Also stripped, cleaned and pressed
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Stripped cleaned and pimped, looking good
https://www.dropbox.com/s/updgzp8scy...82258.mp4?dl=0
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Also stripped, cleaned and pressed
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Inverted method? I've used one one an off for 10 years , makes a great cup without the faff
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Ye, the fact there is an annual championship on brewing the best Aeropress coffee says a lot.
I use the inverted method as theres no rushing to get the plunger in before it all drips into the cup. I just find it a but more chilled.
What's everyone's been of choice?? Still looking for a great one that doesn't cost the earth.
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Arrives tomorrow.......
ECM Mechanika V Slim.
Sold my Breville machine....can now extract and steam at the same time.
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I only got into to coffee fairly recently. I use a French press at home and an aeropress at work. I found these beans at a local shop (for local people) named after my home town in my home town and find them very nice. They do a lot of different roasts and I think it's free delivery on orders over £10. You do have to ask for the Ashby roast as last time it wasn't on their website.
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I’m currently using Craft House for my beans, they’re really good, and not too expensive.
Www.crafthousecoffee.co.uk
If you fancy something a bit tastier than rations then Caffeine magazine have a list of roasters doing discounts as does the ‘brew at home’ section of notabarista.com (not just U.K roasters)
Currently enjoying some Burundi, Indonesia and Tanzanian single origins from Origin which were 20% off.
I'm far to lazy for all the complicated stuff, and have one of these:
https://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/househ...81428-pdt.html
Curry's is currently doing £650 off!
So clever my foot fell off.
Aeropress and co-op Colombian fair trade. Two packets for £6.00
https://images.app.goo.gl/ntjdrTPrnNpjjMD38
You can get better but for the price it’s very good
We have an integrated machine and use Lavazza beans constantly fresh ground daily by the machine. I have tried many different coffees but we always return to Lavazza. Might dip in to one of these subscription services.
I should not be at all surprised, given where we are, that so many people are willing to throw money at expensive status symbols that do the same job as a piece of equipment you get for a tenner from Amazon!
I'm a big fan of this place on the edge of Winchester, currently drinking this:
https://winchestercoffeeroasters.co....synergy-blend/
"A man of little significance"
Nectar, dialled in to perfection this morning
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I’m presently awaiting delivery of my Krups GVX2 grinder and some beans.
In the meantime I purchased this......
I am certain that there is better out there, but at £1.25 for 227g - Wow!
Currently living overseas (ex Devon) and went for ECM after trawling through a multitude of reviews on you tube etc. Certainly better value than a DB and should provide me with the coffee experience I want. Previous machine was a Breville (I think sold under Sage brand in UK) with grinder built in on top of the machine. Made great coffee and at around 350GBP was great value. The downside was the inability to extract and steam at the same time....otherwise I had no complaints.
The new machine is set up and ready but was too late to be drinking coffee this evening so I will pull my first shot in the morning.....20 min warm up needed (Breville 15 secs)!!!
Gaggia Classic
PID
SSR for steamer
Upgraded screen
Upgraded gasket
Upgraded drip tray
Upgraded baskets
Upgraded steamer
Upgraded portafilter
Upgraded tamp and leveller
Funnel
Scales
Upgrade for grinder for one notch
Opv mod
I'm in deep
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I use these...…
https://www.exchangecoffee.co.uk/
Fairly local to me, but had some delivered yesterday.
Excellent service and the coffee is superb.
I'm gonna go local, support a local business
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I’ve got a pressure profiling kit to install on my ECM, haven’t got round to it yet.
But yes, levers, I keep thinking about an older Londinium, one day.
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Quite a setup! The Classic is by far the best bang for the buck, especially with all those mods.
I'm in the Qatar-wol school of keeping it simple. Had this trusty old thing for many years.
It doesn't take up much space either.
Just received this through the post......
Unfortunately, rather than my ordered coffee grinder, they mistakenly sent me a Richard Sapper 9090 Caffettiera.
No good for grinding beans me thinks!!!
Tea is more my thing, but I do like the occasional coffee.
We went from instant to cafetière to moka pot to cheap Aldi espresso machine. Recently bought a Sage Duo Temp Pro when John Lewis had them for £199. Not the last word, but a step up from the £50 Aldi unit.
Replaced the old blade grinder with a Commandante C40.
The Sage’s 54mm basket is only good for 14g of coffee (and that needs a dosing funnel), but the tried-and-tested 14g to 50ml in 25 seconds produces a brew that (to me) is as good as I’ve had anywhere.
Usually Aldi <£2 beans. Locally roasted 200° Brazilian Love Affair when I feel like treating myself.
But mostly tea.
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I am on a subscription from these boyzz. Assorted espresso style... 5 bags a month...
https://jamesgourmetcoffee.com/
This coffee machine now.... purchased on offer at just under £500
https://www.delonghi.com/en-gb/produ...60w-0132215214
CBA with the faff of grinders, tampers, machine tantrums, my tantrums etc etc... bean through it several times and spent enuff to buy a quality Rolex..
I am happy with my current setup now, makes good espresso and I can steam my own milk.... easy to clean too...
Regards
V
Ok peeps - so looking for a hand grinder. Not wanting to spend too much, let's say £100 max, ideally £50-70. What are my options?
Gonna try some new beans again just checked and we have 4kg of Lavazza beans in stock. It does taste good though.