What was the ratio of coffee to water?

The Phillips machine in the video is NOT a 3300, its a 4400.

will you guys be making more diletta bello+'s?

This quick fix video saved me hundreds of $$s of service. Many thanks

Percolator much better than drip

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What grind setting did you use? Just got both products and dialing in still. Currently using 7 2/3 with Costa Rico Peaberry beans. Thanks for any input.

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Thought you were supposed to purge the super hot water built up in the heat exchanger first?

Twelve grams of coffee is very weak. I use 17.5 grams for 10 oz. water. It’s not too bold/strong and not too weak. But 12 grams?

This guy needs some cocaine or come caffeine. Same thing…

Nice video: it would have been useful to have some more "in-depth" explanation about grinding size, to see what is "too fine" or "too coarse" (e.g. a small b-clip showing the differences in grinded coffee, with some insight on how to spot a well grounded coffee from the other two cases).

Dude, this is my first video I’ve seen, and this Gail chick genuinely rocks.

Thanks for the informative video. We have the model with the thermal carafe. We’re trying to figure out how to turn on the warming plate under the carafe. I’ve reviewed the user’s manual to no avail. After listening to your video (especially one of your initial comments on the video) it sounds like you can’t turn on the warming plate. Oh no! Sometimes we make too much coffee for 1 day and want to heat it up the following morning. I guess that isn’t possible with the model we have. Oh well! Thanks!!

Hi, I recently bought the same model but when I flushed the system as instructed by pressing the single espresso shot, the water passed through and then the red light was on indicating low water level and everything just unresponsive even though water was at max level. I wonder if there were something I was missing?

Yeah, Nahhh I just turn it on and when it says it's ready, good enough for me ☕️

I don’t want the coffee if he ain’t on the phone 😤😤

this almost seems like tea with the temperature and ratio

Love this video!

I have the shorty at home, and I've noticed one thing that almost never gets talked about--the low retention of the EK43. I use the single-dose hopper and a flexible, silicon cup to grind into, sealing the cup to the spout with my hand, and using the on-board knocker to clear the burr chamber. Over the years, I've maintained retention of 0-2 tenths of a gram, occasionally getting +1-2 tenths. IOW, the grinder seems to retain an average of 1-2 tenths of a gram, which is as close to 'zero retention' as any grinder out there, afaict.

The original appartamento is a pretty machine but its always been over priced considering the features it lacks. It's a 100 percent analog machine. The TCA is better but its now almost priced out of reach of the newbie buyer. You may as well opt for a flagship model...

Great coffee, too much plastic, and the lines you love on the machine?…are good from afar, but far from good. I would be happy to pay more for something that would feel more like it will last.

I got a standard bambino that comes with a cheaper portafilter. Removed platic, and there was lot gunk below it. I dont want to drink with plastic in.

Holy that’ll get ya revved up

Having worked on mine a few comments Shower screen screw. If it has never been removed, it can be STUCK tight. You NEED your screwdriver to FIT the screw perfectly. If it is a sloppy fit, you could/will round off the screw, and round off the screw so much that there is nothing left on the screw for the screwdriver to hold on to. If you do that, you have to send it in, for a tech to remove. To replace the damaged screws, I got replacement stainless steel M4x8 phillips screws at the hardware store. I later replaced the phillips screw with a HEX screw, so that I can use an allen key instead of a screwdriver. When you replace, screw in "finger tight." Do NOT screw it in TIGHT, or you could strip the threads in the bushing. Especially so if the bushing is made of brass, as brass is a soft metal. Over tightening could/will strip the threads, then you have to replace the bushing. What they did not tell you in the video, is that you should remove the shower screen about every two months or so, depending on how many shots you pull. And CLEAN the back of the shower screen and bottom of the boiler. The reason is, coffee residue WILL accumulate behind the screen. 1) Your boiler water is going through that old coffee residue, and picking up that state coffee taste. 2) The residue will accumulate and gradually clog the flow of water out of the boiler. The amount of residue you find back there will tell you if you need to clean more often, or less often. I use a puck screen to reduce the amount of coffee residue that gets behind the shower screen. Boiler bushing. Some bushings are made of brass. Brass is a SOFT metal, and is easily damaged. Your screwdriver has to again FIT the bushing well, and you have to HOLD the screwdriver down, so it does not round off the notch. If you round off the notch, you will have to send it in to a tech to remove. I have seen special tools to remove the bushing. If the bushing has never been replaced, the bushing could be REAL TIGHT or STUCK. "Discretion is the better part of valor." Know when to give up and have a tech remove the bushing. When you replace the bushing, do not make it tight. I turn till it just bottoms. Tip: When you remove the shower screen to clean the screen and bottom of the boiler, unscrew the bushing ONE turn, then screw it back in. What you are doing is making sure that the bushing does not freeze in place, and become HARD to remove, or STUCK. For parts that SCG does not have, go to Stefano's espressocare.com/

Good answer! Although for Jura it varies from model to model, hence why the Jura replacement scoops are model specific.

What are the cons of the cristal carafe? I ask it because there is offers in the glass carafe version.

Does the Alto have a 220 volt option?

Waiting you use sae,co, what for

Tablespoons of coffee per cups of hot water. That's all you need. ☕️👍 Simple is better

I have this machine and the taste is bitter and not good! Any tips?

Have no idea how to review it

A MUSHROOM IN IT'S INFANCY hahahhahahhahaha long live Gail!

Hi. I have the Oro XL. Would I taste a big difference on my lattes if I get the Atom 75?

I typically use my espresso machine, and for that i usually use a bright-medium roast bean from Alma Coffee (Canton, Ga). either their Belen gaulcho, Honey process, or Natural process. But I also alternate in their main medium blend, Soulmate. I'm not a big fan of using darker roast/espresso roast for my coffees regardless of it being espresso, french press, or pour over/drip.

Thank you!!!

What does "brighter" mean?

is it worth the upgrade from express to impress ?

Nah..fck AeroPress GR2 is much better and taster’s 18bars compared to 10,15 is nothing😂😂

Hii I also make coffee somewhat similar to like this but i get too many coffee grounds in my coffee

Would you own one?

Thank you very much for explaining how to take the plastic out of it. My wife loves the machine but she hates the idea of having the plastic in there. When I went to the Breville store here in Taiwan, they told me it was impossible to take it out. Of course I should have figured that Seattle Coffee Gear would have the answer. I watched many videos on your channel and they are always extremely helpful. Again, thank you very much.

I only drink light roast espresso. I would never touch anything labeled espresso blend.

Bro never blinked, but very informative! Thanks!

Sweet Berry Wine! That was my favorite coffee in 2024! I wish I still had some! Great review btw.

for make hot chocolat take mode prégrind without add coffee and stop after milk......simple

I was checking this video out to see if it would be worth it to upgrade from the Barista Express. After owning it for a year and buying some helpful accessories, I’ve gotten pretty good at tamping, steaming, and adjusting the grinder. So I guess I don’t need to upgrade since the more expensive models seem to just make the learning curve easier. Thanks for the very informative video!

Thank you. I am considering this machine but also thinking about a possible lemarrzzco. Thoughts on the 2 brands? I know that lemarrzcaco is not automated.

Gail, First videos I watched were with you and Kat. Probably 2015 or so. At the time was shopping for an Espresso Machine. Bought some Pourover Gear instead. Still using it. Loved your instructional videos. Hope all is well with you.

We’ve had to send back two units within one month of getting each. Both units had faulty water pumps. Dare any KZbin video to do a long term review on this machine. 2 for 2 failure for us.