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So I have a Miele bean-to-cup machine but now, after many years, want a manual espresso machine.
On the topic of my automatic machine, I spent two weeks in Italy 2 years ago where I had what was simply the best coffee I've had anywhere in the world. Upon my return I realised that my machine was not set up properly. Anyway, I now have it making near perfect espressos but now it's time to go manual.
Haha once you go manual you never go back! I have been manual for about 2 years now with a nice burr grinder:
My machine:
My grinder
Look here probably the biggest selection online in SA.
Online Coffee Shop - Machines, Grinders, Barista Tools.
SA's largest online source for Everything Coffee. Buy online - Espresso Machines & Grinders, Barista Tools, Coffee & More - We'll price match any equipment.
onlinecoffeeshop.co.za
If you get lucky you can also pick up a steal on olx or gumtree
I picked up the ascaso for about R4k if I remember correctly still sealed in plastic and the grinder for R2.5K if I remember correctly. Person only used it for decaf once every two week so decided to sell it.
Combined retail R25-R30K
Couldnt be happier!
RedViking
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Johnatan56
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It's the main bean I drink, Deluxe Coffee is pretty nice, especially for the price.
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I'm biased though. Deluxe is the best coffee.
RedViking
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Trying these out. New roastery in the midlands
I prefer a medium roast. Flavors come through.
Dark roasts taste like charcoal
Google map link please!!!
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Even though I enjoy stronger coffee, can;t stand the burnt taste of some of the single origin dark roasts.
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Are they online?
So far I've only seen this
Anyone tried these guys?
Green Bean Coffee Roastery
Experience the rich flavours of Africa with Green Bean Coffee. We specialise in artisanal, small-batch roasting, offering premium light, medium, and dark roasts. Shop our fresh, handcrafted coffee today!www.greenbeancoffee.co.za
No not online unfortunately.
RedViking
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Ah okay. That is not Midlands.That is close to Cathkin Park. Was wondering why I haven't spotted them.
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Apologies. My mistake. Meant to say Berg
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I don't think at this price point it would make that much of a difference having a 9 bar vs 15 bar. I started out with a similar spec machine from DeLonghi (the Icona) a few years back and I was very happy with it. Bought a R3500 grinder to pair with it (entry level burr). I would recommend starting with a Breville BES860 or 870 because it already comes with a grinder, and you can find a used one for about R5000. I sold my BES870 for R3500 last year, but I was already the second owner of the machine. It's a fantastic machine to get you started in the espresso world.
Does anyone here have a Saeco/Philips bean to cup machine that uses aquaclean filters.
I got the machine last year but have struggled to find the aquaclean filters.
All online stores have been out of stock since I bought the machine late last year.
Tried takealot, loot, yuppiechef, sls repairs and maybe a few others. Amazon is a last resort but even buying +/-5 filters it gets expensive because of shipping and usd rate.
The find retailers function on the Philips site yields no results in South Africa. I'm from Cape Town.
I've only tried Makro as a physical store and even the Philips rep selling the machines was clueless.
Hoping someone can point me to a brick and mortor store, where I can get these after lock down. Better yet an online store that can deliver.
I got the machine last year but have struggled to find the aquaclean filters.
All online stores have been out of stock since I bought the machine late last year.
Tried takealot, loot, yuppiechef, sls repairs and maybe a few others. Amazon is a last resort but even buying +/-5 filters it gets expensive because of shipping and usd rate.
The find retailers function on the Philips site yields no results in South Africa. I'm from Cape Town.
I've only tried Makro as a physical store and even the Philips rep selling the machines was clueless.
Hoping someone can point me to a brick and mortor store, where I can get these after lock down. Better yet an online store that can deliver.
I am surprised Tribe Coffee in CPT hasn't been brought up. Super affordable beans that taste great. My two favorite from them are :
They have really nice coffee, I have tried most of them and there were only 2 in their range that were not great , I think it was the decaf and the Columbian one.
They have really nice coffee, I have tried most of them and there were only 2 in their range that were not great , I think it was the decaf and the Columbian one.