Espresso beans - Page 2

Mondo · 03-02-2009, 10:00

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Originally Posted by Flibster

Grinder - I used to have an Iberital MC2 from www.happydonkey.co.uk
Moved up to a Mazzer Mini.

frmo Coffeegeek

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if you are seeking the best possible grinder for home espresso, the Mazzer Mini simply cannot be beat. This is the bar, the grinder which all other grinders for the home must be judged against, and from now on, the Mazzer Mini will be the standard which this website will use to judge other espresso grinders (the Rocky previously held that lofty position).

Me wants !!! LOL

Where did you get yours from and how much?

Jonny69 · 03-02-2009, 10:04

I used to use Whittard but there's a place on my highstreet that sells beans and grinds them. Good selection. Whittard is fine but when I went in there at the weekend they didn't seem to have much in the way of coffee so maybe they are cutting right back on stuff like that.

Burble · 03-02-2009, 10:36

HasBeen it is then. Thanks chaps.

Flibster · 03-02-2009, 11:16

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Originally Posted by Mondo

frmo Coffeegeek

Me wants !!! LOL

Where did you get yours from and how much?

www.anothercoffee.co.uk

£450 for the electronic type b version. It's got a switch that you press the portafilter against rather than a button. Also the standard Mini has a doser which is a waste of time for the home user.

It's not cheap...

Mondo · 03-02-2009, 11:38

When MC2 kicks the bucket i will upgrade

Flibster · 03-02-2009, 11:45

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Originally Posted by Mondo

When MC2 kicks the bucket i will upgrade

You could be there for some time.

Only reason I upgraded was because my Gaggia Classic failed in a spectacular manner so I needed a new espresso machine - Cue Rancilio Silvia and I thought that the machine could do with a better grinder to go with it. My neighbour bought the MC2 off me as I've got him into espresso.

divine · 03-02-2009, 12:09

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Originally Posted by Jonny69

I used to use Whittard but there's a place on my highstreet that sells beans and grinds them. Good selection. Whittard is fine but when I went in there at the weekend they didn't seem to have much in the way of coffee so maybe they are cutting right back on stuff like that.

They went into administration didn't they? So I imagine that'd have something to do with it, I doubt they'll be getting much fresh stock in.

Burble · 03-02-2009, 12:38

It seems that the Australian Skyberry is no longer available. I've treated myself to 3 x 250g bags of beans.

Jonny69 · 03-02-2009, 12:44

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Originally Posted by divine

They went into administration didn't they? So I imagine that'd have something to do with it, I doubt they'll be getting much fresh stock in.

That's what I was thinking. If they are continuing trading I can't see them keeping on many of the less profitable lines like the expensive Blue Mountain beans which they probably waste a lot of.

Flibster · 03-02-2009, 21:59

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Originally Posted by Burble

It seems that the Australian Skyberry is no longer available. I've treated myself to 3 x 250g bags of beans.

What did you get instead?

Just checked and it seems that they are sold out of it. Damn. I really wanted some more Australian Skyberry.

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Burble Rocket Fuel Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 7,826	It seems that the Australian Skyberry is no longer available. I've treated myself to 3 x 250g bags of beans.