My Current Espresso Routine with the Breville Barista Pro
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This is my current espresso routine with my Breville Barista Pro, which I've had for a little over a year now. It's cool to see how my routine has changed since I first shared my video on How to Dial In Espresso.
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Amazing, just got my Sage Barista Pro and all of your videos have been brilliant. I love how you combine steps like wetting the towel with steps that would generate water anyway, very efficient.
YOUR VIDEOS ARE SO GOOD!!!!
So helpful! Thank you for the great details of your routine.
That view point for coffee art was the most helpful thing!!!
Thank you for doing a video that is clear and specific. Your videos have helped me greatly as I have recently gotten a Pro. Thanks again.
This was a lovely video to start my day with. Thank you so much fro the dialing in video you did. I watched it months ago when I got my first espresso machine and after much trial and error my shots are finally smooth and delicious. Lattes and steaming milk are the next challenge! (thankfully my favorite coffee TH-camr has video on that)
Thank you for watching and supporting my channel! I'm happy to hear you found them helpful.
Great video! One accessory that I would recommend is a tick rubber tamping mat. It will reduce the noise and can absorb the hard tap vibration (I also use it to tap the milk jug). It's kind a loud when you hit the countertop 🙂 Cheers!
you make the latte art look so easy .
I love the latte design at the end 😍
Thank you so much!
Your videos are amazing….currently using Nespresso out of pure convenience but now you’re making me consider a Barista Pro! 😊
Just upgraded from a delonghi dedica to breville barista pro. These videos are super helpful!! Thank you!
Thank you so much for the support! Congrats on the new machine 😊
Always love your videos and look forward to next ones! I think all you're missing is a nice little tamping mat, otherwise you're gonna break the glass! Also a tray to organize all those espresso tools could be useful and aesthetic! Keep up with the good work!
Thank you for your support!! Yes I have been thinking about getting a tamping mat! I usually just use the towel 😅 oh that isn't glass. It's a protective sheet! Usually I don't have both tampers on the counter but yeah a small tray is a great idea while maintaining a minimalist look! Thank you for the suggestions! I AM actually looking to fine tune my layout, so I really appreciate it.
My partner got me a breville barista pro for the holidays. Your videos have been so helpful for getting started!
Congrats on the new machine!! I'm happy to hear my content is helpful for you 😊
Have you found it successful yet? I had one and decided on a different color (lol), now I’m rethinking the machine due to the grinder opinions on it. Should I rebuy it in the color I want, or get a bambino and a better grinder? Is the grinder good enough I’ll enjoy it in a year or two? I know she mentions adjusting the inner bur setting.
@@msdixie1972 If you have time to can skip through my "Barista Pro Review" video to see my overall opinion on the grinder etc. Also, keep in mind the newer/more recently manufactured Barista Pros come with Baratza burrs. They should be quite durable and perform well for longer
Another great video. I have been doing custom doubles, but I didn't know you could hold the button down to set the 7 seconds of pre-infusion! I'll give that a try tomorrow.
Sooooo good!
Very interesting and a new thing to learn
Another great video. I think you just might help me reduce the wall time in learning the fine art of Espresso making.
New subbie here I know I’m late lol but I just got the Barista Pro just from watching ur vids in dialing in. I returned my Solis grind and infuse it was nice but I like the controls of the Breville better plus there are more group/blogs with it.
Wow !! You are obviously a perfectionist :)
😂 i won't attain perfection but i enjoy doing tedious things, especially within the realm of art!
I love this and all of your videos! You are just like a professional Barestia! How do you like the Barestia Pro so far? Is it worth it to go up to the Barestia Touch or does the Pro do a good job that there is no need to spend the extra money on the Touch? I’m torn between these two on which one to get. Your videos make it look like I would be able to this with some practice, or course. Although not as good as you! Thank you for all of the videos you make for us.❤️
Thank you so much for your kind words! I appreciate your support. I was recently told by my Patreon member that the Barista Touch was difficult to work with and she exchanged her machine for a Barista Pro. You can DEFINITELY make do with the Barista Pro and if you have the time/patience and are willing/excited to learn about making espresso, then it'll be a great fit! If you need something much more convenient and don't care about fine tuning the taste of your espresso (i.e. if you rely on syrups and flavorings), then maybe the Barista Touch would be a good option for you. Hope this helps!
Great video! I've heard that tapping the portafilter to settle the grounds can have the effect of making the smaller particles migrate to the bottom -- any thoughts / concerns about that?
I'm new to coffee machines and just bought the Barista Pro (and I just subscribed to your channel - great videos btw). I'm still trying to dial in and was curious what you have your inner grind setting set to? I say videos that say to set it to 2 but other videos say you should set it to 5.
Very helpful video!
Thank you!
Great video, thank you!
Thank you for watching!! 😊
Big fan of your videos and I always learn a lot. How do you determine the depth of the palm tamper? Do you use a precision filter basket or the stock basket? Thank you for the great content.
Thank you so much!! I want the tamper deep enough to feel resistance when I press. If it goes down too easily, it might not be protruding enough. And I use the basket that came with my bottomless portafilter (bit.ly/3xN8Pog)! Not an IMS basket
Hi, i really like your Videos. When i trying to make a cappuccino the coffee is always to cold for my taste. I have to drink it right away. I tried a bottomless portafilter and the regular one. I also once replaced the whole machine, same outcome. Does you(anybody) have a clue?
This is great! I have the same machine and need to experiment more. I also have some of the same accessories you have as well.
Sometimes, a lot, with the bottomless filter it squirts ALL over the place and makes a huge mess. All over the cup and the machine haha, so I need to do some testing but this helps!
Excellent vid!
Ah yes, the espresso puck prep and distribution is key to minimizing that splatter!! I highly recommend getting a WDT tool and dosing funnel.
@@HijabsandAprons thanks! Yup I have the dosing funnel, I haven’t tried the WDT tool yet though. I also haven’t experimented with changing the burr grind adjustment (only the knob on the machine) so will try a 3 or 4 and play with that a little too.
Ah yes, *if* your shots are very fast then it may be worth shifting that burr setting down!! 😊 I'm excited for your coffee journey
I really like your instructional and narration. I use similar tools and techniques, except I only occasionally use WDT. I found that it doesn't make that much difference in extraction. Also, I save the used grounds for the garden.
Thank you so much! 🙏I haven't noticed a difference in taste either (maybe because I distribute decently by just shaking the heck out of my dosing cup?) but I feel like sometimes it makes a difference in the splatter from my bottomless portafilter. Frankly I think the WDT tool I have would benefit from having more holes/needles. Do you use a puck screen? It's been trending a lot lately. I save a puck or two occasionally for the plants but not consistently enough 😅
@@HijabsandAprons I shake my dosing cup a couple times, then peek to make sure it's level.
My WDT has 3 pins. I don't think it would improve much even if it had 10 or 20 pins. I put the collar on and bang it on the counter straight down a couple times. Remove the collar, twist the distributor a few times.
I have puck screens that fit the top and bottom. I used the top one, then the bottom one, then both a few times. Decided it might slightly improve extraction but was adding complexity to my routine. I prefer simple over perfection!
I extract 3-4x per day, so I have lots of used pucks. I break them up with a fork and toss them in the compost bucket. I heard they're slightly acidic, but the worms seem to love them.
You have a calm, peaceful attitude. I enjoy spending a few minutes with you every so often.
I see we are both similarly obsessed with our breville. I also have the distributor, tamper, love the funnel, bottomless portafilter, and I see you’ve done the steam wand lever add on. Was it tricky to install?
Haha AWESOME!! No it wasn't too bad! I have a video in which I showed it. Check it out if you want an idea of how to install it (need to take the top of the machine off). th-cam.com/video/dhNB22J3ojE/w-d-xo.html
Nice video. Is it possible to make a double Cortado video if there is time 😋
My unit just arrived today can't wait to try it out. Thanks for the tips. Peace be on you as well
Woooh, congratulations! I appreciate your support and hope you enjoy your machine! 🙂 If you need any one-on-one help with your new machine and are able to, join my Patreon! Would love to see your espresso shots and progress!
Thanks for another amazing video! I have the same machine and cannot grind below size 15. The internal burr is set to 4 and the side dial for the grind size is usually set between 15-20 depending on the beans. I've tried many brands but the beans do not grind below 15 and I saw that you usually grind around size 7-8 for the sweet spot.
Is it common for these machines to have different calibration settings?
Thank you for watching!! Yes every grinder is different, and how long/much the grinder has been in use also matters. If you've been using it for a long time, the burrs may have worn down and require a smaller grind size. I think...haha
But don't get weirded out or feel like you're at the wrong size!! If it is coming out nicely and tasting yummy, you're good! 😊
Suggestions for cleaning the head when one uses only speciality water?
Hello! Can i get package measures box size ? My sister will bring this machine with plane. The box possible to fit cabinet luggage?
Hi there! New sub here and also new to the hobby. Got the same machine a few weeks back, and been in the process of perfecting my shots. I’ve pulled pretty good ones, but I think there’s still much room for improvement. One thing I haven’t tried tweaking is the pre-infusion time.
Would you say that 7 seconds is a generally good sweet spot?
7 seconds is great in my opinion! I think I've heard to pre-infused until you see the first drop and then switch to full brewing pressure. So you can try a manual shot and then program it accordingly. Press and hold a shot button, as soon as you see a drop coming out, let go and let it run until you've achieved your desired shot volume 😊 thanks for watching and supporting my channel!!
@@HijabsandAprons Awesome! Thank you so much for this! Your videos are lovely and I’ve enjoyed learning from it 😊
Like your Videos. I got my Barista Pro, in my Region its called Sage, a few Weeks ago and really happy with it. I like the Steam Knob you have there, would U make a Video how to install this?
Nice, congratulations on the new machine! Yes I already have one: th-cam.com/video/dhNB22J3ojE/w-d-xo.html
Can you please explain why you have to choose both the grind time as well as the course? I dont understand this. Is this something you HAVE to set?
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This video is so helpful. I currently deciding on which Breville to purchase and i always seem to come back to the Pro from the way you show and explain it!
Thank you for the support!! Ooo you're in the process of deciding now? I highly recommend checking out my recent review of the Barista Pro (if you haven't already)!
@@HijabsandAprons would you still choose the Pro? I’m good spending a bit more for the right machine but wondering if it’s really necessary to spend more?
Looks great 😃 what grind setting do you use for this ?
Thanks! I don't remember but I'm usually around 7 or 6 with my inner burr set to 3. But every machine's grinder will be different. If your machine is newer, you probably don't need to shift the burr down to 3. You should be okay at 5 or 4 burr setting
Hi! I’m wondering, you talk normally for a ratio of 1:2, you have a 19g coffee for 30g extraction, is there a reason you did not set it to 38g? Thank you!!!
Yes! The beans I was using were recommended as a shorter shot, so that's why I was using a slightly smaller output. Don't be afraid to experiment once you're dialed in to 1:2 and want to adjust the shot for taste
Thanks!
Hi how long do you aerate for? I don’t really seem to get the right answer for this. Some people are saying it’s only 3-5 seconds but I feel there’s no foam for cappuccino if done that short
Looks like 7-8 seconds of GENTLE aerating. If I accidentally do it fiercely, it only takes 3-5 seconds yes.
Hi! Two questions!
¿What cup size in ml do you use?
Do you recomend single shot?
I usually use 6-8oz cups! and yes I enjoy single shots too
Nice, I use a puck screen just to keep the shower head clean afterwards
I haven't yet gotten a puck screen, but I intend to get one soon and test it out! Thus far my shower screen looks pretty clear *externally* . But I haven't yet unscrewed it to see what's inside. Thank you for watching!!
where is that decanter from?!?! its so pretty!
i actually got it from a thrift shop!! sanitized it and now use it for my homemade vanilla syrup 😊
Nice video! What is your internal burr setting 😊?
Thank you! It's currently set to 3 😊
where did you get that copper color spoon you scoop the coffee grounds with? Link?
Temple Coffee!! templecoffee.com/collections/accessories/products/coffee-scoop-clip
If you were to add flavoring, when would you do that?
I would add it to the espresso part, so either in the cup before brewing espresso over it, or pour it into the espresso and stir before adding milk 😊
I am having issues with my machine. Have inner bur settings to 4 and grind size 7. It barely drips out. Can not figure out what I am doing wrong
Increase the outer knob grind size by 2 points until it flows better. Also make sure your dose is maximum 19g. If you need more help please consider joining my Patreon!
I love the color of the mug! Is it from loveramics?
Thank you! Actually this one isn't, it's from a random brand on Amazon: amzn.to/3zriWhS
@@HijabsandAprons Ohh thank you for the link! How does it compare to Loveramics?
You're welcome! It's pretty similar. Loveramics is slightly thicker, if that makes sense. But this one is surprisingly durable and great quality. I honestly would've gotten all of mine from this brand if I'd known about it sooner. Mostly because I only needed/wanted one of each color but was forced to buy sets of 2 from Loveramics
I just bought this machine 2 months ago and notice the milk gets way too hot before I am done stretching. I only have about 10-12 seconds to get it done. On my old barista express, I had plenty of time to work the milk and had great results. Any suggestions on how to slow down the process - it seems that the steaming is far more powerful on this machine. Thank you
Hm..it could be that you aren't using enough milk. Otherwise check out my video on steaming milk for lattes! th-cam.com/video/691R_H76Bys/w-d-xo.html
@@HijabsandAprons Thank you. I did fill up to the spout but will keep trying.
Thanks for the video! Would love to have seen the puck, up close :)
Great point, I wish I thought to zoom in my camera right before doing it. It was hard to film an *authentic* real-time routine video whilst showing all the necessary details because while trying to just do my routine, I kept bumping my head on the overhead camera or having to check focus 😅 I'll keep this in mind for future videos, though, and will be sure to show my puck so that we can all learn and improve our shots! Thank you for watching and for the support! 🙏
Very nice. Starbucks and Coffeebean outlets will have one less customer. Lol. Thank you for sharing.
Yayy! Happy to help!
Why do you use a separate cloth for the wand?
I use the other towel to clean up coffee grounds/coffee, and I don't want to get the ground or coffee oils on the steam wand. So I keep them separate 😊
Cool video. Been thinking of the Barista pro or touch for my first ever espresso machine but aiming towards the Pro. What do you think? Any suggestions? Love to hear from you. Also, sub here!
Temple coffee!? Sweet, you’re from Sac
I'm actually from southern California but love Temple! I'm currently a partner with Coava Coffee from Portland because they are my all-time favorite 🤩 so you'll see their beans in a lot of my content too
Why when I do shots it doesn’t come out dry like yours?? Mine will come with water 😢. Please help
I'm sorry you're struggling with your espresso shots! Please look through my coffee playlist on TH-cam 😊 I have a video on how to dial in espresso
Do you not add any flavors to your lattes? Jw
Most of the time I don't! 😊
Does this give really hot cappuccino?
I hit the stop button at like 35 grams and end up with 40-42 after all the dripping. Is that common?
Yeah! Well, I usually get 2 extra grams out unless it's a fast shot, in which case the pace of the espresso coming out is faster. Thus more will stream out in that 1-2 seconds after stopping the shot. Hope this helps/makes sense!
Hi. I wanted to ask if you still have the setting at 4 inside the hopper
Hi, I actually have it at 3 now!
@@HijabsandAprons thank you for your reply.
Very nice video. Just out of curiosity 19g of coffee in and 30g out, why?
The roaster recommended that ratio for that particular bean of theirs
As always I keep learning more and more about being a good barista from you.
I wish I have the time to go through this process every morning. I bought the Sage bambino plus to help me make a good espresso in 5 seconds 😅
Thanks anyway sister
I have the Bambino now but used to use a French Press which would take as long as this anyway. 3-5 mins for the initial brew and then another 5 mins to steep, followed by 2 mins to clean.
The side effect of this is when you put this much effort in, you really enjoy your coffee more, IMO.
Do you get good espresso in 5 seconds at a coffeeshop?
@HijabsandAprons I haven't tried to be honest. Nonetheless, I am still learning because I am new to this world. I used to drink Americano and the like.
I'm so confused about espressos. You put 18g of beans and your expected output is 30ml? It should not be 50-60ml?. Thank you
Generally it should be 1:2, so 26g output. But the roaster of this bean recommended closer to 1:1.5 ratio for that particular bean and I found it was tastier that way for that bean. Every bean is different!
nice
Do you always pull manual shots by holding the double shot button?
Mostly yeah. I mean I hold it down for pre-infusion and then let go. Press to stop. Idk why I don't bother programming the shot per bag of beans although it would be convenient 😊
@@HijabsandAprons is this also how you dial in a new bag, sorry new to this :) I have watched you prev video on this too.
@@christopherwheeler7147 Yes I definitely do manual shots when dialing in a new bag because it gives me better control and an understanding of how the new beans are.
@@HijabsandAprons from videos I have been watching I have been doing 18 g dosing with 36 grams out with time of extraction around 30-35seccons, is this reasonable? Also do you dose more in beginning since Breville Pro has some bean retention?
Yes that sounds good!! And yeah I guess so. But I started banging on the hopper lid to get any stuck grounds out, so that helps a lot too!
30 grams from 19 grams dose - isnt that too little, shouldnt it be 2:1? (sorry Im new at this)
You are correct! That's a general standard; but for this particular bean, the roaster themselves recommends a 1:1.5 ratio for this bean 😊 I try to always check if a roaster has recommended parameters for a bean so that I can use that as a guideline. Ultimately, however, the best way to brew is the way you like it best!! So always go base off your taste too.
Thank you for watching!!
Do you use the single wall or double wall basket!?
single wall, always
@@HijabsandAprons i thought so! I'm new to this, and JUST realized after wasting a whole bag of beans dialing in, that I should've been using a single wall.. Next attempt, I'm changing my inner burr to 4, and grinding a bit finer on the breville smart grinder to get it right... So one more ? : You measured 18g and got 30 out ? I'm also working on manually pulling the shot and didnt know if it was over extracting..
@@n.k.4481 for that particular bean, i enjoyed a smaller ratio output. but a good *starting point* is a 1 to 2 ratio (so 18g dose, 36g output) and then you can tweak from there if necessary based on taste
@@HijabsandAprons Thank you for your responses, it really helps when creators actually reply! So this morning I changed the inner burr to 4, and the outer grind setting was maybe 8? I wish I paid closer attention. Anyway, with 18g and a single wall, I think it was close to how it should taste, but I think I needed to extract longer, I got under 30out. Do you count the timer from the moment you press the double shot button or from the moment the espresso starts coming out? Dialing in has been so challenging lately grr.
@n.k.4481 I count from when I press the button (meaning, I include the preinfusion in my brew time)
The protafilter is blocking the measurement ☹, can't see the extraction weight
Sorry! It was hard to keep checking the camera while trying to do a "real time" routine. But the extraction was ~30g in 26-27 seconds. Slightly fast but smooth. Increasing the dose just a bit OR decreasing dose and going down one grind size will likely push the brew time closer to the 30 seconds I prefer
Does this work with Nesquik?
Idk but I want to try this
Nesquick in an espresso machine? Haha good one. My guess is you'd get a smooth hot cocoa with a hint of burnt 🥲
What camera setup do you use?
Canon EOS R is my main camera (mounted to a C stand arm here). I usually never have a second camera but for this video, I just had my iPhone on a tripod off to the side.
@@HijabsandAprons got it. Thanks for the reply. Ohh one more thing… what about lighting? Are using diffusers or anything like that?
No problem! Not in this video, but occasionally I use a Godox SL60W with a giant diffuser/scrim 🙂
spray water on beans! might help with retention
Good point!!! I need to try this and see if it allows for less banging on the poor hopper 😂
You dont need to preheat the portafilter (or how its called / second language, sorry). Sage/Breville already put the cold portafilter into consideration in the heat settings.
Wow, when do you get the time to enjoy the coffee? I think this is way too meticulous and as long as you are doing the weigh, grind, dose and extraction correctly, you should be all good. Nice videos though. Salaam.