i like the presentation, thank you. for someone who owned the machine since july last year, i found some points that reinforced my feeling that this is a good machine for a beginner, who is just getting into espresso, but it's not something that you could own long term. i had to really put an effort to learn how to steam milk with the milk wand, as the frother is too inconvenient to keep cleaning after each use. moreover, it doesn't consistently foam milk so it ended up in my cabinet. the wand has a steep learning curve, but what i eventually found out was you have to keep the tip right on the milk surface, not completely underneath, nor fully outside. and keep the jug at an angle. you have to hear a bubbly-cracking-steeping sound when it's in the right spot (hard to describe that sound, but when you hear it, you'll know). also, never fill the jug with more milk than when the spout begins, it will never be able to steam it properly. one thing i noticed is you say the espresso is too bitter to be drank without milk, for your liking. a properly dialed in espresso should not taste bitter, bitterness comes from over-extraction. which is interesting considering that the flow is almost watery, which should indicate an under-extracted espresso, which in turn should taste sour. this leads me to the conclusion the machine is quite poor. personally, however, i was able to get sweet tasting coffee from it after i played with the grind size. this is a decent product, and recently it's been priced quite all right (not the $500 i paid for when it came out last year). my 2 cents, for whoever sees this and wants an espresso machine to start with, better save a little bit more (~$100 or so more) and buy the breville bambino plus.
I got that same grinder for Christmas, been looking at the Espresso Machine since then. Today I finally ordered it, paid the extra for red to match my grinder and stand mixer. Thanks for your tutorial, now I just have to wait until Wednesday for it to get delivered!
Great tutorial, I just got mine for more than half off. (Bundle, Espresso/frother ) for less than than $300. This week. Great machine, Can’t go wrong with Kichenaid products ! Thsnks
Just ordered the grinder and the espresso/frother machine combo. I'm still learning but its clear that every machine has a sweet spot. Currently using a cheap mr coffee brand machine. Not happy with the lack of espresso foam it creates. Thanks for the video!
@@JustADad I ended up cancelling the espresso machine part but still have the grinder coming. I watched other videos that were not so impressive with the KitchenAid espresso machine. Settled on a Breville Infuser.
Just received my Kitchen Aid Expresso and Burr Grinder Machines. Your Video is By Far the Most Complete How To Video. From Your Video I was Able To make my First Enjoyable and Delicious Expresso 👍🏾👏🏾👊🏾. I Thank You Sir 💯💯💯💯
Nice presentation. I bought the Mr Coffee Cafe Barista after watching your review several months ago and I love it. My next purchase will be the Kitchenaid burr grinder . It looks fantastic.
Fyi. I have a Delonghi ECP 3420 with a 51mm portafilter. I also have this exact KitchenAid coffee burr grinder and same color. The 51mm will work with the 54/58mm magnetic attachment that comes with this KitchenAid so long as you hold onto the handle. Set the 51mm portafilter on top of the attachment and let your grinds dump into the portafilter directly. Cheers
I have thought about purchasing this machine but in all videos there is almost a puddle left on top of the espresso puck when emptying portafilter. What are your thoughts about this? Also, what do you do with all of these machines you review? LOL
If using the pressure basket, the puddle is normal. If using the single wall basket, it could come down to the beans being used. Dark roast beans tend to pool on the puck.
I got this machine today and already had the matching grinder. My pucks had a puddle when the grind was super fine. The puddle disappeared when I decreased the grind, just like this video suggested.
No cheap espresso machines will have a back pressure valve, so they will all have a sloppy puck left over. If you leave it in the machine a few minutes it will evaporate and make it easier to remove the puck. Just one of the many downsides of a cheap machine.
@@FawkesHD Sounds like you know what you are talking about. Appreciate the input. Mine sometimes comes out slop others not bad just wet but a firm puck.
Have you been able to get enough foam from the frother for a cappuccino? In your video it looks like you're getting about a latte and anything more and it sputters. That's what I'm seeing on my machine as well, if I try to get more foam it just sputters and splatters everywhere instead of making foam, and I can't get a cappuccino using the frother since there's so little foam. I'm wondering if there's a trick or sweet spot on the dial that will get more foam.
@@marcoagostoni8827 It's not as good as foaming the milk normally, but I've found a couple things that help through trial and error. Warming the milk a little first in the microwave leads to better foam. I usually put what I need in a mug and zap it for 30 seconds, then just use the mug instead of the plastic reservoir, since setting up the reservoir takes more time than just putting the hose in a mug. The other is to steady the air valve with my other hand when I adjust it, since it's not very stable, and if I open it enough to get air in for foam, it will tilt a little as it's being turned, letting in way too much air causing sputtering. Steadying the knob with my other hand while I turn it prevents this spike of air, so I can get it set where I want with less sputtering.
Have you tried making a tea latte with the machine? Instead of coffee grinds, I'm thinking of using loose tea powder - like matcha green tea or tumeric powder.
This milk frother attachment seems way over engineered when comparing it to the Mr Coffee milk attachment. It also seems like it was an afterthought to be honest.
Sorry to be picky…. But it is pronounce La Va Za. Also…if you are finding that the espresso is too bitter then there a few things not right. First and foremost it could be the coffee you use. There are so many FRESH bean options out there that make wonderful NON BITTER espresso. When you shop for beans look for a roast date on the bag. It should not be more than a few weeks out or at least one month out from the current date. Second, even with the right coffee there are many variables for a great espresso - the amount of coffee in grams, the grind quality, and the temperature of the brew. You should also be timing your shots with a timer when you hit play. The brew should take between 25 and 35 seconds for a double shot.
interesting jump, from a ~$300 (mostly less) coffee machine to a straight up ~$1700. As harvey specter would have said, not only are these not in the same league, they don't even play the same sport.
i like the presentation, thank you. for someone who owned the machine since july last year, i found some points that reinforced my feeling that this is a good machine for a beginner, who is just getting into espresso, but it's not something that you could own long term.
i had to really put an effort to learn how to steam milk with the milk wand, as the frother is too inconvenient to keep cleaning after each use. moreover, it doesn't consistently foam milk so it ended up in my cabinet. the wand has a steep learning curve, but what i eventually found out was you have to keep the tip right on the milk surface, not completely underneath, nor fully outside. and keep the jug at an angle. you have to hear a bubbly-cracking-steeping sound when it's in the right spot (hard to describe that sound, but when you hear it, you'll know). also, never fill the jug with more milk than when the spout begins, it will never be able to steam it properly.
one thing i noticed is you say the espresso is too bitter to be drank without milk, for your liking. a properly dialed in espresso should not taste bitter, bitterness comes from over-extraction. which is interesting considering that the flow is almost watery, which should indicate an under-extracted espresso, which in turn should taste sour. this leads me to the conclusion the machine is quite poor. personally, however, i was able to get sweet tasting coffee from it after i played with the grind size.
this is a decent product, and recently it's been priced quite all right (not the $500 i paid for when it came out last year). my 2 cents, for whoever sees this and wants an espresso machine to start with, better save a little bit more (~$100 or so more) and buy the breville bambino plus.
I got that same grinder for Christmas, been looking at the Espresso Machine since then. Today I finally ordered it, paid the extra for red to match my grinder and stand mixer. Thanks for your tutorial, now I just have to wait until Wednesday for it to get delivered!
Great tutorial, I just got mine for more than half off. (Bundle, Espresso/frother ) for less than than $300. This week. Great machine, Can’t go wrong with Kichenaid products !
Thsnks
That is awesome!
Just ordered the grinder and the espresso/frother machine combo. I'm still learning but its clear that every machine has a sweet spot. Currently using a cheap mr coffee brand machine. Not happy with the lack of espresso foam it creates. Thanks for the video!
Hope you enjoy it!
@@JustADad I ended up cancelling the espresso machine part but still have the grinder coming. I watched other videos that were not so impressive with the KitchenAid espresso machine. Settled on a Breville Infuser.
Just received my Kitchen Aid Expresso and Burr Grinder Machines. Your Video is By Far the Most Complete How To Video. From Your Video I was Able To make my First Enjoyable and Delicious Expresso 👍🏾👏🏾👊🏾. I Thank You Sir 💯💯💯💯
Awesome! Thank you!
Nice presentation. I bought the Mr Coffee Cafe Barista after watching your review several months ago and I love it. My next purchase will be the Kitchenaid burr grinder . It looks fantastic.
Great to hear!
be careful with lavazza beans, just ruined my breville grinder with a small rock in the bag, nice video 👍🏻👍🏻
Good to know!
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Fyi. I have a Delonghi ECP 3420 with a 51mm portafilter. I also have this exact KitchenAid coffee burr grinder and same color.
The 51mm will work with the 54/58mm magnetic attachment that comes with this KitchenAid so long as you hold onto the handle. Set the 51mm portafilter on top of the attachment and let your grinds dump into the portafilter directly.
Cheers
Wish I had this video when I was figuring out my machine. Well done!
Thanks!
Thanks for the video. Does it sounds like it’s pumping or like a beat when steams the milk ?
I would like to ask you to go to the finest grind so I can see the results.
can you also make a lungo with this?
Very helpful! Thank you sir
Glad it was helpful!
I have thought about purchasing this machine but in all videos there is almost a puddle left on top of the espresso puck when emptying portafilter. What are your thoughts about this? Also, what do you do with all of these machines you review? LOL
If using the pressure basket, the puddle is normal. If using the single wall basket, it could come down to the beans being used. Dark roast beans tend to pool on the puck.
I got this machine today and already had the matching grinder. My pucks had a puddle when the grind was super fine. The puddle disappeared when I decreased the grind, just like this video suggested.
No cheap espresso machines will have a back pressure valve, so they will all have a sloppy puck left over. If you leave it in the machine a few minutes it will evaporate and make it easier to remove the puck. Just one of the many downsides of a cheap machine.
@@FawkesHD
Sounds like you know what you are talking about. Appreciate the input. Mine sometimes comes out slop others not bad just wet but a firm puck.
Great video I have this machine. didn’t know how to use froth attachment thank you.
You are welcome!
If you are only using the milk frother attachment, do you have to have water in the water tank on the machine?
Have you been able to get enough foam from the frother for a cappuccino? In your video it looks like you're getting about a latte and anything more and it sputters. That's what I'm seeing on my machine as well, if I try to get more foam it just sputters and splatters everywhere instead of making foam, and I can't get a cappuccino using the frother since there's so little foam. I'm wondering if there's a trick or sweet spot on the dial that will get more foam.
i would like to know this as well, before buying it
@@marcoagostoni8827 It's not as good as foaming the milk normally, but I've found a couple things that help through trial and error.
Warming the milk a little first in the microwave leads to better foam. I usually put what I need in a mug and zap it for 30 seconds, then just use the mug instead of the plastic reservoir, since setting up the reservoir takes more time than just putting the hose in a mug.
The other is to steady the air valve with my other hand when I adjust it, since it's not very stable, and if I open it enough to get air in for foam, it will tilt a little as it's being turned, letting in way too much air causing sputtering. Steadying the knob with my other hand while I turn it prevents this spike of air, so I can get it set where I want with less sputtering.
Have you tried making a tea latte with the machine? Instead of coffee grinds, I'm thinking of using loose tea powder - like matcha green tea or tumeric powder.
I have not, I am not sure it will work
Great review
The black part on the portafilter? You have to remove it or stay inside?????? Thanks
stays inside
This milk frother attachment seems way over engineered when comparing it to the Mr Coffee milk attachment. It also seems like it was an afterthought to be honest.
Sorry to be picky…. But it is pronounce La Va Za. Also…if you are finding that the espresso is too bitter then there a few things not right. First and foremost it could be the coffee you use. There are so many FRESH bean options out there that make wonderful NON BITTER espresso. When you shop for beans look for a roast date on the bag. It should not be more than a few weeks out or at least one month out from the current date. Second, even with the right coffee there are many variables for a great espresso - the amount of coffee in grams, the grind quality, and the temperature of the brew. You should also be timing your shots with a timer when you hit play. The brew should take between 25 and 35 seconds for a double shot.
The set-up, tear-down, and cleaning regimen required of that frothing attachment makes the game not worth the candle.
Lava-Lazza? Bus'tillio?
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I had one didn't like it so I returned it... saved up and last week I got a Diletta bello espresso machine.
Wow that looks like a nice machine. was it hard to learn how to use it?
interesting jump, from a ~$300 (mostly less) coffee machine to a straight up ~$1700. As harvey specter would have said, not only are these not in the same league, they don't even play the same sport.
I bought a Ford Focus, didn't really like it so I got a Bugatti instead.