Delonghi Distinta ECi341 coffee maker step by step... make a Cappuccino!!

Step by step making a cappuccino with the Delonghi Distinta... a good home Espresso machine... not a for paid promotion just my personal opinions... Made for Pam... `

[@jetblack11td]

Hello Keith.... I suspect your problem is in the portafilter as they are a pressured unit, there is a tiny hole in the bottom of the unit the coffee goes though, pull the strainer out using a small spoon on the little tab on the side of the strainer, give it a poke the hole out and put it back together, should be good to go. I have moved to an after market unpressurised portafilter which don't suffer the problem but can be a bit mucky.... All the best ....Trevor

[@connorroach2197]

Thank you for this video, super helpful!

[@jetblack11td]

Thanks Connor....It's always nice to get positive comments...Cheers.....Trevor

[@trevordyer4425]

Hello Scarlett As an educated guess I would think you may not have fine enough ground beans it’s best to use a conical burr grinder like a baratza encore or similar these can be adjusted to properly powder the beans A good dark roast bean helps to.... these grinders are expensive mine was £130 but with good beans produce tops results..... cheers ....Trevor

[@jetblack11td]

Hello Tanuki.....I'd agree they are completely manual but of course some people prefer things that way... the Delonghi Dedica in the back ground is an easier to use machine...... once you have it set up, it just needs a couple of holding down of buttons as detailed in the manual to set it to you requirements.....I keep looking at it thinking a video needs making... Best wishes....Trevor

[@keithbeggs252]

Hi, I have one of these machines (DeLonghi ECI341.W) and its been working beautifully. Until this morning I overfilled the coffee holder. Now it struggles to pump water. Is there a quick fix for this problem? Thanks Keith

[@catnnat]

Great tutorial. These coffee makers do drip a lot

[@hala.el.atr91]

Thanks for you through review, but I can see Delonghi Dedica coffee maker beside Distena, as I find both very similar can you review us the diffrences between those both machines.

[@jetblack11td]

Hello....Thanks for the comment, I've been going to do a video featuring the Dedica for months now! I have been experimenting with un-pressurised porta-filters with the Dedica with some success so I wanted to cover that... I would say the main difference is the Distinta is completely manual, it is easier once you get it set up the Dedica is more consistent which is important to make a good coffee every-time.... Cheers....Trevor

[@MelodyYWHuang]

First time used this machine, and found my coffee tasted a bit watery... are there any tricks you can share? thanks in advance :)

[@ChristAcolyte]

The coffee is likely under extracted. Adjust to a finer grind or tamp down harder. Also try not to exceed 30 ml of water per cup (for 7g of coffee).

[@jetblack11td]

Hello the Orange lamp comes on when the Machine is up to temperature OK to pump coffee, or up to temp for steam, if it's on all the time are you flushing water though the machine before pumping coffee and after making steam? perhaps the machine has a fault the manual:- www.delonghi.com/Global/InstructionManuals/EN/EN-DeLonghi-Distinta-Pump-coffee-machine-ECI341-series-im-v2.pdf Best wishes.....Trevor

[@hapham901]

Thanks for a very detailed video. I don't know too much about coffee machines, and I'm looking for a simple espresso one for my friend. So which one you think is better: Delonghi Distinta ECi341 or Delonghi EC685 (I see in the video, you have both of them, he he). Thank you a lot, Trevor!

[@jetblack11td]

Hello.... Thanks for the kind comments! to be honest I prefer the Dedica EC685 . it's easy to be consistent with it it being more automated i must make a video about it !.....all the best Trevor

[@hapham901]

@@jetblack11td super helpful, Travor! Thank you again and best wishes

[@papamoses]

This distinta doesnt to hot compared to ec685. I hv 2 this machine. How to make it more hotter for distinta series ?

[@jetblack11td]

Hello PapaMoses...! To be honest? I give it a 20/30 sec blast in the microwave! all sorted....Cheers.....Trevor

[@violaknefati207]

Would you recomend this machine? Thank you!

[@jetblack11td]

Hello Viola... Both the Distinta and the Dedica are good machines the Distinta is far more manually controlled than the Dedica, which once you set up the times for the extraction (easy to do!) the steam is just push one button and open the valve, it's easier for most people to be more consistent with the Dedica I feel. I must do a Video on the Dedica and the unpressurised porta filter I now use.... We have both machines in the family and have proved reliable for the last 2/3 years........All the best ....Trevor

[@alexandraferro375]

And the drip tray can be removed? Which coffee maker do you prefer, this one or ''dedica''? Nice video.

[@jetblack11td]

Hello Alexandra thanks for the kind comment, yes the drip tray can be removed on both types of machine the Distinta is my mother in law's I made the video for her! I prefer the Dedica as it is all micro processor controlled and automatic so make a very consistent coffee, as well having a small foot print on you kitchen worktop...both are good machines... Cheers Trevor

[@johnhall8492]

I see you have the Delonghi Delux in the background. Which do you prefer?

[@jetblack11td]

Hello John that's a Delonghi DEDICA EC 680... I have to say I prefer that...... it has a small footprint on the kitchen work top..and it is kind of semi automatic for instance you can set the time the water pumps though the coffee helps a lot with making a consistent cup, I like to make a mug of coffee no weeny little cups for Trev! so do the same use the two cup insert all works ...well I got it from ebay so say used efubished for £99 it's perfect I think they get returns as the machines auto turn off after a settable time standard 9 mins turning them on and off does not restart it you have to touch the pump start button...bet this make people think they are faulty...both great machines ....Cheers ......Trevor

[@qiplayer]

If you wanna make an espresso the coffee must reach the top of the metal holder, don’t leave empty space

[@jetblack11td]

Correct!!

[@DavidK1983]

Thanks for your video. Is it okay to decalc Distinta with lemon acid? I have done already and after that my machine refuses to do crema :(

[@trevordyer4425]

To be honest David I don’t know I have always used coffee maker descaler without problems.... we live in a very hard water area....HG is a good brand but I suspect you should use De longh own brand thinking of any warranty you have left.... cheers....Trevor

[@starfruitrocks]

Hi!!! I’ve just bought this machine but I’m having a problem my espresso doesn’t get as dark and dreamy as yours? Am I doing something wrong?

[@erminmujovic1742]

Color also comes from roasting degree. If your coffee beans are lightly roasted, your espresso might be "brighter" in color. Nothing is wrong there, that's just the beans. Hope this helped you. Have a nice day :)

[@starfruitrocks]

@@erminmujovic1742 thank you!!!

[@jamilaj7071]

Would you be able to fit a large Delongi (220ml) latte glass there?

[@jetblack11td]

Hello Jamila I have to say I'm not sure.... you could always make the shot into another cup and then pour into the Latte glass, the Delonghi Dedica you can see in the background you can remove the drip try for a taller cup/lass I would recommend the Dedica if you haven't bought a machine yet, simple and consistent to use... All the best Trevor

[@ivona6993]

hi,how I can turn on steam button?

[@jetblack11td]

Hello....at 3.24 it shows you...... twist the control knob to the left and wait for the green light which tells you the steam is ready.... control the steam flow with the valve on top the machine.....All the best....Trevor

[@qiplayer]

Hello how long does it take from the turn on until it is ready?

[@jetblack11td]

Literally 2 mins...

[@natanakaidze1143]

Quick question: when you make the foam what level should you hold the cup

[@jetblack11td]

Hello Nata....I find you need to keep the steam nozzle well down in the jug to start with the gradually raise it up in the milk/foam, in this way you can control the amount of foam produced....only fill jug up to around 30-35% with milk if find semi skimmed milk (green top) works best. Takes a bit of practice these machines make a great Cappuccino! All the best...Trevor

[@natanakaidze1143]

jetblack11td thank you so much!

[@ilhanarslan6537]

Hello, how many mm is the portafilter?

[@jetblack11td]

Hello It's round my father's house I'll measure it next time I'm round there why are you thinking of an un-pressurised one ? I have one for my Dedica...it does improve the results...Cheers....Trevor

[@jetblack11td]

Hello Ilhan .... Sorry for the delay it's 51mm if you are thinking of an un-pressurised porta filter it only has 2 lugs....mine I use with the Dedica doesn't fit has 3 lugs so if that is what you are looking for make sure you order the correct unit.... they do work a bit better....Best wishes.... Trevor

[@gillibean123]

Hi don’t these take ESA coffee pods the ones that look like a round teabag 🤗

[@trevordyer4425]

Yes I believe they do.... I’ve only ever seen them on eBay or Amazon can’t beat proper beans ground to a fine power with a conical burr grinder, Baratza encore or similar.... cheers.....Trevor

[@christinehanretty8635]

It's actually called an espresso not an expresso, just saying :)

[@jetblack11td]

Hello Christine.... Where I comes from in the West Country people finks it's a cuppa chino! proper jobby... never mind nothink about a Lattey !! :)

[@Tanuki613]

It doesn't look like an easy-to-use coffe maker

[@Bestiesforever3343]

could I use any kind of coffee or only instant coffee?

[@jetblack11td]

Hello....Naglaa No you have to use pre-ground fresh coffee or better still freshly ground beans in you own grinder ....conical burr grinders are best but not cheap...finely ground Espresso is a must... Cheers.....Trevor

[@antoniohc8920]

When i make the milk, the coffe makes sounds like a pig screaming for his life

[@jetblack11td]

Hello Antonio.....I couldn't put it any better! still I'm going a bit "Mutton Jeff" to long playing in loud rock bands so I don't notice too much...Cheers...Trevor

[@Yahwehlovesme]

Hi I has a black lab callied Jet Black Jackson...

[@jetblack11td]

Hello I bet you don't shout his entire name out when your calling him back ,when your out for a walk....! I love labs and spaniels we have a black sprocker called Wilson a really lovely dog.....Cheers....Trevor

[@mandatorychannelexpectnoth5800]

@@jetblack11td thanks for your response...sometimes we referred to him as JBJ.

[@jetblack11td]

Hello.... I like that funny!