You absolutely deserve commission- I bought this as a direct result of your review
@mshellcurtis8 ай бұрын
Same 😂
@ES-li4vs8 ай бұрын
Same
@Meme_4708 ай бұрын
Same here, and I’m unboxing now 😅
@jenniferjohnson6868 ай бұрын
As did I just now lol
@harrypalms97378 ай бұрын
Hi everyone could one of you possibly tell me what size portafilter is? I’ve been doing some research and I can’t seem to figure out what size it is!!! Thank you in advance
@solidusthehunter9 ай бұрын
I found you because I bought the machine. Very impressive review. I feel much better prepared for my first use. Awesome job! Cheers!
@llwpac1128 ай бұрын
When I tell you this is the BEST TUTORIAL I HAVE EVER SEEN🎉 made me using my machine so easy!! Thank you !!🙏
@heidifamilar38518 ай бұрын
I never would have figured this machine out without you! 😂 Thanks!!
@suhtangwong8 ай бұрын
Best black Friday buy of 2023!
@LiquidTrip7 ай бұрын
Excellent Video ! Just bought this exact machine about 45 minutes ago.. Just now opened the box. Super Glad I found your video ! You explained everything Perfectly ! You answered every question I could possibly think of. Awesome !
@JustADad7 ай бұрын
Glad I could help!
@JonathanHernandez-nn5yw8 ай бұрын
Whew! Perfect timing! I just got this machine for Black Friday and was kinda scared it would be too confusing to use. Thanks for all the visuals and stats!!
@ricktaylor2668 ай бұрын
Hey, JaD, I followed your instructions with the Gourmia (my first such machine) and, I must admit, it makes a great cappuccino. With where I live, the economics of the area mean that this sort of thing is out of reach of a lot of people, but this machine is affordable and makes great drinks and tastes worlds above anything in a convenience store by leaps and bounds. Your review and supplemental instructions were very much appreciated. Cheers!
@TheLarryBrown7 ай бұрын
Convenience store cappuccino is just a powder like Nestle Quik. It's fun but it's not coffee.
@ricktaylor2667 ай бұрын
I can totally agree with the sentiment, lol. Cheers, Larry!@@TheLarryBrown
@chemieng8 ай бұрын
Thank you for the video. I bought this machine and I was having trouble with getting the milk container out. After watching your video I learned the trick and much more.. Thank you 🙏🏻
@souffoue8 ай бұрын
I’ve been searching for a beginner espresso machine (Santa is bringing us one this year). I think I’m gonna give this one a try as the milk frothers on the other brands I’ve looked at are a bit intimidating lol. Thanks so much for the in depth review!!
@kungfushambam8 ай бұрын
I bought this machine and am looking forward to it. I have never used a machine like this before so I was hoping to find a good video on how to use it, I am so happy I found this video!! I love the step by step.
@marycolunga60058 ай бұрын
We've been enjoying this coffee machine since we got it.
@garry127778 ай бұрын
Thank God for this. I bought this after my Keurig started acting up, but haven't opened it because it looked complicated
@SS4Xani4 ай бұрын
I have become almost addicted to this machine! I recently ran out of milk and haven't had time (or - lately - ability) to go get more so I'm relying on the Americanos for now.
@pateverhart74417 ай бұрын
I just got mine a couple days ago. Your video explained everything I wanted to know. Especially the part about cleaning the head and cleaning the frother without having to remove the milk. Thank you.
@JustADad7 ай бұрын
You're welcome
@tesselate8nowait2628 ай бұрын
This tutorial came in clutch on this Christmas morning. Especially the tip about settling the water reservoir repeatedly before the priming process. I couldn’t figure out what I was doing wrong, and that tip wasn’t in the manual. Merry Christmas!
@huntershortrepairs8 ай бұрын
You’ve convinced me! I’m gonna buy one when I get off work if my local store still has them! I’ve been wanting an espresso machine for years, this definitely seems like a decent one to start with!
@kingdanett40438 ай бұрын
Hi, I work at Dutch Bros. You're right, an Americano is espresso with hot water. Our water specifically runs at 190° perminently. For our milk our regular temp runs at 150°-155° and anything past that is extra hot. I really like this machine even though there is some things I can't do, specifically tempature control and being able to set froth once you know how to play with milk is much easier then the dial
@kingdanett40438 ай бұрын
Oh also, tips for making your coffee taste like Dutch bros (for iced drinks) Small: 8oz, double shot Medium: 12oz, double shot Large: 16oz, quad shot Our scoops for flavor is 2tsp and most coffees get 1 scoup. Cooling the drink is exceptionally important. We get your drink cool fast by having a cup filled with ice and another cup we build the drink in, once it's done we pour the coffee back and forth and that makes the drink cool super fast. Another thing, try to use half and half if you get a breve, chocolate milk if you get mochas. And we use only Torani brand for our flavors.
@LuisC2028 ай бұрын
Lol, you are wanting those features on a $50 machine
@kingdanett40438 ай бұрын
@LuisC202 I'm used to a $1200+ commercial machine, I don't really know how the at home systems work so much
@hellsing09999999998 ай бұрын
For sure! I'm also very impressed by the performance, can't wait to try non-pressurized coffee baskets on this machine next week. And yes, the dial is very confusing, I usually set it at minimum, but I've found you can manually brew 1 or 2 espresso shots and then put a frothing pitcher and press the froth button, and catch enough milk/froth to get the right ratio of coffee to milk and foam, once in the pitcher you can tap and swirl the jug to get a more even consistency and then pour on your espresso cup. The machine surprisingly does achieve some microfoam!
@dressseller8 ай бұрын
@Kingdannet4043… Thank you for your input because those stats for the drinks you make are helpful when trying to make our at home concoctions!… Thank you so much!
@praussie3118 ай бұрын
Thank you. I was nervous setting it up for the first time. You made it really simple. 😊
@ashleychristina4277 ай бұрын
thank you because i was honestly beyond confused reading the instructions. i followed their tutorial & they definitely left some steps out that helped!
@JustADad7 ай бұрын
You’re welcome 😊
@jennyangelicamartinezmunoz88755 ай бұрын
@@JustADad Could you help me enjoy such a wonderful machine? When I turn on my machine, I put it in cleaning mode, filling the water tanks, settling the tanks well by pressing the option. Cleaning does not carry out its process, it just beeps and comes up with all the options, what else should I do?
@megan-ro9jg7 ай бұрын
thanks for helping me and my impatient dad put this together !! life saver
@JustADad7 ай бұрын
Glad it helped!
@abj39028 ай бұрын
Great machine for the price. Coffee taste amazing. Good review!
@TheLarryBrown7 ай бұрын
13:45 Just wipe coffee gounds off of the water screen under the hood of the machine with a wet paper towel and don't burn yourself.
@TheLarryBrown7 ай бұрын
14:45 The little bit of milk you got in your Americano is milk residue left in the discharge tube from previous use. Some people might object to that.
@danadawson97908 ай бұрын
Purchased! Thankyou I've been looking for a good simple all in one machine that didn't have a million options I just want nice expresso with a milk frother thankyou for this video it was certainly needed
@yusmalyrosales39308 ай бұрын
Thank you very much for this video, I learned to operate my new machine. I am in love with it.
@SaucyVibes8 ай бұрын
Returned mine. My wife bought it a couple weeks ago. Tried to do a double and barely a shot dispensed. Tried it again and same result. Sticking to my AeroPress
@RMZFILMS598 ай бұрын
Thanks for this video, I've been struggeling between med and fine grinding to find the sweet spot.
@JustADad8 ай бұрын
You got this!
@foodlover408 ай бұрын
Thank you. I saw it on sale and purchased. Great review ❤
@JustADad8 ай бұрын
You are so welcome!
@user-wd3fb7bi2c8 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this video😭 I was this🤏🏽 close to returning it I thought it was broken some things weren’t working properly! I watched your video and it was a great help!
@Tammy-zz7dv9 ай бұрын
Thanks so much! I just bought one and this video saved me so much time in setup and explanation of how to.
@SS4Xani6 ай бұрын
AWESOME! Following your instructions, I just made my first cappuccino and latte! ^_^
@TheLarryBrown7 ай бұрын
There's no need to dry the pod before putting in the ground coffee. You're just going to get it wet in a second anyway.
@SS4Xani6 ай бұрын
Thanks for teaching me about that little notch on the frothing part.
@boomerrambo8 ай бұрын
I got this and really like how it works it is a good coffe maker only issue I am having is there is not a lot of milk coming out of the frothier, when I run the clean cycle it works fine a lot of water comes out but for some reason not wiht the milk, I do use almond milk but I can’t see why that would be the problem when the consistency of Almond milk is almost like water
@robertomontes85008 ай бұрын
Thank you for the video I was unable to find one video like this during Black Friday, so I bought it and ended up to be a great coffee machine
@jot54458 ай бұрын
will last about 33 days
@timc89138 ай бұрын
Awesome and timely review. Thanks for sharing. Another one sold based on your review.
@jwebs948 ай бұрын
Great video. Bought the machine, watched the video, all excited, go to make a cup.... mine doesn't work. Story of my life. 😂 I would just exchange it but funny story, my mom tells me today that they got me a ninja espresso maker for xmas --so just sending this one back.
@kelsiedangerfield-lofberg56128 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this video! I was struggling! Best Black Friday Purchase!
@TriciaArbolado9 ай бұрын
I just purchased mine today !!! So excited to use it. Thanks for your help !!!
@hellosky1438 ай бұрын
This espresso machines is very similar to Chefman Barista Pro with few cosmetic changes. I think manufacturer for all these cheap espresso machines is just one company.
@rainfloweriris56428 ай бұрын
Same thing I was thinking. I sent my husband to buy this one thinking it was the chefman brand. Hoping it works just as well!
@mshellcurtis8 ай бұрын
This video is on repeat. Thank you!
@jjpetunia39818 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for such an informative and helpful video!
@JustADad8 ай бұрын
You are so welcome!
@lisac.40948 ай бұрын
Excellent video sir!! This was my xmas present to myself. Got it unpacked, followed manual. Confused bout a cpl things, so watched the 1st short video came to. Welp, i was even more confused after, so i went to 2nd video which was urs. U, my kind sir shld b 1st. I agree with lady who said u shld get a commission. Great job, explained thoroughly while showing each step. Thank u & Merry X-mas! I'm gonna go make me a cappuccino. 😊
@JustADad8 ай бұрын
Glad it helped!
@florawarner1488 ай бұрын
Look like tons of people bought this machine for black Friday from Walmart, including me!! , but there was no video with reviews. Thank you so much for the excellent review. Even tricks to how clean the filter!
@joeyfdls8 ай бұрын
Excellent review. Thank you for easy buying decision making. ❤
@marcusanderson61317 ай бұрын
My Walmart had this for $30 clearance on Christmas Eve. Great machine. The scoop/tamper has a hexagonal cutout on it that looks like a wrench, I was trying to figure out if it has a purpose or maybe a place on the machine where it might attach? The manual was barebones , but it got me going, you're video was helpful in filling in some gaps.
@JustADad7 ай бұрын
Glad it helped
@ericduke25628 ай бұрын
Thanks for informing me about non-pressurized filter baskets, I’m brand new to espresso and I’m getting really tired of wiping grounds off the shower head so I might give it a shot
@JustADad8 ай бұрын
You are do welcome
@TheLarryBrown7 ай бұрын
You're still going to have to wipe the shower head regardless of what basket you use. Wiping the shower head with a paper towel literally takes 5 seconds, so if you are "really tired" of doing that, you must be really tired indeed.
@lorir7238 ай бұрын
Love this vid! Helped me out so much with setting it up!
@NLH777 ай бұрын
Thank you for this informative video! It really saved me a lot of time of trying to figure it out myself!
@JustADad7 ай бұрын
You're very welcome
@noobguy808 ай бұрын
i got it for 20 because someone returned it at walmart. I hope it still works
@WolfQuantum8 ай бұрын
I watched your other video, which saved me from the frothing disaster. I didn't watch this one until I had set up the machine. Yeah, it took a few times pulling the tanks to get it to prime. I guess if I'd watched this one I would have spent less time getting things primed. So far this has been a surprising little machine. I have a Gevi 20 Bar that I have been hand grinding for (Baratza Encore ESP due in very soon) and using a bottomless portafilter. That's still my go-to for nicer beans and getting serious. On that, I do the whole weigh the charge, WDT, leveler, tamp, and do the steaming with a pitcher and the wand. However, this seems like a pretty nice machine for quick cappuccinos for an Americano using ground coffee with the pressurized portafilter. I'll use this for when I want some decent coffee quicker. Which will probably get used more. ;) This machine will make it so I can have a few guests over and give them some "fancy" options without having to work so much. Lol. EDIT to add: Btw, the 51mm bottomless portafilter for my Gevi will fit and work with this. In case anyone is wondering if they can do a little upping their espresso game.
@shakeetagarrett7968 ай бұрын
Just bought this machine Friday. So far I love it , I hated those red stickers 😅...
@theressabarber73279 ай бұрын
I just saw the video now I want 1 hope I can find 1 Sunday or Cyber Monday thanks for the video
@jorgeluna8022 ай бұрын
Saludos desde Ciudad de Guatemala 🇬🇹
@ddoukopou8 ай бұрын
I got one too and I love it but the milk frother is a bit of a pain to remove. I been wanting a new espresso machine, my Cuisinart has seen better days so I figured for $50 I had nothing to lose.
@brandyboggscarr7 ай бұрын
Awesome video. Thank you for explaining everything so well!!
@JustADad7 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@urwomansfantasy41638 ай бұрын
Thanks, mother was driving me crazy about the display not coming on, it doesn't fully show until you push that milk container in, fully push it in. Told her to watch a youtube video and figure it out, as you can see who watched the youtube video. 🙄
@TheLarryBrown7 ай бұрын
10:00 I've yet to see any machine where the puck doesn't end up wet. That would be a real trick.
@sharonlauray41318 ай бұрын
If you dont get all the icons, the frothing part is not all the way in on the bottom. It was driving me nuts until i saw this wonderful video. Thank you!
@shielal498 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! I had just backed it back up to return it, because only 2 icons were on. Can't wait to try it in the morning.
@mshellcurtis8 ай бұрын
Thank you!!!! I got my machine setup ❤️❤️❤️
@suhtangwong8 ай бұрын
My favorite espresso is Americano without the water 👌
@TheLarryBrown7 ай бұрын
That's a joke, isn't it dad?
@suhtangwong7 ай бұрын
@@TheLarryBrown yes daughter
@user-gq1dy3cv2y8 ай бұрын
your review was excellent!!
@joannebeauregard17028 ай бұрын
Excellent video , thank you .
@JustADad8 ай бұрын
You are welcome!
@ChristieNJ8 ай бұрын
Looks like a great espresso maker for a great price! 👍🏻
@texasdude19 ай бұрын
We just got for $39 great video dad.
@eddier9839 ай бұрын
What type of pressure (Bar/psi) does this machine put out? For $50, I’ll give it a try if the output is similar to a $$$ machine.
@JustADad9 ай бұрын
15 bar
@TheLarryBrown7 ай бұрын
All pump driven home machines are 15 bar.
@marcus315998 ай бұрын
I bought one and it’s really great!
@Cold-clips3048 ай бұрын
Thanks for helping me out😊❤
@aleciaelverude99229 ай бұрын
Just made my first cup thank you
@OneReligionOneIslam8 ай бұрын
I wish you had done it with a finer grain and checked it out as well. Wanted to see the difference. Overall great review! I bought this on black Friday as well and excited to try it.
@Jonnymg48 ай бұрын
If you could share, let us know how it does with a finer grain. I'm getting mine tomorrow and am unsure what coffee to get for it
@OneReligionOneIslam8 ай бұрын
@Jonnymg4 I'm gonna end up just doing what he said and do medium because I don't have a grinder so I'm gonna go to Starbucks to grind it
@TheLarryBrown7 ай бұрын
@@OneReligionOneIslamYou will get better results with a fine grind.
@rainmaster29368 ай бұрын
Awesome review.
@JustADad8 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@rainmaster29368 ай бұрын
@@JustADad subbed
@geraldwhite29127 ай бұрын
I bought this 2 months ago and just today I realized that the owner manual box where it tells you Oz I thought that's the oz it was going to make but I read it saids recommended mug size 😂😂🤦♂️
@raadalrahahleh39928 ай бұрын
Thanks This video helped me a lot
@TheVitusGarageAutoblog8 ай бұрын
Very helpful video! Thank you for making it 😎👍
@huynhtruc728 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing.
@stephnicole28788 ай бұрын
Came here because I just received the machine from the Black Friday Sale and this video confirmed the one I have is broken. 😢 it will not froth the milk. Ran the clean cycle first and it did not dispense any water. Instead, water came out of the bottom of the machine. I hate to say I have to return it.
@OGMACHINE7 ай бұрын
Moat of the drinks taste watered down in my opinion, I use finely ground fresh beans. I use the machine for shots of espresso that I drink straight with a touch of hlf n hlf or add the espresso to coffee. Cheers, not a bad buy for 50 bucks, but I think if you want better results, to go with a more expensive machine.
@TheLarryBrown7 ай бұрын
Are you tamping the ground coffee? if not that could cause the water to run through it too quickly and get a weak result.
@TheLarryBrown7 ай бұрын
What are the variables under the control of a more expensive machine that could give a better result? Pressure, time, temperature, design of the filter pod....that's about it. Just a dad measured the temp and it was as desired. This machine is 15 bar pressure. Assuming that's true, it's the same as an expensive machine...15 bar. Time is a question but I'm confident the times on the auto buttons are good, otherwise you could always control the time manually. So then the only thing an expensive machine could do differently is the design of the pod. This pod is the same as used in most any machine, I don't see an expensive machine having a better pod. Conclusion: This machine should do just as well as a $250 machine...but anyway this is not a $50 machine....this is a $150 machine. I think your weak results are coming from some combination of: * not enough ground coffee or too much time/water on the pour * Grind is too fine, * tamping is too hard or not hard enough, * your coffee beans don't taste like what you expect, * the exact same coffee will taste better coming from a $750 machine than it does coming from a $50 machine, let's call that "The expensive Italian machine effect." Purists will complain about a plastic flavor coming from plastic hoses that are absent in an expensive machine, but you aren't complaining about that. You can see in the video that dad got good crema, that's a good indication of good/proper espresso. Are you getting crema as good as shown in the video? If so, I suspect your espresso is coming out good and it's your bias and expectations that are a problem. If not, then you are not getting the same results from this machine that dad is getting, meaning you're doing something wrong. What brand coffee are you using? Who is grinding it and how and when? What type of grinder? How old are those beans? How do you think you have the experience to know how to tamp properly? From where comes the espresso that you think is good? How is that process different than the one used by this machine? My own opinion: Other than the "plastic" issue, this machine should be able to make espresso as good as any expensive machine.
@TheLarryBrown7 ай бұрын
How does one "kinda touch" the display?
@maria.36498 ай бұрын
I bought it and love it
@kristagronlund32848 ай бұрын
Great video thanks
@hellsing09999999998 ай бұрын
Hi! Im now experiencing a weird problem! The machine is frothing waaaay pass 16oz for the double latte option, on min or max settings, its been really frustrating.
@hellsing09999999998 ай бұрын
Nevermind, found the issue, don't put the brother dial at the Maximum setting or it will just dump warm milk into your cup, for proper frothing you need to keep it between 2 to 6pm, you'll feel some resistance while turning the dial which means it's working!
@tarekrizk79198 ай бұрын
Hi. Please can you tell me the size of the portafilter in mm?
@sly57898 ай бұрын
I would also like to know the answer, can't find it anywhere. 😃
@xchaveex8 ай бұрын
Thank you!!
@SS4Xani6 ай бұрын
If you wanted to add things like vanilla or other syrups/flavorings to a particular drink, how do we know how much to use? I.E. How much equals a "pump's worth" so to speak?
@SS4Xani6 ай бұрын
Okay so apparently most of my coffee cups are too big to fit directly under the dispensers. Oh well. At least my measuring cup fits like yours does.
@andreasoto69069 ай бұрын
I bought one and it came today
@TheLarryBrown7 ай бұрын
Fascinating.
@Iambrfkartel8 ай бұрын
What size is the portafilter, mine came broken?
@sly57898 ай бұрын
Must of been a bad batch, because mine was cracked. Contacted Gourmia and they are suppose to send me a new one. I'm still waiting for it.
@Iambrfkartel8 ай бұрын
@sly5789 I tried the number online how did u contact them
@EmilyJenniferMiller7 ай бұрын
Can you link your clear mugs?! They’re really nice!
@otaviooliveiralima8 ай бұрын
Hello Sr. Thank you for your video! My machine is brewing the coffee with the ratio three times higher than the spec. Single espresso std is 1 oz and I’m having 3 oz. All options are having this issue. I’m wondering if this machine has some kind of “factory reset” or not. Brazilian coffee is always a great choice.
@Erica-76318 ай бұрын
Hi, your video was very helpful I had a question can you use regular coffee flavored creamer or almond milk instead of regular milk? Thank you!
@shakeetagarrett7968 ай бұрын
Yes
@TheLarryBrown7 ай бұрын
Not recommended to use flavored anything with your coffee equipment. Better to just make plain coffee and then flavor it with a shot of syrup in the cup, as dad did here. That's because those coffee flavorings are very strong, smelly, and cloying and may leave a permanent aroma on your equipment. That said, almond milk, sure that will work but may not foam as well as hoped. Be aware that milk substitutes are sweet and so don't add any sugar until after tasting the final mix, and then go easy on the sugar. Milk substitutes, yes. Coffee creamers, probably not. That's because coffee creamers are designed to only use a small amount per cup of coffee and this foamer will put way more than that. I think that would come out inedible.
@sttof108 ай бұрын
Is the loud sound of the frothy okay? Thanks for the review and God bless
@jot54458 ай бұрын
it is gonna explode
@sttof108 ай бұрын
@@jot5445 it's okay if it does, cuz it is only 50 $
@jot54458 ай бұрын
@@sttof10 but your face probably worth more than that haha 😂
@sttof108 ай бұрын
@@jot5445 thanks, but I'll run before 😂
@rddav18 ай бұрын
Nice syrup dispenser! Is it a dispenser or a brand of syrup that comes in that bottle?
@crisoocampo99158 ай бұрын
Hi! I have a question. Do you have to pour the hot water in the container or just put regular temperature water and then it will heat it up once you turn it on?
@Jonnymg48 ай бұрын
Regular temp water, the machine will heat it up as you select an option
@chemieng8 ай бұрын
regular tap water or bottled water. The machine will take care of heating the water for you.
@TheLarryBrown7 ай бұрын
Room temperature bottled spring water. Never use tap water and don't believe anyone (especially not the manufacturer) that says otherwise. The machine does not heat up the water like you are thinking. The water remains cool in the plastic reservoir at all times. Instead a pump driven espresso machine like this uses a flash heater to heat the water as it passes through the machine on it's way to your cup.
@gamirabal4 ай бұрын
Can you explain how to use the manual mode?
@showmenana67688 ай бұрын
I love mine. Do you unplug when not in use?
@JustADad8 ай бұрын
no just turn the side switch off
@hellsing09999999998 ай бұрын
You should make a comparison between this, the Chef Man barista pro and the Mr Coffee Barista
@TheLarryBrown7 ай бұрын
I'll do that right now: Mr. Coffee: $150. Chefman: $140. Gourmia: $50 or less. Make your own judgement, I know what mine is.
@chadlounder74349 ай бұрын
I just bought this and it's working great. My biggest issue is the inability to use eggnog. Have you tried this yet?
@JustADad9 ай бұрын
Unfortunately not
@chadlounder74349 ай бұрын
@@JustADad okay, thanks. Just playing around with it and am not sure if the eggnog is too thick or it's just not powerful enough to use it. Thanks!
@genellam62069 ай бұрын
Has anyone experienced the display not working and only showing espresso?? I bought two of them and both machines are only showing espresso
@AVworld.9 ай бұрын
@@genellam6206push your frother in all the way
@ajvintage95799 ай бұрын
@@genellam6206do you have the milk dispenser set all the way in until you hear a click? If not, the full main panel won’t light up.
@davidoper1Ай бұрын
What size is the portafilter on this machine? I bout one used and the tamp is missing. From looking on Amazon, there are many sizes. I appreciate any help!
@erikerikerik48 ай бұрын
How do I get the milk holder back out after it snaps in