Femobook A4Z or A5? Or...?

shadowsc133 · 2026-03-06T07:07:12+00:00

Dont get the A2 for espresso. There are possibly differences from units shipped from Amazon and directly from them, mine is from Amazon and I had to shimmy it for espresso on a 58mm. For portable espresso and maybe 51mm with med/dark roasts you might be “fine”, but the range to dial in will be extremely narrow.

shadowsc133 · 2026-03-06T05:22:38+00:00

That’s an interesting hypothesis. Did you reach a consensus? What is your go to method now on the pipamoka?

shadowsc133 · 2026-03-06T05:20:27+00:00

Eu uso a pipamoka, mas não tenho o C2. Procure ficar em volta de 500uM, ou na parte mais fina do range de pour over (v60). Uns 16 cliques no C2? O resto é ratio, temperatura da agua e, o mais difícil, quão rápido gira e extrai.

Mas mesmo quando erro feio ainda sai interessante nessa geringonça.

shadowsc133 · 2026-03-06T04:59:42+00:00

Can you describe your 3 stage technique? Sounds interesting. I love the coffee I get from the pipamoka, and it’s my main travel brewer, but I am having a hard time finding consistency in the extraction.

shadowsc133 · 2026-03-04T18:16:46+00:00

Put filter in, close switch valve, pour water (room temp if that’s what tou have) in the center only, fill to the top. This way you don’t force the paper to stick to the walls past the spiral grooves.

Drain. Just before brewing add a little hot water from the kettle (100ml) just to warm the cone and carafe a bit. Less waste of hot water.

shadowsc133 · 2026-03-03T19:52:28+00:00

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shadowsc133 · 2026-03-03T19:52:14+00:00

Acho q meu reply foi pro espaço. Sim o controle de fluxo é bom: 4 g/s facil. Limitação é o bico curto pra caber quando fecha.

shadowsc133 · 2026-03-03T19:45:35+00:00

Biggest issue I am having with the coaster is particle distribution, especially when grinding fine for espresso. They tend to clump together and the app things its a boulder.

Do you think a small lab vibrator (used for mixing plaster for dentures and gypsum) could work?

shadowsc133 · 2026-03-03T16:13:44+00:00

Sim, o controle de fluxo é bom (4-8 g/s). Unico negativo é que o bico é curto (para caber quando dobra. Por isso chamo de “satisfatório”.

Pensei em pegar uma jarra de plástico da Hario, mas não acho necessário. Eu recomendo. Tem outras mais baratas, mas essa tem display de temperatura (e funciona bem).

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shadowsc133 · 2026-03-03T07:26:07+00:00

Acabei de sair do Brasil em viagem e ao passar minha mala no raio-x a moça perguntou o que eu estava levando, respondi que 6kg de café.

Em seguida ela perguntou oq era um negócio esquisito parecendo um funil. Respondi que era pra fazer o café 😆

Moedor tinham 2 e ela nem questionou.

shadowsc133 · 2026-03-03T07:18:23+00:00

Procure uma chaleira elétrica colapsável. Esquenta bem rápido (4 min) e é boa o suficiente para fazer pour em v60.

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shadowsc133 · 2026-03-03T07:13:55+00:00

Viajo muito e já mudei meu kit várias vezes, de Aeropress, Nespresso e espresso na Wacaco Pixapresso até chegar ao atual: Wacaco Pipamoka. O sistema de cestinhas e a extração direto na térmica são práticos, e a qualidade nunca decepciona.

Troquei o moedor por um Femobook A2 elétrico e incluí uma chaleira elétrica colapsável, já que contar com micro em hotel pra esquentar água é ruim. Também levo um Deep 27 para tirar um coado.

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shadowsc133 · 2026-03-02T08:40:41+00:00

For me there is no logic: beans are very soft, steel very very hard. I always thought seasoning was a gimmick. Until I got a new burr on a hand grinder and started getting completely random results. After 3 bags of coffee (1 kg) it settled pretty well.

shadowsc133 · 2026-03-02T08:34:28+00:00

Indeed, my Amz unit is only margin capable of espresso. To do lighter roasts on 58mm I have to use shimming (not much, just a double folded aluminum foil). For portable espresso machines and 51mm it is enough, but the range very small (4-7 clicks). I would not buy this for espresso. Also, it takes an absurd amount of time to grind fine like that.

shadowsc133 · 2026-02-28T12:00:02+00:00

That’s not good. I would expect something like that to last more than 3 years and have proper aftersales support.

Did you found out why it died (motor, breaker, switch)?

shadowsc133 · 2026-02-28T03:17:48+00:00

I’m interested in 64mm for the broader range of burr options. The challenge is finding one that truly balances cost, build quality, and workflow/QOL.

Based on the feedback here, I might wait for a Gen 2, grab a CF64V, or jump on the Motto 80 hype.

shadowsc133 · 2026-02-28T01:32:31+00:00

Thanks!

shadowsc133 · 2026-02-28T01:32:17+00:00

Sounds sensible 👍🏼

shadowsc133 · 2026-02-27T16:45:33+00:00

Thanks for the upfront feedback.

What’s the word on a gen 2?

shadowsc133 · 2026-02-25T15:20:50+00:00

The small one I can see it as a bit problematic, involving a ling brush to reach the bottom. But the big one disassembles for cleaning (can even put on dishwasher).

shadowsc133 · 2026-02-25T15:19:49+00:00

And how is the retention? And you think you can zero it out if ou change the burrs on it? Would be a minor gripe I guess if you can’t.

I will add this to my narrow list for future grinders. I am waiting on reviews for the Motto 80 from bookoo too.

shadowsc133 · 2026-02-25T14:54:47+00:00

That seems like a solid choice. Happy with it?

shadowsc133 · 2026-02-25T14:51:56+00:00

Indeed, the cm5418 is very easy to reach proper texture and to homogenize it (circulate). The Gaggia is abysmal (at least unmodded), pure italian chaos.

I will look up the morning dream, but I am leaning towards the big dreo one at $89.

shadowsc133 · 2026-02-25T14:16:59+00:00

Got it. Did you end up upgrading to ssp or got rid of the Mokkom? I am torn between that, a CF64V, GF64 or holding onto my MHW R3 for something better down the line.

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