How To Dial In Espresso On Any Machine (A Professional Barista Explains)

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  • Опубліковано 10 чер 2024
  • Learn how to make espresso with any machine or espresso grinder in only a few steps. We asked a professional barista to dial in 3 unknown coffees, to explain his thoughts process and to share espresso recipe and barista tips!
    ☕️ Say hello to Alan on Instagram 👉 / 50percentarabica
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    -- DIALED IN COFFEES --
    1 - Jedno Kafe (Liberec, Czech Republic): www.jedno-kafe.cz
    2 - The Barn (Berlin, Germany): thebarn.de
    3 - Jokes Aside Coffee (Brno, Czech Republic): jokesasidecoffee.eu
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    Timestamps:
    0:00 Intro
    0:38 Espresso Challenge (Coffee #1)
    6:05 Espresso Challenge (Coffee #2)
    10:26 Espresso Challenge (Coffee #3)
    13:50 Find a tasty espresso shot!
    14:34 Outro
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  • @EuropeanCoffeeTrip
    @EuropeanCoffeeTrip  3 роки тому +16

    What's your espresso dial-in tip? What is your current or dream espresso setup?
    ☕️ Say hello to Alan on Instagram 👉 instagram.com/50percentarabica
    📺 Watch our documentary about the AeroPress ► geni.us/AeropressMovie 👍
    1 - Espresso Challenge #1 [Jedno Kafe - Liberec, Czech Republic] (0:38)
    2 - Espresso Challenge #2 [The Barn - Berlin, Germany] (6:05)
    3 - Espresso Challenge #3 [Jokes Aside Coffee - Brno, Czech Republic] (10:26)

  • @matthewjulius5401
    @matthewjulius5401 3 роки тому +149

    I really love that the Barista knows when to leave things alone. Being obsessive is helpful sometimes, but often leads to diminishing returns. Great video!

    • @matthewjulius5401
      @matthewjulius5401 3 роки тому +6

      A great tip to use a standard dose as a starting point, and adjusting other variables around it.
      I might add, in cases where the coffee is close but not quite there, changing the dose can help save wastage (especially when you've only got a small bag). This can help chasing the grind around a little bit.

    • @alanjarrar
      @alanjarrar 3 роки тому +2

      @@matthewjulius5401 Adding or dropping half a gram instead of changing the grind works fantastic too. Great tip!

  • @jeridejongh1224
    @jeridejongh1224 3 роки тому +250

    He’ll be awake for a while…

    • @EuropeanCoffeeTrip
      @EuropeanCoffeeTrip  3 роки тому +23

      How was your next day, Alan? Perhaps you can share it as a meme in your channel!

    • @alanjarrar
      @alanjarrar 3 роки тому +75

      A bit of a headache and tiredness. I pushed the caffeine level down right after I left the studio by having 2 quick beers on the Moravian square. It helped

    • @andrew.sulisthio
      @andrew.sulisthio 3 роки тому +7

      I'm no barista, but I heard they sometimes spit the coffee after tasting?

    • @felicityfoo6240
      @felicityfoo6240 3 роки тому +4

      @@andrew.sulisthio yep! It definitely helps if one is a little bit sensitive to caffeine. I never had to spit my coffee since I take as little sips as possible when dialing in

    • @TronKyLam
      @TronKyLam 3 роки тому +1

      @@andrew.sulisthio Lots of baristas do that. Especially on days weather keep on changing, like in Melbourne, you may have to change the grind setting roughly every hour (during those 4 season days) and no many people can handle that many shots a day lol.

  • @23Adri
    @23Adri 3 роки тому +112

    Ales: „in this video we want you to learn how to dial in or calibrate espresso at home, as quickly as possible “
    Also Ales: “we’ll be using Victoria Arduino Eagle One Prima espresso machine ”

    • @awfully.average
      @awfully.average 2 роки тому +13

      oh ... you don't have that at home ?

    • @_nthng
      @_nthng 11 місяців тому

      great point! 🤌🏼🤌🏼🤌🏼

  • @MonoSQ
    @MonoSQ 3 роки тому +75

    I’d probably have a heart attack before finish dialing in the 2nd bag lol.

  • @devenpatel3044
    @devenpatel3044 3 роки тому +42

    I really like Alan’s charisma and style on camera. I thought it would be nice if there is a mini series where Alan dials in different varieties and origins and showing the variation side-by-side of how a dry processed Brazil vs wet processed brazil. Or a new varietal compared to an old varietal, comparisons like that. Cheers!

  • @victorruiz3877
    @victorruiz3877 3 роки тому +28

    He's really pleasant to watch! I'm sure he'll be a great add to the team :)

    • @EuropeanCoffeeTrip
      @EuropeanCoffeeTrip  3 роки тому +3

      We are glad we live in the same city so we can cooperate very often now!

  • @Raised_by_God
    @Raised_by_God Рік тому +1

    I’ve learned that quality of a grinder is very important. Thank you

  • @adancarlo6549
    @adancarlo6549 3 роки тому +17

    so glad hes joinin yall. a true legend, and all funnies aside, excited to learn from him as hes obviously super knowledgeable and has much to share.

  • @coffeewithalex4379
    @coffeewithalex4379 3 роки тому +16

    Excellent, excellent Video. Love how you included the shot where the grind was too fine and the shot that had channeling. You could easily have done a 'perfect' this is how to dial in but because you included common problems it made the video much more useful.
    Alan presented it perfectly. Looking forward to seeing more from him.
    Would love to know a little more about how he decides the brew ratio he's aiming for based on the coffee.

  • @jockspice
    @jockspice 2 роки тому +2

    Fascinating video and great to watch a master at work. Knowing when to leave a grind alone is a skill I need to learn!

  • @mariajoseandchase
    @mariajoseandchase 2 роки тому

    Great video, Alan! Love your attitude and enthusiasm.

  • @bogkraven
    @bogkraven 3 роки тому

    Really liked Alan. Great video and format! Keep it up!

  • @makeitbling
    @makeitbling Рік тому +2

    This is 1 of the 2 best videos I could find on dialing in espresso. Really great stuff! 🙏

    • @grimchuck
      @grimchuck 8 місяців тому +1

      What’s the other one? 😂

  • @fred_ed926
    @fred_ed926 3 роки тому +2

    very informational video.. love to see the process and thoughts behind dialing in different espressos by a pro like him 🙏

  • @mikep9896
    @mikep9896 3 роки тому +1

    So happy to see Alan brewing !!!!
    🎉

  • @jakevan1969
    @jakevan1969 3 роки тому +1

    Very interesting to see a barista dial in these shots. Thank you.

  • @brendakirk7250
    @brendakirk7250 3 роки тому +9

    Obviously he is a professional and knows exactly what flavors he is trying to pull out and what to change in terms of shot time and grind size (up or down) to get those flavors. And it still took him 2-3 times to get it right. I still enjoyed watching him do it though and appreciate the time he took to explain what he was doing and why. A regular home brewer person usually doesn’t have that extensive knowledge. We are over here just trying to make a decent cup from store bought beans, lol.

    • @superduperultraben
      @superduperultraben 3 роки тому +2

      how i wish i could determine flavors, I think all espresso, pour over, cuppings are to determine flavors, I know what to do but don't know how to taste. if that makes sense.

    • @annaheya2109
      @annaheya2109 3 роки тому +4

      @@superduperultraben keep tasting everyday eventually you’ll develop a way

    • @ericpetersen8155
      @ericpetersen8155 3 роки тому +6

      It ain’t hard, just takes experience. I’ve been doing it for 22 years now. Still learning, but 98% autopilot at this point. The right equipment helps too-but experience is key.

  • @qawahcoffee939
    @qawahcoffee939 2 роки тому +2

    One of the best dial in videos! I would love to see a serious of these. Just dial in more coffees. Every time three coffees and add some challenging ones

  • @annaheya2109
    @annaheya2109 3 роки тому +24

    I’ve just finished making my third latte for the day and already shaking 😔

  • @rarlzofficial
    @rarlzofficial 3 роки тому +2

    ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ I’m enjoying this video,I’m so excited

  • @hosseinshooli5452
    @hosseinshooli5452 10 місяців тому +1

    Amazing challenge and tutorial!!❤

  • @rizalahmad4207
    @rizalahmad4207 2 роки тому

    Thanks for helping me understand on what to look for in dialing in grind setting for single origin beans. This is a reference video for me. I watch this time and time again before i do dialing in.

  • @user-oj6jn5ii6e
    @user-oj6jn5ii6e 3 роки тому +1

    Great video. Super useful and interesting. Thanks for uploading.

  • @kathyanderson9775
    @kathyanderson9775 3 роки тому +4

    Great video!! This is going into my SAVED file for when I get frustrated with a new coffee. LOL!! I'm also sending to a friend that just bought her first espresso machine!! ❤️ 🙏 ❤️

  • @expecto10
    @expecto10 2 роки тому +1

    Very very very good video. Loves the troubeshooting method.

  • @SuperPimpek123
    @SuperPimpek123 3 роки тому +1

    Great video! Alan is amazing

  • @lyndonjosephrealubit3892
    @lyndonjosephrealubit3892 3 роки тому +1

    Enjoyed this calibration process

  • @razineatworld
    @razineatworld 3 роки тому

    This is really interesting !!! Please do more of this

  • @kevinchungwujosue
    @kevinchungwujosue 3 роки тому +1

    50percentarabicaaaa!!!! in the houseee!

  • @azzarooni8532
    @azzarooni8532 3 роки тому +1

    great video fellas! really useful and interesting to see how a coffee pro dials in in reality

  • @cabaretampere
    @cabaretampere 3 роки тому

    Best video on dialing in I've seen

  • @rodrax18
    @rodrax18 3 роки тому +4

    I didn't know I needed a coffee memes instagram page in my life until you mentioned it lol
    amazing video as always!

    • @EuropeanCoffeeTrip
      @EuropeanCoffeeTrip  3 роки тому +1

      Haha, it's a solid escape out of reality (that everybody needs from time to time).

  • @camilaospina7650
    @camilaospina7650 3 роки тому

    Really well done video. This barista make this video really pleasant to watch and try to copy his techniques at home

  • @shanewilson2152
    @shanewilson2152 3 роки тому +2

    Enjoyed your video

  • @frylock770
    @frylock770 2 роки тому

    Please make more of this type of dialing in vid with randomized coffees. Really fun to watch

  • @IanChou1228
    @IanChou1228 3 роки тому

    Brilliant video, very insightful, well done

  • @camilocalderon4780
    @camilocalderon4780 3 роки тому +3

    Very nice video! Way informative! What I would like to know is how to select what espresso should be for milk drinks or how we should tune espresso to be ideal for milk based drinks. Thanks guys!!

  • @marcusherts9345
    @marcusherts9345 2 роки тому

    Great tutorial thank you 🙏

  • @wynparksook5286
    @wynparksook5286 3 роки тому +29

    This is fun and entertaining! You should do more of this: maybe 3-4 times per year.

    • @annaheya2109
      @annaheya2109 3 роки тому +4

      You mean per month?

    • @wynparksook5286
      @wynparksook5286 3 роки тому +2

      @@annaheya2109 I think per month will be too often and I feel people may get tired of it. I think it can be suitable for a recurring series now and again. How often do you think is suitable?

    • @annaheya2109
      @annaheya2109 3 роки тому +1

      @@wynparksook5286 I mean if the topic is varied each time I don't think people will get bored

  • @tuyetdanh8866
    @tuyetdanh8866 Рік тому

    thank you so much ,its really helpful

  • @amagohom
    @amagohom 2 роки тому

    This was helpful thank you! Didn’t know I could take the plunger apart. I needed to clean the filters

  • @multioptipupiloptomy
    @multioptipupiloptomy 3 роки тому

    This video just made me subscribe 😄 thanks for that!

  • @brucesherborne408
    @brucesherborne408 2 роки тому

    Great tutorial

  • @GrandStudable
    @GrandStudable 2 роки тому

    Such a likeable guy. Such a great video!!!

  • @Lily-qj2gf
    @Lily-qj2gf 3 роки тому +3

    that was a fun one

  • @oli.bradshaw
    @oli.bradshaw 3 роки тому +5

    Alan, what a legend. Love the style mate

    • @alanjarrar
      @alanjarrar 3 роки тому +1

      Thank, Oli! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Send my best to Claude

  • @alpinekiwi
    @alpinekiwi 2 роки тому +3

    Excellent tutorial and a super way to learn by watching! I have a question as to why pour into two cups and not one?

  • @paoloteves2462
    @paoloteves2462 2 роки тому

    What a great barista! My new idol 😁

  • @freightdawg6762
    @freightdawg6762 Місяць тому

    Fantastic!!

  • @declanburke6579
    @declanburke6579 3 роки тому

    Great video!

  • @kyoshimadoshi
    @kyoshimadoshi 3 роки тому +5

    That was cool and fun 💯

  • @baselayoub
    @baselayoub 3 роки тому +2

    The way he describes the shots made my mouth water.
    PS I know there is a dirty joke in there somewhere, but I have to go make some espresso

  • @jasonyannuccelli2499
    @jasonyannuccelli2499 3 роки тому

    That espresso machine and grinder..... that's a dream home office setup right there !

  • @SDCollectiveBand
    @SDCollectiveBand 2 роки тому

    Great Video, He is an Artist!

  • @KOTAKVISUAL
    @KOTAKVISUAL 3 роки тому +2

    Yesss thank you

  • @peternguyen4202
    @peternguyen4202 Рік тому +1

    This was an awesome video for someone getting into home espresso like me

  • @stephaam_music
    @stephaam_music 2 роки тому

    Cool! Thank you, man!

  • @GoTellJesusSaves
    @GoTellJesusSaves 3 роки тому +1

    Excellent.

  • @u01ijm7
    @u01ijm7 3 роки тому +1

    Great vid

  • @reborngarage1
    @reborngarage1 3 роки тому +1

    Can we please have more videos like that please 😍😍😍

  • @initial_gk5
    @initial_gk5 2 роки тому +1

    My dream machine espresso Eagle One Prima 😍

  • @user-ed6nt1ml6p
    @user-ed6nt1ml6p 2 роки тому +1

    Such a so knowledgeable video ty Ethiopian grind for espresso is just.... Perfect to me lol I would like to taste it with you man That would be so cool and amazing moment for sure !

  • @pimpornphuto7020
    @pimpornphuto7020 2 місяці тому

    Love the video and a sense of fun in the experience! May I ask what is the background song that you open when trying to dial in the 1st coffee? It’s really nice!

  • @richardkramolis8602
    @richardkramolis8602 3 роки тому +2

    more videos like this !!! perfect

    • @EuropeanCoffeeTrip
      @EuropeanCoffeeTrip  3 роки тому

      We will try! What topics do you suggest?

    • @richardkramolis8602
      @richardkramolis8602 3 роки тому

      ​@@EuropeanCoffeeTrip
      More well-known packages of coffee.
      More types of coffee preparation.

  • @morganbakerable
    @morganbakerable 3 роки тому +8

    I understand why it isn't practical in a commercial setting, but WDT before tamping has hugely reduced my channeling and improved my shot to shot consistency. I think the extra 15 or so seconds it adds is saved in reducing the number of shots it takes me to dial in.

    • @alanjarrar
      @alanjarrar 3 роки тому +9

      I agree and we'll include that in the next videos as we're planning to. This was supposed to be a basic guide and we felt that a WDT technique might deserve a separate video/introduction.

  • @tendingtropic7778
    @tendingtropic7778 2 роки тому +2

    Very nice video! I notice the coffee starts to drip approx from 11 secs. Some machines like my alex duetto (dual boiler/rotation pump) the coffee already starts to drip after 5 seconds. So how to handle the time on the machine; counting from first drip? or from the moment you pull the lever. I think he does the last in this video... but how to correct for how 'fast' the machine is?

  • @pb3662
    @pb3662 6 місяців тому

    Great video - what scales are you using?

  • @RadwanDr
    @RadwanDr 7 місяців тому +1

    Great video, i like. Thank you for the way you explain. But how many espressos did you drink during filming! I sure hope it wasn't in one day 😊 i have Profitec Pro 800, can you recommend please how much seconds for 14 grams and for 20 grams to have good espresso ?

  • @johnyandreas6969
    @johnyandreas6969 3 роки тому +1

    Interesting, thq for the vid.
    I am using aeropress by the way. My house electricity cannot support espresso machine.
    Would love it how to make any espresso like (concentrated coffee) with any different coffee. And how to tweak it. Invert or non invert
    Thank you
    Best regards

  • @honzavlcek
    @honzavlcek 2 роки тому

    I am amazed that this is do e by Czech guys….. Awesome

  • @derekhowell181
    @derekhowell181 3 роки тому +1

    This is the best espresso dial-in i've seen I will be referencing this many times!

  • @alessandrofinocchi5608
    @alessandrofinocchi5608 3 роки тому +5

    I'm confused. Where are the memes?!
    Jokes aside (hehe, get it?), it's very nice to see him performing as a professional. Great video!

  • @6guitarplayer
    @6guitarplayer 2 роки тому +7

    Trying to figure out, you dosed at 15g and you got 34g out then you stayed with 15g dose but made the grind coarser and you ended up with 30g out. How did your output weight decrease when you went coarser in the same amount of brew time?

  • @tahtarizkimaulana8235
    @tahtarizkimaulana8235 3 роки тому +1

    Cool guy. maybe you should ask him to join the team.

  • @DylanKreutzer
    @DylanKreutzer 3 роки тому +2

    I would love to see you guys do a "Best Espresso Machines for Under $200" video or something similar where you pick out your favorite machines under a certain price point and pour shots with each of them and compare.

    • @alanjarrar
      @alanjarrar 3 роки тому +3

      Absolutely. The script is being planned :)

  • @momon4157
    @momon4157 3 роки тому +1

    I love his cadence and presentation. Subbed. What grinder is that? Eureka?

    • @alanjarrar
      @alanjarrar 2 роки тому

      Thank you :) Yes, it is Eureka

  • @Obshowersyndicate
    @Obshowersyndicate 3 роки тому +1

    Wish i had time to make espresso

  • @evildark940
    @evildark940 Рік тому

    Never knew this much science went into making coffee/expresso

  • @brendansmith
    @brendansmith 3 роки тому +3

    Include a specialty coffee blend that runs a little darker than your usual fare. Something that you’d dial in at more like 1:1.5 maybe.

  • @quokkapirquish6825
    @quokkapirquish6825 2 роки тому

    Are you timing from the first drop or from when you press the button?

  • @adityancandra9711
    @adityancandra9711 3 роки тому +2

    And now i'm waiting for ales coffee memes in his content 😂

  • @haziqshams
    @haziqshams 3 роки тому +2

    Aaah. I thought I was under extracting my Ethiopian coffee but it seems it just have more acidity. Changing to a 1:2.2 ratio definitely fixed it.

  • @xavierpierre1676
    @xavierpierre1676 Рік тому

    question if i dial in coffee my grinder for my home machine will it be different if i give a friend some fresh grounds ?

  • @whocares9049
    @whocares9049 2 роки тому

    If you adjust the dose but sticking with the same ratio would it make any change?

  • @PatrickNg-hl5ct
    @PatrickNg-hl5ct 2 місяці тому

    I was happy with the video but i was a bit curious on the pressure changes when he changed the grind size. Does the pressure matter or we just stick to the grind size and yield?

  • @sciencescience9102
    @sciencescience9102 Рік тому +1

    Hi! Thank you for the great video! May I please ask what brand are those cups? I LOVE those lovely cups!

  • @arifdwiprastowo480
    @arifdwiprastowo480 2 роки тому

    Hii, how kalibrasi espresso if your coffee blend robusta and arabica?

  • @mp3311
    @mp3311 2 роки тому

    Could you do a video on how much coffee in and how much liquid out for the most popular drinks?

  • @ihankieyo
    @ihankieyo 2 роки тому

    Is the grinder basically the same as Eureka Atom? Are they the same company as Victoria Arduino?

  • @richardvila3
    @richardvila3 Рік тому

    Love the guys accents, would love for him to dial my Breville Barista Express machine for me. Having trouble with that

  • @Groovy_elk
    @Groovy_elk 3 роки тому +2

    Dobra práce!

  • @sarcasto
    @sarcasto Рік тому

    If Alan is the teacher that teach about barista here in my city,i'm willing to work for free in his cafe for a year just as long as i can learn more about coffee.

  • @glichasasha750
    @glichasasha750 2 роки тому

    At what point do you start walking on the ceiling with all that espresso in you? Thanks for your video, I learned a lot.

  • @ile_klikow
    @ile_klikow 3 роки тому +1

    That The Barn was a *wink wink*/cheeky thing to do. Here, have the barn and calibrate a shot of it while we film you.

  • @Sothros
    @Sothros 3 місяці тому

    i got a question
    i tried different coffeebrands, but i never like the taste of a 1:2 ratio.
    even with preheated mugs it always tastes bitter.
    if i make a 1:3 ratio it tastes much better for me. so at 17g beans i have about 50g to 60g in my cup ( i only use one cup for a double )
    so what could be wrong if i have to go 1:3 when 1:2 is usually what you want?

  • @ohmmchaam
    @ohmmchaam 3 роки тому +16

    No one:
    This guy: all in, just like in poker!

  • @maikapsiaozx
    @maikapsiaozx 3 роки тому +6

    what about increasing the dose by 0.5g or 1g to increase the contact time instead of going finer?
    stepped grinder user issues

    • @alanjarrar
      @alanjarrar 3 роки тому +10

      That works like a charm too👌

    • @blizzbee
      @blizzbee 3 роки тому

      Sure, we can do it as well, I hope he could go to sleep that night though.

  • @AmroElAmrawy
    @AmroElAmrawy 2 роки тому +1

    Great testing, guys!
    Just a note concerning wasting coffee: isn't it bad to waste those grinds that you purged between each grind? where did those go? did you use them? or just threw them away?

    • @mercluke
      @mercluke 2 роки тому +1

      i’d imagine the idea is sort of to just dial in for a particular bag of coffee and then keep it that way until you swap to another bag. i guess you could use the wastage here but if there’s an uneven grind it may just lead to a bad tasting shot so then you’ve wasted both grinds and water.
      also worth noting that some grinders are lower retention than others. for example if you’re making coffee at home you may have something like a niche where you’re using just a few beans to purge rather than 20g

  • @MSDeliQuent
    @MSDeliQuent Рік тому

    can you explain to me why in my revolver espresso machine I have foam instead of crema??