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Genie47

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I didn't care if it is a house brand. It already said on the box it is made in China.

 

I kept the drip coffee pot away from view. Since I'm the only one who drinks every morning, I'll use the espresso filter exclusively.

 

For that price. Great to have around to work on the brewing. The cup measure is also the tamping tool.

 

It has the filter for 1 cup, 2 cup and coffee pod! Now that is something. The filter for the coffee pod will allow you to stuff in those pre-packed ground coffee like Nespresso.

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Hermitage

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i see.... nothing, just happen to be in the trade :D

 

OIC...too bad I'm not in the F&B line anymore or else maybe can throw some business your way... [;)]

 

You work in the trade? Must be very familiar with coffee then! Went through a couple of coffee appreciation courses before and must say that it's not as simple as it seems! "Cupping" and stuff was pretty interesting [thumbsup]

 

Btw, what happened??!?! How come the thread title changed while I was trying to post this message??

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OIC...too bad I'm not in the F&B line anymore or else maybe can throw some business your way... [;)]

 

You work in the trade? Must be very familiar with coffee then! Went through a couple of coffee appreciation courses before and must say that it's not as simple as it seems! "Cupping" and stuff was pretty interesting [thumbsup]

 

Btw, what happened??!?! How come the thread title changed while I was trying to post this message??

 

combined or if u like, the in word to use is "integrated"... [laugh]

 

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Genie47

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Exercising my mod powers. [:p]

 

OK for those fellas who want the pods. Check out Pantry Guy.

 

http://pantryguy.com/index.php

 

He sells all sorts of pods. If you got those filter that accepts the pods, worth a try.

 

SGD80 for 150 pods = 150 espresso

 

His place is at

 

Thomson Shopping Centre Kiosk

301 Upper Thomson Rd #03-45C, Thomson Plaza, Singapore574408

Tel +65 81891339 Fax: +65 31257300

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Atonchia

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I didn't care if it is a house brand. It already said on the box it is made in China.

 

I kept the drip coffee pot away from view. Since I'm the only one who drinks every morning, I'll use the espresso filter exclusively.

 

For that price. Great to have around to work on the brewing. The cup measure is also the tamping tool.

 

It has the filter for 1 cup, 2 cup and coffee pod! Now that is something. The filter for the coffee pod will allow you to stuff in those pre-packed ground coffee like Nespresso.

 

 

So must get own grinder if using coffee beans, instead of those pre-pack coffee pods?

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Genie47

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I get packs of ground coffee.

 

Don't be fooled. What counts is not freshly ground coffee. What counts is freshly roasted coffee.

 

When I shop, I always peak at Boncafe's packs They state the day they are produced. As in roasted and ground. The beans production date is when they are roasted.

 

Later production date, the better.

 

You can get the pods because this machine has the filter to accept pods. So altogether 3 filters. 1 cup, 2 cup and pod filter.

 

Of course cannot accept Nespresso lah. Nespresso is special. Pod is encapsulated in an aluminium shell. A fine waste of aluminium if you ask me.

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Atonchia

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Huh? No lah, why you say that? [confused] I've just had quite a fair bit of experience working with their machines. This is because I was working in some restaurants which used Nespresso machines & capsules. These are different from the ones designed for home use...taste the same though :huh:

 

 

Quite a few outlets in Robertson Quay using their machines.

 

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Atonchia

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I get packs of ground coffee.

 

Don't be fooled. What counts is not freshly ground coffee. What counts is freshly roasted coffee.

 

When I shop, I always peak at Boncafe's packs They state the day they are produced. As in roasted and ground. The beans production date is when they are roasted.

 

Later production date, the better.

 

You can get the pods because this machine has the filter to accept pods. So altogether 3 filters. 1 cup, 2 cup and pod filter.

 

Of course cannot accept Nespresso lah. Nespresso is special. Pod is encapsulated in an aluminium shell. A fine waste of aluminium if you ask me.

 

Yes I agree, on the aluminuim part.

Will take a look at Carrefour tomorrow.

Miss making my own espresso.

 

 

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Another real coffee joint in SG tuck away opposite SGH, along the stretch at Kampong Bahru.

They roast their own beans. Not to my personal liking but considered one of the better one in SG.

Both brothers are passionate in the coffee trade.

Look at their video on the "Free Pouring method" demonstration of Cappuccino.

http://www.highlandercoffee.com/

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Highland Coffee is my haunt. I detest Starbucks and their ilk though for some strange reason, McCafe has better cuppas then the other two.

 

Will be joining their course on being a barista.

 

Check out Colin's blog.

 

http://espresso.colinloh.com/

 

The Nespresso Ristretto is reviewed.

 

http://espresso.colinloh.com/2009/11/meetu...of-convenience/

 

WAH!! Congrats on your choice to become a barrista! You can teach 'em a thing or two about engine oils then...

 

(edit: accidently posted a blank 1st time around)

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Highland Coffee is my haunt. I detest Starbucks and their ilk though for some strange reason, McCafe has better cuppas then the other two.

 

Will be joining their course on being a barista.

 

Check out Colin's blog.

 

http://espresso.colinloh.com/

 

The Nespresso Ristretto is reviewed.

 

http://espresso.colinloh.com/2009/11/meetu...of-convenience/

 

 

The organiser didn't wait for FHA 2010 this year for the Barista competition.

Personally I have learnt to foam milk, but pouring part is disastrous. The best I can only managed is pour it in the centre. [laugh]

It's always amazing to watch the professional presentation.

The overall experience of enjoying coffee making as an art form.

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Genie47

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Those are robusta coffee beans, slightly cheaper as the are grown on plains, hardier plant and less care required. About 3 time more caffeine level compare to arabica coffee in terms of volume..... [laugh]

 

Southeast asian coffee from Malaysia and Singapore are more from the liberica beans. These are caffeine rich beans. Very rich. Richer than robusta and very different in taste from the robusta even.

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Some tips on roasted coffee and how fresh it is. This is taken from Colin's blog.

 

Read the part of his blog about Nescafe's 'Ristretto' blend...my sentiments exactly!! This Can't Be Espresso!! Hahaha!!

 

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Atonchia

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Some tips on roasted coffee and how fresh it is. This is taken from Colin's blog.

 

Matt Riddle stated

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