Jack, like you I have a La Pavoni Esperto Abile. I have modified my machine with several items from Tudor Pettriman's Coffee Sensor which have greatly improved the performance of my machine. Internally I replaced the stock, original plastic group sleeve with a stainless steel sleeve (without changing the original brass piston). The new well machined, even beautiful SS sleeve has surprisingly improved brew temperature stability. Further I added the "Air Buster" to the brew group eliminating retained gas within the group, and additionally improving the brew temperature and brew quality. The best modification regarding milk steaming is the lengthened steaming tip ( a relatively cheap, and easy to make swap installation), and which has allowed me to do much better steaming, thereby improving the microfoam quality for both cappuccinos and lattes. I haven't bothered to use the LaPavoni steaming accessory that you used for this video after using the lengthened steam wand tip. Try it and you might be as delighted as I am. Since you are in the UK, you might want to try a locally sourced Londinium R24 for testing/sampling, as I have, to go deeper into the lever rabbit hole. The R24 is a remarkable HX, preinfusion pressure settable and pressure variable spring lever machine producing great espressos. That said I still enjoy using my direct lever La Pavoni and its stable mate, a spring lever Ponte Vecchio Export., both great lesser expensive entry points to the lever espresso world. Beware the lever espresso world is addictive. Thanks for producing a great, enjoyable video site, and I look forward to your full Kafetek M5 review.
Thank you very much for watching and all great tips. Someone also mentioned that I should adjust the piston so it can go higher therefore allowing more water in to the chamber and longer shots. Have you tried that? I hate all the DIY things but maybe I should do it. As for Londinium, b4 I got Decent I was considering it. The main reason I didn’t get it was long pre heating time (45min or more) and size (you saw haw small my kitchen is) but I would love to play with it.
@@mycoffeeshow111 Jack, the Coffee Sensor Air Buster eliminates the gas occupying the headroom above the coffee puck, and in my case, allowing an increase in the brew water volume. Also I don't push at 9 bar, but use 6-7 bar, which for me produces even sweeter espressos. Yes, the La Pavoni is an "old school" direct lever machine requiring much understanding and fiddling, but when the shot is successful, the taste buds are well treated with enjoyable, pleasurable espresso. However, for consistency, the inexpensive spring lever Ponte Vecchio, is much easier to use than the La Pavoni.
@@GeelongVic7140 thx. Would that also help with multiple shots eliminating the need to wait b4 you remove portafilter? Sweet espresso at 6 bar is great but it can reduce the overall extraction %. I drink mostly light roasts and aim to develop all the nuances in the cup.
I bought a La Pavoni in 2017 and had to return it immediately. I was not fully convinced of its build quality. But I always wanted a level machine. Did you try both DF83 and MC5 on LP?
There are certain bits they could improve but overall I am really happy with LP. Maybe try Cremina next time. Yes, both DF83 and MC5 work great with it
@@mycoffeeshow111 Thanks! Not yet, still in the cleaning process. I use it for milk frothing at the moment and the rest of the hot water in the tank for cleaning the group head. I want to leave the lube residue as less as possible. I'm way too picky if it is supposed to be consumed.
Thank you. Most helpful
Thx for watching.
Jack, like you I have a La Pavoni Esperto Abile. I have modified my machine with several items from Tudor Pettriman's Coffee Sensor which have greatly improved the performance of my machine. Internally I replaced the stock, original plastic group sleeve with a stainless steel sleeve (without changing the original brass piston). The new well machined, even beautiful SS sleeve has surprisingly improved brew temperature stability. Further I added the "Air Buster" to the brew group eliminating retained gas within the group, and additionally improving the brew temperature and brew quality.
The best modification regarding milk steaming is the lengthened steaming tip ( a relatively cheap, and easy to make swap installation), and which has allowed me to do much better steaming, thereby improving the microfoam quality for both cappuccinos and lattes. I haven't bothered to use the LaPavoni steaming accessory that you used for this video after using the lengthened steam wand tip. Try it and you might be as delighted as I am.
Since you are in the UK, you might want to try a locally sourced Londinium R24 for testing/sampling, as I have, to go deeper into the lever rabbit hole. The R24 is a remarkable HX, preinfusion pressure settable and pressure variable spring lever machine producing great espressos. That said I still enjoy using my direct lever La Pavoni and its stable mate, a spring lever Ponte Vecchio Export., both great lesser expensive entry points to the lever espresso world. Beware the lever espresso world is addictive.
Thanks for producing a great, enjoyable video site, and I look forward to your full Kafetek M5 review.
Thank you very much for watching and all great tips. Someone also mentioned that I should adjust the piston so it can go higher therefore allowing more water in to the chamber and longer shots. Have you tried that? I hate all the DIY things but maybe I should do it.
As for Londinium, b4 I got Decent I was considering it. The main reason I didn’t get it was long pre heating time (45min or more) and size (you saw haw small my kitchen is) but I would love to play with it.
@@mycoffeeshow111 Jack, the Coffee Sensor Air Buster eliminates the gas occupying the headroom above the coffee puck, and in my case, allowing an increase in the brew water volume. Also I don't push at 9 bar, but use 6-7 bar, which for me produces even sweeter espressos.
Yes, the La Pavoni is an "old school" direct lever machine requiring much understanding and fiddling, but when the shot is successful, the taste buds are well treated with enjoyable, pleasurable espresso. However, for consistency, the inexpensive spring lever Ponte Vecchio, is much easier to use than the La Pavoni.
@@GeelongVic7140 thx. Would that also help with multiple shots eliminating the need to wait b4 you remove portafilter?
Sweet espresso at 6 bar is great but it can reduce the overall extraction %. I drink mostly light roasts and aim to develop all the nuances in the cup.
Where did you get the special steam wand?
I bought a La Pavoni in 2017 and had to return it immediately. I was not fully convinced of its build quality. But I always wanted a level machine. Did you try both DF83 and MC5 on LP?
There are certain bits they could improve but overall I am really happy with LP. Maybe try Cremina next time.
Yes, both DF83 and MC5 work great with it
@@mycoffeeshow111 Emmm, I just got the Cremina yesterday, a good piece of advice though.🤭
@@louisazou412 wow. Congratulations! Have you played with it yet?
@@mycoffeeshow111 Thanks! Not yet, still in the cleaning process. I use it for milk frothing at the moment and the rest of the hot water in the tank for cleaning the group head. I want to leave the lube residue as less as possible. I'm way too picky if it is supposed to be consumed.
@@louisazou412 looks like you know what you are doing. Let me know how you like it when it’s done.
Awesome
Thank you!
Talking about Kafatek is highly appreciated by us viewers, haha :-)
Thx. I will keep bragging then 😛
How much is kafotek no price on their website
Hi, I can’t say in case my wife would read it 😛
Great mate
Thank you!
I felt that the attachment is pretty useless. The machine is pretty good though. Wah la!
Agree. But still, some may want to try it. Good fun.
@@mycoffeeshow111 Thanks you for your frankness. But I feel the machine is still pretty good.
hi jack
Hi, what’s up?