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u/AJCxZ0 · 3 pointsr/espresso

Caveat: I'm an espresso noob, but think I'm sufficiently well informed to address this.

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Your OXO conical burr grinder is at the low and cheap end of espresso-capable grinder, so it will likely become the first upgrade. I don't know if the one in the Barista Express is better, but upgrading it will only be possible by upgrading the whole expensive device. There are other grinder-related arguments against machines with built-in grinders.

The New Classic Gaggia (Pro), one of which I recently purchased for $418 after discount from Whole Latte Love, comes with a plastic tamper which you should not use. I bought an Apexstone leveler for $18 which sits on a $10 mat and does close to a perfect job [See caveat]. It's one of the best entry level machines because it does the basics very well - pushing sufficiently hot water [See caveat] through coffee in a proper filter basket (i.e. not the pressurised filter) in a proper 58mm plated brass portafilter. It also comes with a proper steam wand which can be used shortly after a press of one of the three buttons which operate the machine, which is normal for a single boiler machine.

Most of the modifications discussed relate to the not-New/pro Classic (which does not preclude modifying the New/Pro Classic).

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Before buying I was also watching the price of the Breville BES840CBXL for a long time since it's competitively priced and looks much nicer, matching my the Smart Grinder Pro, however others' experience with the product and both my and others' experience with the manufacturer recommend the Gaggia. Note that the cheaper Breville grinder - the Dose Control Pro - is the better choice between the two for just espresso.

u/stabbyfrogs · 1 pointr/espresso

Completely off topic, but I just noticed your username. Do you work in the medical field? I'm a lab tech working nights in a smaller hospital.


The budget is going to get gnarly, especially if you buy things new.

I can tell you that setup I see recommended most often are the Baratza Vario (not W), the Crossland CC1, and a good scale, which is also probably one of the cheapest ways to do it. My wife and I also pretty much only use the same bean over and over again, so tuning it in between batches is pretty simple.

The scale in the grinder is a nifty feature, but it ends up giving your dose +/- .2 grams, whereas if you if you tune it in with a scale and the built in timer, you can get it down to smaller than +/- .1 gram. It may not seem like a big deal either way, but I use the same bean with the same dose over and over and over... So I feel like the added feature kind of goes to waste.

You can try different grinders like the Baratza Sette, which uses conical burrs vs the flat burrs of the Vario, but is new and unproven. There is also the Baratza Forte which is the older brother to the Vario and is supposed to resolve some of the flaws with the Vario. Your other grinder options are stepless (preferably doserless) grinders like the Fiorenzato, [Mazzer Mini]http://www.mazzer.com/en/grinder-dosers/mini/) (La Marzocco sells Mazzers, so there is that) and others that I can't remember at this point.

At the top of the home espresso machine market price wise is La Marzocco. Honestly, I think the only reason to get one of these would be to piss people off. Breville Dual Boiler(BES920XL), Rocket anything I guess, Rancilio Silvia + a PID kit, and others. I think a PID is a must have feature for any espresso machine.

I am by no means an expert in this topic, I'm just in the middle of researching an upgrade. I'm currently considering the Fiorenzato (because the name sounds cool. No really, I don't have a good reason for this. My Vario is more than sufficient, it just annoys me from time to time) and the Breville Dual Boiler (it's chock full of features and it has a bigger portafilter).

u/Theowlhoothoot · 2 pointsr/espresso

Awesome choice! The grinder will serve you even if you decide to upgrade your machine down the line and will help with your pulls. Don't forget to descale your machine every few months. I've listed some of my favorite things below, only the descaler is needed and almost any name brand works. The rest are awesome tools me and my wife use everyday. Be sure and keep up on maintinence and cleaning and the machine will last you forever.

This will help you steam milk to the right temperature:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0016CDFC6?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf


Urnex Dezcal 5 Pack:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B4E7QYO?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

These guys make the best tampers for whenever you a nice one!:

http://www.orphanespresso.com/GRIND-DOSE-TAMP_c_291.html

Group head brush:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XC5H333/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_CjIJAbXCXXVP2



u/KrimsonKing · 6 pointsr/espresso

What a steal! I got mine for $250 and considered it a good deal.

  1. Nice start with the descaling.

  2. Now I'm going to tell you to spend money. I just outfitted a Silvia myself so everything linked should be available and compatible.

  • You need a good grinder. I bought the Breville smart grinder pro because I couldn't afford anything nicer. It works well, but there is a large gap between grind settings (~6-7ml difference when brewing for 30s) and the grinds do come out a little clumped.

  • Clean your machine. I bought a blind basked and Cafiza cleaning tablets which work well.

  • a bottomless protafilter has helped me get my technique down.

  • Get good fresh coffee to practice. You can't dial in with an old bag of supermarket coffee. Go to a coffee shop you like and get a shot and buy some beans. Then go home and dial in until your shot tastes like the one at the shop.

  • Steaming milk with Mrs. Silvia takes some practice. Buy and extra gallon and practice. You will get the hang of it after a few tries.

  1. what /u/tricross mentioned

    links to the things mentioned

    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002G40VNO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01NAAJRH1/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06ZZ24BH2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00OXGXW8O/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MY2EB10/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
u/LoneWulfMcQuade · 1 pointr/espresso

I'm using a MeCoffee PID. While I'm happy with it, I don't know if I would suggest going with it depending on how confident you are. It has some great features that I love, but one major flaw. There seems to be a software bug with the steam function that can cause the boiler to go into a thermal runaway. There's a bit of a workaround but it's not ideal. I also have an old phone mounted to my machine via a magnetic car mount for Bluetooth monitoring and setting adjustments.

https://mecoffee.nl

The feet I'm using aren't actually feet. They're picture standoffs that I got cheap on Amazon. Put together with some stainless hardware from the hardware store. They look great though. The hardware store also had some rubber stick on pads that fit perfectly for anti slip.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CPQDVW9/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_mj9QCb7MDBSPX

The gauge I've got coming is very similar to this eBay listing. Keep in mind that pump pressure (which this measures) may not accurately reflect pressure in the basket. Which is why I also rigged up a pressure gauge to measure at the portafilter spout.

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F401291645239

This is the basket I'm using, although I use a portafilter from a Crossland CC1 which is a bit deeper. But you have a bottomless so the depth of the basket hardly matters I suppose.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01L81YUBO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_Gq9QCb5N14R3Q

Hope some of this helps.

u/drelekai · 0 pointsr/espresso

It may be below your budget, but I've been very happy with a Rancilio Rocky for espresso. I love that it can grind a single dose at a time, because I make 2-4 shots total on a typical day.

https://www.amazon.com/Rancilio-HSD-ROC-SD-Espresso-Coffee-Grinder/dp/B00H1OUW24

It's weighty and won't move around, and the grind settings are adequate.

u/khenning · 2 pointsr/espresso

Confectionery Funnel Pancake Batter Dispenser with Stand Rack - 1000 ML Stainless Steel Cupcake Funnel - Pancake Maker Home Kitchen - 4 Cup DIY Baking Tool - (10” x 10.5” x 5.5”) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079LJ126L/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_ehTcBb8JSK6JB

Gladly. The handle is spot welded on pretty good. Just be patient with the dremmel and you will be good.

u/Darknness · 2 pointsr/espresso

Your best bet is to buy water testing strips off Amazon and test your water. Then adjust based on that. Don't just assume your Brita is doing enough. When you spend that much on an espresso machine ensure the water is good.

Test Strips

Water Quality Tester

Anti Scale Pouch

Edit: Formating

u/ThirdFirstName · 5 pointsr/espresso

Yeah I grabbed the funnel of amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01BTR44IQ?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

Took a flat head and very carefully tapped in under the handle. Do not pry or it will bend the funnel. The spot welds are weak so hitting the screwdriver with a hammer popped them right off. Then I used masking tape on the grinder and an exacto knife to cut holes where the chute and screwes go. I transfered the tape onto the funnel and used a Dremel with a metal cutting wheel and carefully cut it out. Then I drilled a 1in hole in a peice of wood so I could trace a perfect circle onto the tip of the funnel, and then used the Dremel again. I cleaned everything up with a file and Dremel sanding wheel. Worked perfectly. The base is just a peice of maple with cutting board feet on the bottom. And I replace the switch with a double pole single throw switch rated to the same specs as the original.

u/loki154 · 2 pointsr/espresso

I have the 58mm ssp burrs. They’re great. I had heard stories of the ssp jolly burrs being too aggressive for the motor of the mini and causing binding. I made a doserless mod by taking this and cutting a hole to fit the mini.

u/combatchuck103 · 2 pointsr/espresso

I got a basic calibrated tamper on Amazon. The Espro one looks really nice, but I wanted to see if I liked the style before droping 3x as much. Just make sure to get the proper width for your portafilter.

u/SycoAniliz · 1 pointr/espresso

Well I got it https://imgur.com/1WvbNLk

The basket is a triple IMS filter so dialing in has been a journey https://www.amazon.com/IMS-Competition-Precision-Filter-Ridgeless/dp/B01L81YUBO

I'm using a local roast from Oak Cliff Coffee and it took me a while to realize that bean density changes the dose you need in the basket or the depth/strength you need to tamp. I tried my usual 19 grams, it is a 18-22 basket after all, and got 38 grams out in about 7 seconds...

I only bought a distribution tool and it doesn't go deep enough to give a good tamp at the lower dose range of what the basket can fit. I didn't get a uniform, solid puck until I dosed at 24(!) grams this morning before work. My grind was too fine so I only got 28 grams out in 35 seconds. I don't have a scale that can fit on the drip tray so I have to guess by looking at flow and volume then weigh after :/ Getting close though.

Milk steaming is...... different. It gets to temp in about 30 seconds, it's so fast and powerful I'm having a hard time putting in air without larger bubbles and incorporating without creating any more bubbles even though the sound the milk is making is right. I'll get it though.

u/RosieBuddy · 1 pointr/espresso

Well, my DeLonghi was just under $100 on amazon and I got it for "free" with rewards points. Yeah, it's not top of the line... maybe someday I'll graduate to something really expensive. Buying coffee at Starbucks 4-5 days a week wasn't cheap either.

u/webdevic · 2 pointsr/espresso

I love Duralex.

Duralex Picardie 4.5 Ounce Clear Tumbler, Set of 6 https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B002GULQ7S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_tR.TBbJJBMZRD

u/mszkoda · 1 pointr/espresso

Amazon has some pop up in the Amazon Warehouse section in the 800-900 range all the time if they get marked Used-Good or Used-Accerptable and that usually just means they only come without a box.

You can check that here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00I6JGGP0/ref=dp_olp_all_mbc?ie=UTF8&condition=all

The nice thing with this is that you can buy a 4 year Assurion extended warranty to go with it for an extra $60.

Mine was Used - Acceptable and had a dent on the front. It was $660.

u/afoster39 · 1 pointr/espresso

There is a little device that pushes a button based on Bluetooth. https://microbot.is/push/ I use it to warm up my Breville Barista Express in the morning. It works pretty well...

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Here is the Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/MicroBot-Push-2nd-Generation-Automation/dp/B071V7Y864/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=microbot+push&qid=1554752827&s=gateway&sr=8-2

u/CoAX · 1 pointr/espresso

I live in NYC. There are many awesome espresso places here and probably more concentration of roasters than in most other parts of the US(?). However I can't find anything smaller than 12 oz bags.

Here is my setup:

u/Pelateos · 1 pointr/espresso

I didn't really follow anything specific. Just removed the doser, and attached the funnel from something like this https://www.amazon.com/MyLifeUNIT-Stainless-Pancake-Batter-Dispenser/dp/B01BTR44IQ. It fits surprising well and only required a few modifications with a drill and a dremel.

u/oman1980 · 2 pointsr/espresso

I am happy with cheap eBay scales and a bit of silicone . The Hario seems good as it has. A timer https://www.amazon.ca/Hario-Coffee-Drip-Scale-Timer/dp/B009GPJMOU?psc=1&SubscriptionId=AKIAILSHYYTFIVPWUY6Q&tag=duc12-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B009GPJMOU . There was. Some water proof scale that looks super slick but it's $200. Totally not worth it.

u/kingcaz67 · 1 pointr/espresso

I use this calibrated tamper and am happy with it.

u/ArallMateria · 4 pointsr/espresso

I have had the same setup for about 10 months. Depending on the beans you get, you will experience clumping. Look up the WDT method for clumping.

This tamper works perfectly.

https://www.amazon.com/LuxHaus-53mm-Calibrated-Espresso-Tamper/dp/B01MUXN53U

This distribution tool made my shots improve.

https://www.amazon.com/Coffee-Distributor-Espresso-Distribution-Leveler/dp/B07CPRBS8C

If I could only give you one tip for that machine, it would be to never descale it. The solenoid valves in Breville's machines for whatever reason, after being descaled start rattling, chattering, buzzing. Basically they start to go bad.

u/routinetrafficstop · 1 pointr/espresso

What about this combo?



A basic 15-bar DeLonghi:

https://www.amazon.com/DeLonghi-EC155M-Espresso-Machine-Cappuccino/dp/B072X2HHQ3?keywords=espresso+machine&qid=1540690929&rnid=1063498&s=Home+%26+Kitchen&sr=1-21&ref=sr_1_21


With a manual burr grinder:

https://www.amazon.com/Mueller-Ultra-Grind-Strongest-Heaviest-Stainless/dp/B076BZYSGF?keywords=burr+grinder&qid=1540691024&sr=8-10&ref=sr_1_10


Since the aero can only get 7-8 bars, and the moka pot doest have any pressure... would this be a better settup?


Right now i'd be using a manual blade grinder with a aero or a moka pot. I know this will be 50-60 bucks more but I'm able to drop an extra few bucks if it means an improvement on quality/taste.

u/TheInternetTubes · 4 pointsr/espresso

What I use for coffee now is https://www.amazon.com/Hario-Drip-Coffee-Scale-Timer/dp/B009GPJMOU/, has timer for pourover and is accurate to tenth of a gram. Little lag but not enough to make me really want anything else any time soon. I know that price is above what you asked for but wanted you to know the price of one that could very well last quite a while.

The one I used for years making french press with a blade grinder (calm down it's just a spice grinder now), and still use for other kitchen tasks, is https://www.amazon.com/Ozeri-ZK14-S-Digital-Multifunction-Kitchen/dp/B004164SRA/. It's cheap, it works, and mine has lasted I think 5yrs now. It does not read to a tenth of a gram and does not have a timer though. And, it just doesn't look as cool.

u/andyhenault · 0 pointsr/espresso

Picked up the Chinesey version for $36 CAD and its worth every penny.

u/3243f6a8885 · 1 pointr/espresso

My thermometer recommends stopping at 140F which will coast to ~150-160F. Thermometer has a "green" band of 150-170F.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0016CDFC6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_nQLWCb71CX7XS

u/sfr33man · 2 pointsr/espresso

I have been using this $11 scale for a year now, if you don't want to drop hundreds of dollars lol....

American Weigh Scale AWS-100 Digital Pocket Scale, 100g X 0.01g Resolution https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0012LOQUQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_KF6VAbBDS1F0X

u/ric858 · 2 pointsr/espresso

It's the gasket. Try a cafelat silicone gasket.

Cafelat Silicone Group Gasket https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OXA72RW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_SohyCb7A840VZ

u/Homer69 · 1 pointr/espresso

I have one of [these](Coffee Distributor/Leveler Tool-New 3 Leaf Clover Base Palm Tampers Coffee Leveler Macaroon Tamper Proof for Espresso Coffee Grounds - 58mm (black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01NAQ0YO5/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Yh.TBbE54BR08) and I use and espro tamper.

u/RichardCranium247 · 1 pointr/espresso

https://www.amazon.com/Shower-Screen-Upgrade-Rancilio-Silvia/dp/B01NAAJRH1

Their description says this now fits every version as both screw lengths are included in the kit...

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u/GreatSunJester · 3 pointsr/espresso

Not quite the same scale as pictured (but I bet it is the same internals)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PLXTYCN/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I think the picture is the same leveler I bought:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B077BZ4CV6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

And since I was uncertain about leveling vs tamping at the time:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MTJ9224/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

All three items are doing exactly what I want.