espresso krups xp4020 sponsor by hkcoffee.com

[dqts777]

i have a krups xp4030

i have upgraded to a non pressurized portafilter, use a burr grinder, have tamped as hard as i possibly can, roast my own beans so they are fresh, yet my shots come out with hardly any crema and consistently pull 15 second shots. they're ok, but they are not what this video boasts. help!

[feelgoodaboutit]

That cream on top is pretty impressive.

[overratedvirtue95]

Since I got some pointers from coffeeloverstipsandtricks (.) com I've saved so muuch money

[7383679]

@kiwikawafr

Hi,

Do as I do. I'ma little cut off from bottom of a standard double filter. Now this is a great espresso!!!

Write to me if interested, I'll give you a link to an image result.

[CountCane1994]

Dixie cup?

[lordshark12]

Hey where can I get the steam wand mod you have I contacted hkcoffee but no reply

[gorduintier]

You use the Krups vivo double filter for single shots ?

[acteon47]

I have the same Krups.Very nice Video and usefull comments!!!THANKS.

[akitoyiu]

Hi, what is the purpose of removing the black plastic of the filter basket? is it for cleaning and is it necessary to do so?

Regarding the non pressurized filter, I am only using a cheap grinder, the Krups GVX2, is it not advised to change to non pressurized filter?

For the beans, I am just using the expresso beans from starbucks, any better recommendation? Thanks a lots

[kiwikawafr]

I bought a machine KRUPS XP 4000 in 2006 in France. The seller told me that it's the same as XP4200 except the stainless control panel. But my machine doesn't work very well. If I change the filter like your machine, does it work better? Where and how can I buy it? Which size should I choose? How can I change it ? Thank you. ( so many questions...)

[chi0002]

3 important things, first and second are grinder and fresh roasted coffee beans, the last one is xp4020.

if no fresh roasted beans, dont change anything, use the default basket is ok.

[cevasony]

Thank you for the video.

I would like to know if the diameter of the new filter Krups Vivo filter which you use is the very same as the original one coming with the machine? The same Tamper can be used? Thank you!

[chi0002]

yes, same. it is 51mm. the original tamper diameter is 48.5mm, a little bit small.......

[johnmoorehead]

Thanks very much! I bought this same filter (Krups Vivo) based on your comment and removed the plastic part from the inside like your machine, effectively turning it into a non-pressurized filter and it works great.

I'm in the United States, so if anyone in the U.S. has any questions about this send me a message, I'm happy to help.

[chi0002]

great.

[johnmoorehead]

What filter are you using on this machine?

[chi0002]

this filter is double basket, it is from krups vivo, same size as vivo.

[54spiritedwill54]

I'm glad to find out it's actually possible to make good espresso and steam milk on this.

[chi0002]

no any trick or cheat, brewing espresso need 3 things, frist and second are good grinder and fresh beans, last one is machine. i know some people say that under us$250 machine no good enough, temperature no stable, pressure........... i just want to show the truth to anyone that under us$250"include the machine and grinder", can make a good latte or capp.

[hallnoats4ever]

i had espresso for the first time, a triple shot, and it was like liquid cocane

[rvwii]

liquid cocaine...haha! i like that!

cool name, too ...hall n oates! 

cheers!

[rumvodkaf1]

hey is that the fiema grinder? I'm looking to get one from your shop but your opening hours are a bit weird.. Is the grinder any good? how does it compare to the solis 166?

[chi0002]

solis 166 no fine enough for espresso, conical burr but the scale use slope plate lock, ground coffee no even.

[rumvodkaf1]

thanks, so i guess that means the fiema is a better grinder?

[chi0002]

no my shop, landy is the shop owner, i am a free helper to solve any problems about coffee in hong kong, of course is free for everyone.

forget 166, 2 friends of mind bought 166 and need to modify then to brew a espresso. fiema 600n can compare to 167, tasted and no much different between these 2 machines.

[sabintan]

hey guys, whats the different between the pressurized and non-pressurized filtered?

i am having problem that the espresso coming out way too fast too!! how to remedy that?

[chi0002]

no much different between them.

too fast? brew espresso, first and second important things are, grinder and fresh roasted beans.

[luongdung]

can you sell that tamper on ebay? hkcoffee wont ship their item over sea

[Ecuapana]

I know the natural and original way to do it and tastes way more better

[Ecuapana]

I know the natural and original way to do it and tastes way more better

[luongdung]

i mean the pressurized filter! sorry

[chi0002]

maybe yes, maybe no. it is crema enhancer.

[luongdung]

i heard that the pressurized will make a fake crema on your shot, u think thats truth?

[luongdung]

do u think that the pressurized filter basket came with the machine will make the shot brew way too fast?

[chi0002]

depend on the beans is fresh or no, and the grinder.

[luongdung]

hey did u take off the black plastic thing inside the portafilter? if yea why did u do that?

[chi0002]

use screwdriver to take off the black plastic because you will see how dirty inside when you take off the black thing.

[luongdung]

and if i buy the 49mm tamper, is it gonna be good for that filter basket?

[chi0002]

no fit, 50.25 ~ 50.5 is more suitable.

[luongdung]

where did you buy that 50.5mm tamper?

[chi0002]

hkcoffee . com

[luongdung]

hey, how big is that tamper?

[chi0002]

50.5mm

[luongdung]

hey is there any different between the Krups xp4020 and xp4030?

[chi0002]

no different.

[moesyczlak1]

Are you using the pressurized portafilter that came with the XP4020 or a non-pressurized filter? I'm wondering because I too have this machine and I'm looking into the non-pressurized filter to improve the espresso.

[chi0002]

it is non-pressurized filter.

[moesyczlak1]

Would you mind sharing what brand and model filter?

[chi0002]

krups vivo double filter.

[moesyczlak1]

Thanks!!!

[jmhere07]

cool thanks for the replie

[jmhere07]

wow cool grinder .cool u have 2 coffee machinens how did you get them hope to here from u i am new u see :)

[chi0002]

from hkcoffee dot com, just want to show someone that xp4020 is a good machine.

[taiglish]

Thank you, I'm glad to find out it's actually possible to make good espresso and steam milk on this. I wish I could buy a non-pressurized filter basket in Canada... :(