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  • ScaryMary
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    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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  • Javaphile
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    Good suggestion KiteStyle3, however...

    Java "...a burr grinder is still needed first." phile

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  • KiteStyle3
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    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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  • tashie
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    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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  • LordL
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    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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  • espressoshot
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    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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  • CoffeeNewb1
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    Great suggestions. Thanks everyone

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

    and of course, beanbay.

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  • kopigeek
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    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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  • koshari
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    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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  • shortblackman
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    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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  • CoffeeNewb1
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    Yeah probably time to face that I've got the bug haha...I'll start with 5 Senses. Thanks!

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  • shortblackman
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    When you talk about brands, nothing from a supearket could be considered reliable in what you're after. I'd have thought ( from the other side of the country) that anything from a local roaster would be a bargain at $13 per 250g.
    If you find a small roaster, experiment with their range til you find what pleases you.

    difficult to provide quality coffee for less than that I imagine, and it seems to me like you're ready for quality.

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  • CoffeeNewb1
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    Ok resounding Yes to upgrading my grinder.

    However, the budget beans question still remains. Surely there are a couple of brands (when used with a burr grinder) which have the flavour profile that I mention in the op?

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  • hamm
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    +1 on buying a burr grinder. Will definitely make the biggest difference in your setup. Then you can more accurately narrow down what beans you like/dislike.

    As said before, even the cheapest like the sunbeam em0450/480 will do fine look for one second hand in the snob 'hardware for sale' forum!

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