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Hi Rich
As was discussed in your other thread, a Classic and a Mignon is a great starter package and the Mignon will out last the...
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EarwaxUK commented on the thread
UK Coffee Map.
A new one for the map:
Eat, drink and be in Winchester. Stopped in there yesterday and it's excellent. Had a lovely shot of...
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I bought my Bodum Bistro from Amazon
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If you want a metal insulating cup, you can't go wrong with the Contigo as mentioned above. I've had one for a few years and it's never...
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A mini isn't as good as an SJ. The burrs are smaller and I think the rpm is higher too. If you can find the space, the SJ is definitely...
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Could always consider a Joco Cup. Like a Keep Cup but glass and a little more grown up
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£200 puts you in the right area for a used Eureka Mignon
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A better grinder will give you a variety of improvements over a cheaper one.
You'll get bigger burrs which will turn slower and...
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The Baratza looks nice but it's relatively pricey.
I have a Bodum Bistro grinder which works great if you don't want it for espresso...
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Keep an eye on the for sale section of the forum, there's often things cropping up there
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EarwaxUK commented on the thread
Stand by coffee?.
I've seen Union coffee in Waitrose but never bought any. It's not fresh roasted but its probably as good as you'll get from the high...
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The SJ was a lucky eBay find. Less than a year old and in mint condition and the auction ended at £175.
I don't think the seller...
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Having said it seems pricey, the last one to sell here went for £200...
http://coffeeforums.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18352
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Hard to say about prices without knowing more about condition etc.
Seems a bit steep to me though... I bought my SJ for less than £200
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There's always lots of talk about which "starter" grinder people should go for but I think that budget is the main consideration - buy...
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EarwaxUK commented on the thread
Starter tips?.
One of the most important things you can own after a grinder and a machine!
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EarwaxUK commented on the thread
Starter tips?.
0.1g is fine - I picked up a small set of scales from eBay for under £10 and they've lasted me much longer than many of my other coffee...
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Just to throw an alternative in to the mix, I'd recommend Small Batch Coffee Goldstone blend. I usually switch between that and Hasbean...
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EarwaxUK commented on the thread
Starter tips?.
I always extract to a ratio and always find 1:1.6 is a good start.
In other words, start with (for example) 18g ground coffee and aim...
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EarwaxUK commented on the thread
Which Chemex?.
I use the unfolded filters for my 3-6 cup woodneck and can't say I've ever found it any trouble to fold them!
Always use the Chemex own...
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There is just the one o-ring on mine.
Never had it leak from the top though. It tends to spit after use but that's something else...
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A genuine Mazzer one is under £15 at Coffee Hit
http://www.coffeehit.co.uk/mazzer-adjustment-rod
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I've not heard anything so I'm assuming they're not available any more
EarwaxUK commented on the thread Areopress to espresso.Hi Rich As was discussed in your other thread, a Classic and a Mignon is a great starter package and the Mignon will out last the...