I have the v1.0 and if I let a little steam out like you did at the start of this video, it will activate boost mode. So I Just do that before I grind, then by the time I have prepped the portafilter, steam pressure is up and ready. I was pleased to discover that I don't need to lift the brew lever to activate the steam boost mode.
Yeah, steam mode is recommended if you brew and steam at the same time or making back to back latte. If you're not in a rush then Brew Priority mode is ideal.
extremely helpful video! I was just setting up my new machine and very disappointed with the inability to steam while pulling my shot...can't wait to try this! :)
Great video. Thank you. I don't have a fancy grinder like you. What is the perfect weight of freshly ground coffee would you say? Do you think I need to get a stirrer to distribute the coffee too?
Ground coffee weight (dose) will depend on your basket size. Good rule of thumb is you can grind within 2g below or above the basket size. Then you would need to extract it with the appropriate amount of water, in an appropriate amount of time, to yield a good result. A coffee:water ratio (brew ratio) of 1:2 is a good place to start for most modern roasts.
I don’t know what it is with my machine but in brew mode even when bar is at 1,5 I still feel that the pressure isn’t good enough… it seems as if it lowers a bit right after I turn it on. I’ve tried to put it on steam mode once but did not get the pressure up…shouldn’t the pressure always then be around 1,5 when at steam mode or is it the same that you have to lift the leaver to build it up even at steam mode? Only difference I saw in steam mode is that the bar was more stable on 1 bar at start (before lifting the leaver). I can be completely wrong here but I’ll try again in the morning. I see your technique is good when steaming… you actually fill it with air longer than me but your results are great 👍🏻. I think it is a balance when to dip the tip of the wand even further depending of the capacity of the steam pressure… I mean the more power it has the faster you’d have to dip it… that and in relation to how hot the milk is 😅, so if the milk already is coming up in temperature and the milk’s texture isn’t ready at that point then you really have to stop even with a “flat” steamed milk 😂 Science hehe . Great work my friend! You are awesome. I’ll try to be as picky as you are it makes the routine so much more fun. But hopefully I’ll get some more steam engaged this morning. I have the V1.
Thanks for watching and for your time. Usually higher the brewing temp, higher the steam pressure. I adjust how I steam my milk depending on the current steam pressure. For example, less air if the steam pressure reaches 2.0 or more because my latte will become a capuccino 🙂. I will create a video soon about milk steaming with MaraX.
I came from Breville machine, MaraX v2 is my upgrade. This is really really quiet compare to Breville. Btw, my video audio is set to 200% volume so you will not notice the difference.
In that case your brew temp is very high. Due to you will have a bitter and burnt coffee. Always use brew mode not the steam mode. The PID is useless in steam mode.
This video is not about which mode is the best for brewing but instead which mode is ideal if need "to brew and steam at the same time". If I'm not in a hurry and I dont need strong steam pressure, I can opted for Brew priority mode.
Does the machine can get so hot to be able to heat up your room? I am concerned because I read someone talking about this on E61 group, and my room is small
If my beans require 92 degrees and I want to have steam priority. When at warm mode(92 degrees) the pressure really doesn’t go to 1,5 bar at standby. Do you recommend just to rely on the flushing to try to lower the temperature to 92 and at the same time have the setting on “hot” to have more steam? Don’t know which is best… I mean by changing to steam mode you are really also changing the temperature at standby… so is then the temperature setting very “picky “ when choosing beans?
You can also try this. After pulling your shot, clean your portafilter first by running a couple of blank shots. Then wait for the steam pressure to increase. Then steam your milk. I do this sometimes.
@@AzizIzgin when on brew priority for dark roast, run a blank shot first, then complete your puck prep. Purge again the group head and insert your portafilter then pull your shot. Then after you pull your shot, run a couple of blank shots to clean your portafilter. By this time your steam pressure is ideal, at least 1.5
I see you are using a puck screen. It will make an issue on the lever mechanism? The puck screen will stop the oil of the coffee to lube the internal mechanism and you have to use special alimentary lube for that
@@HomeBaristaCorner thanks. I don't have a E61 brew group, I have a Profitec Go with a saturated brew group. I heard use a puck screen in a E61 can make issues. Very pretty coffee machine the Lelit Mara x white edition, some times I'm thinking to make a change and buy one.
Hi, I am planning on buying the mara x to start a small coffee business. I am thinking of putting it on the steam priority mode when doing business to keep up the pressure. Do you think this machine is able to work in a small coffee business setting?
Steam Priority mode is recommended for small cafe. Also, you can turn off or turn on the Economy mode when needed. Default is Economy mode turned "on" after 30-40mins when the machine is idle. If the cafe is busy, I recommend to turn off so it's faster to warm up and ready to brew.
Great vid. Which breville did you come from? I am looking at my first machine an basically comparing this with the bdb. I’m concerned that I would be making a bunch of compromises just to have a better looking machine. What do you think
I came from Breville Barista Pro but I have Bambino Plus for my another coffee bar because I want a better grinder. My option before is BDB and Rocket Apartamento but they are bulky for my kitchenette so I opted for Lelit MaraX v2 (one of the smallest). This is one of the best heat exchanger machine in the market. It can brew and steam at the same time if needed.
@@HomeBaristaCorner Thanks for the speedy reply! Must be that caffeine coursing through your system :D Would you recommend the Mara X V2 over the Sage/Breville Dual Boiler, size not withstanding?
@@HomeBaristaCorner Indeed. However budget is a concern and I can't push myself to the Bianca, as much as I would like to. Sounds like you would still chose the Marax over the BDB then, even if they were the same size... (I think). Thank you for taking the time to respond. Researching and buying the right machine seems to be a huge process LOL. Cheers
Was looking at the MaraX, but the 30min start up time would be inconvenient for me. Other option was Profitec Go, quick heat up time, but the steaming power isn’t great for silky smooth milk textures. I am the only one who drinks coffee at my place, so that’s like two cups a day, and they both are a milk based one. What would you suggest..
@@HomeBaristaCorner thx for your fast answer! So you have found the sweetspot of the right amount of coffee, degree of grinding, pressure to extract about 40gr of coffee! :-). But: that is technically a double shot, right?
Hi. I have noticed in a few of your videos that you use steam priority mode to make couple milk drinks back to back. In many of the revies on youtube people say to avoid this mode because the brew temperature is getting to high than it should be and tou loose the quality of espresso shot. (Brew temp over 100C) Have you noticed that?
I understand your concern. I will perform the same exercise once I received by temperature sensor kit for the group head. I will only recommend Steam Priority if you're in a rush like brewing and steaming at the same time or making more latte drinks. Just like other HX machine, we need to flush the group head before pulling the shot to stabilize the temperature. But for Brew Priority mode, no need. Thank you for watching!
Hi, thanks for the video! I recently got a Mara X V2 (The same than yours). And what I'm trying to figure out is what does it mean de Coffe mode and the steam mode, and what number (0, 1) of the side switch is what thing. This was my question to Lelit support: "I need to understand de X mode position. Because in the physical manual said that the 1 position is for steam priority, and assume that 0 position is for brew priority, but in the extended manual (PDF found in internet) says the opposite (1 for brew priority and 0 for steam priority). So I really don’t understand what is the meaning of 0 mode and 1 (lateral switch). So I would appreciate if you can clarify this for me." They ask me for my serial number in order to clarify, because isn't really clear. In this video how was your config in lateral and front switches?
@@MagoMarlon MaraX version 1 => I is the Brew priority mode and O is the steam priority mode In MaraX version 2, they switched it. O is the brew priority mode and I is the steam priority mode. The hardcopy manual I got is outdated. If you're making espresso and americano/long black, you can set to brew mode. If you make 2 latte or more, you can set to steam mode. Temperature O = light roast I = medium roast || = dark roast
Yes, of course, but I still wonder if it's not the opposite with the 0, I and II settings for different roasts. I ask because you mentioned it. @@HomeBaristaCorner
@@dodonalepa9902 There are 2 switches (mode and temp). There's no changes in temp settings in MaraX v2: O for dark roast I for medium roast II for light roast
@@jameshevernen2433 In 15mins, your portafilter will not be hot enough to optimize the brewing temperature. Lelit official instruction is 24mins minimum. Same goes with other E61 type machine.
@@HomeBaristaCorner about this I ask to Lelit support a guide for this. This was my question and their answer: Q: The manual says that in 24 minutes the machine is ready to brew (In brew mode), and the temperature light indicator stop flashing, but in mi experience the temperature light indicator stop flashing in no more than 10 minutes. So I don't know if the machine is ready in these 10 minutes or despite the temperature light indicator is on (without flashing) I must wait 24 minutes. A: Please, note that 10 minutes may be a normal warm up time: 24 minutes is the maximum warm-up time, indicated in particular for those countries where room temperature is lower and the machine may take longer to reach the right temperature. Hope this would be helpful
@@MagoMarlon the resolution for this is to install the temperature sensor kit in the group head. Another way to gauge is if I can't touch the bottom of my dual spout portafilter for 3secs because it's too hot, machine is ready to brew.
if you poured your milk when the coffee is brewing you would save the same time. Steaming and brewing coffee saves you zero time this way and effects the quality of your shot because you are in steam mode
I have the v1.0 and if I let a little steam out like you did at the start of this video, it will activate boost mode. So I Just do that before I grind, then by the time I have prepped the portafilter, steam pressure is up and ready. I was pleased to discover that I don't need to lift the brew lever to activate the steam boost mode.
Thank you for the tip, I will try it next time!
@@HomeBaristaCorner It's possible maybe it only works on the original V1
@@GlenEdwards Do you have it set to brew or steam priority? (the bottom side button) I also have the V1
Thanks for this! picking my machine up this week! Was hesitant to use steamX mode but this looks perfect!
Yeah, steam mode is recommended if you brew and steam at the same time or making back to back latte. If you're not in a rush then Brew Priority mode is ideal.
Oh wow you getting really good at this. Nice shot.❤
extremely helpful video! I was just setting up my new machine and very disappointed with the inability to steam while pulling my shot...can't wait to try this! :)
I have it set to Steam Priority ON, and on the front I use position 1, left most side of switch.
Great video. Thank you. I don't have a fancy grinder like you. What is the perfect weight of freshly ground coffee would you say? Do you think I need to get a stirrer to distribute the coffee too?
Ground coffee weight (dose) will depend on your basket size. Good rule of thumb is you can grind within 2g below or above the basket size. Then you would need to extract it with the appropriate amount of water, in an appropriate amount of time, to yield a good result. A coffee:water ratio (brew ratio) of 1:2 is a good place to start for most modern roasts.
I don’t know what it is with my machine but in brew mode even when bar is at 1,5 I still feel that the pressure isn’t good enough… it seems as if it lowers a bit right after I turn it on.
I’ve tried to put it on steam mode once but did not get the pressure up…shouldn’t the pressure always then be around 1,5 when at steam mode or is it the same that you have to lift the leaver to build it up even at steam mode? Only difference I saw in steam mode is that the bar was more stable on 1 bar at start (before lifting the leaver).
I can be completely wrong here but I’ll try again in the morning.
I see your technique is good when steaming… you actually fill it with air longer than me but your results are great 👍🏻. I think it is a balance when to dip the tip of the wand even further depending of the capacity of the steam pressure… I mean the more power it has the faster you’d have to dip it… that and in relation to how hot the milk is 😅, so if the milk already is coming up in temperature and the milk’s texture isn’t ready at that point then you really have to stop even with a “flat” steamed milk 😂
Science hehe . Great work my friend! You are awesome. I’ll try to be as picky as you are it makes the routine so much more fun.
But hopefully I’ll get some more steam engaged this morning. I have the V1.
Thanks for watching and for your time. Usually higher the brewing temp, higher the steam pressure. I adjust how I steam my milk depending on the current steam pressure. For example, less air if the steam pressure reaches 2.0 or more because my latte will become a capuccino 🙂. I will create a video soon about milk steaming with MaraX.
Very nice.
Where’d you get the bottomless portafilter from?
It's from my Lelit local supplier
Thanks for sharing! Is the pump as quiet as everyone says? I wake up earlier than everyone else and I don’t want to make too much noise.
I came from Breville machine, MaraX v2 is my upgrade. This is really really quiet compare to Breville. Btw, my video audio is set to 200% volume so you will not notice the difference.
In that case your brew temp is very high. Due to you will have a bitter and burnt coffee. Always use brew mode not the steam mode. The PID is useless in steam mode.
This video is not about which mode is the best for brewing but instead which mode is ideal if need "to brew and steam at the same time". If I'm not in a hurry and I dont need strong steam pressure, I can opted for Brew priority mode.
Nice vid! Which weighing scale / timer is that?
Complimenti per le considerazioni. Si può passare dalla modalità vapore a caffè a macchina accesa? Preparo il cappuccino e poi caffè. Grazie
I didn't know that hit exchanger's boiler able to steam, and without loosing pressure and temperature brew through the portafilter....
Does the machine can get so hot to be able to heat up your room? I am concerned because I read someone talking about this on E61 group, and my room is small
If my beans require 92 degrees and I want to have steam priority.
When at warm mode(92 degrees) the pressure really doesn’t go to 1,5 bar at standby. Do you recommend just to rely on the flushing to try to lower the temperature to 92 and at the same time have the setting on “hot” to have more steam?
Don’t know which is best… I mean by changing to steam mode you are really also changing the temperature at standby… so is then the temperature setting very “picky “ when choosing beans?
You can also try this. After pulling your shot, clean your portafilter first by running a couple of blank shots. Then wait for the steam pressure to increase. Then steam your milk. I do this sometimes.
@@HomeBaristaCorner so you recommend that I keep the temperature at “warm” and wait for the steam to boost up instead of the other way around ?
🙏🏻
@@AzizIzgin when on brew priority for dark roast, run a blank shot first, then complete your puck prep. Purge again the group head and insert your portafilter then pull your shot. Then after you pull your shot, run a couple of blank shots to clean your portafilter. By this time your steam pressure is ideal, at least 1.5
I see you are using a puck screen. It will make an issue on the lever mechanism? The puck screen will stop the oil of the coffee to lube the internal mechanism and you have to use special alimentary lube for that
So far i have no issues using a puck screen. It helps to keep the grouphead clean and dispense the hot water evenly to the coffee puck.
@@HomeBaristaCorner thanks. I don't have a E61 brew group, I have a Profitec Go with a saturated brew group. I heard use a puck screen in a E61 can make issues. Very pretty coffee machine the Lelit Mara x white edition, some times I'm thinking to make a change and buy one.
Hi, I am planning on buying the mara x to start a small coffee business. I am thinking of putting it on the steam priority mode when doing business to keep up the pressure. Do you think this machine is able to work in a small coffee business setting?
Steam Priority mode is recommended for small cafe. Also, you can turn off or turn on the Economy mode when needed. Default is Economy mode turned "on" after 30-40mins when the machine is idle. If the cafe is busy, I recommend to turn off so it's faster to warm up and ready to brew.
@@HomeBaristaCorner thanks for the info, appreciate it!
Can you do manual pre-infusion (Pre wetting) on Mara X?
Pre infusion is automatic, unless a pressure profile kit is installed.
@@HomeBaristaCorner Thank you. I understand that. So it doesn't do anything when the lever is ~45 degrees?
@@DarkKnight-yc8nw nothing will happen when the lever at 45° unlike other HX machines.
@@HomeBaristaCorner Ok thank you.
Great vid. Which breville did you come from? I am looking at my first machine an basically comparing this with the bdb. I’m concerned that I would be making a bunch of compromises just to have a better looking machine. What do you think
I came from Breville Barista Pro but I have Bambino Plus for my another coffee bar because I want a better grinder. My option before is BDB and Rocket Apartamento but they are bulky for my kitchenette so I opted for Lelit MaraX v2 (one of the smallest). This is one of the best heat exchanger machine in the market. It can brew and steam at the same time if needed.
@@HomeBaristaCorner Thanks for the speedy reply! Must be that caffeine coursing through your system :D
Would you recommend the Mara X V2 over the Sage/Breville Dual Boiler, size not withstanding?
@@bodythetan BDB has not been upgraded for a long time. If budget is not a problem, I recommend the Lelit Bianca v3.
@@HomeBaristaCorner Indeed. However budget is a concern and I can't push myself to the Bianca, as much as I would like to. Sounds like you would still chose the Marax over the BDB then, even if they were the same size... (I think). Thank you for taking the time to respond. Researching and buying the right machine seems to be a huge process LOL. Cheers
Was looking at the MaraX, but the 30min start up time would be inconvenient for me. Other option was Profitec Go, quick heat up time, but the steaming power isn’t great for silky smooth milk textures. I am the only one who drinks coffee at my place, so that’s like two cups a day, and they both are a milk based one.
What would you suggest..
How much coffee (beans in gramms) are you using for that cup? Thx for the nice and helpful video!
@@DTB1976 dose is 18g
@@HomeBaristaCorner thx for your fast answer! So you have found the sweetspot of the right amount of coffee, degree of grinding, pressure to extract about 40gr of coffee! :-). But: that is technically a double shot, right?
Hello,. How thick is the puck screen, please?
Thanks
0.8mm (mhw-3bomber)
How is the temp stability when doing back 2 back shots?
@@justins5195 MaraX version 2 has dual PID probe
Hi.
I have noticed in a few of your videos that you use steam priority mode to make couple milk drinks back to back.
In many of the revies on youtube people say to avoid this mode because the brew temperature is getting to high than it should be and tou loose the quality of espresso shot. (Brew temp over 100C)
Have you noticed that?
I understand your concern. I will perform the same exercise once I received by temperature sensor kit for the group head. I will only recommend Steam Priority if you're in a rush like brewing and steaming at the same time or making more latte drinks. Just like other HX machine, we need to flush the group head before pulling the shot to stabilize the temperature. But for Brew Priority mode, no need. Thank you for watching!
What water recipe are you using?
I'm using mineral water
Hi, thanks for the video! I recently got a Mara X V2 (The same than yours). And what I'm trying to figure out is what does it mean de Coffe mode and the steam mode, and what number (0, 1) of the side switch is what thing. This was my question to Lelit support:
"I need to understand de X mode position. Because in the physical manual said that the 1 position is for steam priority, and assume that 0 position is for brew priority, but in the extended manual (PDF found in internet) says the opposite (1 for brew priority and 0 for steam priority).
So I really don’t understand what is the meaning of 0 mode and 1 (lateral switch). So I would appreciate if you can clarify this for me."
They ask me for my serial number in order to clarify, because isn't really clear.
In this video how was your config in lateral and front switches?
@@MagoMarlon
MaraX version 1 => I is the Brew priority mode and O is the steam priority mode
In MaraX version 2, they switched it. O is the brew priority mode and I is the steam priority mode. The hardcopy manual I got is outdated.
If you're making espresso and americano/long black, you can set to brew mode. If you make 2 latte or more, you can set to steam mode.
Temperature
O = light roast
I = medium roast
|| = dark roast
Isn't it the opposite, I mean the temp setting for light, medium and dark roast? The lighter roast needs higher water temp?@@HomeBaristaCorner
This thread is about steam priority mode ot brew priority mode. Temp is a different settings like I, II or O.
Yes, of course, but I still wonder if it's not the opposite with the 0, I and II settings for different roasts.
I ask because you mentioned it.
@@HomeBaristaCorner
@@dodonalepa9902 There are 2 switches (mode and temp). There's no changes in temp settings in MaraX v2:
O for dark roast
I for medium roast
II for light roast
how long it takes to get it running? i mean like to heat and start using it?
Warm up for an E61 grouphead type like MaraX is 24 minutes minimum. There's a workaround, added a smartplug so I can schedule the warm up in advance.
Mine is about 15 mins. I think he meant 24 Min maximum
@@jameshevernen2433 In 15mins, your portafilter will not be hot enough to optimize the brewing temperature. Lelit official instruction is 24mins minimum. Same goes with other E61 type machine.
@@HomeBaristaCorner about this I ask to Lelit support a guide for this. This was my question and their answer:
Q:
The manual says that in 24 minutes the machine is ready to brew (In brew mode), and the temperature light indicator stop flashing, but in mi experience the temperature light indicator stop flashing in no more than 10 minutes. So I don't know if the machine is ready in these 10 minutes or despite the temperature light indicator is on (without flashing) I must wait 24 minutes.
A:
Please, note that 10 minutes may be a normal warm up time: 24 minutes is the maximum warm-up time, indicated in particular for those countries where room temperature is lower and the machine may take longer to reach the right temperature.
Hope this would be helpful
@@MagoMarlon the resolution for this is to install the temperature sensor kit in the group head. Another way to gauge is if I can't touch the bottom of my dual spout portafilter for 3secs because it's too hot, machine is ready to brew.
if you poured your milk when the coffee is brewing you would save the same time. Steaming and brewing coffee saves you zero time this way and effects the quality of your shot because you are in steam mode
That water is boiling coming out of the group head