First of, I appreciate the content with the duo temp as I have the same machine. There were some errors in this video. But thats not a problem, as you are a beginner und we all have to start somewhere (including me). DISCLAIMER: the following is my personal experience and these guidelines helped me to produce better and better shots. I know, some of you may be doing things differently. That's fully up to you. 1. A rule of thumb: If your shot is too bitter, it's underextracted and too coarse --> grind finer. If your shot is too sour/ acidic, it's overextracted and too fine --> grind coarser. If it's watery and adjusting your grinder coraser helps, the problem was probably channeling in combination with a too fine grind. The pressure continues to build up and finally the water breaks through the weakest part of the coffee. 2. The grinder: This looks like a multi purpose grinder with stepped adjustments. Generally speaking, stepped grinders aren't bad when they offer enough steps (eg. baratza sette 270). But multi purpose grinder usally don't produce a very consistent particle size. This will make your shot under- and overextracted at the same time. Your grinder is definitly the "bottleneck" in your system, as the duo temp is very capable of producing decent shots. I would highly recommend investing in a espresso specialist. This doesn't have to be super expensive. Maybe a baratza vario or sette 270. A nice side effect: you can grind directly in your portafilter and make less of a mess. 3. The amount of ground coffee: It looked like your scale tricked you into putting way too much coffee in the portafilter. The scale is not very precise. Judging from the look, there was probably about 18-20g in there. These 54mm portafilters get the best results (in my opinion) with around 15-17g, like you tried. Maybe a more accurate scale is required. A good hint is when you detach the portafilter from the machine after pulling a shot and there are marks from the showersceen. Than you know, there was too much coffee in your portafilter. As a result, the water can't distribute enough which eventually leads to under- and overextraction. 4. The beans: I can't say too much about the age of your beans but make sure they are fresh and not too old. If somehow possible, don't buy from supermarkets but a (small) local roaster or seller. Most of the time they sell fresher beans and can even tell you, when the beans were roasted. Also: as a beginner, you don't have to spend too much money on fancy beans. Like I said, just make sure they are realtively fresh. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask. I hope that helps on your way to the perfect shot of espresso :) PS: very nice wood accent on the portafilter! ;-)
I forgot to talk about the timing: I get the best results when it takes 25-30 seconds for my desired ration (eg. 1:2), counting from the first drip of liquid coffee in my glas. If it's too fast --> grind finer. If it's too slow --> grind coarser. Try to keep the other variables (amount of ground coffee and tamping pressure) the same. If it hits the 25-30 window, let your taste decide if it needs more adjustment.
*This replaced a smaller Keurig that I owned for 6 years **MyBest.Kitchen** I wanted the convenience of the water receptacle and while this unit is much larger than the previous one, I'm very happy with my purchase. The only downside to this larger model is having to move it from under the cabinets to place the pod and refill it. I was able to rectify this by purchasing glide mats for small appliances. Now, it's perfect!*
This is my 2nd Keurig coffee maker of this model. th-cam.com/users/postUgkxBrV-RbF5Nk0Rlt9i15aao-YMzqzTG8Vf The first worked fine for more than 2 years, and I could still get a decent cup of coffee out of it if I fiddled with it when I decided to replace it. The problem I had with my first unit was this: When attempting to brew a cup of coffee, the unit would either keep brewing until the coffee was undrinkable or it would not run long enough and the coffee produced was way too strong. I cleaned the unit as best I could but it did not help. So in the end it was just too much trouble to get a good cup of coffee out of it, so I decided to replace it with a new one, which has been working great since I unpacked it.
hey bro, I stumbled across your TH-cam because my friend from Morocco asked me for an espresso machine recommendation and I used to own the duo temp pro. I loved it! I'm a barista and the issue with the shot you pulled was that it channeled (it wasn't an even extraction) since the shot was splitting as it was extracting. You'll improve as you keep making coffee. I like your style of narration! I really enjoyed the video :)
@@AlexYem i figured my old delonghi i used to fill the portal filters with coffee only then i can get a pure espresso then on this breville machine a little over half of the portafilter with fine coffee makes a good espresso! Thank you!
Where did you get your bottomless basket? And If anyone knows, I have the older model, is the portafilter the same size as the new one? I want to get upgrades like this, and a non-pressurized portafilter and such but I want to ensure I get the right size/something that won’t damage the machine
Hello! Here's a link to it: www.amazon.com/Bottomless-Portafilter-MATOW-Compatible-Breville/dp/B08D89QWY5/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=matow+bottomless+portafilter&qid=1644437300&sprefix=matow+bottom%2Caps%2C123&sr=8-2 I would recommend searching up your model name in the amazon comments.
The grinder you're using is crap. I have the same one and it doesn't even have the ability to do a fine grind. Oh sure it says fine next to the little dot, but I might as well be making drip coffee with the piece of garbage. Try getting a high quality burr grinder and see if that helps.
If a barista makes 100-200 drinks per day at, we’ll assume, $4.50-$6.00 per drink (yes, I’m being VERY conservative here), that barista is making $450-$600 per day. That’s over $13,500/month revenue.
Ristretto 1:1
Espresso 1:2
Lungo 1:3
Appreciate the info! Will pin it!
If the Ristretto is 1:1. What kina brew time are you looking for?
First of, I appreciate the content with the duo temp as I have the same machine.
There were some errors in this video. But thats not a problem, as you are a beginner und we all have to start somewhere (including me).
DISCLAIMER: the following is my personal experience and these guidelines helped me to produce better and better shots. I know, some of you may be doing things differently. That's fully up to you.
1. A rule of thumb: If your shot is too bitter, it's underextracted and too coarse --> grind finer. If your shot is too sour/ acidic, it's overextracted and too fine --> grind coarser. If it's watery and adjusting your grinder coraser helps, the problem was probably channeling in combination with a too fine grind. The pressure continues to build up and finally the water breaks through the weakest part of the coffee.
2. The grinder: This looks like a multi purpose grinder with stepped adjustments. Generally speaking, stepped grinders aren't bad when they offer enough steps (eg. baratza sette 270). But multi purpose grinder usally don't produce a very consistent particle size. This will make your shot under- and overextracted at the same time. Your grinder is definitly the "bottleneck" in your system, as the duo temp is very capable of producing decent shots. I would highly recommend investing in a espresso specialist. This doesn't have to be super expensive. Maybe a baratza vario or sette 270. A nice side effect: you can grind directly in your portafilter and make less of a mess.
3. The amount of ground coffee: It looked like your scale tricked you into putting way too much coffee in the portafilter. The scale is not very precise. Judging from the look, there was probably about 18-20g in there. These 54mm portafilters get the best results (in my opinion) with around 15-17g, like you tried. Maybe a more accurate scale is required. A good hint is when you detach the portafilter from the machine after pulling a shot and there are marks from the showersceen. Than you know, there was too much coffee in your portafilter. As a result, the water can't distribute enough which eventually leads to under- and overextraction.
4. The beans: I can't say too much about the age of your beans but make sure they are fresh and not too old. If somehow possible, don't buy from supermarkets but a (small) local roaster or seller. Most of the time they sell fresher beans and can even tell you, when the beans were roasted. Also: as a beginner, you don't have to spend too much money on fancy beans. Like I said, just make sure they are realtively fresh.
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask. I hope that helps on your way to the perfect shot of espresso :)
PS: very nice wood accent on the portafilter! ;-)
I forgot to talk about the timing: I get the best results when it takes 25-30 seconds for my desired ration (eg. 1:2), counting from the first drip of liquid coffee in my glas. If it's too fast --> grind finer. If it's too slow --> grind coarser. Try to keep the other variables (amount of ground coffee and tamping pressure) the same. If it hits the 25-30 window, let your taste decide if it needs more adjustment.
Appreciate all these tips. Been saving up since this video and just got the Eureka Mignon Notte. Will lyk if I have any issues dialing it in!
This was super helpful!! Thank you!!!
*This replaced a smaller Keurig that I owned for 6 years **MyBest.Kitchen** I wanted the convenience of the water receptacle and while this unit is much larger than the previous one, I'm very happy with my purchase. The only downside to this larger model is having to move it from under the cabinets to place the pod and refill it. I was able to rectify this by purchasing glide mats for small appliances. Now, it's perfect!*
That's great
Finally a simple, no nonsense tutorial! I have the same machine and just wanted to know how to use it! Thanku
This is my 2nd Keurig coffee maker of this model. th-cam.com/users/postUgkxBrV-RbF5Nk0Rlt9i15aao-YMzqzTG8Vf The first worked fine for more than 2 years, and I could still get a decent cup of coffee out of it if I fiddled with it when I decided to replace it. The problem I had with my first unit was this: When attempting to brew a cup of coffee, the unit would either keep brewing until the coffee was undrinkable or it would not run long enough and the coffee produced was way too strong. I cleaned the unit as best I could but it did not help. So in the end it was just too much trouble to get a good cup of coffee out of it, so I decided to replace it with a new one, which has been working great since I unpacked it.
hey bro, I stumbled across your TH-cam because my friend from Morocco asked me for an espresso machine recommendation and I used to own the duo temp pro. I loved it! I'm a barista and the issue with the shot you pulled was that it channeled (it wasn't an even extraction) since the shot was splitting as it was extracting. You'll improve as you keep making coffee. I like your style of narration! I really enjoyed the video :)
I have this machine, and my coffee tastes better than any 98% shop coffee I've had here in Adelaide, Australia.
Watery and acidic means you should grind it finer not the other way around. Acidity is a sign of under extraction and so is watery texture.
Appreciate the tips!
hi. whats difference between bambino plus and this one? thank you
Looks great Alex 🙌🏻
Thank you for the tips!
Thank you!!! Yes! Question! What do you use to grind your coffee? Does it have to be super fine?
I grind pretty fine for espresso. Will be releasing a new video about that in the next 2 weeks.
@@AlexYem i figured my old delonghi i used to fill the portal filters with coffee only then i can get a pure espresso then on this breville machine a little over half of the portafilter with fine coffee makes a good espresso! Thank you!
Excellent video! could you provide a link for your "distributor" and tamper? Thanks you!
Tamper: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0838GJYCL/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1
Distributer:
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07ZT42HZF/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Yay for the new machine! I love using my breville too and excited for future coffee content 🥰
Thank you! Yes been loving the machine so far!
Can I use this for small cafe?
The Duo Pro probably won't keep up with a commercial machine but maybe give it a try! Lmk how it performs!
What is potarfilter spec? 51mm?
54mm portafilter off amazon
Como se maneja esa maquina y mantenimiento en español
Where did you get your bottomless basket?
And If anyone knows, I have the older model, is the portafilter the same size as the new one?
I want to get upgrades like this, and a non-pressurized portafilter and such but I want to ensure I get the right size/something that won’t damage the machine
Hello! Here's a link to it: www.amazon.com/Bottomless-Portafilter-MATOW-Compatible-Breville/dp/B08D89QWY5/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=matow+bottomless+portafilter&qid=1644437300&sprefix=matow+bottom%2Caps%2C123&sr=8-2
I would recommend searching up your model name in the amazon comments.
Have you tried this. I thought the duo temp had a 50mm portafilter vs the duo temp pro’s 54mm portafilter size. Curious if that portafilter fit well
How much was this ? Seen one on offer up for $125 like new kind of tempted to buy lol
Dang $125 is a great price. I got mine off eBay for $270
@@AlexYem oh dam lol I actually picked it up this morning about to try it right now 👌🏼😁 I didn’t have change for $130 so she said $120 cool 😎
1-2 drinks a day😂😂😂😂
(I drink an obscene amount of coffee)
Very pro ! So not a beginner. Love the foam design too
Thank you!
You’re way better at the latte art than me. Ha ha. Im still making blobs, or hearts that look like a 🍑
Haha we all start somewhere!
woah so complicated! looks good tho!
Making my morning routine much longer haha
Those beans are very dark and shiny. I think that means it is over roasted.
dont drink too much coffee alex
less
thanks for the review.
no art for me….my hands are just too jittery. 😭😤
I'm still practicing too! Just start simple with the heart 👍
The grinder you're using is crap. I have the same one and it doesn't even have the ability to do a fine grind. Oh sure it says fine next to the little dot, but I might as well be making drip coffee with the piece of garbage. Try getting a high quality burr grinder and see if that helps.
It did 👍
@@AlexYem Me too! I was buying pre-ground coffee for a while, but I finally got a Breville Smart Grinder Pro and it's awesome.
If a barista makes 100-200 drinks per day at, we’ll assume, $4.50-$6.00 per drink (yes, I’m being VERY conservative here), that barista is making $450-$600 per day.
That’s over $13,500/month revenue.