WORLD'S MOST CHEAP ESPRESSO MACHINE (Ultima Cosa)

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So after the previous failure of an espresso machine, I purchased this one from Walmart for the low price of $259 (linked below). This machine actually produced an exceptional espresso shot and also very tasty.
Ultima Cosa New Presto Bollente Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine - Silver - 2 Litre Water Tank
Link:
www.walmart.com/ip/Ultima-Cos...
58mm Portafilter: amzn.to/48wCgKX

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@erick2853 6 ай бұрын

58 inch portafilter?! My gawd! 😂 Just bought the machine, great video!

@sylvan47070 5 ай бұрын

Had one for a few months. I use it daily. A few minor issues is the grinder has a consistent grind but not a consistent amount each time. As noted here, the recommended grind settings are wrong, I grind on 4-5 with standard medium roast. Steam wand is good but it takes a bit of time to get ready. Takes a bit of time to get it where you want it but it is consistent and yummy. Worth the cost and, again, the built in grinder isn't bad at all.

@JT-zy2ft 5 ай бұрын

While they are convenient built in grinders are really something to avoid if you’re looking to get more into espresso. They are very inconsistent and have poor reliability. Though if you’re just looking to make milk based drinks it should be good enough.

@moukafaslouka4796 6 ай бұрын

Nice affordable machine. If it holds up in a few months, the price will surely go way up.

@tannermcginn7330 2 ай бұрын

I've had this exact model for one week, and so far I've been very pleased (granted this is my first espresso machine and I'm no barista). It took me a while to get the grind size and amount right, as well as the tamping pressure, in order to get the pressure gauge into the red espresso zone while pulling the shot. I've found that when I let it grind the dose for a double shot at fineness level 6, then make it grind for 2 more seconds, give it a firm tamping, then pull that double shot, the pressure gets up right into the middle of the red zone and makes what I would consider to be good espresso. That's using Starbucks French Roast whole bean. One thing I'm noticing though is that after the shot finishes and I remove the portafilter, there's always a bit of water on top of the puck; enough that I need to pour it out before I knock the puck out. I don't know if this is normal or not. Just seems to me like there shouldn't be that much water left on top of the puck. Does anyone know? I'd say it's about 3-4 ml of water left on top of the puck.

@diydadhub 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for the feedback, from what I have read, the water on top is normal but you may be grinding your coffee too fine...I get a small pool of water too but also consider the fact that we are not using an expensive calibrated machine either.

@user-sn7qn9ie8n 6 ай бұрын

Awesome! was looking for a beginner friendly espresso machine, the milk steam wand seems powerful, heat up almost instantly

@yukiz387 5 ай бұрын

This unit looks very nice for beginner. Thanks for the information. Very helpful.

@AngieAnji 4 ай бұрын

14:33 this was beautiful 😢

@jaym1244 5 ай бұрын

Just bought one and I love it but frothing is a pain. So I bought an electric heated frother and wow!

@JT-zy2ft 5 ай бұрын

Milk frothing takes some practice especially with a small machine like this.

@morganai01 6 ай бұрын

That is a great espresso machine!😊

@tannermcginn7330 2 ай бұрын

Hey cool, you and I make the same latte art!

@Randy-qq8lr 6 ай бұрын

Loved this review. You had me with the cappuccino " I don't know what I am doing " 😅 I feel that too. Hey what beans do you like?

@diydadhub 6 ай бұрын

I try to use freshly roasted beans if I can find it locally. But no dark roast.

@richardrupe4711 12 күн бұрын

Makin em super strong for your wife,,, now maybe she will do the housework......lol

@JaiBrews 5 ай бұрын

So I ordered that bottomless Portafilter and it sprays everywhere even with puck prep and at the finest grind setting 🤷🏻‍♀️ I don’t know what it going on

@diydadhub 5 ай бұрын

Since this machine wasn't designed for a bottomless, you have make some adjustments until you get it at that sweet point. I wish I could be more clear on what to do.

@JT-zy2ft 5 ай бұрын

For a bottomless portafilter you really need to be precise when making your espresso. Weigh out your coffee to match your basket size. Time your shots don’t go back that useless gauge. Need good puck prep (wdt, distribution and even tamp). Consistent grind from quality grinder. Also the coffee you use can play a role. Light roasted coffees being much harder.

@diydadhub 5 ай бұрын

@JT-zy2ft thank you, this is very helpful

@ConnieWen 6 ай бұрын

@JaiBrews 6 ай бұрын

Where did you get that other portafilter at?

@diydadhub 6 ай бұрын

just included a link in the description amzn.to/3S8oAQt

@JaiBrews 6 ай бұрын

@@diydadhub I got my machine 4 months ago and it came with a 60mm portafilter which sucks bc every accessory only goes up to 58mm.. I think the company changed the size.. do you know if the portafilter that came with this machine is 60mm or 58mm?

@diydadhub 6 ай бұрын

@@JaiBrews I will measure it today and let you know.