Coffee Grinder

[teslawasrobbed]

Does anyone know where to buy a good coffee grinder, I have tried 2 different burr grinders so far but they are unable to grind fine enough for a good espresso.

Thanks in advance

[HDRIDER]

Hi

www.verasu.com

its in SB design square, close to Central, i have seen a few in there, 1 was around 18.000

[hkt83100]

1 was around 18.000

I think you might get a good Saeco for that money @ Boncafe... at least I am quite happy with mine.

[puyaidon]

There was a cheaper grinder at verasu a few years ago, only 1,500 baht. Been using mine for over four years, still going strong.

[iSabai]

I bought a Braun at Robinsons, around 1100 IIRC, works fine for me. Grinds pretty fine if you grind long enough. Not a large capacity though, only for one to a few cups at a time.

[baabaabobo]

There was a cheaper grinder at verasu a few years ago, only 1,500 baht. Been using mine for over four years, still going strong.

I bought that one but it was never any good. I now used my wife's multi robot which works very well.

[teslawasrobbed]

Forgot about SB will go and see what they have, my problem is I am very fussy when it comes to espresso.

Thanks

[HDRIDER]

1 was around 18.000

I think you might get a good Saeco for that money @ Boncafe... at least I am quite happy with mine.

Hi

Same here, good Seaco around 25.000 up, damnn good coffee, try the Doi Luang coffee beans from Wawee

[LivinLOS]

My all in one recently blew a boiler and I have been holding off on the 26k saeco that boncafe stock.. Double the UK price but its a bulky thing to bring back.

[iSabai]

Same here, good Seaco around 25.000 up, damnn good coffee, try the Doi Luang coffee beans from Wawee

Where is there a Wawee on Phuket??

[HDRIDER]

Wawee, der er en i Chalong hompro, very good coffee they make

[iSabai]

Wawee, der er en i Chalong hompro, very good coffee they make

Great, thanks for that! Learn something new on TV every day.

Where exactly is the Homepro in Chalong, near the Villa market area? And what are their prices like for whole bean coffees? Reasonable, or $tarbucks-like?

[LivinginKata]

Where exactly is the Homepro in Chalong, near the Villa market area? And what are their prices like for whole bean coffees? Reasonable, or $tarbucks-like?

Villa Market is located in HomePro Village Mall, not far from Chalong Circle.

[HDRIDER]

Hi

From 220B for 250G Doi Luang coffee is 260B for 250G

[Bluedan]

Most people dont realise that the grinder is actually more important than the espresso machine. If the grind is not even the result will be poor regardless of the quality of the espresso machine. The problem in Phuket is lack of choice. There are a number of retailers in Bkk who sell very good home/semi commercial grinders for around 20,000 baht. What kind of coffee machine and grinder do you have? The grinder i would recommend is this one which is available in Bkk. http://coffeegeek.co...ok/baratzavario

[woodyleonhard]

We get our grinders at Seven Five. They're expensive.

I believe Verasu will order grinders.

[teslawasrobbed]

Most people dont realise that the grinder is actually more important than the espresso machine. If the grind is not even the result will be poor regardless of the quality of the espresso machine. The problem in Phuket is lack of choice. There are a number of retailers in Bkk who sell very good home/semi commercial grinders for around 20,000 baht. What kind of coffee machine and grinder do you have? The grinder i would recommend is this one which is available in Bkk. http://coffeegeek.co...ok/baratzavario

You are absolutely correct, actually I have been just buying Illy coffee grounds for years and using them in my Gaggia Espresso machine, but the price of Illy has got ridiculous now about 800 Baht for 250grams. A friend of mine recently visited and bought with him 5 Kg of Illy Coffee Beans so that is why I am now on a mission to find a good grinder, I have tried 2 different ones so far but they are pretty much useless. I checked out your link and the Baratza looks good and as I will be in Bangkok shortly I will try to find one.

[Bluedan]

You are absolutely correct, actually I have been just buying Illy coffee grounds for years and using them in my Gaggia Espresso machine, but the price of Illy has got ridiculous now about 800 Baht for 250grams. A friend of mine recently visited and bought with him 5 Kg of Illy Coffee Beans so that is why I am now on a mission to find a good grinder, I have tried 2 different ones so far but they are pretty much useless. I checked out your link and the Baratza looks good and as I will be in Bangkok shortly I will try to find one.

That is really expensive. I can get fresh beans for less than half that price. Fresh beans are even more important than the grinder. Most beans sold in phuket are stale (ie more than 3 weeks old). Do the Illy beans have a roast date? I have bought a commercial coffee roasting machine so I think I will be the first to roast fresh coffee in Phuket.

[HDRIDER]

That is really expensive. I can get fresh beans for less than half that price. Fresh beans are even more important than the grinder. Most beans sold in phuket are stale (ie more than 3 weeks old). Do the Illy beans have a roast date? I have bought a commercial coffee roasting machine so I think I will be the first to roast fresh coffee in Phuket.

Hi

No you will not , my friend have a hotel and he have a rather big roaster and it just smell so dam_n good

[Bluedan]

That is really expensive. I can get fresh beans for less than half that price. Fresh beans are even more important than the grinder. Most beans sold in phuket are stale (ie more than 3 weeks old). Do the Illy beans have a roast date? I have bought a commercial coffee roasting machine so I think I will be the first to roast fresh coffee in Phuket.

Hi

No you will not , my friend have a hotel and he have a rather big roaster and it just smell so dam_n good

Ok so now I know! Which hotel? I would love to check it out.

[HDRIDER]

Hilltop in Patong

[teslawasrobbed]

I finally got time to get to SB Verasu and check out their grinders, most were pretty much useless but they did have a commercial grade grinder by Pavoni which was able to grind fine enough for my needs, plus it was on special at 14,000 so I decided to buy it.

Very happy so far with the quality of the grinding, it may be a bit extravagant for 1 espresso per day but life is too short to drink shit coffee.

Cheers

[Jettbot]

Most people dont realise that the grinder is actually more important than the espresso machine. If the grind is not even the result will be poor regardless of the quality of the espresso machine. The problem in Phuket is lack of choice. There are a number of retailers in Bkk who sell very good home/semi commercial grinders for around 20,000 baht. What kind of coffee machine and grinder do you have? The grinder i would recommend is this one which is available in Bkk. http://coffeegeek.co...ok/baratzavario

Where is this one sold? And what is a reasonable price for it here?

[yotspeed]

This place The Coffee Lab got a mention on a thread in the Western Food section - living in Surat not had the chance to try it yet. There was also a long thread on the same forum Coffee Bean Stores slightly off topic, but lots of info.