Your'e easily more knowledgeable than most coffee yotubers with millions of views, keep at it!

The scotch tape idea is genius. I've been using a bullseye leveler, but this seems way more consistent.

After considering way too many option across a very wide budget range and consuming grossly excessive hours of KZfaq content, you have convinced me to get the Robot as my first espresso machine! Arrives in a couple of days🎉

I keep coming back here to this video every once in a while. My favourite robot video. Thank you!

I found it amusing how this small, almost obscure channel gets referenced by vastly bigger channels, but it's obviously for a reason.

I just bought one and the shots blew my mind compared to my gaggia classic. I'm hooked on lever espresso. I use this with a breville milk frother if I want a milk drink. Super easy and delicious.

Great video with very valuable information. I appreciate the balanced opinion you expressed. Keep up the good work.

You are a hidden gem in the world of Coffee at KZfaq. Thanks for your video's keep it up

Thanks for taking the time to produce this video.

Thanks for this great video! It made some really amazing points and it convinced me to get my cafelat. Tomorrow morning I will start trying it out

Thank you thankyou THAAAANKYOU. You have just given me the last bit of confidence I needed to go through with buying this over the flair. God bless and thanks for the well made video it was a pleasure to watch. I have subbed cant wait to see you at 100k

“It’s like a miracle” . Keep coming back to your great reviews.

Best vdo I’ve seen yet on the Robot! Makes a lot of sense

Very useful and digestible video that provide you the honest feedback and information

And I was going to buy a Gaggia Classic Pro tomorrow,….timing is everything! Thank you!

Very nice video, so practical! Thanks.

Just bought one. I got the one with the gauge because I'm very new at this. I'm really excited though. I love the design. Between this and the flair, this one just seemed to be easier. Easier cleanup. Fewer parts. Just, it looks so easy even a first-timer can do it. And it's so playful. Santa is bringing me a pink Fellow Stagg for Christmas this year and I have a Commandante on the way. Hoping all three can make up for my new commute taking me in the opposite direction of my favorite coffee spot. Really enjoyed the flow to your editing by the way. I have a retro gaming channel myself and this was so direct and to the point and genuine. Appreciate it.

Great advice and great shot.

I have a manual frother that works very well and can control if I want a bit of light foam, medium foam or very thick foam. Works with hot milk or cold milk when doing an iced coffee. It takes only 29 seconds

Absolutely beautiful shots. Great video, this is making me consider a robot over the flair

Thank you for your review. I was on the fence about the purchase, and after watching the video I know what I am going to do! 😏

seems hard to beat this little robot! ordered one

Yo, just found your chan. Working my way through it. I know this is older, but it u put some spare time at the end, I have more time to hit like before next video plays

I just want to thank you, I found this review about a year ago and decided to pull the trigger on the Robot. I bought the Barista version. You are 100% correct! This machine makes AWESOME espresso!!! I am soooooooooo happy with it. I did upgrade to the better tamper. I also bought the robot mittens, just because I like the look. I absolutely LOVE the machine, the process and the espresso. Thanks again and would recommend everyone who wants a great espresso machine to get one.

Hey, thanks for your video. Use a cork in the tamper for more grip!

Thank you!

Great video. The paper on top helps with channelling. I wouldn't say the operation is silent when doing a triple, since a person has to push through all that coffee. Though at 6AM it might be considered exercising. :)

Thank you very much for making this video, it’s really helpful! 🙂 I got my Robot yesterday and so far, haven‘t been able to pull decent shots because my grinder - you can’t actually call it that, it’s only a lousy Porlex Mini - just isn’t good enough, even at the smallest grind setting. I ordered one of the last Orphan Espresso Pharos hand grinders and am hoping to have it in a couple of days. That should do the trick. I just improved the tamper with your Scotch tape method - bloody genius! 😀👍🏻

INVALUABLE ....addition... to the daily Order Of Good Cheer !!!!

I have a new Robot. I've gone through about a pound and a half of various fresh beans so far, but have not come close to that good of a shot so far. But I will keep trying, having been through the hassle of owning a prosumer machine in the past, and not wanting to return to all that. The things we do for a good shot at home!

Hot diggity those are some nice looking shots and the close ups of the extraction have my mouth practically watering like a cartoon dog looking at sausages. Your video definitely helped me convince myself to order one, it should be arriving tomorrow with any luck.

Your channel is nothing short of AMAZING. I loved the Vario teardown video and same with the Niche. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I’ve subscribed, you deserve at least 500k subs, I know you can do it 🙏🏽

Best video on the robot in all of KZfaq 🙏🏻

Sold!!! Ordering one now.

I have been looking at investing into an espresso machine this year. I’ve spent the last year learning about coffee, enjoying my french press and V60 pour overs. Constant experimentation, but since I enjoy milk drinks like a latte or a sidecar, espresso has been the end goal. I love simplicity. I was looking at the spring lever machines, and was even considering a Pavoni. However, after discovering the Robot, I believe I’ll start with the robot. Refine my technique, and enjoy the process. Maybe have some money left over to get that Weber HG-1 grinder to pair with it 😉!

You've just saved me a lot of money. Thank you so much. More, I mean much more, people should watch this insightful vdo. It worth hundreds of dollar. Literally. Btw, I bought Nanofoamer and it can produce latte art quality milk. I can do all kinds of arts just like the professional machine. Have a try, it's a steal.

I would love to see you make a comparison between the robot and a rok gc with the new screen and a comparison between the niche and the rok gc grinder

Can’t wait for mine to arrive. Was ready to buy a Lelit Bianca but after watching all these videos on the Robot I couldn’t justify a $2400 premium on something that likely can’t make better espresso. Also hated the idea of having a machine that takes at least 30 minutes to warm up and has a host of maintenance and other setup issues with well water with a tds of over 400.

Great video, thanks, seems though that the cafelat price is going up and up..... actually right now some places more expensive that a Gaggia Classic Pro..... maybe not fair to compare, but you can now actually get a fairly decent machine at same or cheaper price..... but the cafelat is of course much more fun to use :-)

I already have a moderate espresso machine but the way of your price/performance notion is absolutely charming. Now I'm thinking of getting a one for myself. In the video you mentioned of steaming milk with a cheap french press in the near future but couldn't find it on your channel. Will you upload even a short one? Thank you and keep up the great work.

This guy is genius

Two setups im considering and looking for some feedback. 1) lelit Anna 2 and p64 grinder 2) Ascaso uno or duo with df64p grinder I prefer Americanos, espresso shots, and cortados.

One week with the Robot, my Ponte Vecchio Lusso is going to the basement. Amazing machine, really. OMG had I seen your tamper guide mod with Scotch tape I would have never paid $70 for the OEM guided tamper. I use the spout for preheating, with a generic Primeswift Aeropress end gasket seal plugging the top and a "nose-ring" through the holes with a Pawfly 4" wire keychain cable. Once I preheat the basket PF assembly I remove the basket and refill 1/4 screwing it on and letting the arms drop to heat the piston head while I tamp the coffee. Yemen Matari home roasted and ground on a LW HG-1 single dose grinder tastes amazing.

Ive just bought the Robot - no thanks to your channel! :) im joking, I absolutely love it, and sincerely thank you for your video. I love coffee milk drinks, so ive paired this with the Dualit Milk frother which is £55 at the moment. I'm loving my coffee with this setup, even though currently using an old Hario Skerton grinder. If I do get ONE electric grinder, would you recommend Niche Zero or something else (Eureka brand maybe?) Many thanks

I'm really enjoying my Robot. (Lido E grinder)

IMO, this is one of the better reviews of the Cafelat Robot.

one more draw back of this design is that the top screen always put pressure on the puck, and prevent it to swell when fully wet, so you will only get very syrup like espresso, the extraction rate will be a bit lower too, but if that's one's after then that's a pro I guess

And I agreed 👍 after 2 years of usage.

Nice video man! Love those flow shots with the Robot! Which grinder do you use?

I think a lot of people overlook gunk buildup and cleaning of machines. The best shots come from when the machine is new, over time the insides become a disgusting mess and the shot quality goes down unless you invest a lot of time in cleaning. The robot just doesn't have those issues

Any ideas if they will produce a single-shot basket (or a modified basket for this purpose)? Great video!!!

I have the Bezzera BZ13, it costs €1,000 and it heats up in 5 minutes, yes 5 minutes! I don’t descale because I use a water softener and so a quick back flush every 2 weeks is all over the maintenance required. I prefer it manual machines because I love silky textured milk drinks that you CANNOT get with a french press and a microwave. and the milk take 20 seconds to texture and heat up. making back to back drinks is much quicker, cleaner and smoother workflow than the Robot. It has a PID and a very accurate temp control. The only mod I am considering is adding a dimmer switch for flown control… I think it is worth double the money of the Robot

Thank you so much for your videos @The Wired Gourmet I have made some of the best moka pot coffee EVER with your tips and method. I literally had moka pot coffee taste like Cracker Jacks :) I bought the Cafelat Robot, but with the same beans as I used for my moka pot, I'm not getting the same depth of flavor. It's tasting rather single dimensional. I'm thinking that it's probably my grinder ( I have the Lido 3 grinder). It definitely works for grinding fine enough but it's hard to make fine adjustments at the "fine" end. I'm using about 15-16g of coffee to 25ml of water. I'm getting nice crema but the flavor isn't there. I'm seeing about 6 - 8 bars on pressure. The water temp is about 90 C. Can you think of why my coffee isn't as complex or flavorful than when made in the moka pot?

Awesome review. Where did you get it for under $400 inclusive of tax and shipping to the US I suppose?

You are overlooking the main advantages of the machines: consistency and speed. Good luck trying to serve multiple espresso drinks in minutes to several people. Plus, machines aside, your results are more determined by your grinder than the machine.

I’m debating between buying the Cafelat and a Flair. This machine is absolutely adorable and I love that it doesn’t need to be preheated like the flair’s brew chamber, but I do think the flair products win out because of the design of their base being big enough for different kinds of scales. The cafelat is too narrow for even the more expensive acaia scales to sit, which means you’ve gotta go entirely by feel with this machine.

After I watched this video, finally I made a decision and next minutes I will order this CAFELAT espresso machine...I will choice this one instead Flair PRO. I hope I made a good decision. I will pair it with a Kinu M47 classic grinder, and I hope everything will be okay. Thank you for helping me.

I have a Robot and have had issues dialing it in. I have a Baratza Sette 270 and can’t seem to find the right grind setting. Can you share your ratios? Do you use the exact amount of water you need for the shot and push it all through or do you use extra water and stop pushing when you’ve reached your desired output? Thanks so much - great video!

Most of the things you like about the Robot seem true of the Flair options too. Do you have a strong suggestion between the two? The Rok as well I guess. Also looking for thoughts on a most affordable and worthwhile grinder. Again the Flair Royal and the Rok seem good, but please share your suggestions. I do like the Robot but cannot find it for much under $500 yet.

You da man

My Flair 58 hits 93º when I use water straight off the boil. That said, it has a bigger footprint, is less portable, requires a power outlet, and costs more than the Robot.

Thank you for your wonderful and knowledgeable videos! This video really helped me to understand that manual machine might be the way to go. If I don't have a serious grinder, does pre-ground coffee (Lavazza or others) is suitable for manual machines like the Robot or the Flair?

Very nice looking extractions. With Italian-style coffees I struggle with channeling. I still haven't seen (I use a mirror) shots looking as even as yours. I always fill water up to the top, because I like having that immediate feedback from the levers, but will give it a couple of more tries. I usually wait after boiling the water for it to cool just a bit - for Italian-style coffees (by that I mean southern part of Italy). My aim is to get as even as possible extractions - learn how to do that and then I will tweak by ratio and temp. Maybe you have a few pointers for me.Thanks :)

Since this video they now sell a tamper upgrade, well worth the extra money.

How the heck do you get a shot looking that caramel colour?! Mousse, is it? My grind not fine enough? Different bean?

3d printed tamper add-ons are even better

This is hands down the best vid on this product I've seen. You should be getting a kickback from this company, because you're selling a lot of these. I started out looking at the flare, but the simplicity of the Robot has sold me. But I can't find the Barista version with the gauge. It's out of stock. I've got it in my head that I need a gauge to stay consistent, but maybe I'm wrong. The regular version is available.. Will I be missing the gauge and wishing I had waited, or is the non-gauge version just as capable with human error incorporated?. Also, is the gauge something that can be added later to the same degree of quality as pre-installed? Ty

Crazy a single shot isn’t possible.

this is great haha

Nice...

I decided to get one after I watched ur video but I get struggling with the grind size, can you gimme some tips for more excellent espresso. Thanks bro btw 👍

First of all, thank you for the awesome video : ) In the video you mentioned 35 seconds for a 21g triple, how many ml is that? Will you be able to get 60ml of espresso out of one pull? Thank you.

BTW - the porta-filter-brew basket is = 57.5 mmm (EXACTLY!) :-)

Hi, thanks- may I know what coffee beans u are using?

I am fascinated by this machine...went to the Cafelatstore to see the product line...they offer a regular and a barista model but they do not offer ( at least I didn't see any ) explanation between the two...can you elaborate the difference, is there a benefit to order one model over another and which machine is the one you have used/would recommend?

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I received my Robot today! Unfortunately I am struggling to lock in the portafilter with the basket. I can easily get the portafilter locked in without the basket but for some reason it's very hard to get it in with the basket. Any tips?

You're getting a very even preinfusion look from the bottom of your basket! I'm not quiet as good as that with a few holes left in the screen, the stream will generally combine into a single one in a few seconds of full pressure being applied though. It looks like you may be holding your preinfusion longer than me, I'm normally starting to press when I get my first drips into the cup so perhaps that's what's giving you a more even spread? Are you doing anything in terms of distribution / declumping at the start? I'm from dublin but based in canada for now so went full manual with this and a kinu m47 so I wouldn't have any issues with voltage bringing a setup home, the kinu goes incredibly fine and I'm declumping a little bit with a small balloon whisk with the ends cut off, have you got any extra prep routine or do you find whatever grinder model you're using works without this effort (The eureka mignon I'm guessing?) Great to see your notes on dublin water and your scotch tape idea is genius, I'll buy a fresh one soon and get sanding!

Not that I ever want less than a triple shot, but... could you make a donut of stainless that fits the bottom of the regular basket, and has a donut hole large enough for 7g of coffee? You'd need to juggle the size of the hole with the thickness of the ring so that the puck wasn't a soup in a too-deep hole, but other than that, it should be straight-forward to use. OR... just a thin ring that was big enough to keep water from going around it, with a small donut hole for water to get through -- still a thin puck, but limited escape route.

How about rok espresso maker?

Have you had the chance to compare to a flair 58?

Unfortunately i heard the Flair has massive quality issues and poor customer service. Therefore im now more interested in the robot. Do you think it s good quality? Built to last? :) ☮️

Review the flair 58!

I wonder how it compares with the Flair. Has anyone tried both machines?

What was the reasoning for going with the Cafelat over a Flare or Rok? They seem to achieve a similar result for a fraction of the cost.

May pay more to get this over a flair as this doesn't seem to need a pre heat.

Nice, but I'll keep my Profitec thank you.

Thomas, after watching this I bought a robot. What’s the secret for pulling low pressure 60 seconds shots? Anything I pull over 35 seconds including 10 second preinfusion, ends up bitter.

I want one but I’m 5’ tall and 97 lbs. Do you think that I would be able to apply enough pressure? Thanks in advance.

What is the brand od your robot? Thanks

Hey ! You said the Cafelat robot's basket doesn't handle singleshots, have yu tried ? if so what happenned ?

interesting! HOW would you make STEAMED MILK in this case?

Another great video! Do you see "tiger striing" on the top of the crema? Isn't 90 degrees celsius slightly too low for a good "third wave" modern light roast specialty bean? Is it as good as the new Flair 58?

I put an angled mirror next to the robot so I can see the pull

I just got the Robot yesterday and using it with a Comandante hand grinder... I'm still waiting for my mini scale that would fit between the legs though. I'm finding the shots to be watery and don't have as much crema like your shots. I use a filter below the shower screen and fill to near the top of the chamber with straight off boil water. I'm doing 1:2 ratio with 13 grams. I think I'll try your method with adding less water in the chamber? I typically preinfuse for about 10s and ramp to 6 bars until the end. Is there anyway to get thicker, creamier shots? Thanks for your video and insight!

Why can't you do single shots?

You kinda sound like Bill from kill bill

I had both Robot and newly bought Flair 58. Robot is fine if you like great dark roast espresso, but really bad in pulling consistent shots of good light/medium roast espresso. Of course you can improve it by pre-heat the chamber first, but that's a lot of work/time. My problem is solved with Flair 58. Light roast? No problem. Medium roast? No Problem. Hotel? Trivago.

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