Quick tips: Silky milk hack using the Delonghi Dedica

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  • @hokanut
    @hokanut 3 роки тому +199

    After about six tries my latte art is getting pretty wild...and I can barely type this..should have practiced with decaf. Great explanation and video.

  • @luisalvan970
    @luisalvan970 2 роки тому +21

    Great video! I was trying and trying to get silky milk with my Dedica and never succeeded but now, thanks to your tips I finally made it!!! 😄

  • @adamssultan
    @adamssultan 4 роки тому +45

    Wow this is exactly the same trick I've been using on my ec685! It's great to see others have discovered this handy trick too!

    • @nomissimo
      @nomissimo 4 роки тому +2

      Same here. But it's still not a joy to use. Sooner or later I'm going to switch to a better machine.

    • @ridhwanramli9079
      @ridhwanramli9079 3 роки тому +1

      @@nomissimo why is that?

    • @TheDerpyGrandma
      @TheDerpyGrandma 3 роки тому

      @@nomissimo Just take off the thing and you have a perfect steam wand

    • @alinaqirizvi1441
      @alinaqirizvi1441 9 місяців тому

      ​@@ridhwanramli9079it's obviously not as easy to use as a normal steam wand like the one that comes on the Dedica Arte

  • @retrodudefpv
    @retrodudefpv 4 роки тому +37

    Great video. Highly informative. I just ordered none of these machines yesterday and was thinking I'd need to replace the wand. maybe I don't, now. Thank you so much😊

  • @Frelyni
    @Frelyni 3 роки тому +21

    Honestly, the best tutorial I’ve seen. Thanks for the advice and good luck with the channel.

  • @konstantin132
    @konstantin132 Рік тому +1

    Now tried your method, milk is wonderful. your life hack is absolutely the best. now I will not change the panarella, saving $ 50, thanks a lot a lot 😀

  • @violetka20
    @violetka20 Рік тому +1

    Thank you! I’be bern thinking of replacing my dedica but after trying this trick, I am now actually enjoying my coffee! It is nice and silky.

  • @arza643
    @arza643 3 роки тому +3

    thank you for sharing. this is the best tutorial so far without need to change the steam wand

  • @eddiechua6903
    @eddiechua6903 3 роки тому +5

    Excellent video. Never thought of shifting the steam wand mid way through. Cool idea.

  • @rashidamanat2706
    @rashidamanat2706 2 роки тому +5

    Very helpful video. I have the same machine and tried to make silky smooth milk but no success, and after watching your video, I am making perfect latte with silky smooth milk.

  • @Dom5451
    @Dom5451 Рік тому

    just wanted to say thanks. been making real foamy unsatisfying boys for a while, and nailed a silky flat white first time after watching this. respect.

  • @emileguertin
    @emileguertin 2 роки тому +46

    I have the same machine. I am with you up until the pouring of the milk. After that, I disagree. I usually pour my milk really slowly using a thin stream and the cup at 45 degrees. The aim is to preserve the dark, velvety surface of the coffee. Then as the milk reaches half full, I level the cup and slowly move the pouring stream of milk like a brush to makes the shapes I want. This way, you get a lovely contrast between the milk and the coffee. Just my two cents.

    • @4c00h
      @4c00h Рік тому +1

      please make a video of it so we can see

    • @allansmith6747
      @allansmith6747 9 місяців тому

      Talk is easy

  • @amylowe6074
    @amylowe6074 3 роки тому +10

    Thanks for this! I have been getting annoyed at getting too much froth in the jug. I thought it might have been because I use oat milk but possibly not!

  • @vom598
    @vom598 Рік тому +1

    Thank you! You've just made me relaise that I haven't actually been clicking the steam button before turning on the wand crank.. it's just been given me pure hot water and no bubbles rather than steam 😂 perfect, can't wait for my flat whites!!

  • @warjon642
    @warjon642 4 роки тому +6

    great video ! Just recently got the dedica deluxe and grinder so im new at this ..best tutorial so far !!

  • @dman4435
    @dman4435 2 роки тому

    Thanks. It was the one thing that made me not want this machine. This is perfect!! Made my day.

  • @sandramackin9817
    @sandramackin9817 9 місяців тому

    Thanks for this. Just bought this machine today and had so much cappuccino froth so this sounds great

  • @okinrob1743
    @okinrob1743 3 роки тому +1

    will do this one later. I have had mines since August of last year. The best buy of last year I must say!

  • @sallehrazilan1637
    @sallehrazilan1637 3 роки тому

    nice trick mate...thanks all the way from Malaysia✌️✌️👏👏

  • @lizk9472
    @lizk9472 3 роки тому +2

    By far the Best tutorial . Thank you 🙏🏻

  • @daisukevideo
    @daisukevideo 3 роки тому +8

    Delonghi's machine is very good! I use Magnifica S and it tastes too good and I drink too much coffee. The video was very helpful! With love from Japan :)

  • @dereklee4736
    @dereklee4736 3 роки тому +5

    Freakin LEGEND. Do try it out guys! Thanks for sharing!!

  • @deoczidGONI
    @deoczidGONI Рік тому +2

    Just to give an explanation of what happens is that the wide steam wand (panarello) has a pinhole in it that keeps airing the milk making it frothier than silkier. The idea is to close that hole to let it heat rather than air. I have a machine where I can take that off and have a one-hole steam wand at the very bottom. That I can use to first air the milk at the top and when i have enough microfoam I can soak it deeper to start swirling and heating the milk instead.
    (I'm still a newbie so please correct if wrong ;)

  • @nikoiaku
    @nikoiaku 2 роки тому +5

    Hey dude, I am Italian, I just received yesterday my ec685. Been struggling to make a decent silky milk, so I was looking everywhere if it was just my fault or the machine. You made an outstanding video…and can’t wait to replicate it tomorrow morning(today I had more than 3 espressos only to make a decent one.. Will send you a feedback in the next days! Thanks a lot.

  • @mrkkmf2219
    @mrkkmf2219 3 роки тому

    Thanks for the tutorial. That little trick worked well!

  • @tamhuynhvan9801
    @tamhuynhvan9801 2 роки тому

    i have this machine and i don't know how to use it to stream milk .
    your video , it very helpful with me.
    Thank you very much.

  • @afgbr1
    @afgbr1 3 роки тому

    Your video is the best! Thanks so much.

  • @alinaqirizvi1441
    @alinaqirizvi1441 Рік тому +6

    Two things
    1. You should probably run water through the portafilter too not just the group head for better temperature stability
    2. You probably want to look in to getting a unpressurised basket as you have a lot more control over the taste and it tastes way way better

  • @mazkur2895
    @mazkur2895 4 роки тому +3

    Lovely jubbly. I need to try this!

  • @davidt8546
    @davidt8546 3 роки тому

    I thought exactly that regarding the tasteless foam. Great video thanks

  • @LukasLeoT
    @LukasLeoT 4 роки тому +7

    Better Latter Art you can get when you buy the rancilo silva steaming wand for this Delongi mnachine. I did and I recomend.

    • @firstworldproblems6623
      @firstworldproblems6623  4 роки тому

      The Silvia wand is a beast!

    • @mosquito9085
      @mosquito9085 4 роки тому +1

      Is it reversible? Can you put the old one back if you need to?

    • @Jyyzto
      @Jyyzto 3 роки тому

      @@mosquito9085 Well in theory it should be, but you may need some new clamps or circlip around the wand if you damage them during the change. Still you don't have to mod any "real" parts, just disassemble, put rancilio wand in place and assemble back together.

  • @hiffaazamir
    @hiffaazamir 3 місяці тому

    I removed the top metal part of steam wand but its not safe i was worried even with a wire so I’ll try this! Thank you

  • @reezevlog
    @reezevlog 4 роки тому +10

    cheers for this, mate..🙋🏻‍♂️😬👍🏻

  • @Smokdeel
    @Smokdeel 3 роки тому +1

    Works great! Thanks for sharing! 🖐🏻🤠☕️

  • @OliWatts1979
    @OliWatts1979 4 роки тому +4

    Yep, I performed the mod' to replace the panerello (the current steam wand which injects air) with a Rancilio Silvia steam wand. Definately worth it if you're capable with a screwdriver. Have a search in YT for the step by step guide, 1 year later, no problems.

    • @firstworldproblems6623
      @firstworldproblems6623  4 роки тому +2

      Thanks. We were very tempted to try this mod, but ended up decided against it to retain the warranty on our machine. The Silvia wand is solid - glad to hear you’ve had no issues.

    • @harithhumam4372
      @harithhumam4372 3 роки тому

      @@firstworldproblems6623 Me too. Still unsure to take that leap of faith.

    • @patriciaschneider-zioga2500
      @patriciaschneider-zioga2500 2 роки тому

      I did that to my Gaggia and it makes perfect microfoam after that modification

  • @jrb9763
    @jrb9763 3 роки тому

    Great video and great coffee

  • @Jasmin41
    @Jasmin41 9 місяців тому

    Great tutorial!

  • @rachaelvaldivieso3434
    @rachaelvaldivieso3434 3 роки тому +2

    what coffee brand and beans did you use in this video? the coffee looked amazing.

  • @wishyouwerehere3430
    @wishyouwerehere3430 2 роки тому

    Dedica owners unite! With this hack we will be unstoppable.

  • @JAHManeShaker
    @JAHManeShaker Рік тому

    going to give this a try! I was doing it the other way around, starting with the hot milk then going to cappuccino mode. Also interesting you keep your spout near the top of the milk. I'd seen others saying the wand should go right to the bottom to get the milk swirling but I'm going to try your way. ATM my wand seems to want to keep boiling the milk with these big explosive bubbles. I've checked for blockages, I don't know what's going on!

  • @pixeldojo
    @pixeldojo 3 роки тому +4

    The best way to get good froth milk from Dedica EC685 is to throw away the metal bit (Panarello) into the bin and use just the rubbery/silicone wand that sits inside it. Then a simple hack is needed to prevent it from falling off after 2-3 sec when the steam is introduced - put a cheap plastic clamp tie/band on the top part of this silicone wand and... that's it. Now you have a steaming wand that can froth milk for latte art :)

    • @dronetr208
      @dronetr208 3 роки тому

      Tried it before but didnt ger the best results.

    • @pixeldojo
      @pixeldojo 3 роки тому

      @@dronetr208 Hmm, from my experience this method gives the best results once you get a grip of it. Maybe your steaming technique (without a Panarello) needs a bit of practice? Just be patient and should be happy with the results :)

    • @patriciaschneider-zioga2500
      @patriciaschneider-zioga2500 2 роки тому

      I tried that and the rubbery wand just came off under the pressure of the steam.

    • @przemyslawkusnierz4807
      @przemyslawkusnierz4807 2 роки тому +1

      @@patriciaschneider-zioga2500 Use a clamp or twist tie to tighten it on the top. This should prevent coming off. I've been using it like this for more than 2 years.

    • @patriciaschneider-zioga2500
      @patriciaschneider-zioga2500 2 роки тому

      @@przemyslawkusnierz4807 Thanks. I'll try that!

  • @bannarak3949
    @bannarak3949 3 роки тому

    Hallo from Thai fan. I bought this model since Dec..i have still not succeed to make Latte Art but i can make silky milk which different from you. Thanks for the tip!

  • @pancho1993
    @pancho1993 6 місяців тому

    Extremely helpful!

  • @karl7815
    @karl7815 4 роки тому +1

    Great demo. Thanks 👌🏽

  • @nadineblackrose
    @nadineblackrose 2 роки тому

    Thanks so much for sharing this!!

  • @go2a
    @go2a Рік тому +1

    The best improvement for me at this moment is non pressurised basket and a hand grinder. Also if you like a flat white, pay attention when buying a coffee on a profile or flavor notes. You don't want flat to have a sour taste, try to buy a coffee with taste like prunes, chocolate or red apple rather then more fresh notes like green apple, cherry, strawberry, etc.

  • @mahdikh4821
    @mahdikh4821 3 роки тому

    Its best tutorial , you're amazing

  • @dronetr208
    @dronetr208 3 роки тому +1

    Wow I ll try tomorrow. Thanks

  • @ehsanfarzam6786
    @ehsanfarzam6786 8 місяців тому

    Mine is making a pulsating sound when steaming milk, is there something wrong with my dedica?
    Thanks

  • @CarlosAzuax
    @CarlosAzuax 4 роки тому +1

    In my case, I remove the external tube and hold with a rubber band the plastic part. It works really good. I'll give it a try to your technique

    • @firstworldproblems6623
      @firstworldproblems6623  4 роки тому +2

      Thanks. Good idea with the rubber band, as we’ve had it fly off in our trials. Defo worth a go!

    • @CarlosAzuax
      @CarlosAzuax 4 роки тому +1

      @@firstworldproblems6623 better solution! With a cable strap (like these ones images.app.goo.gl/7WQcns2b5bHRgmqV9) it works really good!

    • @michaelrussell738
      @michaelrussell738 4 роки тому

      I've also tried this, for some reason the first time I tried it I didn't know the rubber would fly off, and it didn't! It made a lovely latte with great textured milk. For some reason with the cable tie I just haven't been able to get it as good. It's actually not the opposite of the issue I had and it's not foaming enough, actually staying too milky!

    • @whosahotmail
      @whosahotmail 4 роки тому

      Mine's been flying off too and I had wondered about using a rubber band - I'm so glad to read that someone has tried it and it worked! Thanks for the suggestion!

  • @michalsavatar7
    @michalsavatar7 Рік тому

    I have the exact machine, but when I push the far left button to start the extraction, it often just drips a bit and does nothing. I then have to push the same far left button 2-3 times before it starts the extraction process fully. Anyone know why it won't start the process after just one button push like it should?

  • @HaekalAlchatieb
    @HaekalAlchatieb 2 роки тому

    wow you can actually use dat kind of steam wand, I always unplug the tube for more direct steaming

  • @clementwong2319
    @clementwong2319 2 роки тому

    I am a newbie and read about changing the milk wand for this EC685. May I just ask the experienced coffee makers that if I use the method this video is showing, there is basically no need to change the milk wand for EC685? Thanks in advance.

  • @Itsme-pp9bd
    @Itsme-pp9bd 2 роки тому

    Inserting the single basket in portafilter is impossible to me why is it different from inserting the double basket ?

  • @OlaBelin
    @OlaBelin Рік тому

    Thanks this was great!

  • @Nyne143
    @Nyne143 3 роки тому +2

    I tried reverse order ... I first frothed the milk and then when I switched to espresso the lights keep flashing. I then have to turn off and then turn back on and then the buttons are no longer flashing. I will go back to first making espresso before frothing the milk, but I was just curious if anyone else has had this problem?

    • @michaelash100
      @michaelash100 3 роки тому +2

      Once you've finished steaming, press either the one cup or two cup buttons and then turn the steam knob to the on position and the machine will pump water through the boiler and out of the steam wand. Once the machine is cool enough, it should stop automatically. Turn the steam knob to the off position and then you can pull the shot

    • @Nyne143
      @Nyne143 3 роки тому

      @@michaelash100 Thank you very much!

  • @mikefardell
    @mikefardell Рік тому

    Thanks… I’ve followed your vid and countless others but I still end up getting really runny milk at the start of the pour and then just froth at the end… I thought this trick might be the solution for me but still the same results… has anyone else had the same experience? Any other tips out there??

  • @afifianuar9566
    @afifianuar9566 3 роки тому +1

    Hi. How long to froth in cappuccino mode before shift to hot milk?

  • @cannibalholocaust3015
    @cannibalholocaust3015 4 роки тому +5

    Begins at 2:30 for those in a hurry

  • @libiaspagna1151
    @libiaspagna1151 3 роки тому

    Hi! Can you recommend me a coffe for this machine please?? I don’t know which coffe to use and I just ordered this machine. Thank you!

  • @DGDJI
    @DGDJI 10 місяців тому

    This feels like when my friend's gave me the up, down, left, right, a,b cheat code from back in the day.
    Will definitely be trying this out.
    Question, what milk are you using?
    Cheers

  • @Grace-cp3ov
    @Grace-cp3ov 3 роки тому

    Thanks for your help! Could you please tell how much coffee powder for one cup of coffee?

  • @hamnahbegawala6212
    @hamnahbegawala6212 3 роки тому

    Wow that was so helpful

  • @Amr_D
    @Amr_D 2 роки тому

    Hey man. My steamer is not frothing milk. Any tutorial for that?

  • @fikriehagifarrakhan522
    @fikriehagifarrakhan522 4 роки тому +1

    whats the size of your milk jug? thanks!

  • @crcsector9
    @crcsector9 2 роки тому

    Well done champ!

  • @meakii8192
    @meakii8192 3 роки тому

    Thank you for sharing 😊

  • @toxicaram6980
    @toxicaram6980 3 роки тому

    Hello. I cannot turn on this machine without attaching the filter. Did you face the issue?

  • @jeffbuckleyfan4214
    @jeffbuckleyfan4214 3 роки тому

    Hi I have just opened this from box. Trying to use it for first time but no water is coming out of that filter thing when I press the cup symbol. Is it broken? If it makes a difference it is EC78X

  • @adinac7233
    @adinac7233 3 роки тому

    Great video!

  • @tammiitt3299
    @tammiitt3299 4 роки тому

    Great tutorial

  • @lee-anneduffy4618
    @lee-anneduffy4618 5 місяців тому

    I've tried so many times and watched so many tutorials, it just keeps being frothy at the top and liquid at the bottom :/

  • @kanyaem3814
    @kanyaem3814 3 роки тому

    My steam is not working properly now since last month. I bought last Dec. Same model and hust know its quite old model from 2016🤐

  • @nadiabijab
    @nadiabijab 3 роки тому

    Please could you help me with my problem in descaling the machine? I followed step by step the how to clean it but the orange light keeps blinking after descaling. What did I do wrong ? Thank you for any one’s help.

  • @naveenaman
    @naveenaman 3 роки тому

    Can you share the grind for the coffee? Is it too fine or coarse?

  • @bigglyguy8429
    @bigglyguy8429 4 роки тому

    With the older one you can pull the portello thing off and just use the rubber - problem is it's very short, too short for most jugs.

  • @Kaiyening
    @Kaiyening 4 роки тому

    Thanks, very helpful one!

  • @markleng67
    @markleng67 10 місяців тому

    What's the difference in the two modes?

    • @eduardoliujiang9581
      @eduardoliujiang9581 23 дні тому

      Capuchino mode add some air so you have 1 part foam and 1 part hot milk.
      The hot milk mode just heat the milk with steam without the air part for the foam.

  • @klismannjohan6352
    @klismannjohan6352 3 роки тому +1

    omggg thanks for the tut

  • @imanahmed5365
    @imanahmed5365 3 роки тому

    Thanks for the video
    How many seconds do you wait for espresso extraction?

  • @dangerousdavemcc12
    @dangerousdavemcc12 4 роки тому +3

    I have the ECAM 420 bean to cup, has the same wand and have had issues so I hope this cracks it!great video

  • @mazzholmes2086
    @mazzholmes2086 3 роки тому +1

    Can I just use the milk frother for my hot chocolate? And do I need to have water in the tank to just use the frother? Thanks for any help with this.

    • @bikozantman878
      @bikozantman878 3 роки тому +1

      I think you always need water

    • @jodyw8713
      @jodyw8713 2 роки тому

      Yes you can definitely use it for hot chocolate. I’ll admit I don’t use the steam wand, I use a separate milk frother because I couldn’t work it out, but I often use it for hot chocolate. And yes you definitely need water, as it uses steam (gaseous form of water) to froth the milk, that’s why it’s called a steam wand.

  • @fabianleblanc319
    @fabianleblanc319 2 роки тому

    Y cuál es el truco? Para la leche, en español

  • @lipcsaiify
    @lipcsaiify 3 роки тому

    So how much milk did you used? 150ml 200?

  • @chestersmum4158
    @chestersmum4158 3 роки тому

    Thank you 😊

  • @pradyumhande9300
    @pradyumhande9300 4 роки тому +1

    Which ground coffee did you use ?

    • @firstworldproblems6623
      @firstworldproblems6623  4 роки тому +1

      We usually grind specialty coffee ourselves, but if you need to buy branded/pre-ground Lavazza Rossa is a good/inexpensive coffee for everyday use with a pressurised basket. Try freshly ground speciality coffee if you can - you will not regret it!

    • @Fl1pmo
      @Fl1pmo 4 роки тому

      @@firstworldproblems6623 What is the grind size? I'm assuming it's coarse-fine, and not extra fine?

  • @ZodiakAsHell
    @ZodiakAsHell 2 роки тому

    Amazing

  • @valentinobock8365
    @valentinobock8365 3 роки тому

    So its more complicated/impossible on the 680? Im asking haha

  • @Kasparovvvvv
    @Kasparovvvvv 4 роки тому

    If the milk thickness and the wand quality is the most important thing to me, should I go for a different machine? Maybe a separate milk frothing device? This is my budget though. I don’t need beautiful art just thick milk, the opposite of water.

    • @bigglyguy8429
      @bigglyguy8429 4 роки тому +1

      I've just spent a lot of money on a twin-boiler Silva and a pricey grinder... but I still rate the Dedica as a great little machine, especially if you use this method to thicken your foam. Milk frothing devices are the opposite, giving you empty froth that immediately rises, leaving you with just hot coffee with a foam lid on it. This hack will give you that nice, cafe-quality mouth-feel of silky coffee. I have the older Dedica that doesn't allow this adjustment. If it did I may have just kept it instead of spending $2k on coffee gear ;)

    • @jodyw8713
      @jodyw8713 2 роки тому

      I cheated and bought a Nespresso milk frother, after seeing one at my brother’s place. I got a really nice one, stainless steel chrome shaped like a milk jug. It’s great. I couldn’t for the life of me make milk with a steam wand. And I don’t seem to have cappuccino/hot milk adjustment on my Delonghi I think is Dedica model, it’s red. My mum had been steaming milk for years with the wand since she was given a Delonghi, different model much more manual and I can’t even make coffee in that one haha. When she tried my milk frother, she went out and bought one, a cheaper copycat version of Nespresso, and it works really well. I don’t really have a lot of time to fuss around with the steam wand, so this method works well. And I use ESE pods in my coffee machine which also saves a lot of time. I don’t have coffee every day so I like that they’re individually foil sealed, so the coffee doesn’t go off.

  • @alinzainabd.9546
    @alinzainabd.9546 4 роки тому +3

    how many grams of grinded coffee did you put into the portafilter? nice tutorial!

    • @firstworldproblems6623
      @firstworldproblems6623  4 роки тому +4

      Thanks! Somewhere between 12g and 15g in the standard pressurised double shot basket.

  • @soongjinchang2658
    @soongjinchang2658 4 роки тому

    Hi do you make any modifications to the portafilter that came with the machine?

  • @BigCheese85
    @BigCheese85 4 роки тому +1

    Great video thanks

  • @kishorlama346
    @kishorlama346 3 роки тому

    nice hack... btw is it possible to change the steam wand something better for frothing?

    • @pixeldojo
      @pixeldojo 3 роки тому

      The best way to get good froth milk from Dedica EC685 is to throw away the metal bit (Panarello) into the bin and use just the rubbery/silicone wand that sits inside it. Then a simple hack is needed to prevent it from falling off after 2-3 sec when the steam is introduced - put a cheap plastic clamp tie/band on the top part of this silicone wand and... that's it. Now you have a steaming wand that can froth milk for latte art :)

  • @yuktamalla7798
    @yuktamalla7798 3 роки тому

    This machine only uses for home or it is working for small coffee shops? I just thinking to buy this and using for small shop. Could you tell me, which brand you prefer??

    • @1supertopa
      @1supertopa 3 роки тому

      Buy Gaggia as many italian coffee shops

  • @alaaldwairi7586
    @alaaldwairi7586 Рік тому

    my machine, makes a very loud sound (pounding sound) I hear yours in the background but it is very low, mine is super high and the machine gets very warm quickly. do you happen to know what could be the issue (i still can return it).

    • @SuperDavrock
      @SuperDavrock 10 місяців тому +1

      That's the water pump, it's pumping hot water/steam into the milk, mine is noisy too and I think his is, it's just further away from the mic when he made the video so you can't hear it as much.

    • @alaaldwairi7586
      @alaaldwairi7586 10 місяців тому +1

      @@SuperDavrock Thank you. The machine has been great despite the loud sound.

  • @mjkredmond
    @mjkredmond 3 роки тому

    Brilliant. Thanks

  • @Jlui83
    @Jlui83 4 роки тому

    With only 12-15g of coffee in the filter doesn’t the taste lack coffee flavor once you add milk? I have a delonghi ecp3420. Same pressurized filter and only able to get max 14g in there.

    • @maryl.7226
      @maryl.7226 4 роки тому

      My 3420 also maxes at 14gr. How strong of course depends on bean, fineness, firmness of tramp. But I'm so pleased with what I can get out of my 3420. Sometimes I just enjoy the espresso straight, other times really milky, and everything in between at other times. Also with practice, I'm getting a pretty nice, silky milk going. I think that with practice and experimentation, the result I get from my 3420 is quite good. A lot of people snicker at the inexpensive DeLonghi machines, but I wonder if they're not rather underestimated by people who've not really given them a truly good try and put their skill (or practiced till they got some skill) into getting the best they can out of it. I grind beans fresh, and after the first couple of weeks, the shots and milk had gotten really good!

  • @paulhindson6710
    @paulhindson6710 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the video, our machine is brand new and we find that when inserting the filter holder and locking in place it is very stiff and we need to hold onto the machine to stop it moving. Does it loosen over time or do we have a fault? Thanks

    • @krislee3526
      @krislee3526 3 роки тому

      i have one of these for a year and do not have that complaint. sure it's a fault

    • @csillesa
      @csillesa 3 роки тому +3

      I think that happens when you’ve put too much coffee in your filter/basket.

    • @TheSaberSS
      @TheSaberSS 3 роки тому +2

      This only happens when there is alot of coffe in the basket try putting the basket empty does it have the same problem.

  • @rashidamanat2706
    @rashidamanat2706 2 роки тому

    I have been trying from last two months to froth the milk like silky smooth but It's always runny. Any tips how long I need to froth it? I am using same machine.

    • @meryleastwood6977
      @meryleastwood6977 2 роки тому

      Do you have your water temperature adjusted to high? And do you use full cream milk?

    • @rashidamanat2706
      @rashidamanat2706 2 роки тому

      @@meryleastwood6977 , yes I did change the water temperature to high and use full cream milk.

  • @andrewalberti9121
    @andrewalberti9121 3 роки тому

    Hi! I have a EC680 machine, but the coffee goes out much quicker than yours. I tried pressing as mush as possible with a coffee tamper, but that did not help. I am using the original filter "easy clean" (De'Longhi 5513281001_SML). The problem must be the coffee I use then? I tried lavazza espresso barista, Illy, Lavazza Oro, etc, but the problem still persists... Thank you very much

    • @AloysiusDicodemus
      @AloysiusDicodemus 3 роки тому

      I think u should check the grind size... Grind finer a little bit with the same dose to slow down.. Just becareful not to choke up the stock pressurized basket though...