Hello, I'm back here again after getting that machine last week and getting some experiments with it. I just want to share really helpful method of how to get the best espresso experience with that machine and original pressurized baskets: bigger 2 cups basket with 14 grams of good pre-ground or freshly ground coffee, no more than 25 seconds of extracting and 1:2.5 proportion. It means you should get no more than 35-36 grams of beverage. I found that method online and tested. Fantastic results! That is single shot off course, for double or two caps you should repeat the process. Or just use two caps for same 36 grams, it gives you 18 grams each cup. Highly recommended to try if you want to get real espresso experience with standard setup!
Having worked with both professional and domestic machines, it isn't fare to compare this to professional machines that cost many times the cost of a Dedica. The Dedica wins on value for money and small footprint.
Thank you. For my big opinion, all are not real espressos, but ground coffee shots (1 and 2) have much better extraction. The best is number 2, I think number 1 should be half shorter. But both have nice colour crema which means they are correctly extracted. Number 3 (pod shot) looks really watered with deadly white and really poor and thin crema. I'm not sure what did you want to say with the description of your video but (again - for my opinion only!) it should be look like 'don't use pod packed coffee!' :) And thank you again, I didn't use pods with my Deduca before and now I'll definitely not try to buy them in future :)
Thank you! Much appreciated. Based on the outcome that I saw in those 3 glasses, my verdict is that DeLonghi Dedica does not produce the espresso that would satisfy me.
You can buy a normal unpressurised basket and a bottomless portafilter to brew conventional espresso rather than from a pod or pre-ground coffee in a pressurised basket
In my humble opinion, forget an unpressurised basket on the Dedica. A professional boiler have much more power. A pressurised basket is good enough for the price-point. If you want a unpressurised basket, save your money, until you can buy a 2.000 USD and up espresso machine. Another difference is that the Dedica have a 51 mm basker but professional baskets is 58 mm. It´s like comparing an ordinary car with formula 1. That said, I really like my Dedica in my Kitchen.
@@kaffipausen I use an unpressurised basket in my Dedica and it works surprisingly well with everything but really light roasted beans. It's much better than café-quality and you can taste the notes of the coffee even with my cheap hand grinder
Thank you for your comment. Some like pods because of ease of use and no cleanup. And makes it easier to start exploring the wonderful world of espresso.
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Hello, I'm back here again after getting that machine last week and getting some experiments with it. I just want to share really helpful method of how to get the best espresso experience with that machine and original pressurized baskets: bigger 2 cups basket with 14 grams of good pre-ground or freshly ground coffee, no more than 25 seconds of extracting and 1:2.5 proportion. It means you should get no more than 35-36 grams of beverage. I found that method online and tested. Fantastic results! That is single shot off course, for double or two caps you should repeat the process. Or just use two caps for same 36 grams, it gives you 18 grams each cup. Highly recommended to try if you want to get real espresso experience with standard setup!
Hi. Congratulations on your new espresso machine. Thank you for sharing and keep experimenting 😀
Still not real espresso unless the grounds produce the resistance themselves
Having worked with both professional and domestic machines, it isn't fare to compare this to professional machines that cost many times the cost of a Dedica. The Dedica wins on value for money and small footprint.
Thank you. For my big opinion, all are not real espressos, but ground coffee shots (1 and 2) have much better extraction. The best is number 2, I think number 1 should be half shorter. But both have nice colour crema which means they are correctly extracted. Number 3 (pod shot) looks really watered with deadly white and really poor and thin crema. I'm not sure what did you want to say with the description of your video but (again - for my opinion only!) it should be look like 'don't use pod packed coffee!' :) And thank you again, I didn't use pods with my Deduca before and now I'll definitely not try to buy them in future :)
Thank you for commenting
Not sure what you were trying to get across or “promote”, but will certainly not opt for the pods. Ground coffee still the best.
Thank you for commenting.
thank you
Thank you for watching
Do you do a small hole in the ese pod basket?
Mine seems to be sealed shut.
Hi. Thank you for your comment. No, the thin paper on the outside of the coffee puck will let the water through. Enjoy your coffee
@@kaffipausen Thanks man!
Thank you! Much appreciated.
Based on the outcome that I saw in those 3 glasses, my verdict is that DeLonghi Dedica does not produce the espresso that would satisfy me.
Thanks for sharing your opinion.
You can buy a normal unpressurised basket and a bottomless portafilter to brew conventional espresso rather than from a pod or pre-ground coffee in a pressurised basket
In my humble opinion, forget an unpressurised basket on the Dedica. A professional boiler have much more power. A pressurised basket is good enough for the price-point. If you want a unpressurised basket, save your money, until you can buy a 2.000 USD and up espresso machine. Another difference is that the Dedica have a 51 mm basker but professional baskets is 58 mm. It´s like comparing an ordinary car with formula 1. That said, I really like my Dedica in my Kitchen.
@@kaffipausen I use an unpressurised basket in my Dedica and it works surprisingly well with everything but really light roasted beans. It's much better than café-quality and you can taste the notes of the coffee even with my cheap hand grinder
@@alinaqirizvi1441I´m happy to hear you can make it work.
What are your favourite E.S.E. pods?
Never used them. I don't see the point.
Thank you for your comment. Some like pods because of ease of use and no cleanup. And makes it easier to start exploring the wonderful world of espresso.
Non ci ho capito nulla ,ma cosa voleva dimostrare?!🤣
Grazie per la visione