Thanks for another great review Mark, that's quite a useful machine for home or trail use. It's quite fancy, though, and you might want to trade your Tilley for a top hat as you enjoy that crema. 😊
Ahhh that sure looked like a great cup of coffee with all that crema on top. I could just about taste and smell it. I have never tried straight shots. I have only ever had Americano, moka etc. Watching this video made me think I need to try a straight shot sometime. My trouble is that I enjoy coffee so much that I don't want the experience to end too quick. My Americano lasts me a while. I may really enjoy a straight shot but then it is all over way too quick. lol
Hi Lonnie. I know what you mean about a single shot of espresso not lasting long enough. For me, as I am sure it is for you, just sitting with a cup of coffee is it's own reward. I don't want it to end too quickly. I drink my coffee black as well so I often add hot water to make an Americano. Thanks for commenting
Does that device have some issues with fines in the cup? As I noticed when it first released (10:17) it looked like it some ground coffee escaped (it might just be spatter). Personally I would prefer an actual steel portafilter without the silicone (I find proper portafilters fairly easy to knock the puck out). Definitely a bulky design, plus it seemed that the minipresso gr2 produced more crema. I will again mention the nanofoamer V2 for those who like cappuccino or lattes. Great little device for foaming milk.
I had to watch to see what you were referring to. It does look like fines but it is just the spatter of the initial part of the shot. It is a bit bulky but does allow for larger shots than the Wacaco. I love my GR2 and yes, it does give more crema but also generates upwards of 20bar pressure. I am looking to try out Wacaco's new electric espresso maker so maybe I will get a Nanofoamer at the same time. Thanks for commenting
Consider reviewing the Kichvoe Espresso Coffee Filter. It folds flat, is stainless steel, ultra fine mesh, weighs 15 grams and costs $15. It can be used as a water pre-filter also. P.s., the iClimb table works great.
I have the same filter by another brand (Buphalo). I believe I showed it in another video. I will dig it out and see about doing some comparisons. Thanks for commenting
Nice review, Mark. After trying different espresso makers, do you have a favorite? Will you consider trying the aeropress espresso attachment? I’m curious about the taste compared with these other devices.
Choosing my favourite portable espresso maker is hard. Based on simplicity maybe one of the electric ones I have reviewed but based on compact, light weight, I would say the Wacaco GR2. However, Wacaco is coming out with an electric version that looks interesting. I have not tried the AeroPress attachment but might yet. It does make a true espresso as it can not reach the required pressure but I am interested also in what it does taste like. Thanks for commenting
Hey Mark thank you for your review and the information. I also got a Staresso SP300, but in addition I bought a "real" espresso basket so I'm not using the pressurized basket for pre ground coffee. In combination with a decent manual grinder you can get a true manual setup. My complaints are that your recipe is far away from an espresso or even a lungo shot. 17g to 120ml of water is not espresso. Also high pressure is no indicator for a good extraction or even a good shot. So what you are doing is a kind of strong coffee with some kind of crema, but no espresso. While using a espresso basket I would go for 17g with 35-40ml of water, or with about 70-80ml of water for a lungo. The pressurized basket has the purpose to emulate a finer espresso grind, with far coarser coffeegrounds. So its building the pressure while using the valve on the bottom instead of fine ground coffee. I'm using this setup in my kitchen, because I dont want to get a way more expensive espresso machine. There are also many accesories for the staresso from asia. Just have a look into the Niti craft store....there seems to be cafes where they use this brewer intensively. Greetings from germany
You are absolutely correct. I could have done a much better job of explaining what I was doing and showing a proper espresso shot. I do know the proper ratios and did use the Starresso at home pulling good shots. In hindsight, I think I was trying to demonstrate how much the Starresso is capable of making at one time but did not clarify that. Thanks for commenting
I love coffee and have probably bought every coffee/espresso-making machine - I'm serious at least $5,000 worth of brewers. Last week, I bought Nescafe GOLD coffee and espresso, and I must say they are 95% of the way to the best cup of coffee/espresso I've had in 50 years of coffee making. Nescafe GOLD is NOT instant coffee - it is freeze-dried coffee from the world's largest coffee producer. Maybe I'll get tired of it, but for now, it easily beats the equipment I've been using for the past five years, and I thought I had mastered coffee and espresso. I bought the Nescafe GOLD Medium coffee and the Blonde espresso.
I do have a good amount of gear sent to me to review. I see it as showing people options and hopefully answering questions I would ask if I was interested in buying one. Yes, my wife reminds me I have way to much "stuff" stored in my gear room. Thanks for commenting
Nice unit Mark. I enjoy using my Staresso machines as well.
Great bit of kit. Thanks for commenting Wade
Great video, thanks for sharing
Most welcome. Thanks for commenting
Interesting device ! Thanks for sharing it with us .
Most welcome. Thanks for commenting
First, Interesting device there Mark. Thanks for sharing.
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for commenting Steve
❤ love these reviews. Thank you
You are so welcome! Thanks for commenting
Thanks for another great review Mark, that's quite a useful machine for home or trail use. It's quite fancy, though, and you might want to trade your Tilley for a top hat as you enjoy that crema. 😊
LOL...maybe a bowtie as well. Thanks for commenting
Ahhh that sure looked like a great cup of coffee with all that crema on top. I could just about taste and smell it. I have never tried straight shots. I have only ever had Americano, moka etc. Watching this video made me think I need to try a straight shot sometime. My trouble is that I enjoy coffee so much that I don't want the experience to end too quick. My Americano lasts me a while. I may really enjoy a straight shot but then it is all over way too quick. lol
Hi Lonnie. I know what you mean about a single shot of espresso not lasting long enough. For me, as I am sure it is for you, just sitting with a cup of coffee is it's own reward. I don't want it to end too quickly. I drink my coffee black as well so I often add hot water to make an Americano. Thanks for commenting
Interesting!
I'm glad you found it interesting! Thanks for commenting.
Good review Mark, thanks for sharing, YAH bless !
Thanks for commenting Michael
Does that device have some issues with fines in the cup? As I noticed when it first released (10:17) it looked like it some ground coffee escaped (it might just be spatter). Personally I would prefer an actual steel portafilter without the silicone (I find proper portafilters fairly easy to knock the puck out). Definitely a bulky design, plus it seemed that the minipresso gr2 produced more crema. I will again mention the nanofoamer V2 for those who like cappuccino or lattes. Great little device for foaming milk.
I had to watch to see what you were referring to. It does look like fines but it is just the spatter of the initial part of the shot. It is a bit bulky but does allow for larger shots than the Wacaco. I love my GR2 and yes, it does give more crema but also generates upwards of 20bar pressure. I am looking to try out Wacaco's new electric espresso maker so maybe I will get a Nanofoamer at the same time. Thanks for commenting
When does the "Backwoods Barista" merch start shipping? 😊
LOL... would rather spend my time drinking coffee. Thanks for commenting
Consider reviewing the Kichvoe Espresso Coffee Filter. It folds flat, is stainless steel, ultra fine mesh, weighs 15 grams and costs $15. It can be used as a water pre-filter also. P.s., the iClimb table works great.
I have the same filter by another brand (Buphalo). I believe I showed it in another video. I will dig it out and see about doing some comparisons. Thanks for commenting
Nice review, Mark. After trying different espresso makers, do you have a favorite? Will you consider trying the aeropress espresso attachment? I’m curious about the taste compared with these other devices.
Choosing my favourite portable espresso maker is hard. Based on simplicity maybe one of the electric ones I have reviewed but based on compact, light weight, I would say the Wacaco GR2. However, Wacaco is coming out with an electric version that looks interesting. I have not tried the AeroPress attachment but might yet. It does make a true espresso as it can not reach the required pressure but I am interested also in what it does taste like. Thanks for commenting
I have just worded the new wacaco battery exspresso maker with tempture control
Right on. I am hoping to try that one out as well. Thanks for commenting
Hey Mark thank you for your review and the information. I also got a Staresso SP300, but in addition I bought a "real" espresso basket so I'm not using the pressurized basket for pre ground coffee. In combination with a decent manual grinder you can get a true manual setup. My complaints are that your recipe is far away from an espresso or even a lungo shot. 17g to 120ml of water is not espresso. Also high pressure is no indicator for a good extraction or even a good shot. So what you are doing is a kind of strong coffee with some kind of crema, but no espresso. While using a espresso basket I would go for 17g with 35-40ml of water, or with about 70-80ml of water for a lungo. The pressurized basket has the purpose to emulate a finer espresso grind, with far coarser coffeegrounds. So its building the pressure while using the valve on the bottom instead of fine ground coffee. I'm using this setup in my kitchen, because I dont want to get a way more expensive espresso machine. There are also many accesories for the staresso from asia. Just have a look into the Niti craft store....there seems to be cafes where they use this brewer intensively. Greetings from germany
You are absolutely correct. I could have done a much better job of explaining what I was doing and showing a proper espresso shot. I do know the proper ratios and did use the Starresso at home pulling good shots. In hindsight, I think I was trying to demonstrate how much the Starresso is capable of making at one time but did not clarify that. Thanks for commenting
I’m surprised you’re not standing on a corner selling dime bags of Rampage Coffee ….😬😉😘✌️🇨🇦🇺🇸✌️
Hmmm...do you think it would sell?
@ Sure. Just say things like "hey Buddy, looking for a fix?" Or, "I have some stuff that will send you to the moon" That should get things rolling…..😉
I love coffee and have probably bought every coffee/espresso-making machine - I'm serious at least $5,000 worth of brewers.
Last week, I bought Nescafe GOLD coffee and espresso, and I must say they are 95% of the way to the best cup of coffee/espresso I've had in 50 years of coffee making.
Nescafe GOLD is NOT instant coffee - it is freeze-dried coffee from the world's largest coffee producer.
Maybe I'll get tired of it, but for now, it easily beats the equipment I've been using for the past five years, and I thought I had mastered coffee and espresso.
I bought the Nescafe GOLD Medium coffee and the Blonde espresso.
I will have to try it out. Thanks for commenting
@@MarkYoungBushcraft Everyone has their "ideal" cup of coffee/espresso - the Newscafe fits mine but it may not be everyone's cup of tea...
You do have a lots of stuff sent to you. No real critic except, do we all need this all? You must have a huge warehouse :;
I do have a good amount of gear sent to me to review. I see it as showing people options and hopefully answering questions I would ask if I was interested in buying one. Yes, my wife reminds me I have way to much "stuff" stored in my gear room. Thanks for commenting