By the way...If you're in the UK, and you're thinking of buying a Sage machine (any Sage machine, not only their coffee machines), join my mailing list at coffeeblog.co.uk and then drop me an email to see if I have a current discount code to share. I don't currently get Breville discounts, sorry, but I do sometimes have Sage Appliances UK discount codes to share. Ta Kev

Good video, thank you. I'm a recent owner of Gaggia Classic Pro, w/9 bar spring, also new to espresso. I have pretty much mastered pulling shots,but I have found I enjoy my americanos more than straight shots. I do 17gm to 38 espresso shots,four of those in a 16oz coffee cup, top off with hot water. Perfect for me,chocolaty, sweet,smokey rich flavor. I use Kicking Horse (Kickass)beans. Their other brands are good too. I have moka pots, stovetop percolators, Technivorm mokamaster, as long as the ratios are mastered, good coffee is enjoyable many ways. Good day,just my thoughts!

Absolutely love my BDB, and it's very smart in the black shade, a perfect match for my Niche. Cheers from across the pond!

Great to see you using the Sage Dual Boiler - I’m getting some fantastic results with this machine after a bit of practice. Will try a water first Americano ☕️🤙

You’re right that people are confused about what an Americano is. I’ve met people who think it is just a filter coffee.

Engagement comment: Hi Kev!! When can I get a t shirt to advertise my extreme love of coffee!? Asking for a friend... ;)

Thanks for the video Kev. You edited out a part that I was particularly interested to see, right before the tamping. I also use one of those collars for the portafilter. But then after applying WDT when I remove the collar there is this circle at the border of the basket that is practically empty! Does this happen to you? What I do is apply wdt again. But only superficially because otherwise I make a mess. How is it for you?

Question, if an americano is basically espresso with hot water, isn't it possible to just let your espresso shot run for a full minute to get similar, all be it a bit stronger, results?

El nombre americano es inadecuado. Esta forma de café es propio de NORTE AMERICA. La historia dice que fue un norteamericano específicamente estadounidense el que pidió (en Italia) un café con mas cantidad de agua que la de un expresso. América tiene 27 países continentales y 13 insulares. EEUU de Norteamérica es solo uno más de ellos. Al César lo que es del César...

Why does almost very video I come across about coffee, seem to want to do demonstrations of espresso from either their coffee or there machines or grinders. Or just to advertise equipment.

I have a duo temp pro but I prefer my americanos made with the moka pot. Personal preference 😂

What’s the little rubber pad you use to knock your PF down onto please?

I've found that in many places around the world americano equates to a weak , unjustifiably hot, drip filter coffee.

Hi. Why did you switch your Dual Boiler model from a silver one to the black one? I'm the DB review said you're going to test it long term. Was it just for esthetic reasons?

What size cup are you using?

Thanks Kev. Where did you get the single dosing mod for the Specialità?

Why not use steam wand for hot water?

I prefer coffee to water, weekday morning routine on my Barista Pro 😀

measured everything perfectly then didn't show how much water he added 🤣