2M views i have the same black machine, i saw in a cm you wrote you set the grinder number "9" it's been a month i bought it and i set it on number 1 fine to get a good creamy shot also using 1 cup dual wall basket. i think there must be a problem because if i set it on larger numbers it wouls be so watery with no crema! Do you have any idea and comment for me? i dont know what to do
@LifestyleLab_3 жыл бұрын
Hey Somayeh, check out this video on how to properly dial in: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mpaXa9ie1a-yd4U.html And this video to understand which filter basket to use: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/m7V7frCmmt3RgXU.html
@brottochstraff3 жыл бұрын
That shot looked super under-extracted, and it was very short, like 10 seconds...
@LifestyleLab_3 жыл бұрын
You're absolutely right! Check out some of our more recent content
@ry03pn3 жыл бұрын
@@LifestyleLab_ it should be closer to 30 seconds. You probably want to increase to 21g.
@ry03pn3 жыл бұрын
@@LifestyleLab_ also your pressure was low too, should be hitting close to the 12 or 1 on the gauge.
@LifestyleLab_3 жыл бұрын
Increasing dose would have the opposite of the intended affect, by FURTHER underextracting this shot. This fast shot was the result of poor puck prep leading to channeling. Check out our new videos
@nicholassward24835 жыл бұрын
Dude!!!! This video changed the game for me! I’ve been struggling and had no consistency even after watching a bunch of other videos! Thanks so much for creating this!
@LifestyleLab_5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great feedback!
@aoa58144 жыл бұрын
2M views: in the video, are you using the non-pressurise basket? Just got the machine a few days and what’s your tips to achieve within-range espresso pressure using the basket?
@Jianghurencheng4 ай бұрын
@@LifestyleLab_ Hi what are the burr and grinder settings? Thanks.
@LifestyleLab_4 ай бұрын
You need to dial in. I can't tell you the correct setting
@mrEini14 жыл бұрын
I’m sorry but that was a terrible shot. It was too fast and all over the place. If you’re trying to get consistent terrible shots then keep doing what you do. I’d start with fresh beans, and keep them in a dark container, with a one way CO2 valve. The correct shot time should be 25-35 seconds.
@patrickmoran97524 жыл бұрын
Relax yourself old man the guys trying his best
@mrEini14 жыл бұрын
patrick moran too much caffeine, can’t relax 😆😆
@patrickmoran97524 жыл бұрын
@@mrEini1 Hahaha yeah, your right though, compared to the other shots I've seen pulled form this machine, it's lacking but hey. I'm trying to see if I should get this machine. Still not quite sure
@LifestyleLab_4 жыл бұрын
I did fast forward through the shot, in hindsight not a wise decision for those who know about proper pull length. This video was more focused on that initial dialing in of the pressure which many people struggle with
@bradleyhenderson6484 жыл бұрын
@@LifestyleLab_ The pressure was still too low and the flow is clearly too fast.
@itsmattaitken3 жыл бұрын
Love your content man, what a learning curve this machine is!
@LifestyleLab_3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Matthew! This is the most all-encompassing video we've made on it, if you haven't seen it yet: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mpaXa9ie1a-yd4U.html
@omaruhh3 жыл бұрын
I was so excited until you pulled out a fixed set tamper. I’ve been working on dialing in my shot for a good while now and I do a 1:2 ratio shot which most people do and you just ran it with out measuring the output. That shot ran way to fast the the pressure was not even close to what it should be. (I would recommend at 12:00 position) People reading this: use an adjustable tamper and aim for a 2:1 ratio (18g beans: 36g espresso shot, or use a different amount of beans but not lower than 15g and higher than 18g) this can be done by weighing ur shot as it comes out. Place your scale under the porter filter and place your cup on it and tare the measurement to zero & press the “program” button (you will hear a beep and the ring will start to flash) then press the double shot button to begin the shot. Start your timer once the shot starts coming out(the pressure gauge will start to move- aim for 12:00 pressure). Your 2:1 ratio should have a duration process between 20-30 seconds. *This is all recommended by the pros out there. Adjustable tamper- this tool helps you dial your shot between grind settings. Adjust the tamper until you can get in between the 20-30 seconds of your 1:2 ratio. Really good grinders have way more precise grind settings where you don’t have to adjust your tamp depth when dialing your shot. Last tip: if the shot runs fast- grind it more fine, if the shot runs too slow- grind it more coarse.
@towned4 жыл бұрын
23 second extraction (16 from first pour) with the pressure needle barely in the espresso pressure range. Not perfect. fyi - Palm tamper is not a tamper. It's a leveller. Had you used your tamper after, you'd probably have a tighter puck resulting in the correct pressure... I've found that the Breville portafilter holds roughly 16-17 grams before if over flows. The "Razor Tool" that comes with the new ones will waste a bunch of espresso if you're using move than 17 grams.... 16- 17 grams you don't need to stop the grinder mid grind to manage. Just a few taps and a good solid tamp and you're on your way.
@hamiamiam4 жыл бұрын
Amen !!!!
@Driftuner4 жыл бұрын
yes, agree. Have the exact same experience
@cobes7774 жыл бұрын
agreed, the tamper that is included has a silver like that needs to be tamped so its no longer visable
@jean-micheldrolet11284 жыл бұрын
When do you start counting the extraction time? when you press the button start or when the first dip of coffee comes out of the portafilter? Do you believe the pressure gauge gives a good indication? I am trying to et the 25-35 seconds of extraction, but when I do so, my pressure is to the roof!
@towned4 жыл бұрын
@@jean-micheldrolet1128 typically you start counting right when the machine starts making noise.
@insertyoutubeusernamehere4 жыл бұрын
I like your dosing method. I might try that. As far as the pressure gauge goes, I find the best results are with the needle between 12 o'clock and about 1:30, basically riding the edge of choking out. I'd also suggest that you wipe off the shower head with a cloth (every time) before you lock in the portafilter handle, there can often be water drops/condensation and grind remnants that you want to get rid of.
@OllyVert3 жыл бұрын
You say the grinder isn't great, as beans can get lodged in the grinder and give you a lesser amount - but you also say if you put exactly 18g of beans into the hopper, you know you'll get 18g out... I think you would be better putting slightly over 18g in each time, as undoubtedly some coffee is going to stick within the burrs.
@LifestyleLab_3 жыл бұрын
The grind TIMER isn't a great way to get an accurate dose. Yes, the built in grinder is by no means zero retention, but single dosing is more accurate than using a timed doser
@Steve-vq9ge4 жыл бұрын
Bless all yall’s hearts! 😉 You all made me feel less OCD about my own espresso making. I’ve had the Barista Express since 2012 and am waiting on delivery of the Barista Pro.
@NickAlbano2534 жыл бұрын
I recently ditched the Breville tamper. You will need to hold a regular tamper like a flashlight, and at times I just struggled with getting consistently good distribution of my coffee beans with the tamp they give you that comes with mostly all the machines. I got a palm tamper, and it polishes the coffee too, and I can tell a bit of a difference in my extraction time. Also, calibrated tampers are better.
@Grimok7805 жыл бұрын
You should shake your grind down into your portafilter without double tamping. What you're doing is creating inconsistent pressure which will overbrew the top layer (getting you a nasty taste) and under-brew the bottom layer. If you are consistently getting that fast of a shot dial your grind down, it's nowhere near fine enough. Your espresso doesn't have enough resistance to hold your pre-infusion in, let alone the full pressure of the grouphead. I've been using the barista express with the stock tools for 4 years now, the idea of a consistent tamper is nice, but the included razor tool will do the same job and with watching a handful of videos getting consistent shots isn't a problem. Maybe, make a distributor tool instead? Most on the market are for 58mm heads, slim picking for 54mm and distribution is a bigger need than tamping.
@jefffuehr3664 жыл бұрын
at first, i was gonna get a scale but then i figured "why should i buy that? because as long as i use the razor tool, and my shots are in the grey.... I'm good".
@SilentBob12194 жыл бұрын
@@jefffuehr366 HI Jeff, I just bought this machine and am trying to learn it. Do you think the scale is necessary? If anything, maybe it'll prevent putting too much grinds in the filter? If I am constantly shaving off some of the grinds with the razer, should I be dialing down the amount it grinds? Also, is it safe to say that if my pressure is too high, I should only have to adjust the "fine"ness of the grinds?
@BaysviewPg3 жыл бұрын
18g dose in doesn’t necessarily you will get 18h out due to the grinder is not achieving zero retention. I normally do a quick weighing first before loading it back on the machine.
@laurenealf22 жыл бұрын
What are your inner grinder settings and outer grinder settings? That’s where I’ve struggle the most!
I don’t recommend pre tamping your coffee grinds. To fix that issue, you need to buy the 54mm dosing funnel adapter in aluminum for $20 that you would fix the mess that you get from grinding. I highly recommend this. It will make your workflow much easier by catching all the grind. Afterwards, I would also buy a WDT tool to un-clump the grinds because the Breville Grinder isn’t that great of a grinder.
@LifestyleLab_2 жыл бұрын
kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rs9yfplk3uCzdmg.html
@jimlahey53543 жыл бұрын
4:40 lol the pressure was low and the shot was coming out way too fast.
@LifestyleLab_3 жыл бұрын
Agreed! Back in the day, we didn't have all the time in the world to do multiple takes in studio. Now look at us!
@Thunderbird13374 жыл бұрын
The scale is good to adjust the outcome of the mill. But nobody wants to weight the beans every single time. That doesn't make sense. Especially if you want to make more that one shot this would take forever. The target is to adjust the mill one time to have a (more or less) consistent outcome every time. Then just tamp with more or less same pressure (it doesn't matter if it's 10kg or 20kg) and that's it. The only difficult thing is to find the correct grinding setting and then finding the correct grinding time so that the outcome is round about 18g. The tamper shown in the video is useless in my opinion because if the grind is ok (quantity and fineness), the included tamper is doing the job absolutely fine with manual tamping.
@LifestyleLab_4 жыл бұрын
I find it's more work to completely redo a shot because the beans jammed and I got 4g less than expected, than to simply weigh the beans each time. To each their own! I've just had a large number of shots ruined by the "timed grinder" adjustment
@Thunderbird13374 жыл бұрын
@@LifestyleLab_ Yes sure, to each their own. If you are changing beans often for example, this can make sense. But if you are always using the same beans with more or less the same freshness, it's much easier to adjust the grinding setting once and then just don't touch it anymore. If you don't touch the settings, the outcome shouldn't vary too much.
@8Rikku3 жыл бұрын
I was told that when the grinder grinds with no beans it will break in the long term, exactly like in your case where you've put the beans and waited till its empty
@LifestyleLab_3 жыл бұрын
We've had no such issues in over 5 years with this machine, and many other Brevilles
@traviswgore Жыл бұрын
This was really helpful, thank you!
@daisy1807094 жыл бұрын
Time was off , Pressure was off , which probably means the grind is off , or the tamping is off or the dose is off . Basically everything is off.
@LifestyleLab_4 жыл бұрын
Shot wasn't great, tips are still good! This is quite an old video Daisy, feel free to check out some of our more recent content!
@backbay4322 жыл бұрын
How do you know you get 18gr grind coffee out, especially this machine has so unpredictable grinder outcome?
@LifestyleLab_2 жыл бұрын
Relatively consistent once the grinder is seasoned, however, there is about 1g of exchange. Relatively insignificant
@LeightonPhillips4 жыл бұрын
Could you do a video on dialling in/correcting the temperature on this machine please as I can't get it right?
@LifestyleLab_4 жыл бұрын
Lucky for you I already have! Dialing in: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mpaXa9ie1a-yd4U.html Milk Steaming: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ipN2mM-WzdDFj4k.html
@u40fit332 жыл бұрын
Could I also press one more time on the double espresso button to make a Americano coffee? of shouldn't I do that?
@LifestyleLab_2 жыл бұрын
It will ovetextract the coffee and lead to a very bitter cup. Just use the hot water outlet as intended. It will even dose the correct amount of water automatically on the Barista Express
@u40fit332 жыл бұрын
@@LifestyleLab_ Really appreciate your answer. I've tried with hot water outlet and it tastes really good.
@riffmeisterkl3 жыл бұрын
Don’t you lose some beans due to retention in the grinder?
@LifestyleLab_3 жыл бұрын
I've found the retention on this grinder to range by +/- 0.5gr meaning that sometimes you'll slightly under-dose, and sometimes you'll slightly over-dose. You're absolutely correct that this is by no means a zero retention grinder, but I find this method to be the best balance between workflow and accuracy. If you want total accuracy on ANY grinder, you will need to weigh the portafilter directly when dosing.
@riffmeisterkl3 жыл бұрын
@@LifestyleLab_ I found it around +/- 0.2g or so... but as long as it tastes good... I'll let go of my OCD
@LifestyleLab_3 жыл бұрын
To put that in perspective, the Niche Zero is a known low-retention single- dose grinder, and it's retention is also rated at +/-0.2gr
@brendakirk72503 жыл бұрын
I’ve never seen anyone pre-tamp so there is no overflow. Thanks for the tip.
@AbuSalem20993 жыл бұрын
actually it is not good at all and will promote channeling and cracking in the coffee buck as you can see in the video. just use a dosing ring or funnel ( big improvement, you will not have any coffee falling outside) , dont stop, grind all wanted amount at once, and take your portafilter with the ring and tap on the desk several times, then remove the ring and tamp.
@mobilfactor26884 жыл бұрын
But u didn't mention the grind size
@Amocoru4 жыл бұрын
It's different for every bean. I always use between 2-4. I never have to leave the range for any bean I've purchased.
@squeakau43654 жыл бұрын
I am using 18g of beans but no matter what grind size I use I can never get a nice shot. When tamping, the grind is always loose in the basket and the pressure is always too low.
@LifestyleLab_4 жыл бұрын
Wow! I'm guessing your espresso beans must be not very oily. I'd suggest finding a bean that is fresher/oilier. Much easier to build pressure. Or, if you insist on using the beans you have, put the grind in its finest setting and start adding more beans until you build enough pressure. Maybe closer to 19 or 20g
@JustinDD4 жыл бұрын
this worked awesome for me, thanks man!
@travelswithgreengold71142 жыл бұрын
That pressure was a little too low my friend. I use scales and weigh the 18g in the same way. The method of a stop tamp will give inconsistent tamps depending on grind size, throw that tamp away. If you want consistency and are not confident in the feel of a tamp then I would suggest a calibrated tamp. Then play with your grind to hit the 12.00 o’clock position on the pressure gauge. Maybe try 19g on your set up. I like to play with manual tamps and grinds to explore the different layers of flavours in the beans. Finer grind less tamp pressure etc. Great video though, well done.
@LifestyleLab_2 жыл бұрын
Yes it was a poor shot, this is a very early video. Check out our new stuff.
@joephillips97342 жыл бұрын
thanks for this video
@TheKhalipha3 жыл бұрын
Like your content but the way your pressure gauge confused me even more honestly
@LifestyleLab_3 жыл бұрын
Honestly, this shot wasn't the best and we probably should have redone it. Watch this video, and all your confusion will be gone :) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mpaXa9ie1a-yd4U.html
@locmanw15834 жыл бұрын
BTW what is diameter of palm tamper?
@lodawnyoung4 жыл бұрын
I just got my machine. My pressure is right in the middle of the dark grey on the dial, but my time seems a bit fast. Should I grind a little finer?
@LifestyleLab_4 жыл бұрын
Yes, grind finer to increase the shot length and either reduce your tamping pressure, or reduce the dose size so that the pressure does not go too high as a result of the finer grind
@hamiamiam4 жыл бұрын
Espresso pressure on this machine is at the end of the grey area. Have 18 g in, 36 g out, for 27 sec with the pressure needle on the far PLAIN grey right. Have a fine grind around 4 or 5 with a fresh light roast coffee ( roasted less than 2 weeks). Give it a good pressure when tamping but not like crazy. Make sure the level of coffee is even in the portafilter after tampering. Use the grey line of the tamper to judge it. Have you machine hot and ready, and hit 2 cups button right away
@jessruxwh84793 жыл бұрын
How do I get the pressure to meet half way mine keeps going to the end 😭
@LifestyleLab_3 жыл бұрын
The "espresso range" marked is not correct. Good shots with good flow are generally pulled with the gauge around 12 - 1 o'clock
@jessruxwh84793 жыл бұрын
@@LifestyleLab_ okay so if it goes to the 12 1 that's fine ? Thanks so much !!!
@LifestyleLab_3 жыл бұрын
Totally fine :)
@Modestleisure5 жыл бұрын
What grind setting you to use? I have barista pro I bought last week and struggling to get perfectly balanced espresso shot
@LifestyleLab_5 жыл бұрын
This will completely depend on your machine and the coffee you are using, but I am using 9.
@Modestleisure5 жыл бұрын
@@LifestyleLab_ I am using Starbucks espresso coffee to replicate American taste, but I am nowhere close to it. My coffee tastes bitter and acidic. Please advise what is going up and going low on grid setting means?
@Vincent532124 жыл бұрын
Honey Singh I use Starbucks Christmas Espresso (I work there) in my Barista Express and I’m on setting 3 to get the right pressure and extraction time.
@konshukin76224 жыл бұрын
Try using lower setting I'm using 2 when extracting my needle points over 12 o'clock! Btw I'm roasting my own coffee so I know I have freash coffee every time!
@drunclear4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! made a killer double shot this morning with this technique. Question: what bean weight to use for single shots using the single shot filter? I tried 9 gr (half of 18 gr) but it was way low.
@LifestyleLab_4 жыл бұрын
Nice! I'm going to be honest with you, I've never pulled a single shot on my machine so I won't pretend to give advice. I would personally just add weight until I find an amount that pulls a good shot with the single filter :)
@dsmpampis4 жыл бұрын
Try 16gr. I think it’s good to go.
@rfdc4 жыл бұрын
No expert here but I've heard that a nice starting point is 18g of coffee in and getting out 36g of extracted liquid (espresso)
@ggivensjr3 жыл бұрын
You didn't mention grind setting and didn't time the shot or weigh the output.
@LifestyleLab_3 жыл бұрын
Because this is not a dialing in video, this is about how to improve consistency. See the dialing in tutorial here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mpaXa9ie1a-yd4U.html
@morahim51783 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your nice video ,wich is better this or Lelit anita pl42 emi?
@cavinrauch2 жыл бұрын
Holy hell your quality got a lot better compared to this mic
@LifestyleLab_2 жыл бұрын
You can say that again
@susannavisser79394 жыл бұрын
Are you using the single or double basket?... and also, can one do this with single shot as well and how much coffee should you weigh out for a single shot then?
@gregboggs47213 жыл бұрын
That thing is so loud it will wake up the dead.
@envieddesigns2 жыл бұрын
Lol 💀
@angrytomasz3 жыл бұрын
I personally would do my measure with the coffee already ground up in the portafilter because that will help to remove inconsistencies in the grind when putting exactly 18g (for example) of beans in. This also helps you to measure your ratio of grind to liquid.
@jordans23463 жыл бұрын
this is also something i do when measuring my coffee.. to me it looked like his pressure gauge was a little low and shot pulled kinda quick
@MiS-jy4gm4 жыл бұрын
Hi, Just wondering what is your experience on using previously grinned coffee to coarse (drip) grind in order to get finer (espresso) grind ? Does this built in grinder works with beans only, or one can re-grind coffee?
@LifestyleLab_4 жыл бұрын
I do not have experience re-grinding coffee, but that's something I can write down for a later video. In general, the advantage of grinding your own coffee is freshness, this would defeat that by using pre-ground coffee. If you want to use pre-ground coffee, you could also use the dual walled (pressurized) baskets included with the machine.
@LeightonPhillips4 жыл бұрын
@@LifestyleLab_ I had a friend give me a bag of course ground coffee, I passed it through on my normal grind settings and it reground it just fine so would recommend.
@romeydiaz773 жыл бұрын
I weigh my beans to 18 g and when grinding it always overflows I have to take some off do you think my scale is off?
@LifestyleLab_3 жыл бұрын
No, you're probably grinding too coarse! The coarser the grind, the more space it takes up. Try grinding finer to fit more in the basket and be able to start dialing in
@mervinjacob27742 жыл бұрын
Hey, whats your grind size inside the hopper and on the side ? Is it 3 inside and 5 on the side ? Kindly suggest your grind size used here. Thanks
@LifestyleLab_2 жыл бұрын
No way for me to give you an answer that would help you. Watching this video will answer all your questions kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mpaXa9ie1a-yd4U.html
@kevinwells2112 Жыл бұрын
What is your grind setting?
@LifestyleLab_ Жыл бұрын
How to Dial In Breville Barista Pro kzfaq.info/get/bejne/epOSiZebksCRo4k.html
@43bobbyg4 жыл бұрын
Just ordered this machine hoping for good results an coffee
@LifestyleLab_4 жыл бұрын
Follow this video once you get the machine and you'll have no problem at all: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mpaXa9ie1a-yd4U.html
@suzanneporter7383 жыл бұрын
Sound needs attention....very echo-ey to a point of being almost inaudible
@LifestyleLab_3 жыл бұрын
Aha, we've definitely improved since this video :)
@amacluskie4 жыл бұрын
Which basket were you using? Pressurized or non?
@LifestyleLab_4 жыл бұрын
See this video to understand which type is right for you: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/m7V7frCmmt3RgXU.html
@HectorCalleja2 жыл бұрын
That was a poor shot, almost no pressure, you didn’t measure the grams coming out the shot either, or the time, etc
@u40fit332 жыл бұрын
What is your grind size?
@LifestyleLab_2 жыл бұрын
kzfaq.info/get/bejne/epOSiZebksCRo4k.html
@_TommyP Жыл бұрын
Yeah...nah it's always inconsistent. If I do the same tamper pressure same gram, same grind twice. It never comes out the same. It's always a bloody gamble.
@LifestyleLab_ Жыл бұрын
Two words sir, puck prep Trust me, your machine isn’t what’s being inconsistent… WDT can be an absolute game changer to achieving repeatable shots
@_TommyP Жыл бұрын
@@LifestyleLab_ ....you sound just like my partner. I kid i kid. I actually have a WDT and only ever prep with that. reading your comment I'm thinking hard about my tamping pressure consistency. Thanks dude
@LifestyleLab_ Жыл бұрын
😂 This might be an interesting video for you. Espresso Tamping Pressure | Does it Matter?? kzfaq.info/get/bejne/n51gq7p5zc-qqn0.html
@_TommyP Жыл бұрын
@@LifestyleLab_ This Video is fantastic. Awesome content and feedback man. Given I had not changed pre infusion I believe my tamping was lighter when dialling in. The difference in the consecutive pull was about 8 seconds longer. Thanks a bunch!
@limsteven79443 жыл бұрын
for the perfect shot ,The bar should reach 12 o'clock. So it's not a perfect short
@LifestyleLab_3 жыл бұрын
Yes, the shot was not perfect, but the tips about consistency are still valid :) See some of our more recent videos
@icon693 жыл бұрын
also the pour was only about 12-15 seconds should be aiming for 20-25 easily.
@LifestyleLab_3 жыл бұрын
Again, see some of our more recent videos.
@ggivensjr3 жыл бұрын
You didn't account for grinds retention. You should have tare pf then weighed ground beans.
@LifestyleLab_3 жыл бұрын
+/-0.5gr grind retention is far more consistent than using the built in timer. Yes, the most consistent would be to weigh the portafilter, but this is a good mix between accuracy and workflow
@ggivensjr3 жыл бұрын
@@LifestyleLab_ how do you know renting is only +- .5g? Besides, isn't that a lot when changing grind size not just grinding at same setting? Additionally, you didn't measure output of coffee either by weight, time or volume so how do you know shot was perfect?
@LifestyleLab_3 жыл бұрын
I've measured the retention of this machine over 20 cycles or so to get that figure. To be honest, this wasn't a perfect shot! It was very quick. But this was more about showing some consistency tips as opposed to getting the perfect shot. For that, we have our dialing in video
@ggivensjr3 жыл бұрын
@@LifestyleLab_ yes I viewed the dialing in video. It was well ✔ 👍 done.
@daniellekamar98713 жыл бұрын
What size palm tamper do you use? 51mm,53mm,58mm?
@LifestyleLab_3 жыл бұрын
The breville portafilters are 53-54mm
@bradvandyk45734 жыл бұрын
why not add your shot into a cup of hot water? i thought adding hot water to the shot isn't as good...also im not adding a full grinders worth of beans is so much effort, lol to weigh it every time enh
@LifestyleLab_4 жыл бұрын
Because that would be a long black, not an Americano. All a matter of personal preference :)
@cameronknowles62673 жыл бұрын
@@LifestyleLab_ does the taste change
@LifestyleLab_3 жыл бұрын
Many people find a long black or Americano easier to taste because the flavors are less intense. Much like tasting a straight whiskey, very intense flavors can be tough to pinpoint
@bluemystic75012 жыл бұрын
Seemed like lower pressure and a 22 second shot, no? I like your workflow though.
@LifestyleLab_2 жыл бұрын
Yes, not the best proof of concept, haha. Should have re-filmed because this shot definitely channeled
@bluemystic75012 жыл бұрын
@@LifestyleLab_ Great tips though. I didn't know about that initial flush before the shot for even temps. Thanks!
@katiesandilands82824 жыл бұрын
How many grams should you use a single shot?
@LifestyleLab_3 жыл бұрын
kzfaq.info/get/bejne/n95pgLulsteVo6M.html
@arinishanian58315 жыл бұрын
What's your grind setting at?
@LifestyleLab_5 жыл бұрын
This will completely depend on the specific coffee you are using, but as long as the tamp and the weight of beans being grinding remains the same, dialing in the grind size become easy. If your pressure is too high, increase the number on the grind dial. If the pressure is too low, decrease the number on the grind dial. This may take several attempts, but once you're dialed in, you're good for life (for that type of beans). Personally, I am using 18g of beans, and the 9 grind setting.
@jimgriffin73674 жыл бұрын
@@LifestyleLab_ What about for the top burr setting?
@sestevao3 жыл бұрын
that shot had alot of channeling. In the middle of the extraction the flow increased alot. way under extracted
@LifestyleLab_3 жыл бұрын
Yes, yes it did. Should have re-filmed it. Check out our more recent videos
@dbn1410 ай бұрын
"perfect shot every time" - proceeds to pour a terrible looking shot
@LifestyleLab_10 ай бұрын
Definitely should have re-filmed. Live and learn, we’ve definitely improved a little bit since this video 😉
@followme8238 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. I’m new to espresso and recently purchased this machine and have been seesawing all over trying to figure out how to make a good, consistent cup. Tamping midway is a great idea, because I’ve been struggling with a mound of 18g of grinds standing in a funnel, and the using wdt and then having to pretamp thru the funnel, remove the funnel, distribute the grinds and then tamp. So wdt seems like it won’t work with 18g and the standard Breville basket
@LifestyleLab_ Жыл бұрын
Yes, I often find with darker roasts that a 16-17g dose is more appropriate (the darker the roast, the more space it takes up for the same weight)
@mauricemallari63654 жыл бұрын
Lol the flow was way too fast and too early. Probably the tamping was not hard enough or the amout of coffee inside was too low.
@squeakau43654 жыл бұрын
Having the exact same issue. Did you manage to find a solution?
@oracla4 жыл бұрын
@@squeakau4365 Fresh beans and grinding fine is the solution. Manual tamping is also a must. This video is so bad...
@kgucmen4 жыл бұрын
I am definitely a newbee with very limited knowledge about proper espresso making... But even I know, that the grind size must be adjusted first, to get the decent pressure from the grouphead. You probably used pressured filter.... You didn't give any "consistency" tip, you just tricked the right methods and used a shortcut... Can't speak for anybody else, but not for me...
@Taylor-xi2no4 жыл бұрын
This is a video on improving consistency from shot to shot not dialing in.... If you want to learn how to dial in, this guy literally made the best tutorial currently on KZfaq, and DEFINITELY knows more than a "newbee" about espresso: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mpaXa9ie1a-yd4U.html
@EastbayGolfer3 жыл бұрын
A couple things: Video is well done so kudos. The Breville products use many plastic internals so your consistency will always be a challenge over time. You weigh your beans for a singe dose but you didn't weigh after so you don't know how much was left in the grinder. That is where the Breville kind drops the ball compared to an more expensive grinder like a Eureka Mignon. Over time your Breville will get worse due to wear of the plastic parts. Also, since the Breville is a single boiler you need to do a short cooling flush, like you did, to get optimal temperature but that is just a guess. Unless you have a PID machine water temp will be a guess and water temp is part of what gives you the consistency you are looking for. For the money Breville is a great machine but if you are serious enough to want to measure your beans then maybe it's time to upgrade.
@LifestyleLab_3 жыл бұрын
Have a look at some of our more recent videos! :)
@danusiabeatz5 жыл бұрын
What was your amount set at and frind size? ..also videos without a face are weird haha
@LifestyleLab_5 жыл бұрын
18 grams for a double shot at grind 9, but this will vary between coffees and even machines. And I agree, ahah
@eTeeGaming4 жыл бұрын
no mention of grinder size? my espresso shots are coming out with not enough crema on top. any tips?
@LifestyleLab_4 жыл бұрын
Take a look at this video first and make sure you are dialed in correctly: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mpaXa9ie1a-yd4U.html Correct pressure, with the gauge at around 1'oclock, with help you maximize crema. Fresh beans are also ESSENTIAL to getting good crema, take a visit to your local roastery.
@LOOKINGFOREXPOSURE5 жыл бұрын
That was a 17 second pull for a double, seems low.
@danusiabeatz5 жыл бұрын
Have you found a better video? I try to pull doubles every morning and its like 15 sec or less and I've changed all kinds of stuff around
@LOOKINGFOREXPOSURE5 жыл бұрын
@@danusiabeatz Oddly enough, if I do a manual pull by hitting program and double. Ill time it for approx 60cc with my graduated espresso cup and it takes about 20-22 seconds which is better. This is counting from when liquids drops, not preinfusion.
@jamesb.ofdesertdistrict5674 жыл бұрын
Kyle Aber Yah.
@SeanGT834 жыл бұрын
Check out James Hoffman on KZfaq for calibrating the machine. A double shot, post infusion should be closer to 25sec.
@jamesb.ofdesertdistrict5674 жыл бұрын
Sean Egan Is personal preference.
@Xtsco115 жыл бұрын
What mm tamper do I need? For this machine I’m asumming it’s the same as the sage!
@LifestyleLab_5 жыл бұрын
Yup! Same as the Sage, 54mm
@ITTom2 жыл бұрын
it was actually too fast
@LifestyleLab_2 жыл бұрын
Yup, tips still apply.
@leealexander51355 жыл бұрын
Can't buy or get the tamper shipped to the UK :(
@kitc12345 жыл бұрын
Lee Alexander i can buy for you
@jamesb.ofdesertdistrict5674 жыл бұрын
kit chang SKETCHY!
@Amocoru4 жыл бұрын
You should honestly get a calibrated tamper instead. It always guarantees you get perfect pressure on your tamp.
@jamesb.ofdesertdistrict5674 жыл бұрын
Amocoru Bullshit. Pressure matters very little, consistency is key. Level too.
@crash4o45 жыл бұрын
What Coffee Beans you using ? And also are you using dual wall or single wall filters?
@LifestyleLab_5 жыл бұрын
I use Irresponsibles 100% Arabica espresso beans with the single wall double shot filter
@ruddyteck4 жыл бұрын
need help: i put in the right amount of coffee, and grinded 3-4 but the timing stays too long, i have reset it to factory time and it does not go back to factory and if i try to program my own time it does not take it , but it does beep like it did take it. thank you for the help
@BRqRyEEh5Q4 жыл бұрын
if the water's running for far too long (~100ml) and resetting it doesn't fix it, it probably needs descaling.
@ruddyteck4 жыл бұрын
@@BRqRyEEh5Q martin thank you for your help, do you mean a good complete flush and cleaning??.. i did all the cleaning as per the manual, prior to posting.. it is still doing the same thing.
@BRqRyEEh5Q4 жыл бұрын
@@ruddyteck Not a cleaning programme, but a descale with something like Urnex Dezcal, citric acid, 1:1 vinegar:water mix (just don't use vinegar regularly - it'll eat the seal in the bottom of the water tank). Mine's an older unit and doesn't have a programme for this (just run a tank of descaler through it), but the newer ones apparently have a descale programme (in addition to the standard cleaning one) - it should be on p26 of the manual. I live in a very hard water area, and if I don't descale it on a monthly basis, I get the behaviour you're describing.
@ruddyteck4 жыл бұрын
@@BRqRyEEh5Q ok, thx,,i will try that
@micah92613 жыл бұрын
Watching this video back now in 2021 realising it’s severely under extracted 😂 but it’s okay. We’ve come a long way now to realise that the ‘espresso range’ is actually at 1 o’clock
@LifestyleLab_3 жыл бұрын
I knooow, such a shame we didn't reshoot this extraction 🤦♂️
@AbuSalem20993 жыл бұрын
@@LifestyleLab_ no worries, your content is great and helped a lot of people. one thing is the "middle light tamp" is not practical and will promote cracking and channeling in the puck. dosing ring is a great substitute with complete elimination of coffee falling out.
@adamg.manning60882 жыл бұрын
180 degrees from idle ftw!
@locmanw15834 жыл бұрын
What is the grind setting?
@LifestyleLab_4 жыл бұрын
It will depend entirely on your coffee, dose, tamping pressure, and even your particular machine... my setup is currently on 9. With oily coffees I need to go to 7
@locmanw15834 жыл бұрын
@@LifestyleLab_ ok thanks! I had it on 1. I will buy the scale and palm tamper soon!😀
@LifestyleLab_4 жыл бұрын
I have them both linked in the description/comments. Can't remember off the top of my head. Enjoy!
@locmanw15834 жыл бұрын
@@LifestyleLab_ ok thanks!
@arielrodriguez9753 жыл бұрын
What grinder setting did you use?
@LifestyleLab_3 жыл бұрын
The right one for each coffee! Watch this: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mpaXa9ie1a-yd4U.html
@arielrodriguez9753 жыл бұрын
@@LifestyleLab_ thanks! I tried 7 on the barista touch grinder and 4 and with 8g grinded coffee to yield 16g it comes out fast and does 16g in less then 10 seconds. What's wrong?
@LifestyleLab_3 жыл бұрын
If it is flowing too fast, you need to grind slightly finer
@arielrodriguez9753 жыл бұрын
@@LifestyleLab_ I just did a grind setting of 3 and got 16g in 20 seconds, better. Is 3 a too low of a grind?
@LifestyleLab_3 жыл бұрын
Taste and see! Each coffee is different. There's no such thing as "too low" if that setting leads to a proper extraction
@CuttySlayer3 жыл бұрын
your flow was a bit heavy hahahah :)
@soopengngai95515 жыл бұрын
what is the brand of the tamper?
@LifestyleLab_5 жыл бұрын
I actually make these tampers myself. They are distributed through Amazon.ca and Espresso Planet (links in the description and above)
@cobes7774 жыл бұрын
you can tell its underextracted the shot came out so quick. and the preinfusion was pouring through the beans. get better beans you can tell yours are stale
@AP-mn4os3 жыл бұрын
You should really remove this video from your channel as it's very misleading for coffee newbies. It's showing exactly what not to do re. puck prep, tamping, extraction etc.
@JBAEE62 жыл бұрын
im almost certain this shot WAS TRASH. pressure was SO LOW. the color was terrible. even though you got crema
@LifestyleLab_2 жыл бұрын
Perhaps watch a more recent video 🙂
@BingBing-cw8qb4 жыл бұрын
this is not a perfect shot! Their is manual way to pull shot that is press and hold 1or 2 cup to pre fusion until first drip coming out, then release the button, the pressure will be higher and also has better Crema with the shot, it is also called gold shot by some barista
@miscellaneous11613 жыл бұрын
I wouldn't call that a perfect shot.
@LifestyleLab_3 жыл бұрын
You would be right! But the tips still apply
@nichols19695 жыл бұрын
No taste test? Making espresso is easy with this machine. Making great espresso is not.
@LifestyleLab_5 жыл бұрын
You're right! Taste is the most important part, and once you've found settings that taste good, you want to stay as consistent as possible. That's more what this video is focusing on. You'll notice that my pressure gauge was actually on the lower end of the "espresso zone". This is where I prefer to extract from a taste perspective, and can hit that spot almost every time by weighing my beans, using a palm tamper, and of course keeping the grind setting locked in.
@konpadelic3 жыл бұрын
tooo fast
@LifestyleLab_3 жыл бұрын
Sure is!
@konpadelic3 жыл бұрын
@@LifestyleLab_ Hey let me ask you, my clean light blinking on my barista express, can i run the backflush with just water, i dont have any cleaning tablets yet. Would that damage the machine??
@LifestyleLab_3 жыл бұрын
No, it won't damage the machine, it just won't clean it as well as it should! If you want the light to go away, just run the cycle without a tablet, but be sure to do a proper cleaning in the near future
@konpadelic3 жыл бұрын
@@LifestyleLab_ Thanks, I will. I ordered the Cafiza from amazon, guess i should just wait for it. Thanks!!!!!
@konpadelic3 жыл бұрын
@@LifestyleLab_ Hey, guess what it worked, I ran the clean cycle backflush without a tablet, and it worked, after cycle ended, light went off. Just wanted you to know that it does work, may be my luck :-)
@AM2PMReviews4 жыл бұрын
I just did a top 10 tips video!
@AM2PMReviews4 жыл бұрын
we have the same scale.
@hesamesmaeilian57163 жыл бұрын
if you are not so professional to teach people how to get a great shot of espresso, so don't make a video. No one force you to do the thing that you don't have enough info. Your shot was terrible, look at the pressure and the time. when you grind the coffee you don't press and then grind again on top. it makes two-layer of coffee, also the way of stamping is horrible, where is the 90-degree elbow rule ??
@Adamsavage7933 жыл бұрын
Watch his more recent videos, they're much better
@REALDADD3 жыл бұрын
noisy video my friend
@LifestyleLab_3 жыл бұрын
Yes, we've improved a whole lot since then
@rayanslim2 жыл бұрын
There is no such thing as a "beautiful Americano." Other than that, GREAT VIDEO! Thank you!
@-Vee_3 жыл бұрын
Worst shot on youtube ))) lol
@nimry802 жыл бұрын
👎
@LifestyleLab_2 жыл бұрын
👍
@bogdanoancea9044 жыл бұрын
this is all about getting clicks and commissions from referral buying. That shot and technique were quite awful.
@LifestyleLab_4 жыл бұрын
Hey Bogdan, this is certainly an old video. Check out some of my more recent stuff. Thanks!
@snerketryne4 жыл бұрын
urh
@alexisacevedo61214 жыл бұрын
This is far from perfect! 🤦🏼♂️
@pancakeninja4454 жыл бұрын
That's a terrible shot
@JasonBirnbaum4 жыл бұрын
How about cleaning your machine before shooting a video. What a mess.