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Aug 17^th, 2008, 7:25pm

Phone: 0401 679478 or 03 94894025 (please leave message)
http://www.talkcoffee.com.au
Extreme machines for lovers of the brown bean...

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Who are we?
Talk Coffee stocks a comprehensive range of top quality espresso equipment. We offer repairs to the machines we sell and small group training sessions for those wanting to learn how to roast or improve their espresso technique.

Our range includes:

Espresso Machines:

Diadema: Junior plus semi-auto, Junior Extra, Elettronica, Unico Splendor, Perfetta and Regal
Expobar: Office Semi-auto and Fully-auto, eb-61 lever, Minore III
Gruppo Izzo: Alex Duetto II
Iberital: L'Anna (aka Handy)
LaMarzocco: GS/3
Rocket Espresso: Giotto Premium Plus/Giotto Evoluzione
Vibiemme: Domobar Vashetta (Piccolo), Domobar Super, Domobar Junior
Wega- Mini-nova, Mini-nova Classic

Grinders:

Compak- entire range
ECA: KS doserless and Best (manufactured by Anfim)
Iberital
Macap- entire range
Mazzer- entire range

Roasters:

Gene Cafe
Has Garanti
Coffee-Tech

We offer outstanding service and after sales support as well as very competitive pricing. Our passion is prosumer machinery and all facets of home coffee.

Chris Natoli (Vic)
Dennis Wells (NSW)

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Talk Coffee espresso machine blueprinting
Reply #2 - Apr 3^rd, 2009, 5:29pm

Calibrate my machine

We have increased the range of e-61 machines on which we can do this work. Despite some machines being built to importers' personal requirements, we find there are often significant variations between machines and oversights such as pump pressures set to 12 bar, incorrectly set boiler pressure, massive cooling flushes or groups which run too cold.

Bottom line is that machine manufacturers simply assemble machines. Sometimes they're just not that into coffee....

We:

spend at least 2 hours working with your machine

can provide before and after Scace information for your machine

install custom restrictor sets as required to increase your steam pressure and minimise cooling flush where applicable

can service your machine at the same time if you wish

Our upgrade service is subject to inspection/discussion but an improvement in performance is possible with most e-61 brands.

If your machine spits fire and steam when you operate the group, we can generally make an improvement.

The cost? $200-$300 for most machines in good condition and free of scale (subject to inspection). We can service your machine at the same time.

You are welcome to contact me for further details.

Chris

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Talk Coffee- Roaster central!
Reply #3 - Jun 21^st, 2009, 1:02pm

We are delighted to announce that Talk Coffee has been granted the Victorian and Tasmanian agencies for Has Garanti and Coffee-Tech roasters!

Our initial range includes 1 and 2kg tabletop Coffee-Tech and 2,5,10,15 and 30kg Has Garanti shop roasters fired by electricity, propane or natural gas (dependent on capacity) as well as destoners and DIP bag grinders.

So, be it a Gene cafe or a 30kg roaster we can help.

We also provide roaster training on Gene and Garanti for CS'ers wishing to learn how to brown some greens.

I have created a discussion thread at http://coffeesnobs.com.au/YaBB.pl?num=1245553677/0#0 for any questions.

Chris

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New range of accessories
Reply #4 - Mar 1^st, 2010, 5:26am

A new range of Swedish designed goodies from Espresso Gear has arrived.

I have created a discussion thread at http://coffeesnobs.com.au/YaBB.pl?num=1267381629/0#0 for any questions....

Also, see ^^^^^^ in our sponsor area for our March offer of demo gear and a couple of great package deals....

The Barista Tamper

Available in 58mm Red, Brown and Black. $85...

The Primo Tamper

$100

The Attento Click Mat

$49

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Where to get an Alex Duetto?
Reply #6 - Mar 24^th, 2010, 1:09pm

Alex Duetto II dealer team

Vic, Tas, QLD, SA, NT: Talk Coffee
NSW/QLD: Cuppacoffee (Dennis) or Di Bartoli Coffee (Ofra and Renzo)
WA: Dimattina Coffee- Osborne Park (Simon)

dual boiler
PID to both boilers
no pressurestat
rotary pump- super quiet
tank or plumbed with the flick of a switch
all stainless case
little more than 1/2 the price of a GS/3
run on 10A with priority to brew boiler or simultaneous on 15A

Have a read of http://coffeesnobs.com.au/YaBB.pl?num=1260516383 if you'd like more information.

Chris

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Financing your business purchase...
Reply #7 - Apr 12^th, 2010, 12:08pm

goRent.goGrow.goOwn™ @ Talk Coffee & Cuppacoffee
Like Cuppacoffee, we are also vendors for GoGetta (a division of Silver Chef) and are now able to offer a cost effective way of renting or purchasing commercial equipment without the huge outlay.

Great benefits of the GoGetta Rental Solution include:
• Low weekly rental repayments.
• The chance to free up your valuable working capital within your business.
• The ability to try before you buy.
• Peace of mind from knowing you’re not stuck with equipment that isn’t perfect for your needs.
• A 12 month agreement – don’t get locked into a long term lease. If you purchase equipment at any time during the first 12 months you'll receive a 75% rental rebate.
• No directors’ guarantees, so you don’t have to put your house on the line!
• Rental payments are 100% tax-deductible.
• Renting is off ‘balance sheet’, meaning it doesn’t affect your capacity to borrow for future expansion.
• The option to return equipment at the end of the 12 month agreement if no longer required.
• The option to continue to rent after the initial 12 month period – and GoGetta will simply continue to reduce your purchase price.

If you have any questions, or would like a calculation of costs for any coffee related equipment you have in mind, just let me know via email or pm

Chris (& Den up North...)

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Did you get what you paid for?
Reply #8 - May 23^rd, 2010, 8:43am

We recently wrote that we will soon be dropping the Rancilio Silvia from range.

Why?

Because a prominent importer sells them at little over wholesale cost and we need to sell at cost to match their offer. Their aim? Seemingly to drive all competition out of business by offering unsustainable prices until they have everything for themselves.

Last week, I met with a CS'er who had purchased a Minore III from them. He received a discount and was "given" a free grinder and a whole heap of stale import coffee and junk accessories...He was unhappy with his machine and could not get any resolution.

As a favour, we looked at it and found that the machine was set to 12.5 bar- amongst other issues. We know for a fact that the business concerned states all machines are bench tested and that they service and repair. They don't. They simply move boxes and refer repairs to other businesses.

When you buy, make sure that you get what you pay for. Ask them to prove what they do- preferably by watching the bench test, as what you are told happens seems not to happen in my experience.

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LaSpaziale Vivaldi II mini is now available
Reply #9 - Jun 16^th, 2010, 9:45am

The perfect office machine? Dual boiler, 1^oC temperature control and volumetric controls- for just $2.5k

LaSpaziale mini Vivaldi II

Last year, we had a crack at getting these on range and gave up, due to lack of supply.

They have finally landed at the importer with a comprehensive inventory of spare parts to support them.

We will do a special offer of $2599 with coffee and backwash detergent- while stocks last. RRP for the mini Vivaldi II is $2899.

Specification:

Dual boiler: 1.2L steam 1250W and 0.45L brew 800W with priority to brew boiler
NEW .9 mm steam tip- ball jointed stainless steel steam wand
Two 53 mm group handles: 1 x single, 1 x double
3L water tank
Vibration pump (extremely quiet)
Volumetric dosing via touch pad with manual override
1^oC group temperature indicated by LED display
Electronic boiler refill
Built-in safety thermostat
Built-in safety cutout on vibe pump
Semiautomatic hot water delivery
Lever steam valve same as La Spaziale S5 commercial machines.
Fault diagnosis alarms
Dual pressure gauge
Color- black or red
240V 10A

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Coming soon to Talk Coffee & Cuppacoffee!
Reply #10 - Jul 1^st, 2010, 1:45pm

New to range is the FZ-RR 700 Baby Roaster.

Further details on this gorgeous little roaster can be found in Mark's post Cool

Pre-orders are now open on the first shipment of (limited) stock:

Manual: $250 inc GST

Motorized: $380 inc GST

Also, see our CS members web page which is available to 10+ post members for CS monthly specials and pricing.

Chris

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New to range @ Talk Coffee....
Reply #11 - Jul 9^th, 2010, 9:48pm

We're pretty excited as a new machine is on its way. I have just ordered the first 1 group PID Izzo Nuova Pompeii Lever machine (all 60kg of it Shocked

) to come to Australia... ETA in 3-4 weeks! Cool

New stuff:
We have added some new gear:

The world's best tamping station?
Tamping Station Exclusive by Concept Art

This brushed stainless steel tamp station oozes quality and was developed by Concept Art together with the Barista Axel Jahraus from Munich. Perfectly designed for tamping and keeping your tamper dry. Rubber feet keep the unit from sliding and the portafilter holder is also rubber for stable tamping.

Dimensions: W x L x H: 12.5 x 17.5 x 7.5 cm and it's really heavy!

Gorgeous new knock boxes by Concept Art
Small knock boxes are often nasty. Not this one!

For fast and easy disposal of coffee pucks, this knock box is a useful and practical accessory for the home barista. In order to allow for easy handling and cleaning, Concept Art specified a plastic insert cartridge made of PVC material. The insert cartridge is heat-resistant, can also be cleaned in a dishwasher and it is very easy to dismantle.

Check out our monthly specials also ^^^^^^ in our sponsor area.

Have a great weekend all!

Chris

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On the bench:
Reply #12 - Jul 13^th, 2010, 6:25pm

We get lots of calls asking what's on the bench for a look/test, so I thought I'd spill the beans Wink

Currently:

Rocket Espresso Giotto Premium Plus
Rocket Espresso Giotto Evoluzione
Izzo Alex Duetto II
Vibiemme Domobar Junior
Diadema Junior Extra
Diadema Perfetta
GEE espresso: The new Silvia competitor...
A whole heap of grinders, including Kony-e and Robur-e

Coming soon:

Lelit combi (eta 2 weeks)
Izzo Nuova Pompei PID lever (all 60kg of it..) eta 3 weeks

Unlike some other outlets, we know our machines. We don't sell inferior machines just because the margins are good, because others sell them, or because they look ok. If it's on range, it works well and is not a dumb machine.

We service every machine we sell and we reckon our service is second to none!

Check out our CS member special offers webpage. Access to members with >10 posts or call for a password. Alternately, browse away here in our sponsor area ^^^^^^ for all the good goss.

Chris

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GEE Jump with Talk Coffee
Reply #13 - Jul 22^nd, 2010, 1:58pm

Are you the type who likes to jump?

Have you been reading about the GEE espresso machine in http://coffeesnobs.com.au/YaBB.pl?num=1279089567 and like the sound of it?

Let's kit you up and save you a packet as well:

GEE Espresso machine
Compak K3T grinder- short hopper grind on demand 2010 version
58mm Espresso gear tamper
Compact designs knock tube
600ml Rattleware latte art jug
Compact designs pro tamp mat
A kilo of our finest
Backwash detergent

The tab on all of this gear comes to $1796. Adopt early and you get all of the extras on us. Your price is $1549 Cool

We have 4 units only at this price. Call or email with card details to place an order.

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Final July specials- Talk Coffee:
Reply #14 - Jul 28^th, 2010, 9:51am

Details of our final special offers for July....

Diadema deals + coffee + backwash detergent. Complimentary Espresso Gear Barista tamper for direct transfer payments.

Diadema Unico Splendor: was $2550, now $2199
Diadema Junior Extra: was $2950, now $2650
Diadema Regal 2.0: was $2950, now $2650

LaSpaziale mini Vivaldi II:
The perfect office machine: was $2899, now $2599

Other offers:

Easier than a Silvia:
Our GEE espresso/K3T package: now just $1549

Baby roaster is in stock!
Our Baby roasters have arrived. Introductory pricing of $380 while stocks last.

For those interested in having a look, we'll run a demo at the shed this Saturday 31/07 at 12pm. Drop me a line if you're coming.

Chris

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