Compak E5

[magnafunk]

Shock horror, on a Sunday morning I have been known to put a big spoon of dulce de leche in the jug with the milk for my weekly latte. Might just do it again tomorrow

[Dimal]

Probably sounds weird, but I too use a little sugar in flat whites (Coconut Blossom Sugar) but none in black coffee....

As Yelta says, "Vive la difference!"....

Mal.

[Yelta]

I'm sorry, but there's no need for added sugar in a coffee, if you have pulled a good shot and steamed the milk correctly. If you are going to add sugar (or condensed milk) to coffee, then, there's no need for the Compak E5, any grinder will do.

It's all down to personal taste Sam.

I know, enjoy and am able to make good coffee.

I use a small spoon (approx 3 grams) of sugar in my brew, always have and always will.

If you don't like or feel the need for sugar, fine, your choice, please don't assume a lack of knowledge or taste just because others differ.

Vive la Difference.

[Yelta]

Finally got it and I'm so happy with it, made some amazing shots wanted to share with you fellas.

Looks like a nice grinder, well done.

[AlastairMcG]

We sold a white E5 yesterday with a Rocket R58 to a new to home coffee client.

The client asked for a hand to get things grind into the zone and after the unboxing, I ended up with 10 seconds for an OEM Rocket Espresso naked with triple basket which went with the machine.

Of the E5/M4D and Fausto, the E5 packs the quickest grind and most comprehensive software. I continue to be impressed by this little powerhouse...

A white E5 sounds cool. I think a bit later in the year an early Christmas present for myself will be a grinder upgrade (and machine service). At the top of my list so far would be the macap m4d and compak E5. So when the time comes maybe a trip to Northcotte could be planned to make some comparisons.....

[KopiV]

my wife gave me that evil eye look

The evil eye....... i feel your pain.

[NuBEnFL]

No, unlike a tiny percentage of our readers, the purchaser has taste

Hey that's not nice remember our differences is what makes the world a better place, also I took back the E5 and exchanged it for a K3 advanced. I really don't make espresso that often to substantiate the purchase price, plus my wife gave me that evil eye look and told me I have a kid in college.
So I wait patiently for the arrival of my Compaq K3 advanced in polished aluminum....

[TC]

....but did you toss a free can of sweetened condensed milk into the box also ?

No, unlike a tiny percentage of our readers, the purchaser has taste

[blend52]

........I ended up with 10 seconds for an OEM Rocket Espresso naked with triple basket which went with the machine....

....but did you toss a free can of sweetened condensed milk into the box also ?

[TC]

We sold a white E5 yesterday with a Rocket R58 to a new to home coffee client.

The client asked for a hand to get things grind into the zone and after the unboxing, I ended up with 10 seconds for an OEM Rocket Espresso naked with triple basket which went with the machine.

Of the E5/M4D and Fausto, the E5 packs the quickest grind and most comprehensive software. I continue to be impressed by this little powerhouse...

[trentski]

I'm sorry, but there's no need for added sugar in a coffee.

What if you like how it tastes with sugar? Wouldn't that be a good enough reason? Isn't that why we do all the crazy stuff like weighing doses and home roasting, because we like the taste?

[NuBEnFL]

It's a remarkable piece of machinery, it allows me to make a wonderful cup every time.

[KopiOkaukau]

i like your Olympia Maximatic. Beautiful Machine

[NuBEnFL]

Thanks so much for your recommendation, I think I'm going to increase my dose or thin my grind..

[Dimal]

Yep, agree with Paul....

Try slowing your shot down some, such that in around 30 seconds, you end up with around 60ml in the cup. That should get you very close to a pretty decent and richly flavoured espresso. After that, you can just try a bit of experimenting with grind setting to adjust the flow rate up and/or down, until you find the "ideal" that suits you.

Mal.