We can see a short extraction time (it is 15 seconds from 2:23 to 2:38). Good extraction time for espresso is above 20 seconds. I resolve this problem by using a portafilter for 2 cups even for making a one shot, filled to 2-3 mm level under the top, and by temping it slightly stronger than you. Using a 2-cup portafilter is also good for making cappuchino 'cause i love big one :-)
You have to remember that this is an entry level machine with a pressurized portafilter. The so called "crema enhancer" basically froths the coffee and gives a fake crema. This allows you to use any coffee and grind with little to no tamping (good for newbies) If you unpressurize the basket, you can only use fresh roasted beans grinded very fine with a quality grinder right before pulling the shot to give a real espresso with real crema. This machine is capable of good espresso when modified.
i just bought this one and i love it . this is the best tasting coffee i have had at home and i love coffee. i had grounded up my coffee at the store Turkish blend very fine. i am glad that i did it made it easier to press down. i love this machine.
1) are all this level espresso makers this noisy? I've seen a few vids on this most popular home ec model and when the machine is cooking, it's loud enough to mostly drown owt Johnny Cash and that leads me to Q2 - what is the name of that pleasant tune?
At first please excuse me for my poor English :-)
We can see a short extraction time (it is 15 seconds from 2:23 to 2:38). Good extraction time for espresso is above 20 seconds. I resolve this problem by using a portafilter for 2 cups even for making a one shot, filled to 2-3 mm level under the top, and by temping it slightly stronger than you. Using a 2-cup portafilter is also good for making cappuchino 'cause i love big one :-)
pr01sk 2 months ago
You have to remember that this is an entry level machine with a pressurized portafilter. The so called "crema enhancer" basically froths the coffee and gives a fake crema. This allows you to use any coffee and grind with little to no tamping (good for newbies) If you unpressurize the basket, you can only use fresh roasted beans grinded very fine with a quality grinder right before pulling the shot to give a real espresso with real crema. This machine is capable of good espresso when modified.
zebimmer 3 months ago
Thank you for sharing, I'm definitely considering this.
kmiller15211 4 months ago
i just bought this one and i love it . this is the best tasting coffee i have had at home and i love coffee. i had grounded up my coffee at the store Turkish blend very fine. i am glad that i did it made it easier to press down. i love this machine.
sjsingleton68 5 months ago
what is the best coffe for this machine ?? its hard to find a perfect grinder !
6age3 10 months ago
@6age3 Hario/Kyocera Hand grinders are about $75 or a wooden Zassenhaus box is about $90. Otherwise, you're up into the $350+ range for electric.
renix 8 months ago
@6age3 Whatever you use, don't use that Bustelo junk. Order from Intelligentsia or Stumptown, etc. to start out.
renix 8 months ago
who do you get so much cream with your machine?
djsomar1 10 months ago
Good demo! Two questions:
1) are all this level espresso makers this noisy? I've seen a few vids on this most popular home ec model and when the machine is cooking, it's loud enough to mostly drown owt Johnny Cash and that leads me to Q2 - what is the name of that pleasant tune?
Thanks
tizfrreecharm 1 year ago
@tizfrreecharm U2 The Wanderer feat JC
ftaotabbqr 10 months ago
I just bought one Delonghi coffemaker like this. If crema Is as showed in video, I'll like it so much.
jesusannel2011 1 year ago
Molto bene!!! Questo cafe e veramente profesionale!!! Auguri di cobracan!!
cobraitor 1 year ago
quick question - (im new to th is stuff) how many shots can you get out of one run with this machine using the larger cup thing??
yozitaki 1 year ago
@yozitaki I would only imagine you could get 2 shots out of the machine at once, then you would have to refill with more coffee
Justfillinthebox 1 year ago
@Justfillinthebox thanks!
yozitaki 1 year ago
How did you get so much crema? is it the coffee?
Cheatr2001 1 year ago
How do you get so much crema? I've never been able to get so much crema.
pydbl 1 year ago
It is warm on the top
MrTos1 1 year ago
Is it warm on the top of it (or is there another reason why you keep a glass there)?
eglievich 1 year ago
sexy coffee machine :)
Maciek1 1 year ago
Dude....you have offically ended my search for an espresso machine!!!
neal1990 1 year ago