I have the Saeco Starbucks Barista version. I absolutely love it! Especially its steaming power. It's a really well built machine. Thanks for the video!
I got my ViaVenezia for more than double that price! Fifteen bucks. I got a spouted unpressurized portafilter for it. The other things I did: a) adjust the OPV to reduce the pressure, and b) add a lamp dimmer for flow control and preinfusion. I LOVE this machine. When you know how to temp-surf on it, you get consistently repeatable results. I also added a single hole panarello, which allows consistently good microfoam.
Awesome! Thanks for commenting and sharing your mods. I am happy to hear that you have got this thing performing really well. Which portafilter did you end up buying for it? Cheers, Tom
@@TomsCoffeeCorner I got the Edesia. It’s heavy; it feels ‘professional’ (and looks that way). It’s a significant difference in the experience of using the machine, which improves the overall experience.
I have the via Venezia for many years added a non pressurized portafilter it works pretty good. I’ve been looking to upgrade but I can’t believe how much a decent machine costs
I have a 20 year old Starbucks Barista - made by Saeco . I won it new at a raffle held at grand opening of a local Starbucks. I used it minimally and put it away for years. I just recently started using it again. It’s perfect for my mochas and that is ALL know how to make 😁 I prime it, steam the milk and prime again, which I understand actually reduces the water temp before brewing 🤷🏻♀️ Thanks for the great video!!
Nice video, I had been using Via Vanezia for more than 10 years, and it had serve me lot of coffee, until last year it died. So I finally switched to Gaggia Classic Pro.
I always seem to get a lot of channeling with a bottomless portafilter on my Dedica. Hausbrandt Superbar coffee, ground to the finest setting on a Cuisinart burr grinder. Tamped with a 51mm stainless tamper, looks even all around. Ideas on what's wrong?
@@TomsCoffeeCorner Your advice was spot on! Same beans, but I switched to a Breville grinder. Now, the stream from the bottomless filter looks like the stream in your video!
Tom you're about 3 weeks too late with this video! I was looking at these exact two machines! I ended up going with the dedica, because I couldn't end up finding that much info on the via Venezia. A future full video would be great! Can you compare the modding capability of both to see what the full potential of each would be and maybe compare it to something like the gaggia classic as like a control/standard?
Hey Patrick, well I think you got the right machine anyway. The Dedica is much more ergonomic to use, and I think its temp is more stable. In fact, I do not think the Via Venezia is really deserving of a review, since it is so old and there are cheap ergonomic machines these days, that do a better job in my opinion. I have done a lot of videos on Dedica mods, and some on the Gaggia. Don't know if anyone has done any Via mods, besides the bottomless PF. Thanks for watching!
Hey Rafael, no I don't think so. The Dedica has a pretty flat temp curve, if you use the steam hack I showed in a previous video. I also do not know how easy that is to do on a thermoblock...has anyone tried this? Cheers! Tom
Well the Dedica has been a much better machine for me. The Via Venezia is not as stable, and requires some mods to get the best of it. So, I prefer the Dedica in this comparison.
Thanks. How about Breville Bambino (plus ) ? I actually decided to go with semi-automatic to strt and now deciding , so breville Expresso is on the list. However I recently discovered the Oscar 2 and liked the idea pf having digital on small machine. But will need a grinder obviously. However Breville has so many advantages: fast warming, pre infusion, warm head, all that. Still people say that its not fully as good shots as on silvia for example. I still think what to start with, not sure why but delonghi sounds to me not as good as others
Anybody else out there have a Via Venezia? Where did you get it from? How do you like it? Thanks for watching!
I have the Saeco Starbucks Barista version. I absolutely love it! Especially its steaming power. It's a really well built machine. Thanks for the video!
Si yo tengo una saeco via venezia me lo compré de segunda mano por 20eur hace 3 años esta perfecta y muy contento 😊😊😊
I got my ViaVenezia for more than double that price! Fifteen bucks. I got a spouted unpressurized portafilter for it. The other things I did: a) adjust the OPV to reduce the pressure, and b) add a lamp dimmer for flow control and preinfusion. I LOVE this machine. When you know how to temp-surf on it, you get consistently repeatable results. I also added a single hole panarello, which allows consistently good microfoam.
Awesome! Thanks for commenting and sharing your mods. I am happy to hear that you have got this thing performing really well. Which portafilter did you end up buying for it? Cheers, Tom
@@TomsCoffeeCorner I got the Edesia. It’s heavy; it feels ‘professional’ (and looks that way). It’s a significant difference in the experience of using the machine, which improves the overall experience.
@@Gk2003m Edesia makes pretty good stuff. 👍
I have the via Venezia for many years added a non pressurized portafilter it works pretty good. I’ve been looking to upgrade but I can’t believe how much a decent machine costs
I have a 20 year old Starbucks Barista - made by Saeco . I won it new at a raffle held at grand opening of a local Starbucks. I used it minimally and put it away for years. I just recently started using it again. It’s perfect for my mochas and that is ALL know how to make 😁 I prime it, steam the milk and prime again, which I understand actually reduces the water temp before brewing 🤷🏻♀️ Thanks for the great video!!
Awesome Sue, thanks for sharing!
Hi i am ur friend from Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦 and i like what you do.
Hey mate, I love the VV - actually have 2, but I cannot seem to find the 53mm naked portafilter you speak of unfortunately…
I just looked, and I cannot track down where I got it from. Maybe eBay actually. Sorry about that...
I do and for the record via veneto de luxe, poemio,aroma and via venezia have the same boiler but different design and pump features
I have an old via Venezia and I’m thinking of upgrading what are your thoughts on the Lelit Anna it’s on sale til may 10
The Anna is fine. I am not a huge fan of the design of those older Lelits, but you can't deny their economic price. Cheers!
Nice video, I had been using Via Vanezia for more than 10 years, and it had serve me lot of coffee, until last year it died. So I finally switched to Gaggia Classic Pro.
Very nice! 10 years is a pretty long life. How do you like the GCP in comparison?
@@TomsCoffeeCorner GCP is good, I was able to play a lot of accessories
You’re making great coffee regardless of machines.
Haha, thank you for that kind compliment! Cheers! ☕️
I always seem to get a lot of channeling with a bottomless portafilter on my Dedica. Hausbrandt Superbar coffee, ground to the finest setting on a Cuisinart burr grinder. Tamped with a 51mm stainless tamper, looks even all around. Ideas on what's wrong?
Well, how fresh are the beans from their roast date? Also, the Cuisinart may not grind fine enough for espresso in it's stock form. Cheers!
@@TomsCoffeeCorner Your advice was spot on! Same beans, but I switched to a Breville grinder. Now, the stream from the bottomless filter looks like the stream in your video!
Tom you're about 3 weeks too late with this video! I was looking at these exact two machines! I ended up going with the dedica, because I couldn't end up finding that much info on the via Venezia. A future full video would be great! Can you compare the modding capability of both to see what the full potential of each would be and maybe compare it to something like the gaggia classic as like a control/standard?
Hey Patrick, well I think you got the right machine anyway. The Dedica is much more ergonomic to use, and I think its temp is more stable. In fact, I do not think the Via Venezia is really deserving of a review, since it is so old and there are cheap ergonomic machines these days, that do a better job in my opinion. I have done a lot of videos on Dedica mods, and some on the Gaggia. Don't know if anyone has done any Via mods, besides the bottomless PF. Thanks for watching!
hey Tom, do you think its worth installing a PID on the dedica for better temperature stability?
Hey Rafael, no I don't think so. The Dedica has a pretty flat temp curve, if you use the steam hack I showed in a previous video.
I also do not know how easy that is to do on a thermoblock...has anyone tried this? Cheers! Tom
Sir how much did u pay for the dedica in germany?
It is right around €150 in Europe, so quite affordable. Cheers!
@@TomsCoffeeCorner thanks
Wow
I’m surprised to see via vanezia here
It’s a saeco isn’t it?
Hello! Haha, yes it was a Goodwill find. I will try any espresso machine you put in front of me. 🤷🏼♂️ 😂
Tengo una cafetera Delonghi 685. muy pobre, no la compren.
What would u pick : dedica or Starbucks barista sin006 ? Thanks
Well the Dedica has been a much better machine for me. The Via Venezia is not as stable, and requires some mods to get the best of it. So, I prefer the Dedica in this comparison.
Thanks. How about Breville Bambino (plus ) ?
I actually decided to go with semi-automatic to strt and now deciding , so breville Expresso is on the list.
However I recently discovered the Oscar 2 and liked the idea pf having digital on small machine. But will need a grinder obviously.
However Breville has so many advantages: fast warming, pre infusion, warm head, all that. Still people say that its not fully as good shots as on silvia for example.
I still think what to start with, not sure why but delonghi sounds to me not as good as others