I purchased this machine on Black Friday for $350 on Amazon, and I love it! I use the Breville grinder set at 14, and I get a perfect espresso every time at that grind size. I agree, the lattes from this machine are better than anything I can find in my local area of Minneapolis. I had the Mr. Coffee cappuccino machine for years before moving up to this state-of-the-art machine. I wish I had upgraded years ago.
@@esherm63 Hello friend, and welcome to the comments. I'm glad you are enjoying your new machine. If you run into any questions, reach out again. I answer every comment. Take care, and have a wonderful day.
Thank you Nick. Please don't hesitate to ask if you need more help with anything. I hope you enjoy the new machine. Thank you for watching, and welcome.
@@gracelaifangrichardson2398 I'm glad it helped. Let me know if you run into any issues. I always answer everyone. Take care, and have a wonderful day.
I cannot tell you how EXCITED I am, that I came across your video! I purchased the Breville Barista and the Smart Grinder Pro, and have watched SO MANY videos, trying to determine the correct weight/grind size for the perfect cup of espresso! This video was SO DETAILED and straight to the point (no unnecessary FLUFF). Thank you so much for this! I cant wait to go home this evening and play around with my machines. You've gained a new follower.
Thank you!! I am new to all this. Just ordered accessories to do this right. You're right about the funnel, I had a big mess. The first thing ordered for sure!
Hello Misty, and welcome to our little coffee club. I have modified some of the process since I recorded this video, and I always try to show the puck prep on my newer videos so that everyone can familiarize them selves with newer techniques that come up. The tools will definitely make it more fun , and easier. Leave me another comment if you need additional clarification with anything. Thank you for watching, and welcome.
thanks for making this video, i bought my machines about two week ago and had many question about both the grinder and espresso machine because of your very informative video you help me out . again very nice video ,, please keep the video coming
Thank you for this. I am about to upgrade from my Delonghi Dedica and this video sealed the deal to go with the infuser for me. Love the kitchen set up and look by the way.
@@OmnielCapote could not agree with you more on this. I have decided to upgrade to the DF64. I may be too early in my espresso journey to jump on to the Niche Zero train.
@@AriefLatif Wow, a DF64 is way more than you will ever need. That's an end game grinder already. If you ever decide to get another grinder it will be because you WANT TO, not because you NEED TO, if you know what I mean. Stay in touch and let me know how it goes once you start. If you see some of my newer videos, you will see some of the tweaks I've had to make to my workflow, specially to my puck prep and tamping technique. Enjoy your new equipment and let me know how it goes.
I plan to do a more detailed video on the grinder soon, I really want to cover some issues I've run into, and cleaning tips. Thank you for watching, I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Hello, and welcome to our little community. Please let me know if you need any additional help or clarification. Thank you for watching and for your comment.
This was very helpful! I just got the breville duo temp and the smart grinder pro and I wanted a video that shows step by step how to grind the beans and pull the espresso. I think I’m gonna exchange it for the breville infuser tho.
I am really happy with mine so far, I think you will be also. Thank you for watching, and please subscribe. I am planning a video in regards to the grinder. I will show how to do a deep cleaning of it. Again, thank you for watching.
Thank you so much. I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Below is a link to a similar tamper, I couldn't find the exact one. This one will work just the same. XUNADA 53mm Coffee Distributor & Tamper, Works with all 54mm Portafilters, Espresso Hand Tampers, 2-in-1 Adjustable Espresso Distribution Leveler & Tamping Tool www.amazon.com/dp/B0896Q41R9/ref=cm_sw_r_awdo_navT_g_VSGP0S8111YHKSKDAWH0
I have this machine but always intimidated to use it. Wifey always made the shots but these tips look very helpful. Can u provide the links to the custom tamper, scale, and the ring you use to prevent spillage? Thank you!! 😊 ☕
Happy holidays friend, and welcome to our small, but growing 😅, coffee hobbyist family. Below are links to similar items as the once I showed. I purchased my equipment around 2 years ago, and the links I previously used to buy everything is no longer available. The main thing here, is that you purchase the tamper/distribution tool, and the dosing ring, on a size that works on a 54mm porta filter. Being that the Breville Infuser, Barista Express and Barista Pro are extremely popular, this items are usually very easy to find. Below will be additional replies with the links. New video on the grinder coming hopefully this weekend. Thank you for watching, and welcome.
XUNADA 53mm Coffee Distributor & Tamper, Works with all 54mm Portafilters, Espresso Hand Tampers, 2-in-1 Adjustable Espresso Distribution Leveler & Tamping Tool www.amazon.com/dp/B0896Q41R9/ref=cm_sw_r_awdo_navT_g_XAK3VHD46SRQWV13ENTV
Check this out on Amazon Fuzion Digital Gram Scale with 2 Trays, 500g/ 0.01g Small Jewelry Scale, 6 Units Gram Scales Digital Weight Gram and Oz, Tare Function Digital Herb Scale for Food, Mini Reptile www.amazon.com/dp/B08R6F739W/ref=cm_sw_r_awdo_navT_g_MBD9YMEHJM7WQ6SJFSBG
54mm Espresso Dosing Funnel, 54mm Stainless Steel Coffee Dosing Ring, 54mm Portafilter Dosing Funnel, Compatible with 54mm Breville Portafilter for Home Cafe Bar Use www.amazon.com/dp/B08PFMQZHK/ref=cm_sw_r_awdo_navT_g_DZWT06S0NDPG72SZRMVE
Look at this on eBay www.ebay.com/itm/Aluminum-Coffee-Dosing-Ring-Espresso-Dosing-Funnel-Portafilter-Accessories-/392873774609?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0
It's called a dosing ring, and for the Breville Infuser, you need a 54mm. Thank you for watching. Here you go: www.ebay.com/itm/Coffee-Dosing-Ring-For-51-54-58mm-Portafilters-Espresso-Dosing-Funnel-Aluminum-/143870878623?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0
If you are using the same tamper as the one I show in the video, and it has been adjusted for height properly, the way I explained, then why wouldn't it work to adjust the puck height? I'm not saying that you are wrong, I'm just not clear as to what you mean. Maybe you can explain a little further. Thanks for the comment and for watching the video.
@@OmnielCapote once beans are tamper you can't compress them any further no matter how hard you tamp. See a video by @lancehedrick about espresso extraction part 1 and part 2 to explain further. You have to use a smaller dose or maybe a finer grind will help but a harder tamp doesn't help unless you didn't tamp correctly to begin with. ruclips.net/video/hihG6kaxbk8/видео.html
@@ggivensjr I see. That's why when I explained in regards to the amount of ground coffee going into the porta filter, the amount can very. In my experience with this machine, you end up with somewhere between 16, and 18 ounces. Thank you for the follow up message. ☕☕
Thank you Dougie. I know this video is not for everyone and it's very long. But I hope it helps the couple of people that have asked me to explain how it works. I tried to make it as simple as possible. I know there is no way you could have watched the entire thing 😅😅. Anyway buddy, thank you for the view and the comment, I really appreciate your support. 👍💯
If your extraction time and your pressure are within the correct range, the strength of the espresso is determined by the grounds to water ratio. For example, a shot made from 18 grams of grounds, will be stronger at 36 grams out (1 to 2 ratio), than at 54 grams out (1 to 3 ratio). Does that answer your question? By the way, thank you for watching my friend. I have some new coffee videos coming soon.
Please can you try to grind some pre-ground coffee and check if it will work to make it more fine ,,, as I have a lot of pre-ground coffee and I need to know if I can use this machine
My friend most likely it will not work. All ground coffee's are not the same so it would be very difficult to answer the question. Can I purchase the same coffee that you are wanting to use? If so, maybe I can find it and try it. Another thing is that if you use pre-ground coffee, you can not control the brew time, and that is very important. Most likely, the coffee will be too coarse, it will brew too fast, and it will be watery and not good.
Please don't think I'm being rude. But you could see a lot of channeling in that shot because when you took it off, it created small dents in the coffee where the water can get through. That shot was too quick unless it was sped up.
First let me thank you for watching, and I really appreciate the comment. I'm not really sure what you mean about the channeling because I never showed the puck after the shot. Maybe I did have channeling, but I can't remember, I made this video a while ago. Regardless, I know I'm not an expert, I just wanted to share some of what I had learned incase it could help some people. Again, thank you for watching my friend.
@@OmnielCapote Different I used an Capresso Café Select Espresso & Cappuccino machine, I thinking about upgrading to a better machine, that one tends to throw out watery shots after the first few seconds, getting rid of it watching RUclips reviews. HSN & QVC sells Expresso machines with a few months payment instalments, just though I tbrow that out there.
@@cosmeticsandpurseswithevelyn If your shots are watery, it could be because the grinds are not fine enough. Perhaps you can try getting a grinder and grinding your own beans so that you can dial in the shot. Maybe you can experiment with a hand grinder that is made for espresso, they are not too expensive.
I don't understand why this machine costs $150 more than a Gaggia Classic Pro because it doesn't do anything special. There's no adjustments, so the gauge is pointless. The Gaggia is customizable and easy to repair and find parts for.
Hello friend, and thank you for watching. The guage is just a guide to help you as a beginner, it is not needed once you know what you're doing. This machine is not intended to be repaired, upgraded, or tinkered with by the user. It is the main reason why I want to upgrade it. I will be getting a new machine soon. However, for someone that wants to learn and get into the hobby without knowing if they will enjoy being a home barista, it's not a bad option. The Gaggia is probably a better option, I agree.
It maintains a constant temp, which the Gaggia struggles with and you don’t have to wait 5 mins for it to heat up, it’s instantaneous. Also the Gaggia has an aluminum boiler, vs a high quality stainless steel boiler found in the Breville. Hope that helps
Hello Lai. I have modified a lot of my workflow since recording this video. If you see some of my newer videos you will see some of the changes. Thank you for your comment and for watching. Welcome to the channel. 💯
I already tried it, and it didn't seem to work as well for me. Perhaps it was the beans I was using. I just got some new coffee yesterday, and I'll revisit the 18 grams today when I make my afternoon brew. What grind size do you suggest to start with?
@@OmnielCapote I know it seems that I said that with a lot of confidence, however, I just re-watched this video and didn't see anything wrong with your method. I do like that you added some sugar to the milk before steaming it and not after. The only thing that I do differently is that I count the espresso pull as soon as it starts the extraction. Not when I hit the button. The grind size is trial and error and different beans may need a minor adjustment. You probably already know that though. =)
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I purchased this machine on Black Friday for $350 on Amazon, and I love it! I use the Breville grinder set at 14, and I get a perfect espresso every time at that grind size. I agree, the lattes from this machine are better than anything I can find in my local area of Minneapolis. I had the Mr. Coffee cappuccino machine for years before moving up to this state-of-the-art machine. I wish I had upgraded years ago.
@@esherm63 Hello friend, and welcome to the comments. I'm glad you are enjoying your new machine. If you run into any questions, reach out again. I answer every comment. Take care, and have a wonderful day.
I literally just bought this machine and its still in my trunk. This video is exactly what I needed to see. THANK YOU.
Thank you Nick. Please don't hesitate to ask if you need more help with anything. I hope you enjoy the new machine. Thank you for watching, and welcome.
Thank u so much for this video I will purchase right now. You were very informative like your video. Thank you
@@gracelaifangrichardson2398 I'm glad it helped. Let me know if you run into any issues. I always answer everyone. Take care, and have a wonderful day.
I cannot tell you how EXCITED I am, that I came across your video! I purchased the Breville Barista and the Smart Grinder Pro, and have watched SO MANY videos, trying to determine the correct weight/grind size for the perfect cup of espresso! This video was SO DETAILED and straight to the point (no unnecessary FLUFF). Thank you so much for this! I cant wait to go home this evening and play around with my machines. You've gained a new follower.
Thank you so much for the comment. Once you try it, if you still run into problems, let me know and I will try to help. 🤗💯
Great video! I love the amount of details in the steps and the tips and tricks! Thank you!
Thank you for watching. I'm planning a detailed video on the grinder, hopefully you will enjoy it. 🤗
Thank you!! I am new to all this. Just ordered accessories to do this right. You're right about the funnel, I had a big mess. The first thing ordered for sure!
Hello Misty, and welcome to our little coffee club. I have modified some of the process since I recorded this video, and I always try to show the puck prep on my newer videos so that everyone can familiarize them selves with newer techniques that come up. The tools will definitely make it more fun , and easier. Leave me another comment if you need additional clarification with anything. Thank you for watching, and welcome.
I just bought this machine today. thank you for the video sir
Cool, let me know if you have any questions. Enjoy it.
thanks for making this video, i bought my machines about two week ago and had many question about both the grinder and espresso machine because of your very informative video you help me out . again very nice video ,, please keep the video coming
Thank you so much for watching. I'm glad that it helped.
Thank you for this. I am about to upgrade from my Delonghi Dedica and this video sealed the deal to go with the infuser for me. Love the kitchen set up and look by the way.
The Infuser is a great little machine, you will enjoy it. Thank you for watching, and welcome to our little coffee club.
@@OmnielCapote Thanks again. The unit is on its way and looking forward to seeing your other videos.
@@AriefLatif Cool. Witch grinder did you get? Remember that you will need a grinder capable of espresso.
@@OmnielCapote could not agree with you more on this. I have decided to upgrade to the DF64. I may be too early in my espresso journey to jump on to the Niche Zero train.
@@AriefLatif Wow, a DF64 is way more than you will ever need. That's an end game grinder already. If you ever decide to get another grinder it will be because you WANT TO, not because you NEED TO, if you know what I mean. Stay in touch and let me know how it goes once you start. If you see some of my newer videos, you will see some of the tweaks I've had to make to my workflow, specially to my puck prep and tamping technique. Enjoy your new equipment and let me know how it goes.
Liked and subscribed. This was the exact video I was looking for. Am excited to get home and try these tips with my new machine!
Thank you so much, and write me again if you run into any trouble and need more help. Have fun and enjoy your coffee.
Great video! Thanks for all the great tips.
Thank you for watching and for the comment. I hope you join us every week on our coffee journey. 👍
Thank you for the video. I bought the exact same set up and in trying to get it just right this has been very helpful. Great job!!
I plan to do a more detailed video on the grinder soon, I really want to cover some issues I've run into, and cleaning tips. Thank you for watching, I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Great video thanks for your time much appreciated.
Hello, and welcome to our little community. Please let me know if you need any additional help or clarification. Thank you for watching and for your comment.
This was very helpful! I just got the breville duo temp and the smart grinder pro and I wanted a video that shows step by step how to grind the beans and pull the espresso. I think I’m gonna exchange it for the breville infuser tho.
I am really happy with mine so far, I think you will be also. Thank you for watching, and please subscribe. I am planning a video in regards to the grinder. I will show how to do a deep cleaning of it. Again, thank you for watching.
Thanks for Sharing...
Your welcome, and welcome to our little community.
Lots of helpful tips in this video! Do you by any chance have a link to the tamper you use?
Thank you so much. I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Below is a link to a similar tamper, I couldn't find the exact one. This one will work just the same.
XUNADA 53mm Coffee Distributor & Tamper, Works with all 54mm Portafilters, Espresso Hand Tampers, 2-in-1 Adjustable Espresso Distribution Leveler & Tamping Tool www.amazon.com/dp/B0896Q41R9/ref=cm_sw_r_awdo_navT_g_VSGP0S8111YHKSKDAWH0
I would recommend a WDT tool; it seems your extraction is a bit fast and uneven. It could definitely be channeling, so a WDT tool could help you.
I agree. I have one now. Still learning and trying to perfect my technique. Thank you for watching.
No problem 👍
Thanks for the detailed review! I dont drink coffe but my sister does so had to share it with her!
Thank you for sharing the video, and for watching. 🤗
I have this machine but always intimidated to use it. Wifey always made the shots but these tips look very helpful. Can u provide the links to the custom tamper, scale, and the ring you use to prevent spillage? Thank you!! 😊 ☕
Happy holidays friend, and welcome to our small, but growing 😅, coffee hobbyist family. Below are links to similar items as the once I showed. I purchased my equipment around 2 years ago, and the links I previously used to buy everything is no longer available. The main thing here, is that you purchase the tamper/distribution tool, and the dosing ring, on a size that works on a 54mm porta filter. Being that the Breville Infuser, Barista Express and Barista Pro are extremely popular, this items are usually very easy to find.
Below will be additional replies with the links. New video on the grinder coming hopefully this weekend. Thank you for watching, and welcome.
XUNADA 53mm Coffee Distributor & Tamper, Works with all 54mm Portafilters, Espresso Hand Tampers, 2-in-1 Adjustable Espresso Distribution Leveler & Tamping Tool www.amazon.com/dp/B0896Q41R9/ref=cm_sw_r_awdo_navT_g_XAK3VHD46SRQWV13ENTV
Check this out on Amazon
Fuzion Digital Gram Scale with 2 Trays, 500g/ 0.01g Small Jewelry Scale, 6 Units Gram Scales Digital Weight Gram and Oz, Tare Function Digital Herb Scale for Food, Mini Reptile www.amazon.com/dp/B08R6F739W/ref=cm_sw_r_awdo_navT_g_MBD9YMEHJM7WQ6SJFSBG
54mm Espresso Dosing Funnel, 54mm Stainless Steel Coffee Dosing Ring, 54mm Portafilter Dosing Funnel, Compatible with 54mm Breville Portafilter for Home Cafe Bar Use www.amazon.com/dp/B08PFMQZHK/ref=cm_sw_r_awdo_navT_g_DZWT06S0NDPG72SZRMVE
Look at this on eBay
www.ebay.com/itm/Aluminum-Coffee-Dosing-Ring-Espresso-Dosing-Funnel-Portafilter-Accessories-/392873774609?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0
Could you provide the link for the funnel you use ?
It's called a dosing ring, and for the Breville Infuser, you need a 54mm.
Thank you for watching.
Here you go:
www.ebay.com/itm/Coffee-Dosing-Ring-For-51-54-58mm-Portafilters-Espresso-Dosing-Funnel-Aluminum-/143870878623?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0
Thank you!! Thankful for your video and all the details!
One correction is you may have to adjust dose to prevent imprint of shower screen on coffee puck. DO NOT rely on tamp to adjust height of puck.
If you are using the same tamper as the one I show in the video, and it has been adjusted for height properly, the way I explained, then why wouldn't it work to adjust the puck height? I'm not saying that you are wrong, I'm just not clear as to what you mean. Maybe you can explain a little further. Thanks for the comment and for watching the video.
@@OmnielCapote once beans are tamper you can't compress them any further no matter how hard you tamp. See a video by @lancehedrick about espresso extraction part 1 and part 2 to explain further. You have to use a smaller dose or maybe a finer grind will help but a harder tamp doesn't help unless you didn't tamp correctly to begin with. ruclips.net/video/hihG6kaxbk8/видео.html
@@ggivensjr I see. That's why when I explained in regards to the amount of ground coffee going into the porta filter, the amount can very. In my experience with this machine, you end up with somewhere between 16, and 18 ounces.
Thank you for the follow up message. ☕☕
Amazing machine!! If not a coffee drinker but it looks delicious..Great video hermano 💪🏽🙌🏽
Thank you Dougie. I know this video is not for everyone and it's very long. But I hope it helps the couple of people that have asked me to explain how it works. I tried to make it as simple as possible. I know there is no way you could have watched the entire thing 😅😅. Anyway buddy, thank you for the view and the comment, I really appreciate your support. 👍💯
Which one can make the strongest espresso?
If your extraction time and your pressure are within the correct range, the strength of the espresso is determined by the grounds to water ratio. For example, a shot made from 18 grams of grounds, will be stronger at 36 grams out (1 to 2 ratio), than at 54 grams out (1 to 3 ratio). Does that answer your question? By the way, thank you for watching my friend. I have some new coffee videos coming soon.
Please can you try to grind some pre-ground coffee and check if it will work to make it more fine ,,, as I have a lot of pre-ground coffee and I need to know if I can use this machine
My friend most likely it will not work. All ground coffee's are not the same so it would be very difficult to answer the question. Can I purchase the same coffee that you are wanting to use? If so, maybe I can find it and try it. Another thing is that if you use pre-ground coffee, you can not control the brew time, and that is very important. Most likely, the coffee will be too coarse, it will brew too fast, and it will be watery and not good.
I suggest you use the pressurized basket for pre-ground coffee than buy whole bean after you use up the pre-ground. Don't try to regrind coffee!
Please don't think I'm being rude. But you could see a lot of channeling in that shot because when you took it off, it created small dents in the coffee where the water can get through. That shot was too quick unless it was sped up.
First let me thank you for watching, and I really appreciate the comment. I'm not really sure what you mean about the channeling because I never showed the puck after the shot. Maybe I did have channeling, but I can't remember, I made this video a while ago. Regardless, I know I'm not an expert, I just wanted to share some of what I had learned incase it could help some people. Again, thank you for watching my friend.
I use expresso Coffee....
Explain a little more, I'm not exactly sure what you mean. Thank you for watching, I really appreciate it. 🤗💯
@@OmnielCapote Coffee that comes already grinded and called Expresso on the lable
@@cosmeticsandpurseswithevelyn I see. Do you use a Breville espresso machine to brew it, or do you use a different method?
@@OmnielCapote Different I used an Capresso Café Select Espresso & Cappuccino machine, I thinking about upgrading to a better machine, that one tends to throw out watery shots after the first few seconds, getting rid of it watching RUclips reviews. HSN & QVC sells Expresso machines with a few months payment instalments, just though I tbrow that out there.
@@cosmeticsandpurseswithevelyn If your shots are watery, it could be because the grinds are not fine enough. Perhaps you can try getting a grinder and grinding your own beans so that you can dial in the shot. Maybe you can experiment with a hand grinder that is made for espresso, they are not too expensive.
Instead of putting a glass with water in the microwave why don't you just use hot water from the machine?
You can do that as well. However, that will start the pump and probably shorten the life of it. No big deal, using the hot water is perfectly fine.
vasky biceps!
I've hit the gym once or twice. 😉
I don't understand why this machine costs $150 more than a Gaggia Classic Pro because it doesn't do anything special. There's no adjustments, so the gauge is pointless. The Gaggia is customizable and easy to repair and find parts for.
Hello friend, and thank you for watching. The guage is just a guide to help you as a beginner, it is not needed once you know what you're doing. This machine is not intended to be repaired, upgraded, or tinkered with by the user. It is the main reason why I want to upgrade it. I will be getting a new machine soon. However, for someone that wants to learn and get into the hobby without knowing if they will enjoy being a home barista, it's not a bad option. The Gaggia is probably a better option, I agree.
It maintains a constant temp, which the Gaggia struggles with and you don’t have to wait 5 mins for it to heat up, it’s instantaneous. Also the Gaggia has an aluminum boiler, vs a high quality stainless steel boiler found in the Breville.
Hope that helps
Grinder at 6-8 is better. Your shot is too fast
Hello Lai. I have modified a lot of my workflow since recording this video. If you see some of my newer videos you will see some of the changes. Thank you for your comment and for watching. Welcome to the channel. 💯
18 grams. That's all I'm saying.
I already tried it, and it didn't seem to work as well for me. Perhaps it was the beans I was using. I just got some new coffee yesterday, and I'll revisit the 18 grams today when I make my afternoon brew. What grind size do you suggest to start with?
@@OmnielCapote I know it seems that I said that with a lot of confidence, however, I just re-watched this video and didn't see anything wrong with your method.
I do like that you added some sugar to the milk before steaming it and not after. The only thing that I do differently is that I count the espresso pull as soon as it starts the extraction. Not when I hit the button. The grind size is trial and error and different beans may need a minor adjustment. You probably already know that though. =)