I got this for Christmas. And have watched 2 other videos on it from two other people. Both said to use expresso in it. If you buy your own coffee beans to grind, do it on the fine setting. I bought some from a local coffee shop today, and had them grind it very fine for this machine, today. That could be why it was having a hard time brewing. I am going to try mine out in a little bit.
You have to do what's called dialing in. Trial and error til you find what works. Make sure you do 15 grams worth though for consistency and to prevent overfilling which will cause to under extract
So I noticed you used regular coffee. Using regular coffee roast is most likely what was causing the issues that you spoke about it not brewing properly. Espresso is grounded very fine and coffee is grounded thicker and that machine is made for espresso roast so that's probably why it wasn't brewing correctly before, just a heads up :)
I have this machine and I do a heaping mound of espresso in the portafilter and tamp it. This makes it more than 3-4 full and it can be a little tough to put it on the machine but I’ve never had brewing issues with it that way. Hope this helps you get some more espresso for your shot!
Measure 15 grams worth for consistency and prevent overfilling which will cause under extraction. Make sure it's level before tamping to reduce channeling. Want to get the very best out of it? Get a 51mm Bottomless Portafilter, get a wdt tool, and a quality 51mm Tamper. Don't forget to get a coffee scale too for exact grams. Dial in your coffee grind size, fill it into the 51mm bottomless Portafilter with 51mm dosing Ring on it. stir with wdt tool starting from the bottom working your way to the top, tap on flat counter surface, to level it and settle grounds to stay in Portafilter after you remove ring, then tamp with the quality 51mm tamp, slide into grouphead and brew. That's if you want to get the very best from this machine.
Never heard so much “um”s in a video before haha. No but just wanted to say thanks for uploading this cause it was very detailed which was very helpful
I am disappointed with my purchase. The espresso is lukewarm. I tested it with a digital thermometer and the highest temperature was 114F. (half what is supposed to be a good espresso : 200F) it gets cold quickly and for this reason I am returning my machine.
I got mine for Christmas and it did a good job sucking up water to put in the cup when I primed it, but it refuses to suck up milk. The milk goes partway up the rubber tube but then goes down again and all that comes out is water and steam. It’s brand new so idk what’s going on
That's too bad. It should work just fine with no issues. If you can't figure out what's going on and if the manual doesn't help I'd see about returning it. I'm sure you could get another one or a different model.
Apparently, from what I've read espresso is made very warm (not hot) because heating it too much would affect the flavor profile. This is not good for people who like their coffee very hot.
Yes u need espresso coffee to make espresso and it has to be fine grounded. And you didn’t show anything but putting milk in and pressing a button. Plus angle of your footage while taping couldn’t see anything. Watch other videos to learn. It will help your channel.
Anyone know why the machine would only be giving me the espresso option? It was working fine for a few day and now that’s the only option that will stay lit up on the digital touchpad
@@morganskitchen2415 Apparently my espresso machine has a problem because the espresso comes out too fast and warm, it doesn't heat it up enough. I wanted to verify if the machine is like that or mine has a deceto
Why would you use Folgers Coffee in an Espresso machine? You are supposed to use Espresso ground for a home machine. It’s a finer ground. You might as well just be using a regular coffee machine if you’re not going to use espresso.
Such a huge help! Bought this machine used at a yardsale and have been staring in utter confusion since😂
I got this for Christmas. And have watched 2 other videos on it from two other people. Both said to use expresso in it. If you buy your own coffee beans to grind, do it on the fine setting. I bought some from a local coffee shop today, and had them grind it very fine for this machine, today. That could be why it was having a hard time brewing. I am going to try mine out in a little bit.
Yes no American coffee
I grove up in Sicily and is better with espresso
You have to do what's called dialing in. Trial and error til you find what works. Make sure you do 15 grams worth though for consistency and to prevent overfilling which will cause to under extract
ThAnk you I could not see the EXTRA FROTH position your help was great thanks again God bless Joe.
You have to make sure its fine coffee. Thank you great video.
I only had regular coffee on hand. I've learned my lesson for sure. Thanks!
So I noticed you used regular coffee. Using regular coffee roast is most likely what was causing the issues that you spoke about it not brewing properly. Espresso is grounded very fine and coffee is grounded thicker and that machine is made for espresso roast so that's probably why it wasn't brewing correctly before, just a heads up :)
Yeah that was the only coffee I had on hand at the time. Thanks for the info though!
I have this machine and I do a heaping mound of espresso in the portafilter and tamp it. This makes it more than 3-4 full and it can be a little tough to put it on the machine but I’ve never had brewing issues with it that way. Hope this helps you get some more espresso for your shot!
Thanks for the info!
Measure 15 grams worth for consistency and prevent overfilling which will cause under extraction. Make sure it's level before tamping to reduce channeling. Want to get the very best out of it? Get a 51mm Bottomless Portafilter, get a wdt tool, and a quality 51mm Tamper. Don't forget to get a coffee scale too for exact grams. Dial in your coffee grind size, fill it into the 51mm bottomless Portafilter with 51mm dosing Ring on it. stir with wdt tool starting from the bottom working your way to the top, tap on flat counter surface, to level it and settle grounds to stay in Portafilter after you remove ring, then tamp with the quality 51mm tamp, slide into grouphead and brew. That's if you want to get the very best from this machine.
Never heard so much “um”s in a video before haha. No but just wanted to say thanks for uploading this cause it was very detailed which was very helpful
I'm working on my "um's" haha! I try to catch myself and start over if I can.
@@morganskitchen2415 haha. Hey for the milk container can that be put straight in the fridge to use for the next time?
Can I use coffee powder? Or can I only use coffee capsules?
So I only use ground espresso in my machine.
Can you use this to just make cold foam? I love iced latte from Starbucks and the cold foam.
I'm not sure on that. Sorry. I just know that the milk frother works really well on this machine.
Im.pretty sure you can use just the froth button if need more froth
How often are you suppose to change the coffe in it? Or how many uses can you get out of one cup?
Every time you want a cup you would use new coffee.
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I am disappointed with my purchase. The espresso is lukewarm. I tested it with a digital thermometer and the highest temperature was 114F. (half what is supposed to be a good espresso : 200F) it gets cold quickly and for this reason I am returning my machine.
Yes, it sounds like there is something wrong with it...
This is the exact reason why I'm watching videos on it. I always end up microwaving them as soon as they come out
I got mine for Christmas and it did a good job sucking up water to put in the cup when I primed it, but it refuses to suck up milk. The milk goes partway up the rubber tube but then goes down again and all that comes out is water and steam. It’s brand new so idk what’s going on
That's too bad. It should work just fine with no issues. If you can't figure out what's going on and if the manual doesn't help I'd see about returning it. I'm sure you could get another one or a different model.
Apparently, from what I've read espresso is made very warm (not hot) because heating it too much would affect the flavor profile. This is not good for people who like their coffee very hot.
Yes u need espresso coffee to make espresso and it has to be fine grounded. And you didn’t show anything but putting milk in and pressing a button. Plus angle of your footage while taping couldn’t see anything. Watch other videos to learn. It will help your channel.
Thanks for the tips! I'm a learning in progress kind of person.
Anyone know why the machine would only be giving me the espresso option? It was working fine for a few day and now that’s the only option that will stay lit up on the digital touchpad
It might be defective. I would see about taking it back for a refund or another one.
This is way late . I had the same issue you have to push the milk/frothing container all the way in😅
Does your espresso come out very hot or warm? I have the same machine and the coffee comes out cold.
Ours comes out hot so there may be something wrong.
@@morganskitchen2415 Apparently my espresso machine has a problem because the espresso comes out too fast and warm, it doesn't heat it up enough. I wanted to verify if the machine is like that or mine has a deceto
@@vanessag1986 Sorry for the late reply. I would get a refund.
@@vanessag1986 I hear this is the issue with this machine that’s why I was looking for reviews.
I'm having the same issue, getting cold coffe out of it. The milk side coming out hot no issues. Did you what was wrong or you just returned it?
Why would you use Folgers Coffee in an Espresso machine? You are supposed to use Espresso ground for a home machine. It’s a finer ground. You might as well just be using a regular coffee machine if you’re not going to use espresso.
I didn't have any espresso. I was just using what I had on hand for the demonstration. I know better now.
You are supposed to use espresso roast not regular coffee that's not a latte
I didn't have any espresso coffee so I was just using what I had on hand.