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I have a Compak K3 Push which I have put a few hundred kilo through. Still going strong. I also have a Mahlkonig Vario but getting spare parts from the Australian distributor is nearly impossible. Lots of little plastic bits you can bust off it so not one I would recommend.
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Very bad form Nikole...Originally posted by NikoleWare View PostAeropress is the one that I am using. So, obviously I would suggest the Aerobie AeroPress Coffee and Espresso Maker. It is a modern take on the classic French press coffee brewing system. The Aerobie ensures smooth, fast coffee with a lower acidity. So I think it is the best coffee maker for you. Unsolicited link not repeated...
Anyway, I'd rather buy an AeroPress from Andy or one of our great Site Sponsors...
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Back to just copying and cobbling stuff from commercial websites again, I see. What gives?
*Hint: this thread is about the choice of grinders and their suitability for various brewing methods.
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Aeropress is the one that I am using. So, obviously I would suggest the Aerobie AeroPress Coffee and Espresso Maker. It is a modern take on the classic French press coffee brewing system. The Aerobie ensures smooth, fast coffee with a lower acidity. So I think it is the best coffee maker for you.
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I have a K3P and Macap M2M. Both are great home espresso grinders, and the M2M also comes with quite a small 'footprint'. However, I prefer the results of using my basic Porlex mini hand-grinder to each of these if using my Aeropress. Anything other than quite a short brew time in the Aeropress is prone to developing undesirable bitterness with the K3P/M2M, which I suspect (but do not know as fact) is due to the presence of 'fines' in the ground coffee produced. When at home, I drink an overwhelming majority of espresso-based drinks, so this doesn't bother me (I just use the hand-grinder). If I was planning to drink soft brewed stuff most of the time, I'd probably look for something else.
*If you are one of those who use the Aeropress with a 20-second brew, strong dose type method, much of what I wrote above may not apply.
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Definitely planning on getting into espresso, just don't much have the room for a machine at the moment. I was hoping if I got something like a compak, that i'd perhaps get more longevity out of the grinder, going with the adage "buy the best grinder you can afford".
After my experience withtl the hario, I would definitely favor something electric haha.
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[QUOTE=Talk_Coffee;548472]How so? It's no less "good" than any other small commercial flat burr 58mm grinder: Mazzer/Macap/Compak et al.
I was not making a comparison to other small flats in general.
The OP was asking about grinders for manual brewing methods, for which I would strongly recommend against buying a micro metric espresso grinder for such purposes.
To add to my opinion on them being no less good, I have never really enjoyed the flavour profiles either, filter metal / paper, press ect with any small flats such as Rocky, M2M , K3P, M4D - current = cracking espresso grinder for home hands down.
So for someone not planning on getting into espresso in the near future the Lido2 is a far superior choice.
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How so? It's no less "good" than any other small commercial flat burr 58mm grinder: Mazzer/Macap/Compak et al.Originally posted by Steve82 View PostNever found the K3P any good for brewing
Yes- excellent all purpose grinder and keenly priced. We have a few left from Christmas stocks.OR just stay manual grinder and get a Lido2...excellent grinder, great for manual brewing and does a very solid job with espresso as well.
Solid piece of kit at great price point.
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Never found the K3P any good for brewing, great solid espresso grinder though.Originally posted by Anthorien View PostHey guys - cashed up from Christmas so I've finally decided to upgrade from my Hario Skerton to something more substantial.
My main brew methods at the moment are; Aeropress, V60, or French. From this what are your suggestions? I was looking at the Compak K3 push
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Low end electric, breville smart or the sunbeam equiv will do a good job for manual brewing. Baratza / MKonig seem popular in US.
OR just stay manual grinder and get a Lido2...excellent grinder, great for manual brewing and does a very solid job with espresso as well.
Solid piece of kit at great price point.
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Help for grinder choice
Hey guys - cashed up from Christmas so I've finally decided to upgrade from my Hario Skerton to something more substantial.
My main brew methods at the moment are; Aeropress, V60, or French. From this what are your suggestions? I was looking at the Compak K3 push
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