That's great news Nat! I'll make the time to hang out.. you need to come up to the central coast and see what's happening. Chris(my brother) and I are in the process of setting up a new espresso bar and micro-roastery. We will be launching our new brand name up here too.. maybe you should do some barista moonlighting in the shop! call me on skype or 0432392832 looking forward to catching up
At 12:44am on September 2, 2009, Ben Gleeson said…
Hey Natsta, It's time we caught up again. When the hell are you back in Aus man?
thanks for suggestions, if possible, please give me the address or show me how to find them.
About Kita, I think you should train them more. I got a cappuccino this morning, its taste was not good.
About ZannBar, their coffee is fine. I have an experience that I should not take a coffee cup in early morning. its taste is terrible. The problem manybe warm-up time. I tried 2 espressos. it was same.
Hey Nat,
it's all happening over here.. roasting, cupping, training, practicing etc. All in all, having a great time. When am too expect a visit from the Natsta?
Thank mate, I know this website and also long but not registered members, this accidentally looking for some information to know about this website. hope will be many learning experiences from you and the other above :-))
I already visited 2 coffee shops that you suggested. Zan z Bar is nice place. Their espresso is quite good. However, its quality is not stable.
I have visited several mornings. Some days are good, others are not good. Sometimes, I went there twice a day. it was good in the morning and not good in the afternoon. It tasted sour. Honestly, I am not professional cupper. I try to teach myself how to taste it based on my memory. You know that Hochimih does not have any school to teach people how to taste the coffee. I think you can teach me how to taste the espresso.
About the Kita coffee house, I think i don't want to taste their coffee anymore. If i am right, they use Lavazza coffee like Zanzbar. I don't know why its espresso is not good. I saw they use SN espresso machine. it maybe their barista's skill.
Presenly, espresso of GJ and coffee bean & tea leaf is not good. it tastes dull, bitterness. The crema is weak. I really don't know why. if you knows something, pls share.
I have three coffee shop , and I use the Synesso , GB5 , lever machine . . . is it good ?
I think , it's funny , and can make the difference coffee favor . . ..
so ,what are you go in for?
I can't understand what u mean of the low-quality . . .every one country have their culture . . .it's seems. . ..
hi,
below is its picture, the Max grinder. Next to it is Elektra A3, my favorite machine. It have very beautiful design and its espresso quality is perfect.
Some people say Elektra is "RR" in espresso machine.
Ooops I forgot very high import tax. I thought that it was 0%. Thks for remind.
the government is not richer. Actually, the leaders and their family are richer.
The Max grinder is USD 900 (excluding transportation cost and tax).
I am not Rockefeller to burn money. I am an espresso geek and want to enjoy the cup. Presently, i save enough money to buy it.
I already had 2 toys espresso machines. It was fine for me in beginning time.
About LM GS3, it is too expensive. I can not afford it. If I am right, Giotto Rocket is higher than Domobar Super (home version).
After you reminded me about the import tax, i must re-consider my budget that is USD2500-3000.
I already visited coffee parts website. Their VBM is heat exchanger version. The one from US is double boiler. I am still considering it. The UPS shipment cost from US to VN is VERY VERY expensive USD800. it is crazy shipment cost.
Do you know how much shipment cost from Sidney to VN is?
The package is 70 pounds, its dimension is 27 inches L x 21 inches H x 21 inches W.
Thnks so much for suggestions, Giotto Rocket is good machine. I got review from bella UK
http://www.bellabarista.co.uk/bellabarista_detail.asp?ProductID=330
from HB review for ginder Very interested webiste, others such as coffeegeek, toomuchcoffee, and coffeed.
All is good. Off to Singapore today and down to NZ in a couple of weeks to gt Auckland setup. Nice story about the 5 second shot...same here. Either it is 5 seconds or 2 minutes...for 30 mls! Never a feast, always a famine :))
Honestly, I want to buy this grinder. I read reviews about this one. it gives very good espresso quality. Compak K10 WBC is good one. However, it is more expensive. I already contacted some US suppliers. a problem is that they have 110V only. I contacted a Thai company as well. Until now, I have not received any feedback. if possible, please help me on this.
What do you think about Vibiemme Double Domobar (double boiler)? i will buy it from US supplier. of course, i must use power transformer for it. Vibiemme has very good reviews from espresso geeks. it will put in my office.
elektra, Feama, Nuova Simonell, LM are my favorite brand. I prefer Elektra because of its design and quality of espresso. I think I will have one for my small coffee house.
I travel to Cambodia, phnom penh every month. I have tried to find a good coffee shop in phnom pend. Until now, it has been no result. If possible, please suggest some stores there.
If you are phnom penh, you should go to a non-starbucks store (a coffee store with starbucks logo). It is on Sihanouk street near the movement. It is quite funny there. I really don't know why starbucks does that. It maybe illegal thought of owner.
It is great to read your information. I love espresso as well. I normally travels around Hochiminh city to taste the espresso from Illy, Lavaza, Gloria Jeans, Coffee beans & Tea leaf, and so on. It is funny that global companies as GJ & CB&TL act as local company. The espresso quality decreases everyday. I am not professional cupper. However, I try to recall its taste in every cup.
If we have a chance, we can sit some where in HCMC to talk about espresso.
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thanks for suggestions, if possible, please give me the address or show me how to find them.
About Kita, I think you should train them more. I got a cappuccino this morning, its taste was not good.
About ZannBar, their coffee is fine. I have an experience that I should not take a coffee cup in early morning. its taste is terrible. The problem manybe warm-up time. I tried 2 espressos. it was same.
This weekend, I am travel to Phnom Penh for my business. Pls tell me where I can enjoy the best shot.
Thanks
it's all happening over here.. roasting, cupping, training, practicing etc. All in all, having a great time. When am too expect a visit from the Natsta?
I already visited 2 coffee shops that you suggested. Zan z Bar is nice place. Their espresso is quite good. However, its quality is not stable.
I have visited several mornings. Some days are good, others are not good. Sometimes, I went there twice a day. it was good in the morning and not good in the afternoon. It tasted sour. Honestly, I am not professional cupper. I try to teach myself how to taste it based on my memory. You know that Hochimih does not have any school to teach people how to taste the coffee. I think you can teach me how to taste the espresso.
About the Kita coffee house, I think i don't want to taste their coffee anymore. If i am right, they use Lavazza coffee like Zanzbar. I don't know why its espresso is not good. I saw they use SN espresso machine. it maybe their barista's skill.
Presenly, espresso of GJ and coffee bean & tea leaf is not good. it tastes dull, bitterness. The crema is weak. I really don't know why. if you knows something, pls share.
I have three coffee shop , and I use the Synesso , GB5 , lever machine . . . is it good ?
I think , it's funny , and can make the difference coffee favor . . ..
so ,what are you go in for?
I can't understand what u mean of the low-quality . . .every one country have their culture . . .it's seems. . ..
below is its picture, the Max grinder. Next to it is Elektra A3, my favorite machine. It have very beautiful design and its espresso quality is perfect.
Some people say Elektra is "RR" in espresso machine.we still have not had a chance for a cup of coffee. About coffee training, can you tell me more about this?
Ooops I forgot very high import tax. I thought that it was 0%. Thks for remind.
the government is not richer. Actually, the leaders and their family are richer.
The Max grinder is USD 900 (excluding transportation cost and tax).
I am not Rockefeller to burn money. I am an espresso geek and want to enjoy the cup. Presently, i save enough money to buy it.
I already had 2 toys espresso machines. It was fine for me in beginning time.
About LM GS3, it is too expensive. I can not afford it. If I am right, Giotto Rocket is higher than Domobar Super (home version).
After you reminded me about the import tax, i must re-consider my budget that is USD2500-3000.
Thks again for the remind.
I already visited coffee parts website. Their VBM is heat exchanger version. The one from US is double boiler. I am still considering it. The UPS shipment cost from US to VN is VERY VERY expensive USD800. it is crazy shipment cost.
Do you know how much shipment cost from Sidney to VN is?
The package is 70 pounds, its dimension is 27 inches L x 21 inches H x 21 inches W.
Thnks so much for suggestions, Giotto Rocket is good machine. I got review from bella UK
http://www.bellabarista.co.uk/bellabarista_detail.asp?ProductID=330
from HB review for ginder Very interested webiste, others such as coffeegeek, toomuchcoffee, and coffeed.
http://www.home-barista.com/reviews/titan-grinder-project-t4126-240.html
http://www.home-barista.com/reviews/titan-grinder-project-t4126-240.html
Very interested review.
about Vibiemme http://www.home-barista.com/vibiemme-domobar-super-review.html
I got some nice from this website and still learn from it.
Sorry for the mistake,
Honestly, I want to buy this grinder. I read reviews about this one. it gives very good espresso quality. Compak K10 WBC is good one. However, it is more expensive. I already contacted some US suppliers. a problem is that they have 110V only. I contacted a Thai company as well. Until now, I have not received any feedback. if possible, please help me on this.
What do you think about Vibiemme Double Domobar (double boiler)? i will buy it from US supplier. of course, i must use power transformer for it. Vibiemme has very good reviews from espresso geeks. it will put in my office.
elektra, Feama, Nuova Simonell, LM are my favorite brand. I prefer Elektra because of its design and quality of espresso. I think I will have one for my small coffee house.
if possible, please recommend me who sell Cimbali Max Hybrid grinder in Asia or Australia.
thnks in advance
I travel to Cambodia, phnom penh every month. I have tried to find a good coffee shop in phnom pend. Until now, it has been no result. If possible, please suggest some stores there.
If you are phnom penh, you should go to a non-starbucks store (a coffee store with starbucks logo). It is on Sihanouk street near the movement. It is quite funny there. I really don't know why starbucks does that. It maybe illegal thought of owner.
It is great to read your information. I love espresso as well. I normally travels around Hochiminh city to taste the espresso from Illy, Lavaza, Gloria Jeans, Coffee beans & Tea leaf, and so on. It is funny that global companies as GJ & CB&TL act as local company. The espresso quality decreases everyday. I am not professional cupper. However, I try to recall its taste in every cup.
If we have a chance, we can sit some where in HCMC to talk about espresso.
My cell phone: +84908058777.
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