Anita has arrived

Posted in Tools on July 27th, 2007 by Colin Loh

My Quickmill Anita has finally arrived. The Quickmill was double packed, so the inner Quickmill box was snug inside a bigger box, that would have undoubtedly absorbed all the knocks during airfreight. Thanks, Chris. Included in this shipment were 2 bottles of Cafiza, a Rancilio naked portafilter, that was nicely cut and the edges smoothen throughout. I would highly recommend getting naked portafilters from Chriscoffee. As part of the package… Continue reading

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Compak K6 Grinder

Posted in Tools on July 19th, 2007 by Colin Loh

I just bought a used Compak K6 grinder. Shown below is the stock photo.

And a photo of the burr assembly below:

I’ve been searching for a grinder that

a)  has stepless grind settings

b)  have big burrs and not overheat easily

c)  easy to clean

d)  has a doser to unclump the grounds… Continue reading

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Starbucks, Anyone?

Posted in Tools on July 15th, 2007 by Colin Loh

I went by the Starbucks branch at Shaw Tower on Beach Road a few days ago. They carry this neat rubberized milk frothing thermometers, that fits nicely into a plastic tube. Starbucks also has a rubberized brushed metal scoop that measures out 2 scoops of coffee. Each of these retails under S$15.00… Continue reading

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Dream Machine

Posted in Tools on July 10th, 2007 by Colin Loh

Upgrade fever is inevitable, especially when I started with a budget machine like the Gaggia Espresso. I’ve learnt a lot since then. And I feel I do need a better machine, what with all these fine coffees in my collection. Self reassurance, I know. I won’t be doing the award winning Sidamo, the Cup of Excellence Colombians justice.

The Dream Machine:

Quickmill Anita… Continue reading

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