what equipment are you using?

kevinjspark

At home: nuova simonelli oscar+lelit doserless grinder Hottop b roaster + i coffee roaster I enjoy my oscar due to its powerful steam. 600ml heat exchanger!! I just bought my hottop so i will post how i go when i finish first roast with it :-)

Koffee_Kosmo

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At home: nuova simonelli oscar+lelit doserless grinder Hottop b roaster + i coffee roaster I enjoy my oscar due to its powerful steam. 600ml heat exchanger!! I just bought my hottop so i will post how i go when i finish first roast with it :-)

Very nice Kevin A fully self contained household from roasting to cup KK

BLrdFX

Lever machine added.  A Londinium L-I.  I love the way it works.  This Lever Machine heats up faster than my GS/3 and is easier to get a smooth mellow shot without a bunch of tweaking of the many controls that the GS/3 has at its disposal. The Kony-E grinder will probably go up for sale when the HG-One hand crank grinder arrives.  I still use the Versalab and the Modded Pharos. The L-I is working so well I might sell the GS/3!!  A very good New Year so far 8) http://mini4fun.info/Espresso/Coffee_Adventures.html

JoeCoffee

Great topic. Coffee machine:  Cuisinart, Frenchpress, Mokka Pot, Starbucks Barista Grinders:            Maestro Baratza, Gaggia Roaster:              Behmore 1600, PAN Tampers:            Starbucks - came with the Barista Keep in mind that along the way, I've burned out a number of popcorn poppers, roasters, and coffee machines.             ~Joe

lukemc

Coffee machine:  Izzo Alex Duetto 2 Grinders:            Fiorenzato E71 conical, Baratza Precisio Roaster:              Coretto, Hottop B model (got it this week) Tampers:            Pullman Barista Really keen to have a look at a Bezerra Strega and a play, thinking I want to venture into a lever machine

Brett H

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Coffee machine:  Izzo Alex Duetto 2 Grinders:            Fiorenzato E71 conical, Baratza Precisio Roaster:              Coretto, Hottop B model (got it this week) Tampers:            Pullman Barista Really keen to have a look at a Bezerra Strega and a play, thinking I want to venture into a lever machine

The Strega are terrific but imagine the Alex Lever next to the Alex Dual Boiler... How cool is that!!  I'm just so relieved that Diadema don't have a lever because if they did... Why... My kids might starve  :rofl:

lukemc

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The Strega are terrific but imagine the Alex Lever next to the Alex Dual Boiler... How cool is that!!  I'm just so relieved that Diadema don't have a lever because if they did... Why... My kids might starve  :rofl:

If only it had a tank option..........

Koffee_Kosmo

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This Espresso Machine is the home machine and I love it Our immediate family have always owned cafes. One was always close to home. We could pop in anytime for an espresso as long as I made it myself Recently as last year some relatives have sold the cafes or relocated on the other side of the city so I got my own E61 machine from Barazi here in Brisbane for home use No travelling involved to get a great coffee Espresso Machine:  Bezzera Domus Galatea Grinder:                  Macap M4D Stepped Tamper:                  Pullman Barista Convex Roaster:                  Turbo Roaster Home Made. And always improving Koffee Kosmo

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Thought I would update the current equipment list as its changed since my last entry Bezzera BZ40 BNZ MD74 conical grinder Cona Syphon Pullman Barista tamper KKTO roaster X 2 I feel like a king in my castle KK

Time for me to record my current set up As you can see I have quoted my previous equipment to view the journey Machine - Bezzera Strega Lever Grinder - BNZ MD74 Conical A few box hand grinders Cona Syphon Stovetop Pullman Barista Convex tamper KKTO roaster X 2 ( The original first and a kit KKTO ) KK

askthecoffeeguy

at home ive got a rancilio epoca - but I've snapped off the cheesy plastic sides and replaced them with stainless, and Ive whacked a synesso steam tip on the steam wand - and this seems to work gangbusters! Im also in the process of replacing the plastic console on the front with stainless, should be done in a few weeks! And Ive got a gene cafe roaster, and a mazzer super jolly at home, as well as an atomic stovetop, and a sunbeam em6900 in excellent working order! at work ive got a kees van der westen mirage triplette classicio, and a robur, plus a major, 2 x hario cold drips, and a syphon! not too mention several clever coffee drippers for pour over coffee - which is my preferred method of preparation at the moment!

Brett H

Okay current loveliness... Diadema Junior Extra PID (double boiler e61 tanked) A Pavoni Lever 1996 Bodum Syphon DIY Cold Drip Hilarious Aldi stove-top Bodum stainless steel plungers for work Compak K10 Doser (modded for grind on demand, 71mm Conical) Compak A8 Automatica (83mm planar) Fiorenzato F5 (64mm planar) Racilio Rocky (50mm planar) Nemox Lux (small domestic conical) Behmor KKTO Bean Coooler Future upgrades: Bigger hotter KKTO At least one or two less grinders...  :rofl:

QM0996

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Okay current loveliness... Diadema Junior Extra PID (double boiler e61 tanked) A Pavoni Lever 1996 Bodum Syphon DIY Cold Drip Hilarious Aldi stove-top Bodum stainless steel plungers for work Compak K10 Doser (modded for grind on demand, 71mm Conical) Compak A8 Automatica (83mm planar) Fiorenzato F5 (64mm planar) Racilio Rocky (50mm planar) Nemox Lux (small domestic conical) Behmor KKTO Bean Coooler Future upgrades: Bigger hotter KKTO At least one or two less grinders...  :rofl:

So how is the grinder now the main unit is in the correct way ?

Jupiter212

I have a set of Gaggia Baby Class coffee machine + Ascaso grinder, I think it suits for domestic use

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Brett H

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So how is the grinder now the main unit is in the correct way ?

Awesome thanks mate!

AndyStaples

We have recently moved and in doing so bought a whole load of new kitchen equipment. At the moment, we are using: Coffee machines: AEG Favola Plus Grinders: Zass hand, Rocky Doser, DOGE85, Mazzer major, KR1203. Roaster: Has Garanti 5Kg 3motor. I have to admit that these were more my wife's choices than mine, but everything seems to be in order so far - no complaints  ^-^

Lacehim

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Coffee machines: AEG Favola Plus

Isn't that a pod machine?  What are the grinders for?  :-|

lukemc

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Coffee machine:  Izzo Alex Duetto 2 Grinders:            Fiorenzato E71 conical, Baratza Precisio Roaster:              Coretto, Hottop B model (got it this week) Tampers:            Pullman Barista Really keen to have a look at a Bezerra Strega and a play, thinking I want to venture into a lever machine

The Alex Duetto has been replaced by a strega. Loving it

Koffee_Kosmo

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Isn't that a pod machine?  What are the grinders for?  :-|

And a 5 kg roaster to fill those pods

lukemc

Look at what's hiding beside my Strega. Loving this grinder.

Koffee_Kosmo

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Look at what's hiding beside my Strega. Loving this grinder.

Very nice Luke You need to do a review when time permits  :thumb: KK

Lacehim

Is that the Forte?  Or the Vario 2.0 I see it still uses the same 54mm ceramic burrs, but has a metal grinding chambers.  I would be interested in your review.  I loved my Vario for a lot of reasons, but it just wouldn't grind fine enough (even with adjustment) and in the end I replaced it with a BSG which is loads easier to use and cleaner too.  The Vario always sprayed out a fine spray of coffee around the machine!

lukemc

It's a forte AP. Grinds extremely finely out of the box (although I've read that some don't) I asked the seller in the UK to test it for me before he posted it for that reason. So far it's "the best" home grinder I've ever used (all my opinion! And for my needs). Seems to retain barely any grinds and the timer dose has been super accurate so far. More testing to come.

Brett H

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It's a forte AP. Grinds extremely finely out of the box (although I've read that some don't) I asked the seller in the UK to test it for me before he posted it for that reason. So far it's "the best" home grinder I've ever used (all my opinion! And for my needs). Seems to retain barely any grinds and the timer dose has been super accurate so far. More testing to come.

Congratulations mate!  That looks the business!!

Kelsey

I'm echoing KK's statement - please start a review thread! Preferably with lots of pics.  ;D

lukemc

I'm doing 14 hour days at present so will have to do it on the weekend. If anyone is in sydney out near camden and wants a go with it I'm happy to oblige

mwcalder

Hey All! Got a Bezzera Mitica - Tank, Mini Mazzer with a doser and a Reg Barber with a wooden handle. Not quite like the FB80 and Roburs at work but good enough for the home Michael

Koffee_Kosmo

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Hey All! Got a Bezzera Mitica - Tank, Mini Mazzer with a doser and a Reg Barber with a wooden handle. Not quite like the FB80 and Roburs at work but good enough for the home Michael

Welcome Michael A great combo for home use - And more than good enough

Brett H

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Welcome Michael A great combo for home use - And more than good enough

Couldn't agree more.  Fantastic pick-up mate and welcome!

Kelsey

Now someone just needs to pick up mine!!!! On eBay at the moment, if anyone wants to take a punt!

Seeya Latte

Hi Michael Nice setup ! To quote Willy Wonka ....Under section 37B of the forum contract which you signed, it states quite clearly that you must supply photos of recently purchased kit...et cetera..et cetera....It's all there! Black and white, clear as crystal ! ;D

cosmic_couple22

Hi Michael Welcome and there's no sitting up to 4 in the morning arguing with grumpy and opinionated old men allowed on this site.  :laugh: Has Steg picked the next batch of cherries? Chester