Looks super cool 😎👍🏽☕️

Love this!!!

I have a 51mm espresso machine and I've been experimenting with single shots over the last few weeks. First, I tried a "normal" shaped single basket with something between 11-12g (according to the coin test) and got great coffees. I try to take 2 a day with this amount. Secondly, I tested a La Pavoni basket with a conical shape with 8.5-9g of coffee (also according to the coin test). With this second basket, the coffees are rounder, it is difficult to make mistakes in terms of both acidity and bitterness, but I found the body to be somewhat weak, testing with several coffees. My goal is to drink as many espressos as possible without generating anxiety spikes. When I only have time for 1 espresso, I use 16g in a normal IMS basket, it's the most coffee I can drink at once without feeling anxious. Here in Brazil we have access to a variety called Aramosa, which has 50% less caffeine, which is also great.

Most people don't take the time to try the moka pot and experiment. That's a shame as when used as indicated it will produce a great flavored coffee. Nice, accurate video.

Pretty much my own experience. I have a midrange expresso machine, but I stopped using it once I got my mocha pot down pat. the mocka pot in question is the same cheap Stainless Steel Chinese model you showed. I chose that one because I could use it on a induction top. That didn't really work out, and I now use a gas flame with a defuser to control the temperature. I use 20 grams of coffee, and 180 grams of water to make 2 cups. I find I get the best results by lightly tapping around the edge of the basket to slightly compact the coffee and then level off. I also use pre boiled water. I get inconsistent results with my expresso machine, I love that rich creamy texture I am sometimes able to get, instead I mostly end up with merely good coffee. On the other hand while I can't get that rich creamy results I get from the Expresso machine, I find on the whole I prefer the more complex flavours of the Mocka Pot, and I love the consistency. I agree with you about the grinder, I suspect I could improve my consistency using 8the Expresso machine if I invested in a better grinder. Given how happy I am with the Mocha pot that's unlikely to happen. These days the only time I use the Expresso machine is when I have guests, and they love the results 😂

Damn those beeping sound is loud and annoying. Is there any way to turn off those sounds?

Did you use the same grinder size for both baskets or did finer for IMS basket? Thanks

my coffee cold press just shattered on the ground this morning. as this came out and i kickstarted it. something that i don't have to stick on the oven to use and or need skill and time is always a blessing. if thinking outside of coffee art or even coffee or drinks there's more i could do with it as well.

I can beat that. Use an open portafilter and pressurised basket. Crema foam is better than milk foam. Never touch the steam wand again.

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This is the only video I've seen that mentions it's easier to set the froth on top of the latte by using a rounder spout. Very helpful! Thank you.

I'm one of "those people" that always reads the Owner's Manual. At the top of page 10, you'll see a section called "Temp Unit Change". It states that if you do a long press of the "temp" and "foam" buttons at the same time, and hold it for 5 seconds, that flips the temperature display between F and C (and back again). Yup... the DREO engineers know both of the most common temperature systems in use and accounted for the ability to switch back and forth between them. Sorry.... looks like Kelvin isn't on that list. :-) Also, a tip for new users: remove the frothing pot from the base when adding your cold milk to it, and once filled, then place it on the base. That prevents any potential for milk spillage into the base. When I look at the inside of the base in your video, it appears you've had some spillage in there which has browned from heating. A small change in process will eliminate that risk completely. Great review, and thank you for posting! ...and for humour value, I saw this on a t-shirt... somewhat related... a temperature comparison chart: Fahrenheit: 0° really cold 100° really hot Celsius: 0° fairly cold 100° dead Kelvin: 0° dead 100° dead

Is the voltage American or does it accept 220/240v?

Hi, just found out your video.. wondering have you ever measure how much your espresso volume in ml? Been using portable electric espresso maker so need to compare the output volume. And one last thing does it matter if use 400 ml pitcher/ jug? Assuming uae the same milk volume

Did they tell you if you can clean it the parts in a dishwasher? Or is it hand-wash only?

Check out Dreo's Kickstarter page to get exclusive deals on the Barista Maker: dreo-1.kckb.me/edb0ed8b Please ignore the Fahrenheit and Celcius concern (and the stupid nerd joke), as this turns out to be addressable, check @cdpond's comment! Note that around 2:18, I mentioned that you have to set the temperature with the right button to set the temperature. This was a mistake on my part, as the latte presets would set the PID around the 160 F (~70 C) mark automatically. There is actually no need to set the temperature manually. Additionally, everything beside the base is dishwasher safe. Apologies for the flickering and the shaking throughout the video. I am not sure what's causing them, but I can only apologize for now. I hope this gets fixed in the next videos.

Very interested in the future of these machines. As said before, deciding on an easy workflow with good results will decide whether or not I will make a milk drink. I will watch with real interest on future changes. Love and peace. Tim

Well, if you pull both shots back to back the difference is probably due to the fact that the machine is warmer on the second shot. So bitterness may come from not preheating enough, I might be wrong of course.

I could never do latte art with french press or hand frother, idk why. Did you use instant coffee

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I fully relate to your experience. I tend to go back to brewing my simple black coffee out of laziness really. I have experimented with both yours and other people methods with the french press but the cleanup is so, that I simply can’t be bothered to be honest. However, although my latte art is not as proficient as yours, I still enjoy, doing the french press now and again. I look forward to your future videos. Tim.

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This was really a great comparison. Thanks.

What is your grind adjustment/setting

Grindernya pake apa bang?

Perfect 😊

Otten Coffee is overrated. I found a similar product called One Two Cups for just $6 at the local market. I bought it to avoid shards from a French press, but it's hard to monitor the milk foam and it produces more bubbles.

Thanks for doing this. Been drinking singles for over 10 years. Most of that time, it was a single dose in a pressurized portafilter with a double basket. Not ideal, but that was all I had. Now I use an unpressurized PF with a single basket. And "trying" to get it consistent.

Very useful, this is perfect. Thanks!!!

Really respect all your hard work and details🙌🏻

For the beginners that dont want to spend too much there are also good manual hand grinders for under 100$. Also I am a beginner myself on a strict budget and I am currently using a Gaggia md15 with DIY shims and it gets the job done (fairly well tbh). Was also thinking of getting the MHW3Bomber R3 grinder (i think that i got the name right this time) because it seems good for the price, but I am not in a hurry. It's new so it is going to take some time for people to start finding out the flaws. Also living in a country that doesn't have access to Amazon can be pretty challenging so mostly of my stuff comes from trusted aliexpress stores.

Another good video. Love and peace. Tim

I've wasted a lot of money on cheap electric grinders over the years. They break or they just don't do the job. If you can't afford a good electric one you're better off with a hand grinder which you can get a good espresso one for $100 I'm actually trying to go as low-tech as possible with my setup as cheap electronic stuff just does not tend to last. I do have a DF83 but I need new burrs for it which is another huge expense so just using my hand grinder for now. it works fine. Kind of regret buying that in the 1st place

yea, i just bought a $500+ df64 gen2 grinder, it does not help with the latte art at all! hahaha. The shot actually does taste better than when using the stock breville barista express grinder and has less channeling. Now i just need a better espresso machine to go with it.

There's a lot of decent 2nd hand grinders you can acquire from people who thought maybe they'd be into coffee (especially during 2020-2022) but have realised they're not and now want to move them on. Breville/Sage is probably the biggest, other OEMs depending on where you live

Nice information dude! Superb!

Well done. Good idea. Love and peace. Tim

I was stupid and bought a 70€ automatic frother, I was lied to at the store 😢

French press yang buat susu namanya apa bang / ukuranya berapa?

Thank you for well-balanced opinion which is sensible and to the point I have subscribed.Love and peace. Tim

Why do these even exist?

Thats the way to go. Funnel+ 41mm tamper. Been drinking solely singles for 2 years now. Caffeine sensitive people deserve more than 1-2 espressos per day !!!

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Hi! For the links of the HomeBarista article and the supplier of custom funnels and tampers, please check the video description! I hope you have a great day.

Just take a handful and dump them in. Ditch the spoon I have the same tubes.

did this with blood orange and was really good

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