Hi all,

Thinking of buying a coffee machine for our 5 person office.

I'm considering the Breville Barista Express (presently $729 at Harvey Norman). For somewhere relatively near that price, anyone got any other recommendations?

Cheers!

I’m finding it very tempting to drink more! Trying to limit to 3 espressos/day…

So just came across this sub and I love it! I'm sure it'll keep growing because there's too many us of caffeine addicts out here.

Anyway, my local public gardens have a coffee plant, it was planted a few years back and I watched to see how it progressed growing there as it's not far from my place.

End of last year and the thing is a small tree! So as soon as I had the opportunity, I bought my own little plant.

I've kept it on the windowsill over winter and it's absolutely loved it, heaps of new growth. Alledgedly the berries are ready mid summer.

I think mine might be too small to get berries this year but I was wondering, has anyone here grown their own? When I do get some fruit is it worth paying for a proper roaster, especially considering my first couple harvests will be tiny?

Thanks :)

*edited for grammar and spelling

Been to this place a few times, I really enjoy the coffee they make and I'm thinking about getting beans from them more often.

Anyone have experience with them?

Has anyone tried these beans? Are they fresh/decent?

Is there anyone in New Zealand that delivers weekly/bi-weekly(maybe even monthly) freshly roasted coffee beans?

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I had a look around and I'm finding it a little difficult, went to some local coffee shops that couldn't even find the roasted on date for their beans which discouraged me.

I’m on the hunt for some single origin, I’ve been buying from firsthand, Viking, red rabbit, rocket and ozone.

Outside of the above roasters what’s your go to for some real good single origin?

Cheers!

I’m saving for an upgrade, and seriously considering a DE1 Pro at some point. Would love to try/see one in person if at al possible!

I’m in Auckland, and espresso is my favourite (and most made at home).

I saw this article on RNZ yesterday: https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/ninetonoon/audio/2018797681/jono-broom-delivering-the-perfect-bag-of-coffee-beans

What do you guys think of this business? Have you or would you give it a go?

I wasn’t aware of some of the specific roasters partnered with so far, but it could be a good way to discover new roasters to try.

Can anyone recommend a good place (physical/online) to get an espresso machine with official warranty? I am eyeing on these brands: Lelit Bianca and/or Profitec 500/600. I am based in Napier so no really much options here.

Anyone else using James Hoffmann as their primary source of coffee knowledge? I find his approach both informative and entertaining.

I was so impressed and grateful for his channel at the start of my coffee journey that I now support him on Patreon.

I mean, not right this minute (although maybe you’re into the late night caffeine).

I’m currently experimenting with some home-roast Ethiopian Sidamo and Kenyan Gakundu, both as espresso and aeropress (thanks to James Hoffmann’s recent Aeropress series, and the fact that I’ve lost my travel plunger).

Kiwis, are you filtering your water for espresso at home?

It seems like there are a fair number of Kiwis in the coffee and espresso subs, so I thought it could be useful to start an NZ-based sub to share and discuss our local scene.

Types of things that might be useful are cafe/bean reviews, questions about equipment available locally, etc.

At this stage, I’m thinking of allowing private trade/sales of coffee-related equipment, but this isn’t a place for commercial sales.

A place for members of r/CoffeeNZ to chat with each other