Don't measure noise level with your phone, inaccurate

You're definitely supposed to use agave nectar. Also, it is supposed to be three layers and it is 100% supposed to be drank as a shot. I used to make them all the time and the shot is what makes it such a unique drink. It doesn't work well if you try to sip it

To much style

This didn't sound very data related

Also the OCM is not necessary 😅 A tamper will do the same! I agree is just for bar!!! I don't think you can change taste if pressed different! No one can notice! Anyway 😮 Butbis very comfortable 😂

Always amazed how we make the simple, complex.

I’m tuning in late, but since it’s been several months since this review could anyone provide some insight into the differences between this and the 65mm version, now that it has also been released. 🙏🙏 Also I’m between this and the 064s so any opinions/considerations here would be much appreciated (besides the fact that one is conical and the other is flat).

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you asked for recommendations...I bought an older Flair Neo (gray metal frame) on eBay new in the box for $80. I think it's fair to say when you use the same manual lever press, you develop a muscle memory for how much pressure to apply therefore a pressure gauge becomes redundant. After pulling hundreds of shots without a gauge, I don't think a gauge would make any difference. My point is, once you've found the beans and grind you like, and a machine that makes great espresso, try sticking with it instead of constantly tweaking things. People would be happier and would save money if they realized they have a good thing and it doesn't need improvements. There would be far fewer divorces and f'd up children in the world with this philosophy too.

No hay mejor gustó superior que el del té.

Why is it getting so expensive for home brewing. Surely $1500 for a grinder for ones kitchen has to be considered over the top. It looks like a top quality grinder, nearly a piece of art but still it grinds coffee beans. Where is the industry going with this. How much does one need to spend to achieve the type of coffee achieved in a specialty coffee shop considering the cost of a grinder and espresso machine.

Do you feel displaying a "goofy face" on your home page helps bring you hits? I'm torn between embarrassing oneself or giving credibility to the subject. Your thoughts?

Just curious sir Sprometheus, if you are looking for control and better tactile feel, why didnt you consider fully manual machines like a Robot or Flair levers? From what I'm seeing, the Pro 800 is basically semi auto, but you pull a lever instead of pressing buttons.

I have no MACHINE Atago. I used my taste! The needle tool distribution is an approximation to recompat all with disc and it's the only correct way! Why???? I can't explain in details, but the barrel inside the disc is unable to replace the same of coffe also in the center! It's a small hand! You can do this without needle and without disc with various generic tools but with disc is ten times easier 😂 Needles are very easy to use! And disc cut the edges perfectly 👌 . Also a convex temper is too consider to make a distribution on single portafilter convex!!!😮

I have the older cremina. I agree with your points about the price but after years of coffee machines coming and going if my old cremina breaks im getting a brand new one for sure. its like what leica is for camera world but for coffee, old reliable and expensive.

Beautiful. That’s a perfect cortado.

will the 65 model be in the same exact size overall? or will the product have different dimenstions?

quick Q. is it me or does the shot you extracted has very little crema. not sure it means anything but is this the right amount of crema usually? also, can you point me to a vid of your or list the other equioment yo usually use? 10x!

been waiting for levers to gain their place in espresso end game machines. My PV Lusso spring lever, gives the best flavors from beans. Blind tests with guests, they agree, and can tell body, flavors complexity....and you can vary trhe shot with several factors...so it does not limit experimentation....but improves chances of great tasting espresso, if you accept and work with benefits, limits and design...imo, ime, love my e61 but lever flavor is king!

I have been using this method lately and am very impressed! Thank you

Did you say semi-auto? 💥🦅🇺🇸

Hello - thanks so much for detailed review. checked timemore site and seems no longer making this grinder. Please would have recommendation for travel powered grinder similar to this in size and having no plastic parts that contact beans. So unit all glass and steel? Good too if not any aluminum surfaces in contact with beans. Thanks much with any update?

Beyond any pontification … basically it just tastes bad.. 😂

Leva love ! Got a 3grp Athena monster machine in my drive thru shop ( if you can believe that), have been using 3yrs or so. It has same head as profitec. Fun to use , customers love it, some inconsistency from variety of time you hold and let go but it's rare shot isn't good even with different ratios or volumes. Cons for me atleast using in commercial environment are exposed HOT heads, head gaskets are thinner then standard machines so they ware faster and they also hold screen on ( whole thing can blow out of there if dont lock filter in snug enough) and seems hard to get good steam out of wand( lots power but wetter, not that nice dry steam? you can get with some other machines. Why not odsy argos ? Hard to get ? Thanks, I'm going to enjoy these lever videos since I use one alot !

Why do you distribute with that first tool and smack the portafilter several times before tamping? It looks like that is clumping the coffee all over again...

Hi @Sprometheus , Thank you so much for the excellent video! I have a quick question: Is the Lelit Bianca suitable for continuous commercial use, shot after shot? Does it offer the same shot-to-shot temperature stability as the La Marzocco GS3? (I assume the GS3 is designed for commercial use.) Thanks in advance for your insights!

Thank you very much for this instructive review. Have a great day.

Welcome to lever world sBro! Looking forward to your sharing experiences, which I wish for you to be as pleasant as mine (on a Bezzera Strega for a year now after ≈25 years of e61)

I love my Gaggia C. P. (Great machine)

9:30 absolutely agree drip tray is shitty, should be drainable by default, and stop by weight solutions with caddies are ok, if a bit fiddly and not very solid... (I don't like putting my scale on the tray as you do) The noise is cute, much nicer than the washing machine sound of the wendogee copycat, and 100% agree the reservoir cover should be included, would cost them $2 or less if mass produced. I'd love to do a side by side to see if I can taste any lack of "mouthfeel" - for me, and my milk based drinks, it's superb... and love the v3 Filter basket for pour overs that's come out since you made this video.

8:15 - your concern about the complexity of the DE-1 "all the pipes and tubes and valves" - but in fact mostly they are very high quality synthetic pipes which do not build up like steel/brass italian machines, and connectors which are extremely reliable and not prone to leaking due to expansion and contraction of metal. By and large they are very solid and reliable, and indefinite extended warranty programs with free delivery and collection make that more simple and accessible.

hey fella, in case you don't know... 7:00 - you don't need to go into any menu to be able to manually control the shot, all shots can be manually adjusted, start with any preset and then use your finger if you want/need... I very often use this when I am dialing in a new bean and guess the grind wrongly but don't want to waste the shot, so if it's ground too fine, I crank up the pressure to try get a reasonable flow so the cup is still drinkable... this is very easy, no preset needed. Agree this info should be more obvious and clear.

Love the new format!

How is this for smoke? My complaint with the Behmor that I have is that there's no way for me to route the smoke out a window, and I know some of the more premium roasters have a hose you can use with the smoke port.

I have the La Marzocco Leva X.. it was an experience to learn - good and bad. But now it’s just a joy to wake up.

I really wish this grinder had come out a few years ago before I bought my upgrade, but oh well!

Definitely not cold brew lol

What is your take on the Nurri, Im strugglng to decibe btw that and the 800?

Exited to see what do you think about the Cremina

I'm heavily interested in picking up an Argos in Direct Lever configuration so it's really interesting to hear your journey and thoughts on this!

An you tell me what size basket you are using. I have a LM mini R and keep getting the screw indent in dry puck

hey nice video! have you considered the Vostok or the nurri leva ? curious about your opinion:)

The TDS results are all within normal limits and similar, probably due to the fact that you’re using a filter to clarify your samples and make them equal to begin with. I would retest your samples by just agitating them first and then using a dropper to extract a milliliter then place it in your tester.

8:26 Spro with the big 2025 energy

I definitely would’ve get ACS Vostok or Nurri

I get why some manual espresso makers can't properly fit a heating element in their tiny machines but this thing has no excuse. At this price (or many just a tiny bit more) they should have something that can pre-heat their brew chamber.

Listening to the way my friend was treated by londinium, I think you were right to trust your spider senses

Londinium is great. Reiss is too!

I agree with all of what you said about levers. For the the process of making espresso is relaxing and enjoyable. I’m not interested in pushing buttons. My 2012 Bezzera Strega is still performing exactly as it should, and is a pleasure to use. I would highly recommend a lever machine to anyone who wants to be part of the process and enjoy that silent extraction…