than flat burr which spin at high speed.

It's easier to clean. In fact, nothing much to clean compare to Macap M4 flat burr.

And the big question about taste in the cup. It's definitely a step up from 58mm flat burr. I'm not an Espresso drinker so I wouldn't put those fancy words. For my latte, I feel it's definitely sweeter and more satisfying. One of the greatest improvement is consistency. The last few days the quality of the cup been almost the same. Previously I do get average to very good latte with occasional excellent taste according to my own standard.

Overall no regrets on getting it and hopefully it will last for more than 10 years. The design is quite simple so parts should be easy to swap out. I prefer simple grinder without electronics to worry about.
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Nice to know about the Niche Zero. Yeah, you can't avoid static, even with my grinder and RDT, minor static still occurs.
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post Apr 12 2020, 02:59 PM

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Interesting, if the retention is minimal, can possibly workout a seamless workflow. For me, I've removed the spring from the PF and moved to dosing 14g into the ridgeless VST basket, level, and extract. Omitted the tamping as well.

The blind tumbler that came with my grinder is collecting dust lol.
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post Sep 29 2021, 06:49 PM

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Just received my upgraditis machine

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