I’m looking at buying a home unit for making commercial grade (or as near as) code for my home bar. I’ve already bought a Heineken Blade draft beer system which is as good as it gets short of installing pumps and coolers etc., so begins my quest for a coffee alternative rather than “just put the kettle on”. I’ve been looking at the likes if Gaggia’s Classic or a bean-to-cup alternative like their Anima. The only problem with the latter is the lack of variation compared to grinding, tapping and general experimenting. I’m not wanting to spend hundreds and hundreds and have even considered buying used (there’s always people out there bought these units thinking they’d be making Costa & Starbucks at home and failed.
@@markinson72 If you want to experiment, look into a Flair Pro 2 manual press and a precision hand grinder. Less money and more control than entry models like Gaggia or Rancillio. Once you get a good understanding not what you want, you can go to a 1k+ machines with PID and flow control. But if you just dont want the hassle, Breville combo machine produces good results.
I'm a barista and we dial in a new recipe every day based on how old the coffee is, blend, etc. This is a great intro to this! These are pretty much all the things I would tell someone starting at home as well!
did you happen to work at Blue Bottle? I used to work there and we did the same thing - dialing in every day for our espressos and drip coffees depending on how many days post-roast we were
A tip I learned from using my Breville was to heat the portafilter before pulling a shot. You can either leave it in the head while the machine is on and heating up or pulling a blank through it before grinding. It ensures that the espresso is as hot as possible and can properly extract.
Anna Taute though preheating is recommenced, having the espresso as hot as possible is not a good thing. Beyond a certain temperature (I think 94 degree C) the coffee grains will burn and the result will be very unpleasant. Preheating is good because if the portafilter is cold the hot water being pumped will immediately lose a lot of its heat to the cold metal
Been a long time barista, Crema DOES NOT necessarily indicate the quality of the espresso, A well extracted light roast is the best example of that (it has almost no crema if any but tastes really good when those are done right, try looking up EK43 shots) And pressing too hard is a nonexistent problem, once all the grind particles are locked together as tightly as possible.. any further pressure would not be able to interlock those grounds any tighter It's more about compression, there's a hard limit to maximum compression 4:32 is not well distributed, a level tamp is important for the most even extraction (higher TDS%) but a level tamp is no use without proper distribution of grounds beforehand Asides from the above, the rest of the video is great and helps introduce everyone to the basics in a simple concise way If anyone is wondering about the best resources for coffee info It would be Matt Perger, Scott Rao, and James Hoffman
Hey Josh! It’s best to tamp the espresso on the edge of a counter on the flat part of the portafilter instead of putting all the pressure on the bottom nozzles where the espresso comes out! Just some advice from a barista who doesn’t want to see your nice new portafilter end up broken! Love the video!
Serious coffee guy here. Very solid vid for beginners down the road of espresso. Josh is right about the grinder btw. Way more important than the actual espresso machine as long as the machine is decent quality. Hot tip: many roaster also brew their own coffees at their café so you can ask them for the brew parameters of the espresso - you will save a ton of time and coffee if you already know what to shoot for. Second hot tip: use horizon whole milk for lattes and such - or just something with a nice flavor and good fat content. Makes a huge difference in taste and mouthfeel.
I see many comments about espresso machines breaking. Usually they aren’t very difficult to diagnose or repair. I’ve had a DeLonghi EC255 since 2016. Flawless great espresso for seven years. Recently I left it on all day and the pump seized. No sound, no water = bad pump. Found one on Amazon for $24. Took about 40 minutes to replace. Machine is working like new again. BTW, I paid $69.00 for it in 2016 and the exact same model is now $255. Very simple machine and it makes awesome espresso with perfect crema and flavor. I bought a new Ecuire machine with a gauge and five electronic touch buttons. One out of ten tries would it get hot enough to brew but occasionally it would get overheated and need 25 minutes to cool down. Needless to say it went back from whence it came. Great video!
As a barista I'm so happy to see people teaching how to make espresso the right way with all the right info!! Love your vids and proud of those shots!!! The cafe I work at gets very busy so we don't weight out most of our shots, we kinda just know lol. But such a good video!
I'm looking into becoming a barista but I know nothing about coffee (just looking for a regular job, not like a career) and I'd like to know if there's some advice you could give me before I get a job as a barista?
Thanks for sharing your insights as a barista! It's great to hear that the video aligns with your expert knowledge and experience. Keep up the great work at your busy cafe!
less depresso, more espresso congrats on your sponsor!! i’m beyond happy that you’re gaining this much recognition!! super excited to see you reach 1 million subscribers, and more!
To add on to the bit about roast level around 2:30, when picking a coffee/origin, go for a medium blend as it will present the differences more clearly than with a dark roast. Then, when you've picked your coffee, try the different roasts to find your preferred level. Of course, don't take this a rule, try any coffee in any way you like, but this is the generally accepted way and is (in most cases) how your coffee supplier will have done it too. Also, if you're new to tamping, put a body scale (i.e. one that can handle your weight) under the filter, then tamp on that to get a feel for what a certain amount of pressure feels like.
This was great especially since I have a Breville Express that I got for ...$45. Here's how if one ever falls into your lap: They have a known problem with a solenoid failing. My friends had theirs diagnosed by Breville over the phone, they said it was $250 to send it in and have it fix. They decided they wanted to upgrade and offered it to me. Watched some UA-cam vids on how to fix it, looked doable. A little web searching and I found the solenoid for $45 from the factory, even cheaper than the aftermarket parts websites (plus I had the part # from the videos, needed it to complete the order). Replaced that sucker and it's run great ever since. Tomorrow I'll be weighing 17 g of beans and tamping the new way. Thanks for the tips!
My husband just bought me this espresso machine for Christmas. I just have the Breville without the grinder, because I have a real good grinder already. This machine is MAGIC! I am Starbucks espresso addicted.. so we are going to save some money here. Now I do not have to drive thirty minutes into town for Starbucks each day. Saves us $7.00-$8.00 a day, plus gas.
Barista here!!! If you're really worried about your grinder you can always use WDT (weisse distribution technique/tool). WDT is just a tool or using a long object like a needle to break up any clumps. Having large clumps in the basket can cause uneven tampering which will create a crema that easily mixes with the body of the espresso. To do this all you need is a tool or a needle. You simple stick the needle in the basket with espresso grinds and you whisk. You go from the bottom to the top and be careful to not spill espresso. you can by a "brace" like tool to place on top of your portafilter to not spill any espresso its also fairly cheap. after youre done make sure to level it using your fingers by swiping the top layer to make it flush and then taping the portafilter onto the table. Then when you are tampering you need to make sure the tamper is leveled and then press about 30 pounds of force. some people do it 15-30 pounds but that depends on how bitter you want your coffee to be
My sister and I bought this for my dad for Christmas, and his face lit up SO much! Now my mum and dad always asks me to make coffees for them 😂 This coffee machine also comes with a razor, sort of like a leveller of how much ground coffee is perfect for the Porto filter thing, and that has helped me soooooooo much
I have seen tons of video about making coffee. I would say this is the best quality video ever with lighting, shot, view, vivid, smooth and understandable. Awesome !! You got a big fan. 😍
Just got this machine for Christmas. I was very surprised and elated to see your video came up when I searched how to make the perfect cup of espresso. Thanks Josh! Just made the perfect cup!
Surprisingly for a non-specialty coffee channel you're pretty on-point when it comes to espresso. Good job! I think you know more about coffee than you're letting-on. More coffee related vids please!
6:00 Just a point on crema- If you find yourself not getting crema, it may just be because you have old beans! you may not be as bad as you think. I believe it's because the crema is comprised of a lot of the CO2 trapped in the beans, and over time this will gradually escape.
i was a barista for a year and i have been making coffee at home for years now. But i knew this was going to be a stunningly satisfying video and boyyyy i was not wrong
@@mollyobrien8531 i just got a breville infuser. i enjoyed artisti coffee roaster channel. the video i saw was “in your espresso machine which portafilter basket should you use?”
This is probably one of the best videos for the Breville Barista that I have watched. Most are long, boring and full of nonsense music. Great job Joshua!!!
Those looking for a less expensive option that still makes a great cup of espresso should consider one of the manual pull machines. These are typically lever action. I picked up a Flair for ~$200 with the pressure gauge, and the machine should last me a decade. Also... it's light and portable. There are other similar models out there, so definitely shop around.
time to play with grinder/espresso machine given to me for free by my job. found it wizardry to get to work but now love the taste of my coffee more. just didn’t know what the extra options meant. so far grinding my own beans is gon stay with me, the smell, how cheap a bag is has me sold
I thought I could live my life without watching another shot pull from a machine since I left scambucks, and this was the most enjoyable shot I've ever seen get pulled
The best of coffee machine to guide beginner machine whenever they guys staring from 0 to 50. We need to step by step with following the show from this video❤
Hey Joshua! I love your videos, they always make my day, but.. I'ld like to have a request. Could you make the most low-budget food that you can do? I'm broke af to be honest sooo..😅
I'm glad you brought up the heat leaking into the grinder. I actually got rid of that model and went back down to the infuser and a separate breville pro grinder. Also, the separate grinder is a lot nicer than the one that comes with that machine. Tons more options and settings. It's not actually heat that is leaking it's humidity, which is far worse for a conical grinder . The mechanisms and the beans.
Dude! I signed up for trade bought the espresso machine you recommend. (Went black instead of stainless, saved $90) . And I don't even like coffee! Things we do for love and to keep our wives happy.
Joshua. I love your videos and j don't want to be that guy but I've been making coffee 16 years, but for your benefit and others watching. When tamping, never do it on the bench like you have on the spouts. Very bad as some spouts are attached and can be buckled, the "shoulder" that is on the underside can be placed on the edge of a bench or tamping station as the resistance keeping the pressure off the spouts. This will ensure you don't damage the spouts long term. Great intro video into a wonderful past-time.
Kinda miss voting daily, then switching off WiFi and voting again using my data connection, then switching to my wife's phone's data, then again when I go to work... Did I mention I really want you to win? Why? Because your approach to cooking is refreshing and your style is entertaining. My whole family (wife and 5 kids ranging from 2-18) enjoy when I put your new videos on the chrome cast... My point? I want you to succeed and I think everybody else does too. Keep up the great work. -Some fans in Iowa.
@@JoshuaWeissman If you ever find yourself in Iowa, Eastern Iowa (what's an Iowa?) to be precise, hit me up, we'll have you over so we can embarrass ourselves cooking for ya 😆
This was great! I’m an amazon influencer and got an espresso machine for review. Although I reviewed it now I’m obsessed with making great espresso so thank you !
He makes videos for coffee professionals and amateur coffee enthusiasts. This is for complete beginners. As soon as we start talking brew ratios and ext% things get dicey
I just learned all this last week because I started my job at Starbucks last week. Making drinks espresso is really fun, especially when I steam the milk. I really like the Starbucks espresso machines because we can do blonde, medium, and dark roast espresso, and almost everything is automatic. We don't even have to press the grounds with a knob thing like you did, nor do we have to throw the old grounds out every time, it's all inside the machine.
Thanks Joshua I've now successfully tried every Espresso-setting on my Coffeemaker! very mild mild normal normal+ strong very strong very strong+ strong doubleshot very strong doubleshot very strong+ doubleshot Wish me luck not dying of a Heart rythm disorder tonight
Definitely one of the most indecisive people in the world. Like, which recipe do I want to make today? So, I go to the store a spend a billion dollars for enough ingredients as if I was running a restaurant.
You should make a video using a Moka pot! My friends in Italy use them to make that perfect, thiccccc espresso, and they gave me one, but I’ve had absolutely no luck getting the same result, but I know it’s possible! I’d love to see you try it as they’re fairly inexpensive (under $20) and I know they can make good coffee lol
Love the flow in the video, the editing and speech is neither to fast or too slow. It’s obvious you have been doing this for a while, but for me seeing your channel for the first time it’s definitely a great first impression.
I freaking love your videos man!!!!!!! Literally binge watched almost all the videos in 2 days. I love how versatile you are and how you make everything from scratch.
grinding consistency is the most important thing. it doesn't matter what kind of machine you have, a bad grind will produce a bad cup. how to achieve this? get a good grinder. great advice!
Lisa Boban It is the perfect beginner Machine because it eliminates the need to also buy a 200 dollar grinder, comes with everything in one pack. Perfect, but not the only option. :)
Espresso is an expensive hobby, that's just the truth, because it's so concentrated every variable matters, so you need a quality machine and good technique
@@YaamFel I agree with you so much. After a year of buying so many types of beans, investing in a manual burr grinder and in a Bialetti Brikka I came to the conclusion that it's not enough if you're serious and now I'm considering buying a good machine so I can really play with the extraction and make good latte art. It's not a cheap hobby by any means, but it's worth it.
I've just been crushing these espresso vids, and a myth that I saw was that crema isn't contingent on a great shot/pull. It will vary between roasts, machines and roast date (as crema is partially due to CO2 in the beans right after roasting).
James Hoffman preaches from the Coffee Bible, his followers dedicate their lives to making the ultimate coffee, his vids will not inspire newbs. On the other hand, Joshua (in this vid) is opening up the chance for newbs to consistently experience great coffee & his advice is solid. I can safely say that because I've done the rounds Nespresso swill, through to semi-commercial Italian coffee machines, & am now settled with a Breville Oracle. Josh's advice about sourcing beans from the best roasters goes a long way to coffee nirvana. Weighing each brew batch (I highly recommend the Brewista Smart scale 2) & adding them to an empty bean hopper for grinding also adds to freshness & consistency. The thing to note is that with a coffee machine that's easy to use, will pay for itself in no time because you'll actually use it. In our case, my wife & I only have the 1 coffee a day & our AU$2000 Oracle paid for itself in way less than a year going by coffee shop cappas costing $4 each ($8x365 days=AU$2920). Woah!!! Something which Joshua didn't elaborate on was the ease & quality of the milk micro-foaming with his upper-level Breville. My wife suffered my slow learning curve of making the perfect cappa, can now knock them out without me holding her hand. Follow Joshua's advice & you will enjoy magnificent coffees with a clear conscience, in that you haven't shelved elaborate but quirky ego machines.
Sweet baby Jesus you're converting this tea drinker. Have to add, you did great with the sponsor bit. It flowed nicely into the conversation without being a distraction from your usual video vibe. I'm happy that's working out for you. :)
I love babish but this is the espresso video I wanted to see. My Australian coffee snob in me loves this. I own a delonghi espresso machine and buy beans from this incredible local cafe that is run by Italians and they roast their own beans every day.
Have this machine and love it. If you get the Breville you’ll need to experiment different setting for grind size, grind time, and grind amount. Btw, recently tried traders joes espresso in the white bag, pretty good for the price.
Thanks for sharing your experience! It's always great to hear from someone who has firsthand experience with a product. I'll definitely keep your tips in mind if I decide to get the Breville. And thanks for the recommendation on the Traders Joes espresso, I'll have to give it a try!
was buying an expresso machine and needed coffee the second i saw you had a vid on coffee i didnt even watch it yet i went straight to buy the coffee cause i trust your judgement that much lol
Nice video and tutorial. This is where I am after buying a couple machines and trying different coffe it’s hassles and waste of time . I now use Columbia instant coffee every day at home and once a week go to a cafe and try a new place and enjoy coffee ☕️ life is fun now and enjoy the home instant coffee and no drama and mess and 15 mins to make 😢keep things simple peeps life . Recall being on college we did not care couch 🛋 bed now we want number sleep and blah blah 😑 it’s all marketing . Enjoy 😅
I haven't even watched the video yet, but I just want to let you know that I found you on TikTok, had no idea you had a TY channel, and I'm. Freaking. Pumped.
I got a commercial button grindr and there's a setting for you know ultra fine And then there's ultra course for a French press for Cold brew I clean it with rice to service it often.
I dont know what you mean. Never been to a Dutch coffeeshop outside of America, although I did go to a shop called Caffè paradiso and it had some fowl espresso almost like motor oil. It claimed to be dutch
If you can grind up beans fresh and let them steep for a few minutes, that really makes a difference. Don't grind the coffee too fine, though, or it'll slip through the mesh and end up in your cup.
I always kid with my boyfriend, that anytime we are wanting to make a dish, I go to UA-cam and There you are, with the video on my recommended. Him and I are both Chefs. Him being a district chef for a large company, and I just transitioned to a restaurant manager from my entire career being BOH. Recently been researching what espresso machine we want to invest in, and what a surprise, your video pops up. 🤣🤣. Also just noticed you have Toe Thumbs 😁. Love all your work
Just got a Barista Express on ebay. There are ALWAYS decent quality used espresso machines available, often for around $450. Having a lot of fun with it.
My concern with the Breville is not with the machine itself, as a friend swears by their double boiler model, but with the grinder. I picked up a stand alone Breville grinder, the $200 one at a resale shop for $12. I cleaned it and when I went for my first grind, the coffee grounds clumped up inside the grinder and it was a total mess. Heading over to the net, I discovered that there is a serious design issue with an internal impeller on this unit which is there to move the grounds into the container. There are even several people making 3 D modeled after market replacement impellers. I contacted Breville by email and at first it was a "no, there is no problem" response but when I sent them copies of all the articles on this flaw, they came back with an offer of repair for $75. So, I threw the grinder out and went back to my Baratza (Baratza and Breville grinders are in the same price range). So my concern/question is with respect to the grinder built into this expensive unit. That is a concern. If it is the same technology, that would scare me off of a Breville with a built in grinder.
Thank for this video. Just got my Breville 3 days ago. My espresso is coming out bitter and no crema😟. Hopefully after watching your video I can get it right!
$749 for this machine. Maybe one day I’ll be able to get one. It’s so nice! I currently have a Capresso which is fine, it works out for me right now. 😊
Me and my dad got an espresso machine a few years ago, we have defiently been doing EVERYTHING wrong but it's still good and fun to use 😂
I love his vids :)
It just like some toys for us😂🤣
Now you will appreciate the right way!
I’m looking at buying a home unit for making commercial grade (or as near as) code for my home bar. I’ve already bought a Heineken Blade draft beer system which is as good as it gets short of installing pumps and coolers etc., so begins my quest for a coffee alternative rather than “just put the kettle on”.
I’ve been looking at the likes if Gaggia’s Classic or a bean-to-cup alternative like their Anima. The only problem with the latter is the lack of variation compared to grinding, tapping and general experimenting.
I’m not wanting to spend hundreds and hundreds and have even considered buying used (there’s always people out there bought these units thinking they’d be making Costa & Starbucks at home and failed.
@@markinson72 If you want to experiment, look into a Flair Pro 2 manual press and a precision hand grinder. Less money and more control than entry models like Gaggia or Rancillio. Once you get a good understanding not what you want, you can go to a 1k+ machines with PID and flow control. But if you just dont want the hassle, Breville combo machine produces good results.
That is the smoothest transition into a sponsorship message ive ever seen.
Good job
Yeah sucks when you think you are going to watch a video from a guy you like, only to find out its a infomercial.
ye, but its not the finest art. for example in germany you would be taken down, if you didnt mark this video as sponsored.
You can tell he didn't learn from Linus Tech Tips
You've never watched Wendover Productions or HAI then
This is smooth?!
I'm a barista and we dial in a new recipe every day based on how old the coffee is, blend, etc. This is a great intro to this! These are pretty much all the things I would tell someone starting at home as well!
did you happen to work at Blue Bottle? I used to work there and we did the same thing - dialing in every day for our espressos and drip coffees depending on how many days post-roast we were
A tip I learned from using my Breville was to heat the portafilter before pulling a shot. You can either leave it in the head while the machine is on and heating up or pulling a blank through it before grinding. It ensures that the espresso is as hot as possible and can properly extract.
Anna Taute though preheating is recommenced, having the espresso as hot as possible is not a good thing. Beyond a certain temperature (I think 94 degree C) the coffee grains will burn and the result will be very unpleasant. Preheating is good because if the portafilter is cold the hot water being pumped will immediately lose a lot of its heat to the cold metal
Their new model the barista pro has a much better heating element I hear.
this is for home units and commercial espresso machines not just the brevile
Thank you im going to try this on my cheap machine
Having the portafilter hot before a shot is a MUST. Game changer when i figured that out
Been a long time barista, Crema DOES NOT necessarily indicate the quality of the espresso,
A well extracted light roast is the best example of that (it has almost no crema if any but tastes really good when those are done right, try looking up EK43 shots)
And pressing too hard is a nonexistent problem, once all the grind particles are locked together as tightly as possible.. any further pressure would not be able to interlock those grounds any tighter
It's more about compression, there's a hard limit to maximum compression
4:32 is not well distributed, a level tamp is important for the most even extraction (higher TDS%) but a level tamp is no use without proper distribution of grounds beforehand
Asides from the above, the rest of the video is great and helps introduce everyone to the basics in a simple concise way
If anyone is wondering about the best resources for coffee info
It would be Matt Perger, Scott Rao, and James Hoffman
Amen to that! 👍🏻
I just had one look at that tamping...I just thought:
"🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️, whatever..."
Hey Josh! It’s best to tamp the espresso on the edge of a counter on the flat part of the portafilter instead of putting all the pressure on the bottom nozzles where the espresso comes out! Just some advice from a barista who doesn’t want to see your nice new portafilter end up broken! Love the video!
Hey, thanks! You just saved me from a sad mistake.
Serious coffee guy here. Very solid vid for beginners down the road of espresso. Josh is right about the grinder btw. Way more important than the actual espresso machine as long as the machine is decent quality. Hot tip: many roaster also brew their own coffees at their café so you can ask them for the brew parameters of the espresso - you will save a ton of time and coffee if you already know what to shoot for. Second hot tip: use horizon whole milk for lattes and such - or just something with a nice flavor and good fat content. Makes a huge difference in taste and mouthfeel.
I see many comments about espresso machines breaking. Usually they aren’t very difficult to diagnose or repair. I’ve had a DeLonghi EC255 since 2016. Flawless great espresso for seven years. Recently I left it on all day and the pump seized. No sound, no water = bad pump. Found one on Amazon for $24. Took about 40 minutes to replace. Machine is working like new again. BTW, I paid $69.00 for it in 2016 and the exact same model is now $255. Very simple machine and it makes awesome espresso with perfect crema and flavor. I bought a new Ecuire machine with a gauge and five electronic touch buttons. One out of ten tries would it get hot enough to brew but occasionally it would get overheated and need 25 minutes to cool down. Needless to say it went back from whence it came.
Great video!
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Got a Nespresso ad on this video.
I feel like Josh is entitled to collecting a blood debt from Nestlé.
Mee too lol
I got a Japanese anime cartoon thing :S
@Michael
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A _small_ token of apology, I suppose.
ooooh nestle owns Nespresso? That's why it's called Nespresso...
CheesyQuokka YT Yeah corporations tend to be vain like that.
As a barista I'm so happy to see people teaching how to make espresso the right way with all the right info!! Love your vids and proud of those shots!!! The cafe I work at gets very busy so we don't weight out most of our shots, we kinda just know lol. But such a good video!
@ordinaryopinion4081 Why would you say that to someone? I am a coffee lover and would enjoy the atmosphere and people.
I'm looking into becoming a barista but I know nothing about coffee (just looking for a regular job, not like a career) and I'd like to know if there's some advice you could give me before I get a job as a barista?
Thanks for sharing your insights as a barista! It's great to hear that the video aligns with your expert knowledge and experience. Keep up the great work at your busy cafe!
less depresso, more espresso
congrats on your sponsor!! i’m beyond happy that you’re gaining this much recognition!! super excited to see you reach 1 million subscribers, and more!
I want this quote on my shirt.
More espresso cookie
"I'm still depressed but now I'm fast"😂
I've tested what roast I liked. 12 shots later back to back, I have seen and met God.
Thank you for telling everyone that it’s not called “expresso”
ua-cam.com/video/c3y0CD2CoCs/v-deo.html
😂
Now who’s gonna teach him how to say “origin”?
I'm gonna get depresso if ppl call it expresso
Its correct in french to say expresso so i dont think its that bad to szy it
To add on to the bit about roast level around 2:30, when picking a coffee/origin, go for a medium blend as it will present the differences more clearly than with a dark roast. Then, when you've picked your coffee, try the different roasts to find your preferred level. Of course, don't take this a rule, try any coffee in any way you like, but this is the generally accepted way and is (in most cases) how your coffee supplier will have done it too.
Also, if you're new to tamping, put a body scale (i.e. one that can handle your weight) under the filter, then tamp on that to get a feel for what a certain amount of pressure feels like.
This was great especially since I have a Breville Express that I got for ...$45. Here's how if one ever falls into your lap: They have a known problem with a solenoid failing. My friends had theirs diagnosed by Breville over the phone, they said it was $250 to send it in and have it fix. They decided they wanted to upgrade and offered it to me. Watched some UA-cam vids on how to fix it, looked doable. A little web searching and I found the solenoid for $45 from the factory, even cheaper than the aftermarket parts websites (plus I had the part # from the videos, needed it to complete the order). Replaced that sucker and it's run great ever since.
Tomorrow I'll be weighing 17 g of beans and tamping the new way. Thanks for the tips!
When espresso turns into depresso 😔🤙
easily solved by obtaining more espresso
@@AronBagel I always say, I drink espresso to cope with being depresso
lxn espresso no depresso
Probably shouldn't drink high caffeinated drinks if they make you depressed.
@@ManginaHole I mean that espresso takes away depression because it gives me dopamine
My husband just bought me this espresso machine for Christmas. I just have the Breville without the grinder, because I have a real good grinder already. This machine is MAGIC! I am Starbucks espresso addicted.. so we are going to save some money here. Now I do not have to drive thirty minutes into town for Starbucks each day. Saves us $7.00-$8.00 a day, plus gas.
Barista here!!! If you're really worried about your grinder you can always use WDT (weisse distribution technique/tool). WDT is just a tool or using a long object like a needle to break up any clumps. Having large clumps in the basket can cause uneven tampering which will create a crema that easily mixes with the body of the espresso. To do this all you need is a tool or a needle. You simple stick the needle in the basket with espresso grinds and you whisk. You go from the bottom to the top and be careful to not spill espresso. you can by a "brace" like tool to place on top of your portafilter to not spill any espresso its also fairly cheap. after youre done make sure to level it using your fingers by swiping the top layer to make it flush and then taping the portafilter onto the table. Then when you are tampering you need to make sure the tamper is leveled and then press about 30 pounds of force. some people do it 15-30 pounds but that depends on how bitter you want your coffee to be
This won't fix a coarse grind
Just got this machine from my parents, all the other guides were too talky but here's Josh straight to the point with great simple instructions.
My sister and I bought this for my dad for Christmas, and his face lit up SO much! Now my mum and dad always asks me to make coffees for them 😂
This coffee machine also comes with a razor, sort of like a leveller of how much ground coffee is perfect for the Porto filter thing, and that has helped me soooooooo much
I have seen tons of video about making coffee.
I would say this is the best quality video ever with lighting, shot, view, vivid, smooth and understandable.
Awesome !!
You got a big fan.
😍
“Very, very, sad and depressing.” Missed the chance to say despresso but..
Just got this machine for Christmas. I was very surprised and elated to see your video came up when I searched how to make the perfect cup of espresso. Thanks Josh! Just made the perfect cup!
Surprisingly for a non-specialty coffee channel you're pretty on-point when it comes to espresso.
Good job! I think you know more about coffee than you're letting-on. More coffee related vids please!
I make my first latte today with a new Gevi espresso machine. watched your video couple of months ago, dream come true!
6:00 Just a point on crema- If you find yourself not getting crema, it may just be because you have old beans! you may not be as bad as you think. I believe it's because the crema is comprised of a lot of the CO2 trapped in the beans, and over time this will gradually escape.
i was a barista for a year and i have been making coffee at home for years now. But i knew this was going to be a stunningly satisfying video and boyyyy i was not wrong
Just got an espresso machine for Christmas and I’m binge watching espresso videos, lol.
Been thinking of getting a bambino
same.
Me too lol I got a Gevi any luck on good videos?
@@mollyobrien8531 i just got a breville infuser. i enjoyed artisti coffee roaster channel. the video i saw was “in your espresso machine which portafilter basket should you use?”
@@amandan3386 thank you so much 😊 I’m excited to try different things with it, I just got my latte syrup and ground blonde espresso from Starbucks ☕️
This is probably one of the best videos for the Breville Barista that I have watched. Most are long, boring and full of nonsense music. Great job Joshua!!!
Those looking for a less expensive option that still makes a great cup of espresso should consider one of the manual pull machines. These are typically lever action. I picked up a Flair for ~$200 with the pressure gauge, and the machine should last me a decade. Also... it's light and portable. There are other similar models out there, so definitely shop around.
time to play with grinder/espresso machine given to me for free by my job. found it wizardry to get to work but now love the taste of my coffee more. just didn’t know what the extra options meant.
so far grinding my own beans is gon stay with me, the smell, how cheap a bag is has me sold
I thought I could live my life without watching another shot pull from a machine since I left scambucks, and this was the most enjoyable shot I've ever seen get pulled
Look up some La Pavoni shots. Swear its like porn
Just bought my first espresso machine, a Gevi, and of course l came to you to learn how to make some. Thank you Weissman 😊
Babish: Makes espresso video
Josh: Hold my breville
SAME IVE BEEN LOOKING FOR BABISH COMMENTS
@@sigh.sy.s lol me too
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The best of coffee machine to guide beginner machine whenever they guys staring from 0 to 50. We need to step by step with following the show from this video❤
Hey Joshua!
I love your videos, they always make my day, but.. I'ld like to have a request. Could you make the most low-budget food that you can do? I'm broke af to be honest sooo..😅
Watch Brothers Green. They do a lot of that.
check out struggle meals from tastemade! there're a lot of meals for under $2 dollars per plate!
try egg everyday
Try photosynthesis
Something with potatoes and cabbage works well when you’re on a budget! Cabbage works well with a lot of Japanese recipes ☺️
I'm glad you brought up the heat leaking into the grinder. I actually got rid of that model and went back down to the infuser and a separate breville pro grinder. Also, the separate grinder is a lot nicer than the one that comes with that machine. Tons more options and settings. It's not actually heat that is leaking it's humidity, which is far worse for a conical grinder . The mechanisms and the beans.
Dude! I signed up for trade bought the espresso machine you recommend. (Went black instead of stainless, saved $90) . And I don't even like coffee!
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Joshua. I love your videos and j don't want to be that guy but I've been making coffee 16 years, but for your benefit and others watching. When tamping, never do it on the bench like you have on the spouts. Very bad as some spouts are attached and can be buckled, the "shoulder" that is on the underside can be placed on the edge of a bench or tamping station as the resistance keeping the pressure off the spouts. This will ensure you don't damage the spouts long term.
Great intro video into a wonderful past-time.
me: doesn't drink coffee
also me: damn that looks nice
Kinda miss voting daily, then switching off WiFi and voting again using my data connection, then switching to my wife's phone's data, then again when I go to work...
Did I mention I really want you to win?
Why?
Because your approach to cooking is refreshing and your style is entertaining.
My whole family (wife and 5 kids ranging from 2-18) enjoy when I put your new videos on the chrome cast...
My point? I want you to succeed and I think everybody else does too.
Keep up the great work.
-Some fans in Iowa.
James Middleton I love you guys. Sososo appreciate this sweet message James. Thank you guys for being so supportive of my work! ❤️
@@JoshuaWeissman If you ever find yourself in Iowa, Eastern Iowa (what's an Iowa?) to be precise, hit me up, we'll have you over so we can embarrass ourselves cooking for ya 😆
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Glad to see that the Breville I just bought - before I saw this video - was a good choice. I have the exact unit and so far I love it.
I just got my first espresso machine and I have been searching for a video of a step by step breakdown...btw, love your channel! Keep it up!
This was great! I’m an amazon influencer and got an espresso machine for review. Although I reviewed it now I’m obsessed with making great espresso so thank you !
James Hoffman walks in the middle of this. "Hi, I need you to step over there while I show you how its done..."
lol yeah
Yes
Omg yes....
It was fine for any beginner.
He makes videos for coffee professionals and amateur coffee enthusiasts. This is for complete beginners.
As soon as we start talking brew ratios and ext% things get dicey
I just learned all this last week because I started my job at Starbucks last week. Making drinks espresso is really fun, especially when I steam the milk. I really like the Starbucks espresso machines because we can do blonde, medium, and dark roast espresso, and almost everything is automatic. We don't even have to press the grounds with a knob thing like you did, nor do we have to throw the old grounds out every time, it's all inside the machine.
"Latte art coming soon"
I'm weeping a year later :(
2 years now 😢
very symphatic guy, thank you for the chill vibes that you give to an beginner from germany, made my day :*
Thanks Joshua
I've now successfully tried every Espresso-setting on my Coffeemaker!
very mild
mild
normal
normal+
strong
very strong
very strong+
strong doubleshot
very strong doubleshot
very strong+ doubleshot
Wish me luck not dying of a Heart rythm disorder tonight
Did you survive?
Literally bought a mr. coffee express machine for 40 bucks and it’s amazing
you consistently brighten my day, just as my coffee does. ICONIC
I have a lot of favorite coffee, espressos but no money for food, I am a normal person in Bangladesh.
A relevant product placement for a channel where it actually fits and then an useful video related to the product. Well Done, You deserve it.
Besides the selecting good coffee part, this basically the training that I had at Starbucks when I was a teenager.
Definitely one of the most indecisive people in the world. Like, which recipe do I want to make today? So, I go to the store a spend a billion dollars for enough ingredients as if I was running a restaurant.
Congrats on the sponsor my guy. You earned it.
This intro is the best intro I've ever seen on a video of any kind in youtube.
Let’s just appreciate the aesthetic filming at the start of the video
Great video.
Straight to the point and not rushed
You should make a video using a Moka pot! My friends in Italy use them to make that perfect, thiccccc espresso, and they gave me one, but I’ve had absolutely no luck getting the same result, but I know it’s possible! I’d love to see you try it as they’re fairly inexpensive (under $20) and I know they can make good coffee lol
Love the flow in the video, the editing and speech is neither to fast or too slow. It’s obvious you have been doing this for a while, but for me seeing your channel for the first time it’s definitely a great first impression.
I freaking love your videos man!!!!!!! Literally binge watched almost all the videos in 2 days. I love how versatile you are and how you make everything from scratch.
he even built that machine himself. He's amazing
Thank you! I have been working on the same coffee machine for two months and I can’t seem to make it right. This really helped!
Josh's pronunciation of "origin" cracks me up every time. It always takes me a half-beat to figure out what word it was.
But at least he's better than those expresso guys, right?
grinding consistency is the most important thing. it doesn't matter what kind of machine you have, a bad grind will produce a bad cup.
how to achieve this? get a good grinder.
great advice!
"The perfect beginner machine" is $600. Very very sad and depressing.
Lisa Boban It is the perfect beginner
Machine because it eliminates the need to also buy a 200 dollar grinder, comes with everything in one pack. Perfect, but not the only option. :)
Espresso is an expensive hobby, that's just the truth, because it's so concentrated every variable matters, so you need a quality machine and good technique
@@YaamFel I agree with you so much. After a year of buying so many types of beans, investing in a manual burr grinder and in a Bialetti Brikka I came to the conclusion that it's not enough if you're serious and now I'm considering buying a good machine so I can really play with the extraction and make good latte art.
It's not a cheap hobby by any means, but it's worth it.
@@JoshuaWeissman not everyone has 600 dollars just lying around for a fancy coffee machine
Lido E + Flair Signature Pro can get you some mind blowing shots for less than $600
I've just been crushing these espresso vids, and a myth that I saw was that crema isn't contingent on a great shot/pull. It will vary between roasts, machines and roast date (as crema is partially due to CO2 in the beans right after roasting).
For some really good coffee videos, look up James Hoffman
Uriah Siner thanks my man 🤙🏽
Dude is OBSESSED.
Allison Parks it’s his profession
James Hoffman preaches from the Coffee Bible, his followers dedicate their lives to making the ultimate coffee, his vids will not inspire newbs.
On the other hand, Joshua (in this vid) is opening up the chance for newbs to consistently experience great coffee & his advice is solid. I can safely say that because I've done the rounds Nespresso swill, through to semi-commercial Italian coffee machines, & am now settled with a Breville Oracle.
Josh's advice about sourcing beans from the best roasters goes a long way to coffee nirvana. Weighing each brew batch (I highly recommend the Brewista Smart scale 2) & adding them to an empty bean hopper for grinding also adds to freshness & consistency.
The thing to note is that with a coffee machine that's easy to use, will pay for itself in no time because you'll actually use it. In our case, my wife & I only have the 1 coffee a day & our AU$2000 Oracle paid for itself in way less than a year going by coffee shop cappas costing $4 each ($8x365 days=AU$2920). Woah!!!
Something which Joshua didn't elaborate on was the ease & quality of the milk micro-foaming with his upper-level Breville. My wife suffered my slow learning curve of making the perfect cappa, can now knock them out without me holding her hand.
Follow Joshua's advice & you will enjoy magnificent coffees with a clear conscience, in that you haven't shelved elaborate but quirky ego machines.
@@CNile-se9xw Very well said
I just bought a Breville Infuser machine, my Sunbeam grinder recommends 12 to 14 grind size, in this video Josh uses a 2 or 3 grind.
7:08 -- "And while you're down there, don't forget to show me some love..." :P
Sweet baby Jesus you're converting this tea drinker.
Have to add, you did great with the sponsor bit. It flowed nicely into the conversation without being a distraction from your usual video vibe. I'm happy that's working out for you. :)
This music made me feel I was in Bitwit's channel. Was hoping for a Lyle easter egg 😂
I love babish but this is the espresso video I wanted to see. My Australian coffee snob in me loves this. I own a delonghi espresso machine and buy beans from this incredible local cafe that is run by Italians and they roast their own beans every day.
I have a lot of favorite coffee, espressos but no money for food, I am a normal person in Bangladesh.
Have this machine and love it. If you get the Breville you’ll need to experiment different setting for grind size, grind time, and grind amount. Btw, recently tried traders joes espresso in the white bag, pretty good for the price.
Thanks for sharing your experience! It's always great to hear from someone who has firsthand experience with a product. I'll definitely keep your tips in mind if I decide to get the Breville. And thanks for the recommendation on the Traders Joes espresso, I'll have to give it a try!
You taught me how to make cold brew too! My caffeine addiction has worsened and now I'm back
Got the same machine, extremely good value!
Even though I knew these steps it's always a great time watching your videos, thanks! :)
Perfect machine for home :) had the Express, upgraded to the dual boiler but it's not worth it, the express is perfect
We have a Jura machine, it’s is so nice, my whole 8 ppl family uses it
was buying an expresso machine and needed coffee the second i saw you had a vid on coffee i didnt even watch it yet i went straight to buy the coffee cause i trust your judgement that much lol
3:14 you missed the perfect opportunity to say "very very sad and depresso", smh
Nice video and tutorial. This is where I am after buying a couple machines and trying different coffe it’s hassles and waste of time . I now use Columbia instant coffee every day at home and once a week go to a cafe and try a new place and enjoy coffee ☕️ life is fun now and enjoy the home instant coffee and no drama and mess and 15 mins to make 😢keep things simple peeps life . Recall being on college we did not care couch 🛋 bed now we want number sleep and blah blah 😑 it’s all marketing . Enjoy 😅
Damn guy, this is actually a great introductory espresso video. Coming from a veteran barista
My thoughts exactly . Glad to see non coffee pros make decently accurate videos on coffee
I haven't even watched the video yet, but I just want to let you know that I found you on TikTok, had no idea you had a TY channel, and I'm. Freaking. Pumped.
A strong man that knows how to make good coffee. Ah , where have you been all my life?
I got a commercial button grindr and there's a setting for you know ultra fine And then there's ultra course for a French press for Cold brew I clean it with rice to service it often.
When u walk into a dutch coffeeshop, aroma's got a real diffent smell. Lmao
👌
🌳🌳🌳
I dont know what you mean. Never been to a Dutch coffeeshop outside of America, although I did go to a shop called Caffè paradiso and it had some fowl espresso almost like motor oil. It claimed to be dutch
ze Dutch coffee shops sell weed dude
@@AbaddonAtTheGate oh haha. I guess that's why the coffee wasn't too good
Just got this machine and watching your video. Love spokesman coffee!
Real OG’s saw a sneak peak on tiktok first
Ya boi has a TikTok?! Oh hell yeah!
I grabbed the Ultima Cosa machine for $259. Its a beast and not as pricey as a Breville or Delonghi.
The balance between a good espresso machine and good coffee beans, seams like I'm stuck with my 10$ French Press for now.
If you can grind up beans fresh and let them steep for a few minutes, that really makes a difference. Don't grind the coffee too fine, though, or it'll slip through the mesh and end up in your cup.
@@MCVessels yea only have a blade grinder, so I have to be careful with the last sip, unless I want a surprise. 😅
Thank heavens someone made a video with this machine! I love it!
watching this while drinking instant coffee
I always kid with my boyfriend, that anytime we are wanting to make a dish, I go to UA-cam and There you are, with the video on my recommended. Him and I are both Chefs. Him being a district chef for a large company, and I just transitioned to a restaurant manager from my entire career being BOH. Recently been researching what espresso machine we want to invest in, and what a surprise, your video pops up. 🤣🤣. Also just noticed you have Toe Thumbs 😁. Love all your work
I'm gonna say it...
I think this man is in love with Binging with Babish 😂
Elijah Brackeen who isn’t in love with babish
Just got a Barista Express on ebay. There are ALWAYS decent quality used espresso machines available, often for around $450. Having a lot of fun with it.
Sponsor: trade coffee.
Video begins at 1:52
My concern with the Breville is not with the machine itself, as a friend swears by their double boiler model, but with the grinder. I picked up a stand alone Breville grinder, the $200 one at a resale shop for $12. I cleaned it and when I went for my first grind, the coffee grounds clumped up inside the grinder and it was a total mess. Heading over to the net, I discovered that there is a serious design issue with an internal impeller on this unit which is there to move the grounds into the container. There are even several people making 3 D modeled after market replacement impellers. I contacted Breville by email and at first it was a "no, there is no problem" response but when I sent them copies of all the articles on this flaw, they came back with an offer of repair for $75. So, I threw the grinder out and went back to my Baratza (Baratza and Breville grinders are in the same price range). So my concern/question is with respect to the grinder built into this expensive unit. That is a concern. If it is the same technology, that would scare me off of a Breville with a built in grinder.
Joshua: Do you know what else is important for sweet late art?...
Me: (5 seconds too early) b RoLl!
Joshua: ...B Roll.
Leo Lopez,
My girlfriend and I said B-roll at the exact same time...
As each other. Joshua said it five seconds after that lol
Bought 2kg to experiment with. Hope to get it spot on. Getting there but it's quite sad right now tbh. Thanks for your inspiring videos!
This video makes me want to drink coffee.
Again.
Thank for this video. Just got my Breville 3 days ago. My espresso is coming out bitter and no crema😟. Hopefully after watching your video I can get it right!
I have a lot of favorite coffee, espressos but no money for food, I am a normal person in Bangladesh.
People: Expresso
Other People: Espresso
Me: Exspresso
$749 for this machine. Maybe one day I’ll be able to get one. It’s so nice! I currently have a Capresso which is fine, it works out for me right now. 😊