Love the suitcase! Imagine you get invited for dinner at friends. After the dinner they ask: Coffee? And you go: nah, I brought my own machine. Thanks.

“Flow is a function of pressure and resistance.” That’s deep man.

It’s interesting discovering this channel in August 2020 and going back through the historical posts. 1. They were very good. 2. Wow! Everything improved - content, lighting, sound, storyboarding, editing. The lot. Well done sir!

You have me fascinated about the flow of coffee again, if the pressure drops and flows to quickly it's too weak, if there's too much resistance and not enough flow then it can become bitter ... I haven't thought this much about the beans since I was a lowly barista as a teenager. I'm very much a believer in that data is beautiful, watching the live feed mixed with a thorough log could lead to some very dialed in consistent results. You sir have earned yourself a subscriber.

James please start doing audio books, your voice is so comforting

All I can think is that James looks like a mix of Jeff Goldblum and Steve Buscemi

James makes something I won't ever be able to buy sound pretty interesting

Very excited to see more about that machine, appreciate if you give it full review

James, beautiful B-roll on this video! I'm jealous you were able to get in on the first batch, and I can't wait for your in-depth videos.

This machine seems perfect as QC tool in a commercial production/bar environment when testing equipment or methods. I'd love to know if it is suitable to be used as such. I'm very excited about this machine, thanks for doing a review!

For some reason, I picture "more than capable" as shooting so much steam, so fast, that all of the milk shoots out of the pouring vessel immediately.

You've discovered what every person who uses an old lever pull knows after day 1. Pull lever, adjust pull pressure to adjust flow and profile. If you want a tactile way to pull a shot then grab an old lever pull & let your brain endlessly adjust the flow to pull a perfect shot, no hardware or software updates required. Talk about pressure profiling and flow rate. Fair enough you don't get a graphical readout, but you do get a state of symbiosis where you instintivly know what is ahppening during the pull.

the angled peace of polished stainless steel on the bottom is so well thought through!!! It actually acts as a mirror to see the bottom of your bottomless portafilter. Very well thought through. Wicked stiff right there!!!

In theory it sounds like this machine is ideal of lighter roasts that would take more tamping pressure to slow down an extraction on a commercial machine. Can you do some experiments with stupidly light roasted, dense, under processed beans where you poorly distribute and lightly tamp to see how the automatic flow rate adjusts?

My god, that editing...

James, sorry to even ask this: could you force a channeling to see the response time of the flow measuring program on the charts? I think using a small piece of washed stone would work. I am specifically interested in how the measurements are taken vs how the machine will respond.

what ever happened to that second video.....

The future of espresso machines

Brilliant video, been waiting for this kind of content to come from someone i know isn't talking nonsense. Lovely to meet you at LCF, keep it up!

looking forward to the full review. good work james. keep on filming!

This costs half of my down payment for my bachelor's pad. It hurts my kidneys.

Technology needs to fix human error and human inconsistencies in coffee extraction. Thanks James...keep making friends like these folks at Decent.

A complete revisit of the decent machines including the XXL please, it's been a long time.

Hi! Any way you would want to do an update ?

Awesome James, I'm really curious to see how the DE1+ would stack up to any of the other high-quality home machines such as e.g. the Linea Mini. Maybe you could collect some empirical data on the effect of different flow-profiles on extraction yields (whilst evaluating the optimal taste/tds ratio) and compare this to a setup with a regular machine. Personally, I'd also like to think that the Decent provides an additional safety net for making a decent extraction even in the worst of cases. However, with all other conditions on par I'm sceptical whether it (or pressure/flow profiling in general) provides a more tasty espresso. I'm looking forward to your take on it! Cheers.

Number 1 request: take notes of every variable you can :) This is awesome!

Excited to hear more about flow. I heard a crazy high number for how quickly it can change flow rate every second. Excited to learn more James. Thanks for the video.

That is a Gorgeous looking espresso machine. Wow. And your fantastic editing made it look even better.

If possible I'd be interested in a comparison between the DE and a pressure profiling machine to see if there's any noticeable difference in the cup. Whether flow profiling and pressure profiling produce the same effect through different approaches.

James, I might have missed a video already completed, but do you discuss the different types of brews and which one is best, ie pour over, chem ex, French press, siphon, espresso, drip coffee, cold brew, aero press, bialetti, etc. I would love to know why there are so many ways to make a drink, which one is best, etc. Could you make a coffee 101 video with your expertise?

I can’t believe you didn’t start off with saying it appears you really do have to pay $2500 for a decent machine!

Rancilio Silvia.....12 yrs and solid as day one...

Didn't you follow up on this? Has the system evolved since 2018? I'd love to know.

How’s it going with the Decent Espresso Machine? Looking forward to your update (and if I should make my wallet a lot lighter!)

Good looking machine. That second handle is a great feature. I've been dragging my Silvia across the kitchen for a while now...

Soooo.. did you test it?

Yeah, do a full test!!!

Where's the next video!

Amazing.. yes, please share with us an in-depth reveiw .. more and more content for home baristas would be highly appreciated

Looks really good! Can't wait to see the video analysis of this machine! 👍👍

you are the binging with babish of coffee

I would love to see grinder comparison run with this machine. Comparing different grinders and even new with broken in grinders will be way easier, if you are able to have detailed profiles an see for example pertubations in the flow rate. As a home machine I am more of the manual guy with my Strietman CT1, which is the the complete opposite of the decent. I'm somewhat scared about longevity with a machine as complex as the DE+.

James, what's the word? Got another video coming soon? All the new improvements to the Decent platform have me and my partner seriously considering diving into one. With the potential for using it in a light commercial setting. We would love to hear an update on your experience with the DE1+ before we pull the trigger (or don't).

I'd love to test different distribution and tamping techniques regarding the flow rate. For example, the impact of tapping and the relation of complexity of the technique and the promised effect. Thank you for sharing your insights!

Flow is the next great frontier. I’d be keen to see this machine versus a Dala Corte Mina. I was blown away by how manipulating flow impacts so much of flavor balance. Hope you find some interesting/new ways in your testing. If you are keen to do look into the DC Mina, you should get in touch with Gordon at Harlequin/The Attic in York.

This is so cool! I'm excited just to know your overall opinions on an at home and commercial level use of this machine. I'm also excited to know just how enjoyable the machine is to use die to it's Android tablet.

there never was a second video, now was it?

Great preview. You sort of dismissed the steam wand, but I do drink lattes and would love info on the performance of wand and steam pressure. Poor microfoam will ruin a good milk drink. Thanks much.

Be interested to see how this compares to the Londinium

Excellent as always. Thank you kind sir!

Hi James, what's your opinion on having them as the main machine for a Specialty Coffee Shop? We're thinking maybe 2 or 3 machines instead of a big classic machine for our new shop. We're roasters, so part of the idea is to get a better understanding on how roast profiles affect espresso and using flow rate to understand this. We're looking into the DE1PRO, but are still uncertain on how it would behave at a cafe environment. Thanks a lot!

Cant wait a full review

Why does it cost 1000$ more on their website than you mentioned?

Nice video. Out of your upcoming tests, I'd like to know how easier it is to avoid uneven extractions issues (channelling and so on) on this machine compared to others you already know. Thanks!

Thank you for this, James (if I may call you James!) I wonder if you've done a deep dive yet? I also would like to help support John, plus this is just the tool to learn what I really want to learn! Just the rock-solid temperature stability alone makes me want to choose this machine! I guess I'm afraid it may be way over my head though!

Please review in depth this one.. and the professional edition to check if it's really capable of handling high demands... I mean those thing is tiny 😁

Hi James, I'm opening a new small shop in a few months, and I'm very intrigued about the DE1CAFE version. I would love to hear your comments and suggestions, is it too soon to be used as the main machine at a coffee shop (probably using 2 of them simultaneously). Thanks!

Did I miss the full video? How’s the machine doing now?

Very excited for your future reviews. Have been following Decent for some time now and their transparency in engineering and design has been FANTASTIC. During your testing, will you address roast development and uniformity of grind as parameters that affect flow? Will you be doing puck post mortem after each shot?

This is a new level of coffee geekery. However, I’m with the comments below; you should expand into audio books.

That was an awesome presentation! I’m exuded for the new trand in quality espresso brewing technology - smart, minimalistic and compact. The key is - smart! I do enjoy a good tasting espresso, but what really keeps me going is the challenge of controlling all the variables in the brewing process. )

ok flow is fascinating, can you measure the top and the bottom of the wet puck to see if one side is more extracted than the other? and then during prep layer grind size to equalize top and bottom puck extraction?

Would be awesome to test it with coffee puck, prepeared with a Weiss distribution technique

It looks so so sleek! But over 2k for this machine is pretty expensive for me as a starter.

where´s the SECOND LOOK? curious about actually making coffee and the results

Hello James, please follow up with this machine. I see it in most of your posting on the counter. Would really like to hear what you think. Thank you Sir! Cheers.

Curious to know if a machine packed with such much features can overcome the old adage of placing priority in a good grinder. Will an average grinder paired with this machine produce amazing shots?

Was this product started on the IP from the ZPM espresso project?

First look. It looks decent.

Please do do the detail introduction review! Look forward to it!

Thank god for teabags

Test it with a puck that is NOT tamped! I am terribly curious what effect such an extreme would do to the flow of this machine.

James，Thank you ！I agree with you it is a cool machine 👍👍👍

I'm curious to see how well it can volumes of drinks if someone were to use it for a more commercial setting like pop-ups and such.

Looking forward the in depth review i.e. what's the difference between "DE1+" and "DE1PRO+" ?

Please do a full extraction so we can see the flow

The suitcase remind me of IKAWA

Hello James, we need a update on this 😊 please🙏🏻

Wow they are expensive. Does it come with the tablet? Why can’t we just use our iPhone or iPad?

I really want to see if there is a way to save data and share it (the three curves shown on the tablet) and a deep dive on the software capabilities. Thanks for the video James! This definitely will be the new hype of espresso customization, bye bye pressure profiling :P

Look at this cute little thing! How about temperature control? I assume full "PID like" functionality?

Are you looking for a correlation between roast level, grind size, and flow rate as they relate to finished extraction?

A lot of this is just coding in the OS to support the machines ability to understand what is written. GOOD START. I would lie to see from a usability perspective, the machine sold by itself and with PLUMB but mainly this .... A connection to a Phone or Laptop PORTS using the software installed in it - How about WIfi Espresso to the CLOUD. Now you don't need anything but your TV set to control it and everything else ... Oh Yeah. Cross-Platform usability between OS of computers and phones. That would be a game changer. But my post is 2019 and there is nothing said about the improvements. It is still in its infancy stages to something impressive.

Single or dual boiler? To be fair this seems like a straight espresso focused machine.

I’ll admit that I was the guy who canceled his order mid process! The features of the machine are superb but the waiting time was dragged around for far to much! No I’m not regretting, I’m not regretting.... I’m definitely not regretting....

wow cute!!!!!!

James, you have shared your thoughts on saline solution as a flavor enhancer. I have a friend who swears by a few grains of salt in his Bialetti on top of the coffee. So, I am wondering about your thoughts on adding salt to coffee. While we are on the topic, reflecting on what you have shared about water chemistry profiles, is there anything such as bicarbonate in trace amounts to be added to the coffee that would impact the bloom or extraction?

I can't afford it, but would love to know and see more about this espresso machine.

Is this what the zpm became?

Looking forward to your review. I'm planning to use the upcoming DE1+cafe machines in a van as well on location, so I'm very interested in the portability of the machine. Also would I like to know your thoughts about the speed you're able to prepare a milk based drink.

does it have netflix preinstalled ?

Nice video, what is the feasibility of using one/ two of these as a cafe setup, for low ish volume (Particularly when a mains feed is available.)

James, did you ever do an in-depth review of this machine? Are there plans to bring out a new generation with more features? Any further info on the pressure/flow research?

I’m interested in this product from a commercial mobile coffee business perspective. Of course it can keep up with an office or home demand of coffee but what if I am running an event with a couple hundred people to serve craft espresso beverages to? Can this machine keep up with the demand the way competing single grouphead manual espresso machines can? How does a touch screen effect bar flow for a barista? And while I - as someone crazy about espresso - love the features and control this offers, I understand I’m making 90% milk beverages and americanos at events. Would this level of precision even be appreciated through milk and water or would I be better off dialing in by taste, weight and time as I have been without the fancy software? Thanks so much for this channel. I recently discovered you and have been impressed with your content and shared multiple videos as well.

A whole gadget!

This is really cool, and the name Decent DE1+ :D hehe decent

very interesting stuff.. i want one!

Apparently the price has gone up by 85% (at least for the current lowest tier model) since this video was made. Not that I could ever afford one anyway... Just worth noting.

Can't you do flow control with a lever machine?