I bought the infuser based on your review and glad I did. And I can confirm the infuser seems to do real well with the darker roast. Lighter roasts are so-so but the darker roast seems to be a lot more balanced. Edit: that background music is perfect.
Hello @AriefLatif Thank you for your kind words friend, we love having you here. The Infuser is a great machine. What grinder are you using with it, the Smart Grinder Pro? I'm glad you enjoy the music, so do I. Thank you, and have a wonderful day.
@@OmnielCapote Currently using the DF 64 1st gen - yes there is still some retention but with the SSP multipurpose burr replacement, it is still so worth the money.
@AriefLatif Hello my friend. The DF64 is a wonderful grinder, and it gives you the best flexibility for different burrs. Great choice. Thank you for the response buddy, and have a wonderful day.
On commercial espresso machine you have to really take the time to know your machine!! So it’s gonna take a while for you to pull that perfect shot. Just practice practice make perfect.❤
Hello @brownsugarcoffee1 I know that's right brother. One of the best things about this hobby, is that you get to practice every single day 😅. I'm enjoying the process, and always learning from you guys. Welcome to the channel my friend, we love having you here. Have a wonderful 2024 buddy.
Good morning Omniel: It's after Christmas, our external family members have all left so now it's just the two of us again. My normal routine is to get up around 5:30 am and take our little dog (Sassy) outside and then watch videos, play on the internet, etc., in the mornings mostly before daybreak. Over the past several days, I've been getting up around the same time, but rather than playing on my computer I've been busy getting up, taking a shower and getting dressed and then immediately beginning to prepare breakfast for everyone. We've had an seven extra people here for several days, plus three extra dogs running around the house all wanting to go outside and be fed as well. I've also been busy making other things like Oatmeal cookies, Cinnamon rolls, Rice Crispy treats and trying my best to keep our kitchen clean and dirty dish free (which has actually been impossible). Now that everybody's gone back to their own homes, things are mostly back to normal around the house. The main difference now is that we have quite a bit of leftovers sitting in our refrigerator and quite a few Christmas decorations that will need to be taken down (probably on January 2nd or 3rd) and then getting the house cleaned up again. It was wonderful having everyone here, but it's good to be back to a more normal daily routine again. Now that I'm done rambling... Thanks once again for sharing another video with us and here's hoping you enjoy a Happy and Healthy New Year. Kerry
Hello my friend. I'm so glad you guys had a great time with the family. All them treats sound so tasty. Don't rush taking down the decorations, enjoy them as long as possible. I hope 2024 brings you lots of happiness. Take care Kerry. Talk soon. 🤗
@Albertojedi By the way, I'm glad you enjoy the music, and that you actually took the time to let me know. Being that adding the music is a lot of extra work. I enjoy it too, and I'm glad some people appreciate it. Again, thank you.
Well, I know what I'm buying. Great comparison video! Videos like this are always an entertaining watch! Thanks again for another great video buddy! Happy Holidays! ~ London
Hi Omniel, a little advice, if you don't mind. You should start brewing immediately after clamping the portafilter. Every second you wait - and there are a lot of them in your case - has a negative effect on the result in the cup. Give it a try, you will notice a big difference. Cheers
Hello Peter, and thank you for your comment. Is it OK if the portafilter is prepped but not clamped? Otherwise, how would I have time to set up all the cameras? Obviously, when I'm not filming, I can pull the shot right away. Let me know buddy, and I will experiment with it. Thanks.
Omniel, if you prepare the portafilter and do not clamp it, you still have to be quick so that the portafilter does not cool down too much. It's just difficult making good coffee and filming at the same time. Perhaps it would be an option to have someone helping you. He's filming, you're making coffee. By the way: I wouldn't necessarily count Lavazza among the top notch roasters either. In Germany, we have many small, very good roasteries close to where we live. If you buy there, you get very fresh, varied coffees. If you have one of these in your area, I would give it a try. And unless you consume large quantities of coffee every day, I wouldn't buy such large packs. This is because coffee in opened packaging quickly loses its aroma.
@peterborchers410 Hello again Peter. This is all great information. I will experiment and report back. Thank you so much for the comments, I love the interaction with you guys. There is always something I can improve on by learning from our little team here. Have a wonderful day my friend.
Hello Omniel! I'm just a coffee lover as you, and I love watching your videos, it’s a kind of Zen meditation...:-)) Just to say something about your Lelit shot, 5 or 6 seconds less can greatly improve it!... Have a good day and 2024!
Hello Jerome, and welcome. A faster shot has helped at times. In this comparison, I'm not sure if it would have helped. Notice that the Bianca shot ran longer, and it was smoother, sweeter, and overall a bit better in this comparison. Who knows, maybe it could have worked. Both shots were very good, although not perfect. Thank you for the comment buddy, it really helps me to keep making this videos. Have a wonderful holiday season.
Hello and welcome friend. The pressure guage on the Infuser has been broken for about 2 years now. The machine works perfectly, but the guage doesn't move. Thank you for watching, and for your comment.
I'll begin by wishing you and all viewers a very Happy Holidays. Now, back to coffee ;) My Bianca has never seen such a dark roast. I once had something locally roasted that was supposed to be dark, but it turned out to be medium-dark, and I enjoyed it. Since I'm roasting my own, I might prepare something darker one day, but I just don't enjoy traditional Italian style shots anymore. It's interesting how this coffee behaved for you, perhaps because it's not as fresh as the single-origin that we've become accustomed to?
@VirTERM Hello Wojtek. Happy holidays to you and your loved ones. 🤔 you think the freshness had something to do with it? I think it was my skill level, I need to figure this dark roast thing out. Take care my friend, I wish you and your loved ones, all the best.
Hello friend. Not at all. The difference was obvious, and the shot from the Breville was way better. I know that the Bianca should do a better job than the Breville, but for some reason I have struggled on the Bianca with dark roast coffees. The problem is not the Bianca, it's me 😅. Have a wonderful holiday season my friend, and thank you so much for the comment.
Hello and welcome friend. The pressure guage stopped working a couple of years ago. Luckily, the machine still pulls great shots. Have a wonderful day, and thank you for your comment.
@PatrickChong-ud3lk Hello Patrick. I already took it apart, and blew out the input end of the pressure guage. However, the tube that was connected to guage, I did nothing with. Is that the tube I should blow out? If so, maybe I will try it again. Please let me know. Thank you buddy.
@@OmnielCapote That is a possibility, try clearing that tube. After that, you might also check with using the 1 shot dual wall basket, by itself the reading would be about 10:00 o'clock, assuming the gauge really isn't broken.
Nice video - loved to see you struggling 😂 - will get my "Lady" early January. ❤ and can imagine to fail for the 1st 50 shots 😅 Guess you have to redo the video... before, make sure you have corrected/adjusted the offset and improved your puck prep. Btw.... the coffee does not really look "fresh". Thanks for sharing 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
Hello @oly7744 The Bianca gives me trouble on dark roasted coffees 😅. I already recorded a PART 2 to this video. I have to get around editing, and posting it. As far as the freshness, I purchased it through Amazon, and I'm sure it could be fresher, but I don't think that was the problem, because it didn't affect the Infuser at all. Thank you for the comment my friend, and have a wonderful holiday weekend.
@@OmnielCapote oh the Bianca. I mean 22 is pretty coars for espresso and after that first bad shot you grinding even coarser. I would say that you should try finer grind size! Suggestions are around 10-18 for espresso (also dark roast, especially the once in big bags (the get dry pretty quick so you need to adjust to finer grind size)). Try it out!
@bbr9945 I agree, definitely the beans were not the greatest. The only problem is that I was getting some bitterness. Don't you think that if I were to grind finer, than the shot would slow down, and become even more bitter? I've been struggling with the darker beans, and I definitely still have much to learn. The good thing is that you can have a lot of fun learning, and the coffee is still better than a lot of what you can find around here anyway. Thank you for the recommendation, I will experiment.
I bought the infuser based on your review and glad I did. And I can confirm the infuser seems to do real well with the darker roast. Lighter roasts are so-so but the darker roast seems to be a lot more balanced. Edit: that background music is perfect.
Hello @AriefLatif
Thank you for your kind words friend, we love having you here. The Infuser is a great machine. What grinder are you using with it, the Smart Grinder Pro?
I'm glad you enjoy the music, so do I.
Thank you, and have a wonderful day.
@@OmnielCapote Currently using the DF 64 1st gen - yes there is still some retention but with the SSP multipurpose burr replacement, it is still so worth the money.
@AriefLatif Hello my friend. The DF64 is a wonderful grinder, and it gives you the best flexibility for different burrs. Great choice. Thank you for the response buddy, and have a wonderful day.
His music is always on point, Lol!
@londonarevalo2480 thank you buddy.
On commercial espresso machine you have to really take the time to know your machine!! So it’s gonna take a while for you to pull that perfect shot. Just practice practice make perfect.❤
Hello @brownsugarcoffee1
I know that's right brother. One of the best things about this hobby, is that you get to practice every single day 😅. I'm enjoying the process, and always learning from you guys. Welcome to the channel my friend, we love having you here. Have a wonderful 2024 buddy.
Good morning Omniel:
It's after Christmas, our external family members have all left so now it's just the two of us again. My normal routine is to get up around 5:30 am and take our little dog (Sassy) outside and then watch videos, play on the internet, etc., in the mornings mostly before daybreak. Over the past several days, I've been getting up around the same time, but rather than playing on my computer I've been busy getting up, taking a shower and getting dressed and then immediately beginning to prepare breakfast for everyone. We've had an seven extra people here for several days, plus three extra dogs running around the house all wanting to go outside and be fed as well. I've also been busy making other things like Oatmeal cookies, Cinnamon rolls, Rice Crispy treats and trying my best to keep our kitchen clean and dirty dish free (which has actually been impossible).
Now that everybody's gone back to their own homes, things are mostly back to normal around the house. The main difference now is that we have quite a bit of leftovers sitting in our refrigerator and quite a few Christmas decorations that will need to be taken down (probably on January 2nd or 3rd) and then getting the house cleaned up again. It was wonderful having everyone here, but it's good to be back to a more normal daily routine again.
Now that I'm done rambling... Thanks once again for sharing another video with us and here's hoping you enjoy a Happy and Healthy New Year.
Kerry
Hello my friend. I'm so glad you guys had a great time with the family. All them treats sound so tasty. Don't rush taking down the decorations, enjoy them as long as possible. I hope 2024 brings you lots of happiness. Take care Kerry. Talk soon. 🤗
Darn, that background music is as astonishing as those espresso shots!
Thank you Alberto. Happy holidays brother.
@@OmnielCapote You too, my friend. Keep doing those down to earth entertaining and informative videos!
@Albertojedi
By the way, I'm glad you enjoy the music, and that you actually took the time to let me know. Being that adding the music is a lot of extra work. I enjoy it too, and I'm glad some people appreciate it. Again, thank you.
Well, I know what I'm buying. Great comparison video! Videos like this are always an entertaining watch! Thanks again for another great video buddy! Happy Holidays! ~ London
Happy Holidays to you and yours my friend. Maybe this coming year we can hook up for another meet-up. 💯
Hi Omniel, a little advice, if you don't mind. You should start brewing immediately after clamping the portafilter. Every second you wait - and there are a lot of them in your case - has a negative effect on the result in the cup. Give it a try, you will notice a big difference. Cheers
Hello Peter, and thank you for your comment. Is it OK if the portafilter is prepped but not clamped? Otherwise, how would I have time to set up all the cameras? Obviously, when I'm not filming, I can pull the shot right away. Let me know buddy, and I will experiment with it. Thanks.
Omniel, if you prepare the portafilter and do not clamp it, you still have to be quick so that the portafilter does not cool down too much. It's just difficult making good coffee and filming at the same time. Perhaps it would be an option to have someone helping you. He's filming, you're making coffee. By the way: I wouldn't necessarily count Lavazza among the top notch roasters either. In Germany, we have many small, very good roasteries close to where we live. If you buy there, you get very fresh, varied coffees. If you have one of these in your area, I would give it a try. And unless you consume large quantities of coffee every day, I wouldn't buy such large packs. This is because coffee in opened packaging quickly loses its aroma.
@peterborchers410 Hello again Peter. This is all great information. I will experiment and report back. Thank you so much for the comments, I love the interaction with you guys. There is always something I can improve on by learning from our little team here. Have a wonderful day my friend.
Hello Omniel! I'm just a coffee lover as you, and I love watching your videos, it’s a kind of Zen meditation...:-))
Just to say something about your Lelit shot, 5 or 6 seconds less can greatly improve it!...
Have a good day and 2024!
Hello Jerome, and welcome. A faster shot has helped at times. In this comparison, I'm not sure if it would have helped. Notice that the Bianca shot ran longer, and it was smoother, sweeter, and overall a bit better in this comparison. Who knows, maybe it could have worked. Both shots were very good, although not perfect. Thank you for the comment buddy, it really helps me to keep making this videos. Have a wonderful holiday season.
Hi great video. Why did the pressure gauge not move on the Infuser? Thank you.
Hello and welcome friend. The pressure guage on the Infuser has been broken for about 2 years now. The machine works perfectly, but the guage doesn't move. Thank you for watching, and for your comment.
I'll begin by wishing you and all viewers a very Happy Holidays. Now, back to coffee ;) My Bianca has never seen such a dark roast. I once had something locally roasted that was supposed to be dark, but it turned out to be medium-dark, and I enjoyed it. Since I'm roasting my own, I might prepare something darker one day, but I just don't enjoy traditional Italian style shots anymore. It's interesting how this coffee behaved for you, perhaps because it's not as fresh as the single-origin that we've become accustomed to?
@VirTERM
Hello Wojtek. Happy holidays to you and your loved ones. 🤔 you think the freshness had something to do with it? I think it was my skill level, I need to figure this dark roast thing out. Take care my friend, I wish you and your loved ones, all the best.
I love this!!!
Isn’t problem that you left the one from Bianca to sit for a while? 🤔
Hello friend. Not at all. The difference was obvious, and the shot from the Breville was way better. I know that the Bianca should do a better job than the Breville, but for some reason I have struggled on the Bianca with dark roast coffees. The problem is not the Bianca, it's me 😅. Have a wonderful holiday season my friend, and thank you so much for the comment.
For the Infuser is the pressure gauge working…when you made your shot the pressure gauge didn’t move.
Hello and welcome friend. The pressure guage stopped working a couple of years ago. Luckily, the machine still pulls great shots. Have a wonderful day, and thank you for your comment.
If you are not afraid to check it out, there might just be water in the pressure line.....If so, empty it and your meter might work again.....
@PatrickChong-ud3lk Hello Patrick. I already took it apart, and blew out the input end of the pressure guage. However, the tube that was connected to guage, I did nothing with. Is that the tube I should blow out? If so, maybe I will try it again. Please let me know. Thank you buddy.
@@OmnielCapote That is a possibility, try clearing that tube. After that, you might also check with using the 1 shot dual wall basket, by itself the reading would be about 10:00 o'clock, assuming the gauge really isn't broken.
@PatrickChong-ud3lk thank you for the help. I will try it, and report back. Have a great weekend.
Nice video - loved to see you struggling 😂 - will get my "Lady" early January. ❤ and can imagine to fail for the 1st 50 shots 😅
Guess you have to redo the video... before, make sure you have corrected/adjusted the offset and improved your puck prep. Btw.... the coffee does not really look "fresh".
Thanks for sharing 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
Hello @oly7744
The Bianca gives me trouble on dark roasted coffees 😅. I already recorded a PART 2 to this video. I have to get around editing, and posting it.
As far as the freshness, I purchased it through Amazon, and I'm sure it could be fresher, but I don't think that was the problem, because it didn't affect the Infuser at all. Thank you for the comment my friend, and have a wonderful holiday weekend.
@OmnielCapote damn... I need to subscribe- do not want to miss it.
Happy new Year.
Are you sure, that you are not grinding way to coarse??? or did u fix the problems with those really bad looking shots?
Hello @bbr9945 and welcome to the comments. Do you mean the Breville, the Bianca, or both?
Thank you for your comment, we love having you here.
@@OmnielCapote oh the Bianca. I mean 22 is pretty coars for espresso and after that first bad shot you grinding even coarser. I would say that you should try finer grind size! Suggestions are around 10-18 for espresso (also dark roast, especially the once in big bags (the get dry pretty quick so you need to adjust to finer grind size)). Try it out!
@bbr9945 I agree, definitely the beans were not the greatest. The only problem is that I was getting some bitterness. Don't you think that if I were to grind finer, than the shot would slow down, and become even more bitter? I've been struggling with the darker beans, and I definitely still have much to learn. The good thing is that you can have a lot of fun learning, and the coffee is still better than a lot of what you can find around here anyway. Thank you for the recommendation, I will experiment.