Espresso Parts HQ Baskets

Lacehim

Jonty wrote:

There is considerable difference between EP and synesso (both 21g baskets) in regards to flow rate and dosing level that is for sure.

I've ordered them and they are on their way 🙂 What difference exactly? Can you tell me more? I couldn't really get any concrete info as to why some don't like these baskets (CH didn't want to post his comments, and didn't reply to my PM), but I'm sure there are equal amount of people saying they don't like VST, so for the price I'll give them ago. Paolo has been more than happy with his EP over the stock Quick Mill baskets! I did like my synesso that I had with my pullman which I sold when I bought the lusso. It was a great basket, I was more sad to see that go than the pullman! :laugh:

Jonty

Lace, From memory, the EP require a tighter grind than the synesso basket I have. Now does that give one an advantage in the cup? My buds aren't the good to tell you - I'll be honest. Today I have soaked my portafilters and baskets - switching in the EP for brekky tomorrow on the EP basket! For the record I paid $13 for mine and thought it was a bargin for a trial run. I believe Bombora have brought them into the country for distribution. Cheers Jonty

Lacehim

They might be an improvement on the stock baskets. I doubt I will taste the difference, I was hoping for less channelling more than anything, especially being ridgeless. Bombora do stock them BUT only supply businesses with an ABN. I know a place in Melbourne had them for $13, but no stock and probably not free post to me in QLD. FYI I paid $11.67 each for mine (inc postage) direct from EP. I've always found EP easy to deal with, and they have a fantastic range of parts that Aussie distributors do not stock (Boilers for Wega Mininova's for instance)

C-man

Kelsey wrote:

What days are good for you this week? I'm hoping to find some free time this week to pop up the coast and say hi.

K-man if you come up call in here for a coffee and horse laugh my 1/3 of a house.

Jonty

G'day Lace I guessed this morning with the Guate Lot 28 COE in the grinder for the EP basket. I dialed in 3/4 of a turn more and still I got away with a 20sec shot - not as tight as I would like. Cup will leave that till I bag the 30sec god shot tomorrow morning 😉 Yeah I got free delivery with mine as I was picking up my Alex at the time 😉 Looking forward to the discussion as members give these a run. Jonty

askthecoffeeguy

I get a much more dense and rich crema in the cup from my EP baskets which holds its body for longer and binds better with the milk than would otherwise be the case That combined with a sweet and juicy mouthfeel is a winner, I reckon! :angel:

C-man

askthe coffeeguy wrote:

I get a much more dense and rich crema in the cup from my EP baskets which holds its body for longer and binds better with the milk than would otherwise be the case That combined with a sweet and juicy mouthfeel is a winner, I reckon! :angel:

That sound's really good! hope mine comes soon.

Lacehim

They have shipped C-Man. More patience required. You should be good at that now after waiting so patiently for your S24 bargain! 🙂

C-man

Lacehim wrote:

They have shipped C-Man. More patience required. You should be good at that now after waiting so patiently for your S24 bargain! 🙂

It's cool, I can wait Thank's for including me in the order. this should be interesting to see what difference it makes.

Lacehim

Gents, the baskets have arrived. 🙂 I'm just cleaning them now (aren't I nice) so they will be ready to go. Pickup when you ready $24 each for 2 baskets. Kelsey if you can't make it up this way let me know. I'll post your nakid and baskets to you.

Lacehim

Items purchased, and more discussion re the pros and cons of the baskets moved to a new thread. http://www.bestcafes.com.au/forum/accessories/espresso-parts-ep-hq-baskets/msg38420/?topicseen#msg38420

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