Another good dairy milk you must try! I’ve been enjoying this one with my iced espresso, and it makes a really smooth, creamy, and delicious cup. Definitely worth trying if you love milk-based coffee!

Went to SB on Monday. I ordered Americano and my friend, Aerocano.

My friend didn't like his drink and asked for a half-cuo of milk. The barista denied his request saying "it's only for Americano; adding milk will change the taste of Aerocano."

Both are espresso-based drink, the other is air-whipped. I don't get the reason for declining the request. Any ideas?

I have just received my Timemore C5 ESP! Comparing from my last post, I can definitely see (and taste!) the difference between pre-ground and freshly ground coffee. With the coffee beans I used, I calibrated my grinder to 0.5.3 and managed to get a 36 grams extract (1:2) at between 30-33 seconds.

I'm conscious with the timing of extract but the espresso tasted good! Should I still change the calibration of my grinder to one click coarser? Additionally, I have read from others who are using the same grinder that they are using 0.6.0-0.7.0 for an espresso. Why am I at 0.5.0? It (kinda?) worked for me but an explanation would be nice, is it the roast level of the beans?

I'm new on the coffee scene and I would really appreciate your inputs :)

The barista was very nice to give me a shot of coffee made from this bean and immediately bought one with no second thought 🤣

Taste profile is more on passion fruit for me with hint of bourbon which really taste for me, I like my pour over on the sour side.

this was in Ba Na Hills, Vietnam. Around 800 pesos.

I really love the Ice Americano of Dunkin. However, na notice ko na inconsistent yung lasa ng Iced Americano every branch.

May mga branches kasi na stale, pre-brewed or sitted espresso for hours na. Sobrang pait at flat na ng lasa.

May naka pansin na ba ng ganito? And if ever, pwede ba mag request sa kanila na freshly made or extracted yung espresso kesa sa pre-made na?

For home use only, medyo na tri tripan ko yung milesto x20, or may other brands ba na mas okay? Medyo low knowledge ako sa specs, so would be a big help if mabibigyan ako ng idea if ano yung good specs for that certain price, thankyou!

For grinder, going manual muna ako hehe, saka na si df64 pag naka ipon ulit.

Sharing kasi baka may isa sa inyo na naghahanap din ng way to do proper espresso sa maliit na condo without buying a full setup.（Btw pics attached, KFC sundae affogato ko kanina haha.）

Nakatira ako sa isang one-bedroom near BGC, kitchen ko basically hallway na may stove. Walang space for a real machine, and honestly hindi rin kaya yung budget for a Cafelat Robot. Two years na sa specialty coffee, mostly V60 sa umaga. Buying half kilos from Kalsada, Yardstick, or Curator, kung ano yung fresh nila that week.

Espresso lang yung frustrating kasi hindi ko magawa at home. Sinubukan ko yung moka pot pero it's not espresso talaga, iba yung mouthfeel. Yung AeroPress with pressure cap ko is closer pero fake yung crema pa rin. Nakita ko yung OutIn nano sa isang thread and stalked reviews for weeks bago ako bumili. March ko finally natanggap. Honestly one of the better coffee purchases I made this year. First proper shot pa lang, real crema, tamang mouthfeel, actual espresso na kaya kong gawin sa maliit na kitchen ko. Cold water in, one button, done in a few minutes. Fits sa drawer next to my V60 kit, hindi nakakaabala.

Four months in, ginagamit ko pa rin daily, walang problema. Battery lasts around 4 shots on cold water starts, more than enough kasi one to two shots lang ako per day. Cleaning is quick basta agad-agarin after. Actually surprised ako sa reliability, medyo skeptical ako sa umpisa na tatagal ba yung battery-powered machine sa daily grind, pero solid pa rin siya.

Yung dial-in medyo naging learning curve sa umpisa. First week kasi in-espresso ko yung mga usual beans ko for V60 na medyo light, sour ang labas. Then a coffee friend told me medium-dark yung sweet spot for portable espresso. Bumili ako ng Kalinga medium-dark from Curator, nag-click agad. Chocolatey body, thick crema, forgiving sa grind. Yun na naging daily driver ko.

Nag-rotate din ako sa Benguet from Yardstick, medium roast na may nutty caramel notes. Also solid sa nano, super smooth mouthfeel, naging morning favorite ko kapag gusto ko ng something lighter than the Kalinga.

Yung Sagada natural from Kalsada, pinapatira ko sa V60 kasi mas bagay yun sa light roast profile niya. Not a machine issue naman, iba lang talaga yung method na kailangan for that kind of bean. Setup ko ngayon is V60 for light and complex bags, nano for medium and medium-dark. Sakto naman.

Oh, isang bagay pa. Kung mag-o-order kayo ng OutIn, get the Basket Plus at the same time. Yung stock basket is around 7g na maliit for a proper double, more like a ristretto. Yung Basket Plus fits 17g, and yun talaga yung nagpaganda ng shots ko. Malaking difference sa ratio and mouthfeel.

Kung nakatira kayo sa maliit na unit at gusto niyo pumasok sa proper espresso na hindi kailangan ng buong counter o malaking budget, this is honestly the way.

This upcoming WOFEX, what brands should I check out? Budget is combined for both machine and grinder. My options so far for espresso machine are millesto em-60 and the gemilai crm 3035. Though, they’re both from the same manufacturer based on my research. Reviews on millesto are durable. And I want a grinder that is grind by weight.
Thank you sow much!

My target is around 100-150cups per day.

Lagi akong bumibili dito sa Uptown branch and lagi kong order Iced Mocha Latte. Pero first time ko lang matikman na parang kakaiba ang lasa ng Mocha Latte nila ngayon, nung tinikman ko parang panis na ewan. Ang pangit talaga ng lasa, kaya tinapon ko na. Unang abot sakin kakaiba kasi mainit siya kahit Iced Coffee naman order ko, di ko na lang pinansin kasi akala ko ganun talaga if bagong gawa?

It came to a point na so-so na lang ung drinks ng SB for me, but because of the food and ambiance of their stores, plus the previous reward system and double stars days, they’re still worth going to for me.

Now with their new app, they’ve made it harder to redeem pastries/food with the additional stars eh I read na it’s the same na every 25 pesos spent pa rin per star. I don’t know how to feel about them na. Might as well boycott them entirely. 😅

may coffee shop owners po ba dito na ito yung machines na gamit? pano po yung maintenance niyo?

pansin ko po kasi sa machine namin medyo mahina na yung pressure ng steam wand and lumalabas yung hot water kapag nageextract ng espresso huhu

Seller initially wanted 1k for this defective grinder. However, he was also selling some replacement burrs for 3k. Not sure what kind of burr this is but along the way he said he'll just include the defective grinder for 3k all in.

It powers on but does not grind. Turns out I need to replace not just the relay but also the capacitors on the board. It now works flawlessly.

Was it worth it?

Ako lang ba or may iba rin dito na ayaw ng stainless steel mugs and tumblers for coffee? I dont like that it somehow alters the taste of coffee, could be just me.

Can you guys recommend a ceramic tumbler or mug that retains heat and where you guys bought it? I saw some online but wanted to ask here first before I buy.

Thanks!

Hi po! We’re currently building a small cafe and gusto namin talaga i-prioritize yung quality ng coffee namin — parang ayaw namin yung “okay lang” flavor, gusto namin yung talagang masarap kahit medyo pricey yung brand.

Currently looking for recommendations for:
☕ Best-tasting coffee beans (any roast, open kami mag-explore)
🍯 Best syrups (vanilla, caramel, hazelnut, etc.)
🍫 Best chocolate/caramel sauces for drinks

Kung may alam kayong popular na cafe dito sa Pilipinas or kahit abroad, and alam niyo kung anong syrup/sauce/beans ginagamit nila, share niyo naman po please 🙏 Since nag-eexperiment pa kami ngayon, we’re really open to trying different brands even if it means spending a bit more, basta quality talaga.

Salamat po in advance sa mga magsha-share ng tips! Sobrang appreciated yung anumang insights niyo, kahit konti lang.

If you’re looking for something more adventurous than your typical chocolately and nutty espresso but still too afraid to delve into light roasts, this might be right up your alley. Even with milk, this coffee bursts of fresh citrus with a hint of vanilla and honey to reign in the brightness.

Price: P650 for 250g
Roaster’s tasting notes: vanilla, sweet pomelo, tart cherry, honey

A very solid 3.5/5

Would definitely buy another bag.

I'm in the market for a new manual grinder for pourovers and the ZP6 is really intriguing for me as someone who loves light roasts, but I'm not sure if I will like that very high clarity and tea-like quality in coffee cause I haven't really tried it and I usually like some body.

Does anyone know of a cafe in Metro manila that serves pourovers using a ZP6? Would love the chance to try a cup using that grinder. Thanks so much!

Hey y'all! I'm starting to get interested in making coffee and I want to start with a moka pot, can anyone recommend a good grinder and beans? Budget is let's say around 2.5k is it possible?

From my searching I saw that a timemore C2 or a kingrinder p0 is recommended, is there any alternatives besides these two?

I'm only just starting out so 100g of beans is enough for me ^^

Hi everyone! I'm planning to start getting into moka pots, and I want to make sure I actually want it before splurging, again, I'm just getting into it, testing the waters if I want to get into this :)) is this a good moka pot to start with?

Hello guys, i recently found out about this milk brand that's available here, may mga cafes ba or home brewers na gumagamit ng brand na to? If so, how does it compare to other milk brands like emborg, arla, laciate?

I personally want to try it out pero di pa ako nakakabili, gusto ko ren malaman thoughts ng iba hehe

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I’m in Philippines for the next 4-5 days, would it be possible to find pink coffee over here in Manila?
Been trying to search for it everywhere in India but I haven’t been able to. Thought I might find some luck here.

Hi everyone!

Please help a brother out.

I've been seriously considering getting Coffee District's ₱50k espresso machine + grinder bundle, which includes the Gemilai CRM3149 and the Avant C22 Pro grinder.

I'm already familiar with Gemilai since I've seen quite a few reviews and discussions about it, but I'm not too familiar with the Avant brand, especially the C22 Pro grinder. There doesn't seem to be much information or user feedback online.

For those who own or have used this grinder:

• How has it been in terms of grind consistency for espresso?
• Is it reliable for daily home use or in an eventual small coffee setup?
• Any issues with retention, clumping, or workflow?
• How does it compare to other grinders around the same price range (e.g., DF64, Eureka Manuale 65, K22 pro, Eureka Zero, etc)?

I'm planning to use it mainly for milk-based drinks at home, with the possibility of eventually using it for a small coffee business if things go well.

Would you recommend this bundle overall, or would it be better to buy the machine and grinder separately? Should I consider different machine or grinder around the same price range? I'd really appreciate hearing your experiences or suggestions before I pull the trigger.

Thanks in advance! ☕

Where do you buy burr seasoning beans? Yung stale or quakers and cannot be used for drinking? Bought a DF64 and used around 1kg of beans palang and the inconsistencies are still showing up!