I'm wanting to get a storage solution happening so single dosing for both espresso and pour over is easier and all ready to go in the early hours, and for all the other obvious reasons. The wanker in me wants something thats gonna look nice on my coffee bar, and serve its need, and be of good value. Would love the Lyn Weber Bean Cellar:
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...but at $550 delivered to me in Oz, i cant justify that at this stage. Yeah, I know they've got a valve and are made for purpose and they are probably the best looking solution, but, $550. No. Have seen the plastic ones too (they use them in a few of my local cafes), but they are still not singing to me.
Also looking at the cheapo Test Tube and cork set up from Ebay:
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$45 delivered for 24. These are the 60ml, 120mm x 30mm. Can get a rack made or buy a laboratory type one. I think Ive read, you can barely get 18-19g in these. Maybe not the best idea for a 25g Pour over dose? Anyone using these? How are they holding up?
Then theres these things i found on Ali Express:
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Nice looking rack! (haha), wooden bungs and plenty of room for the larger Pour over doses. Might not be the best for beans at their gassiest stage though?
Saw these nice little jars too:
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I also saw someone on here using these ointment jars:
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Practical, but not the nicest looking solution I don't think.
Ultimately though, I guess its whats best for the beans, cost, then aesthetics. (for me at least), so what are you using, and what would be the good, bad and ugly about these cheaper solutions I've mentioned here. Be interesting to hear your thoughts.
Cheers, Pablo.
...but at $550 delivered to me in Oz, i cant justify that at this stage. Yeah, I know they've got a valve and are made for purpose and they are probably the best looking solution, but, $550. No. Have seen the plastic ones too (they use them in a few of my local cafes), but they are still not singing to me.
Also looking at the cheapo Test Tube and cork set up from Ebay:
$45 delivered for 24. These are the 60ml, 120mm x 30mm. Can get a rack made or buy a laboratory type one. I think Ive read, you can barely get 18-19g in these. Maybe not the best idea for a 25g Pour over dose? Anyone using these? How are they holding up?
Then theres these things i found on Ali Express:
Nice looking rack! (haha), wooden bungs and plenty of room for the larger Pour over doses. Might not be the best for beans at their gassiest stage though?
Saw these nice little jars too:
I also saw someone on here using these ointment jars:
Practical, but not the nicest looking solution I don't think.
Ultimately though, I guess its whats best for the beans, cost, then aesthetics. (for me at least), so what are you using, and what would be the good, bad and ugly about these cheaper solutions I've mentioned here. Be interesting to hear your thoughts.
Cheers, Pablo.
