I know y’all think I’m crazy but let’s keep things in perspective.
Even better, that price doesn’t get you a finish apparently:
jesus
I ordered four Cafec filter types to compare. Melodrip guy says the traditional (green label 01 / yellow label 02) are the same product as original Hario tabless. I still have a few so will be able to examine them side by side. These are all notoriously fast papers with slight differences in manufacturing process. The T-90 in particular has a reputation for being able to handle a lot of agitation without slowing down.
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Tricolate arrived today! Probably won’t even test it for a little bit because my grinder is packed away and we’re closing on a house on Monday.
Related, I’ve been following some estate auctions and this one has 2 interesting pieces that I’m going to be keeping an eye on. Just a quick look at retail prices on these, both would be big upgrades and so far are pretty affordable. Anyone used either?
- Mazzer Mini Timer
- Isomac Rituale
| ⠀ | ⠀ |
|---|---|
| Cafec Abaca | Cafec Traditional |
| Origami (Cafec) | Cafec T-90 |
I compared these closely with the tabless Harios and none seem to be exactly the same crepe although I’m not confident enough to bet money on it. Below is Cafec Traditional 02 (left) and original Hario 01 (right). These are the ones Melodrip says are the same? Crepe appears to be rougher on the Hario and I think the paper might be thinner too. Crimp is obviously wider.
I didn’t photograph the other papers yet though. The T-90 looks the most different to my eyes and Origami the most similar but photos may say otherwise. Ultimately doesn’t matter though since the papers should perform well. Abaca the only one I’ve used before and I remember it being good.
Depends on price and how much modding you want to do. That Mazzer has a doser which would be an enormous pain in the ass. It’s also known to have a ton of retention (2-3 grams). Both would be deal breakers for me. That’s why you always see people trying to mod them.
Also it’d be a bit more versatile if it took 64mm burrs instead of 58mm just because there are so many more options. You can mod this too by swapping out the burr carriers but meh at that point you’re better off just buying something else. That’s a lot of cons I’ve listed. The pros are that this thing is a tank and has a stepless micrometer grind adjustment so kind of depends on price and how much you’re willing to put into it.
Not familiar with that espresso machine at all. Appears to be an E61 grouphead that’s out of production but here’s one of the first things that comes up:
That doesn’t sound too promising. At some point you’ll probably be trying to source parts to keep this thing running and I’m gonna guess they aren’t exactly common or cheap. That also means a lot of DIY machine rebuilding. Do you have any more information or estimate on the price?
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Thanks for the response. Included the actual auction listings below. Sounds like a lot more work than I’m interested in at the moment. Right now the grinder is at $25 and $136 for the espresso machine. Not really sure how competitive the auction market is for coffee gear
They look like they are in pretty good condition but clearly get used. Looking at little closer at the espresso machine and I’m pretty sure it has an aftermarket red On/Off switch which might be what that post is referring to lol.
Just keep looking. Estate sales can be sources for good deals on this stuff but there are still a lot of traps for sale.
First Kenya AA I’ve had in years today. Forgot how different they are. Characteristic bright, sweet lemon and hint of florals. Nothing bonkers just a solid cup.
If I had to make a quick decision after several brews I’d choose the Abaca filters. Don’t think you can go wrong with those if you’re brewing conical.
I’ve had the myWeigh scale that’s been discussed in this thread for a while now and it’s been acting up (the usb charging port is finicky, I think the solder joints are marginal, the scale “wanders” a lot (e.g. weigh out 15.0g, pick up container, set it back down, scales says 14.8???))
doesn’t look like this model is still available, any other good options? the newer myweigh scales are either more expensive ($60 for the i500) or look super-flimsy (440-z)
bump from the past…
WALLA:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/1422494854/the-melodrip-lift-20
comes in sizes for v60 (assuming #2) and the large orea V3
Not sure. I’ve never had problems after daily use for several years but maybe the q.c. was garbage and I got lucky. I’d have to go back into deep research to figure out a replacement. Kind of annoying that there isn’t a definitive good, cheap option.
And If I’m paying $250 for a scale it sure as shit isn’t gonna be a Juicero scale that looks like my Apple TV 4K. For that kind of money I’d get a real tool. Mettler-Toledo or some other industrial bench scale built to spec.
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I use a Brecknell EPB3000.
It’s cheap, it’s accurate to 0.1g, it has a tare function. What else do I need? It’s big enough for any coffee mug, small carafes are also doable although you may need to let it sit off center to avoid covering up the readout. Only downside is it has an auto-off feature that could ruin your cup if you pause too long between pours. This is usually not an issue for me but if I think it might come into play I get around it by pressing down for a second to reset the timeout.
that’s a pretty nice deal for $25 on amazon. definitely would prefer a longer auto-shutoff and I do like the fact that the MyWeigh is usb-rechargable but I could live with AAAs.
I think the AAA’s are preferable. I’ve had this for two years and I’m still on the original batteries. USB recharging seems unnecessary for such a low energy consumer.
I use my scale for everyday food/kitchen stuff and rarely have to replace the batteries. Maybe every 1-2 years, could be even longer.