DeLonghi Stilosa EC260BK First Impressions

[@Dave004]

What size are those glasses? I thought espresso was meant for around 2oz per shot at most, does this just make it a bit weaker when filling up what look to be 2x 5oz glasses?

[@AronBlumkin]

That ain’t espresso that’s a whole ass cup of coffee

[@johnsonsjams3439]

Just ordered one of these and this was the best video I’ve seen on how to use it and how it pulls, thank you!

[@kash1204]

How much water do you put in the tank,?

[@Yugioh65]

thank you man, nice review nice presentation, much appreciated

[@CarsandEspresso]

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[@Schwidawg]

Thanks for the video. We are about to pick one of these up today for my daughter as Christmas gift. We are new to these types of machines and have been debating between an actual machine like this or Moka pot. I think for a beginner and the price point, this seems like a decent machine to start with. Thanks again for sharing!

[@heyb6268]

How’d it go? Does she like it?

[@Schwidawg]

@@heyb6268 She, and I must include myself, really like it. I think the only issue she has is that she can not make Latte Art. I know that is superficial but it is one of the things she wanted to do as well. I think the froth wand crates too much micro foam to form the latte art. Over, it’s a great machine that makes gear drinks.

[@viagemcomcafe9215]

​@lisas7435 You guys can watch some videos regarding removing one part of the panarello. This is what some people do to make latte art.

[@SunriseLAW]

So funny because I was deciding between an espresso maker and a moka pot. I got an "open box" new Stilosa for $50 on E-bay. It produces a PERFECT brew and PERFECT crema. Long ago, I had a high-end machine that had its own water connection. The high-end machines often take forever to heat up and are just not practical for a couple espressos per day. And... the Stilosa makes a better, more consistent cup every time. If/when it burns out, I would probably buy another or maybe upgrade to the ecf-3420.

[@fluorescente]

I’m doing the first use cleaning process but the water doesn’t come off. Of course I pushed the water tank all the way down, and the tank is full and I checked a hundred times nothing is obstructing the way. I’m out of ideas. It’s weird because the green led “ready” is on as soon as I plug the machine and I switch the selector to on or coffee

[@SandraSantos-rp1wp]

Thank you very much for the video.

[@ChloeCutajar-u2n]

Do you need tp use a coffee grinder

[@MFnMelaroni]

Mine is not pulling like this AT ALL with the pressurized baskets. It's pretty much just pouring dirty water and when I take out the portafilter, there is just water sitting on top of it. But I'm not tamping anymore than you are so not sure that it's that. Idk I'm used to my Breville Barista Express that has the pressure gauge & all. Wondering if I should just purchase a new portafilter and tamp for this new machine... 🫠

[@Kilo1018]

Ours is doing the same thing :/ I can only pull a shot using ground coffee but if I use expresso ground coffee then the shot doesn’t pull and the water builds up on top of coffee grounds. It’s like the holes are too small for the water to come through when the coffee is so fine. Have you found a fix?!

[@EhfazNowman]

I don’t think you are supposed to ruin your coffee till you mug got full. It’s one ounce for a single shot and two ounce for a double.

[@bobbywomack9357]

I do Whats he’s supposed to do with the rest throw it out?

[@kmhotaling9]

The espresso would’ve tasted better if you wouldn’t have pulled the shot for so long. You don’t need to fill the cup all the way/the espresso shouldn’t be coming out white. Best of luck!

[@karadebaker0215]

This is the problem that I am having. How much should I pull? I got this machine yesterday and my coffee tastes pretty watery

[@ShavinMcCrotch]

Right??? I couldn’t believe this piece of 💩 doesn’t stop automatically! You have to hold the cups so they don’t vibrate off into the dining room, and it sounds like a jackhammer! DēLonghi has hit rock-bottom with this contraption! 😖

[@djosephine]

@@ShavinMcCrotch do you own one? Much less do you have $1K+ to get a “real machine” ?

[@ShavinMcCrotch]

@@djosephine I obviously wouldn’t own THIS hunk of junk if you paid me. I’ve had smaller machines that were better, faster, virtually silent, and literally half the price. And I was just looking at a $998 machine, if you must know, but they’re too bulky for me.

[@djosephine]

@@ShavinMcCrotch so a $50 machine made less noise than this one…. Right,…

[@Maria777Lopez]

How do you place the handle, where the coffee goes

[@SarahSB575]

Appreciated, tried mine (my 1st coffee machine) the other day. Complete fail and blew my milk all over my face and the wall 😂

[@CarsandEspresso]

it does take some practice, congratulations!

[@mirfathennaart6509]

😅😅😆😆😆😆

[@abbyrodriguez7056]

Sad to say its to loud - tried to deal with it for a month thinking it would stop being so noisy - use to have a Krups for years and really miss it

[@zachsheffee8458]

That’s the Krups of it!!

[@MFnMelaroni]

Bigger, more expensive machines are not much more quiet. I have a Breville Barista Express and its about the same noise level

[@haynesdarlington792]

Have you ever tried your DeLonghi espresso with a bottomless portafilter … if so, what basket did you use? Does the rubber ring around the 2 shot basket promote channeling?

[@krisdang]

Excellent review. Thank you!

[@CarsandEspresso]

Thank you for the review... did you buy it?

[@sandrasantana5949]

Can i do regular coffee with this machine

[@CarsandEspresso]

@sandrasantana5949 does regular coffee mean drip type of grounds? If so, no the grinds would not be fine enough and the flavor would be off.

[@xucaen]

I didn't see you remove the water tank from the back of the machine. Do you have another video showing how that is removed and replaced? My main reason for watching your video is to see if it was a removable water tank.

[@CarsandEspresso]

Yes, it has a removable tank...very nice machine! Here is another video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5Okg4WnnbSrerM

[@xucaen]

Awesome. Thanks!

[@martinba6295]

What's the issue with the cups? Why do they move so much?

[@alderaan20]

From my experience, it vibrates a good bit. I started eyeballing the pull with a smaller ceramic mug that doesn't travel, and I removed the metal grate.

[@breannevenn]

My Porta filter doesn't straighten out, I can only screw it in about half way, so it looks crooked

[@barbarar1944]

I did exactly same, I dont know why but using it furst time water doesn't go, it makes vibrations, noise but water doesn't release😢

[@BonnieFagoh]

We have had other espresso machines in the past so we are not novices, but this machine seemed to make very weak espresso using the same espresso grounds I have used for years. Anyone else experience the same?

[@abmoralesrosado]

Late in answering lol! The pressurized portafilter is part of the problem. Best advice is set the knob to steam first. When ready light goes on turn knob to coffee and pull your shot. The minute you see the foam or crema start to get light or blonde stop pulling your shot. The 2 shot filter is smaller than norm 51 mm

[@zehrazeren03]

yeah i faced with the same problem and still don't know how to turn off the machine by itself without turning it off myself... it uses up all the water i put in so i have to add water little by little each time, and it's so annoying.

[@layataylor7837]

The video is great! Hi there, where i can get those clear glass cups? What is the brand and model? Thank you.

[@CarsandEspresso]

They were actually from mousse dessert from Costco... they work great as espresso shot glass

[@ദ്ദിദ്ദിദ്ദി]

Wow thats where i got my shot glasses too lol

[@CarsandEspresso]

@@ദ്ദിദ്ദിദ്ദി lol, right.... just made sense when I saw them!

[@ദ്ദിദ്ദിദ്ദി]

Can you make a video using this machine showing you make some latte art that would be very cool. Have you been to a coffee shop i would like you to compare the flavors. Please and thank you. I want to get one of these machines.

[@ദ്ദിദ്ദിദ്ദി]

Im a nerd when it comes to coffee.

[@houssamelbassbasi2565]

Precio por favor

[@jiwillis76]

Mine worked great the very first time. Hasn't worked since. I have only had it 4 days and I am frustrated. Taking it back to the store....

[@Danny-BigD]

THis is old but.. man what is that mic next to the grinder

[@carmyvasquez318]

Thank you ! Nice review

[@ev6969]

hi!! i was wondering if you could pull a shot of hot water and take the temperature to see if it’s accurate for espresso making? i have a cheap espresso maker which i noticed is pulling hot water at around 145° which isn’t nearly as hot as required for espresso, so i’m considering taking it back for this one but i want to make sure about the water (: thanks!!

[@zachsheffee8458]

If the water is too hot. It gets extremely bitter!! These cheap machines by Delonghi get extremely bitter!! The pump is extremely loud & the pods are crap compared to the old style! Professional machines still use the old style basket!

[@joyceoconnor4567]

Great thanks x

[@Jose-rw4tq]

Only cons that i have to say is the noise . It is normal that sound ?

[@mmosby9492]

Great review

[@Bigbacon]

53mm is the right size for the tamper? I really need a better one that the plastic thing they give you.

[@CarsandEspresso]

Yes, it's been a while.... but I think it is the 53mm

[@MFnMelaroni]

It's 51mm

[@StoriesByDrew]

Waiting for mine to arrive in the next couple days. If you're a newbie like me, remember that you'll need a burr grinder.

[@alexandrasuarez9969]

Amooo gracias

[@carlodepretto5979]

Thanks a lot.

[@ixrayu39]

What size (mm) Tamper does it come with?

[@MFnMelaroni]

51 mm

[@JCTVideoProductions]

Awesome video! The instructions say to do that initial rinse with a full liter 2 times but I'm sure that cup you did was plenty.

[@CarsandEspresso]

Two cups... but can't hurt to do more...

[@fabrikunn]

Qualcuno italiano? Io faccio fatica a montare il latte come si deve con quella lancetta a vapore, ogni volta provo ma alla fine viene sempre e solo schiuma, qualcuno esperto puoi dirmi da cosa dipende , cioè, è possibile montare il latte oppure no con questa macchinetta? Grazie in anticipo

[@habeebrehman4491]

Can you use pre ground coffee?

[@CarsandEspresso]

Yes you could, as long as it was espresso and with a fine grind... but you are not getting the same flavor as a fresh grind

[@maggiew6200]

Thank you for your great video it helped me a lot 😇👍🏼☕️ I have a couple different shot glasses from Costco’s that are from desserts but mine have no handles 🥴 So my husband came home with this espresso machine for me today so I am trying to figure it out 😁 I have only ever made coffee ☕️ Espresso making is new to me. What kind of coffee should I use? Can I use my same coffee? I buy the big grey bag from Costco’s.

[@CarsandEspresso]

You'll love this machine! You will never go back to coffee....lol Yes, definitely use LavAzza...

[@djosephine]

That’s four shots of espresso! Yikes I think you pulled for too long

[@gregorysullivan3387]

Thinking the same thing😭😭and when he didn’t distribute the beans, and then flattened them with the thing he ground the beans into. get this man some help 💀🤣

[@DarienYT]

What size was the tamper ?

[@CarsandEspresso]

Sorry I can't remember... but, I think it is the 53mm

[@TheLelouchVi]

I would LOVE to see a versus between the EC260bk (the stilosa) & the ECM680 (the dedica)..i've been hesitating for weeks between those two !! and i wanna know if the dedica has more advantages than just the design and the fact that it's automatic and has an auto-stop mode

[@TheLelouchVi]

and HAPPY NEW YEAR

[@daweasel2011]

Hi can you tell the brand of the coffe grinder????thanks

[@CarsandEspresso]

See my other video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYSyomp-h8d-hq8 In this case, I used the Cusiniart grinder.

[@CarsandEspresso]

I added the link to the description

[@coldwinter9765]

Why is the coffee machine very noisy, is this normal?

[@zachsheffee8458]

Because you’re paying too much for the name & the company is gotten cheap & lazy!! Maybe on the new machines it’s normal. But I had a $50 Mr. coffee & it was better!!

[@BSNBRYCE]

is this a jackhammer or a coffee machine?

[@bre2544]

Did yours leak at all? From bottom

[@CarsandEspresso]

No?

[@alexandermashkin2395]

This cheap mashine can do espresso on the level of Big professional mashienes. Rich, creamy and full of taste notes. But you just have to learn How to deal with it - good precise grinder, 26 seconds of brew time and 36-40 gram of espresso

[@kalokchiang4095]

i have EC 235.BK and feel nice

[@regsig7825]

Good ...now I do not need any more an alarme clock in the morning...I can get everyone with that noise... holy crap

[@AJ-xd1vl]

If i put 2 scoops into the 2 cup filter - does that make it a double shot?

[@CarsandEspresso]

I guess if you want to get technical, 1 shot should be between 7-9 grams, and 14-18 grams for a double shot. 🤔 Yes?

[@NikMartin-I-am]

Holy crap, that thing is loud!

[@Batang90s_to-its]

I think you over extracted your coffee. Newbie here. 😅

[@CarsandEspresso]

for most... yes... for me...no 😉

[@juelyleandry2393]

Why the machine it’s making that noise??

[@Kevin_Ho70]

Nice video but you are making expresso shots in small concentrated amounts… NOT large cups of coffee! Try again but only fill up half the cups. Use a timer on the On position to have better control for pulling your expresso more consistently with your desired taste preferences! 😉

[@marias3987]

That’s what espresso is…small amounts of concentrated coffee, lol.

[@maggiew6200]

Who would give you a thumbs down 👎🙄 What’s wrong with people?!?! You did great on this video 😁👍🏼 ☕️ 🤤

[@CarsandEspresso]

Oh wow! Thanks for the kind words... I usually just ignore negative comments, but you sure made my day!

[@realretrorelapse]

That's a "good pull" tho?

[@dienekestoeltie2214]

Nederlands graag

[@stefpix]

thank you, but some editing, making the video under 10 min, would be beneficial. I got the same machine. Espresso should be only 30 to 60ml/mg, not a full cup. It may still be good coffee, but not proper espresso.

[@zachsheffee8458]

That stupid pod thing wouldn’t twist apart on my POS machine!!

[@BSNBRYCE]

this machine really pisses me off.

[@nightsupersteve]

Plug socket next to a sink... Really?

[@zachsheffee8458]

Professional machines use the old style basket! It makes much smoother less bitter coffee! Even in a $50 or less machine!!

[@sebastienrod3364]

Ça marche mais le café est 🤢🤮deguelasse: amertume . La cafetière Lidl faisait mieux !!! Une Krups 👍est très largement au dessus de ces 2 fabriquant

[@lindabussiglieri8019]

Its worth spending money for real machine. If I had to do this in the morning I'd be late

[@Jeff-xv6gk]

Wake up earlier

[@djosephine]

This is a real machine

[@ShavinMcCrotch]

@@djosephine So is a bicycle. I think she meant a machine that isn’t a slow, vibrating, piece of crap that sounds like a wood chipper.

[@j.a.3138]

@@ShavinMcCrotch every machine vibrates and sounds like if the roof is collapsing.

[@ShavinMcCrotch]

It sounds like a wood chipper. 😐

[@mimmolove6705]

This is not how espresso is made, and it is too watery and needs to be more restricted

[@Bukhtaru]

It's a slops,my darling.

[@zachsheffee8458]

Those machines suck!! The pump is loud! It vibrates & the coffee is extremely bitter!!

[@logicalnetwork1611]

This so noisey

[@ShavinMcCrotch]

What a POS! Are you kidding me???🤣 The cups are trying to walk off. Meanwhile, the neighbors are like, "WTF is that NOISE??? 😳" Thanks for the video! I almost BOUGHT that thing! Phew!

[@Alnote27]

Se quello è un caffè, io sono il Papa