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  • #16
    Good place to start. I get 5 senses locally to me for $14. Shouldn't be that much for you.

    should say my $13 is a rough figure. Depends upon the scarcity of the bean among other factors. A local fave of mine has beans ranging from $12 to $18 usually. Must be dependent on supply . I'm guessing its more that than a question of quality. The quality is always good. As for my taste/ what I like, it bears no relation to the price (ie dearer doesn't necessarily = that it's going to be a favourite coffee).

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    • #17
      Firstly I agree with all comments recommending a burr grinder. Only then will you be able to pack the portafilter with anything near consistency.

      I suspect the reason nobody has addressed your repeated line of questioning seeking a povvo reliable bean is likely because there is simply just too much variation with regard to preroasted supermarket bought beans. You have no control on how long the beans have been in storage for starters.

      Personally I roast my own with a bemour however I used a popcorn popper before that. At work its store bought beans but we go through a lot and take it in turns of buying the beans there and while its not ideal it sure beats instant and nespressi! We also have a rancilio lucy with built in grinder there.

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      • #18
        If you're after competitively priced and award winning beans (you can have both) delivered to your door check out mycuppa or the beanbay here. I'm on to my second KG of a mycuppa blend for $30 per kg delivered. Can't go wrong for freshly roasted beans.

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        • #19
          Yeah. Mycuppa Yirg. $16.50 for 500g + postage. Online. Fresh. Quality.

          and of course, beanbay.

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          • #20
            Great suggestions. Thanks everyone

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            • #21
              have a search online for "coffee test/packs/mini packs" Its a cheap way to find suppliers that will send you a small batch of beans for a few bucks, great way to get around a lot of different flavours cheaply.

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              • #22
                Have you considered a hand grinder?
                I use a Porlex when I'm away from home and am very satisfied with the grind quality.
                To get the same quality from an electric machine will cost a lot more.

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                • #23
                  I won't harp on about the burr grinder because I think you've got the idea. Get one.

                  I'm surprised no one's mentioned Di Bella. Great value at $38.50 a kilo + free delivery over $50 I don't think you'll find anything better at this price point.

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                  • #24
                    CoffeeNewb1 I put together my 1st try at a corretto roaster for

                    $15 - 2nd hand bread maker - just make sure it has dough cycle
                    $30 - ozito heat gun (save a few $$ when on special at bunnings)

                    and for cooling
                    $15 - 2nd hand blower vac
                    $8 - plastic bucket with lid
                    $4 flyscreen offcut

                    whole lot from bunnings or gumtree for $72. Search "corretto" here and you'll see heaps on instructions / variations / etc
                    My original roasting setup is still going strong; I upgraded the cooler to a bucket/seive/extractor fan further down the track (suck thru beats blow thru).

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                    Now say you buy 10kg of green beans from beanbay here @ approx $14.50/kg inc delivery.

                    You've spent ~$220 and gained ~8kgs of roasted coffee = $27.5/kg.

                    You're in front of any other recommendation here price-wise.

                    Your coffee is always fresh.

                    You have 4 beans (x 2.5kgs) to roast & blend different ways chasing your flavour profile.

                    You have a new hobby and lots of new friends.

                    You know much more about coffee than you did before.

                    And from now on you're paying around $18/kg for fresh roasted coffee (allowing for delivery charges and roasting weight drops)

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                    • #25
                      Good suggestion KiteStyle3, however...

                      Java "...a burr grinder is still needed first." phile
                      Toys! I must have new toys!!!

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                      • #26
                        fairly cheaper option, would be the re-store in northbrige or leederville. They have various blends at different prices. Also explore some of the allyways inthe cbd you'l be surprised at what you find

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