Hello coffee friends! In this video, I show how I dial in the Eureka Specialita for the first time, for espresso. This grinder is great for wonderfully fluffy grinds, no static, and a quiet operation. Thanks for watching, and happy coffee drinking! ✪ Eureka Specialita Grinder: geni.us/EurekaSpecialita (Amazon) 0:00 Intro 1:07 Finding the Grinder Reference 3:25 Grinding at +2 (too coarse) 5:25 Second try at +1 (getting closer) 7:41 Third try grinding at +0.5 (just about right)
@MightyCrazy2 жыл бұрын
Beans which you consider fresh because you just bought it or opened it are usually a year or more old from the time it was harvested and arrived to your house.
@TomsCoffeeCorner2 жыл бұрын
@@MightyCrazy Beans that have been freshly roasted. Like 2-4 weeks from roast date.
@gianggiang33689 ай бұрын
Hi, i bought a manual type, same brand. Beginning can grind espresso (fine, and coarse. Now dial even reaching almost 0, the grinding is very coarse, like French press. How?
@UTR12 жыл бұрын
After 4 hours of bad attempts, I watched this 10 minute video and had my grind size dialed in 15 minutes later. Thank you SO much for this
@TomsCoffeeCorner2 жыл бұрын
You bet! Glad it helped, UTR. 🙋🏼♂️
@shurrrig11 ай бұрын
SAME! Who would have thought the numbers in. The speciality dial are not what they say 😂
@wfujay39462 жыл бұрын
I just bought this exact grinder (hasn't shipped yet) and this is EXACTLY the type of video I was looking for and needed. Simple, to the point, and immensely helpful! Thank you sir!
@TomsCoffeeCorner2 жыл бұрын
Great to hear! Hope you enjoy your grinder!
@meinhendl7 ай бұрын
me too !
@chekauk75962 жыл бұрын
Oh my! Just unpacked my specialita! Going to set it up using your tutorial! By the way, my burrs also start to touch at 5! Thanks for your video! It’s great!
@TomsCoffeeCorner2 жыл бұрын
Rock on, Che! I hope the video helps with your setup. Sounds like your grinder is calibrated the same as mine. Happy coffee drinking! -Tom
@user-bi5lg8bh8q11 ай бұрын
Thank you for your help. I have the same grinder and I will get some coffee tomorrow… can’t wait to try this out! Greetings from Spain ❤
@krantzky7719 күн бұрын
Thank you, this video is so helpful. Recently purchased a Eureka Mignon and wasn’t sure how to find the zero point!
@lcomfort8683 Жыл бұрын
This video is excellent! Dailing in is the hardest thing to figure out with this grinder.
@brownsugarcoffee16 ай бұрын
Thank you so much you are such a godsend. I thought there was something wrong with my grinder and something wrong with my new.LILET Bianca, espresso machine. I finally got it after two whole bags of beans!! I pull in 31 seconds 38 g.❤❤❤
@sciencescience91022 жыл бұрын
Just received my Specialita! And my reference point is 5 too. Thank you for the video!
@TomsCoffeeCorner2 жыл бұрын
Excellent! Have fun with this nice machine!
@yvescrepeau59552 жыл бұрын
Just in time Tom, just unboxed my Speciality and needed a little help dialing it in
@TomsCoffeeCorner2 жыл бұрын
Hey Yves, that IS good timing. 🤗 Hope you enjoy this fine grinder. 👍🏻
@EaveandDathan2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Tom. My Specialita should come within the week, this video was very helpful.
@JMWexperience5 ай бұрын
Thanks for the advice and education you provide. Your hard work is appreciated very much!
@TomsCoffeeCorner5 ай бұрын
I appreciate that!
@Radio4ManLeics2 жыл бұрын
Great vid! I love your vids Tom. It's real world stuff for the sort of things that are cool to know for 90% of us. None of the arty-farty stuff you get from the GS3/lever pull pseuds with $10k to spend on a machine! Subscribed. (And I'm amazed at the results you are getting from that Delonghi)
@TomsCoffeeCorner2 жыл бұрын
Hey Mr. Biggles, thank you so much for such a lovely feedback! I am happy the videos I make can be useful. I am an engineer, and we are known for being a little stingy with our wallets. Thus, I like to get the most out of economical equipment. Thanks for your subscription! Tom
@lambsweet Жыл бұрын
Tom - I just got my Eureka Magnifico and with the instructions you gave have now zeroed my machine. It took me about three draws to get the specific coffee grind too. By the way, I take it that you have to perform this type of operation each time you change bean type? I also appreciate all the "science" or weighing you're doing which is fantastic. I think this is one of my favorite most informative video's I have found. Great job and I am now following your channel.
@TomsCoffeeCorner Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for your kind feedback! No, you only need to find the reference once. That should not change, unless you change the burrs. 👍🏻
@MrDDDDDDDDDD2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, very useful video. You literally helped me set up my 0 setting on my new Chrono - which also starts at 5 :D
@TomsCoffeeCorner2 жыл бұрын
Great to hear! Let me know how you like the Crono. Cheers!
@XM_Savage0073 ай бұрын
What brand for the funnel? It seems to work really well with the grinder.
@BerdLowАй бұрын
my specialita just arrived n its now zeroed at 5.5 - i guess the next step is to grind the beans at very very small increments clockwise to get the right grain size for 16g espresso. i m a noob so i m working towards 16g in = 32g out in 25-30secs on my ec685. Not sure how much beans its going to take me though. Wisg me luck!
@arberito102 күн бұрын
Hey Tom. I bought a used Specialita. It’s in perfect shape. I am trying to find the zero point (maybe I shouldn’t have, given this was used?!) but unable to do so. The machine has gotten really hot, to a point where I didn’t feel like working with it anymore so decided to let it rest. What do you suggest that I do from here?
@gokzilla2 жыл бұрын
i bought today bouth machines. The Dedica 685 and Eureka Specialita. Thank you for the video.
@TomsCoffeeCorner2 жыл бұрын
Sweet pickup, Bulldozer! I bet you are going to like that combo, and the Specialita can serve many machines well. I use it on the Gaggia, Bambino, and La Spazz too. Just make sure you use non pressurized baskets with the Dedica. Cheers! ☕️
@gokzilla2 жыл бұрын
@@TomsCoffeeCorner thank you very much. Yes i bouhgt another grip with 2 size new baskets. I think i use the original dedica baskets with one hole for normal coffee, 100ml 7gramm and the others for espresso.
@maciekb75555 ай бұрын
I believe, from a reference point (5) you add +3 dials (to be on 2) then reduce to +2 and to +1,5 from a reference point.
@Nataly0342 жыл бұрын
Thank you great video! Gonna receive my Mignon Turbo tomorrow and definitely would try to follow your instruction.
@TomsCoffeeCorner2 жыл бұрын
Sweet! I have never heard of the Turbo model. Is that like the Specialita?
@Nataly0342 жыл бұрын
@@TomsCoffeeCorner Yes, its in the Mignon family, announced around end of 2021 so its pretty new! It comes with a 65mm burr
@TomsCoffeeCorner2 жыл бұрын
@@Nataly034 Oh dang, that's sweet! That should be a good amount quicker than the Specialita. 👍
@hddrecoveryservices2 ай бұрын
thanks dude! this is super helpful. I have a Mignon, and was getting frustrated thinking that 0 setting is calibrated by Eureka. My reference turned out to be 5 just like yours, and adding half a notch now dials my 1:1.5 ratio. Thank you
@TomsCoffeeCorner2 ай бұрын
Awesome! Thanks for the feedback.
@user-xn8fr3mx6d5 ай бұрын
Thanks Tom. Nice video. I am confused as to how two full notches from 5 gets you to 2? Shouldn't it be 1? i.e 5-0 is 1 notch and 0-1 is the 2nd notch. Can you please explain? Thanks!
@TomsCoffeeCorner5 ай бұрын
No, you're right. Unfortunately, I misspoke in the video. Cheers!
@user-xn8fr3mx6d5 ай бұрын
@@TomsCoffeeCorner Ok thank you Tom🙏
@Coffee-o Жыл бұрын
Great video, very helpful.
@meinhendl7 ай бұрын
very, very helpful ! thank you !
@jowi2365 Жыл бұрын
Very helpful
@-Vee_ Жыл бұрын
just got mine today and touching point is "Zero". LOL. just perfect
@garethralfe5162 Жыл бұрын
So helpful. Thankyou.
@Dance4Shine2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, this is very informative. Tomorrow I will receive my Eureka Mignon Facile and I'm sure this video will help me get it set up.
@TomsCoffeeCorner2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Are you using this grinder for pour over or espresso? The Mignon line by Eureka really offers a lot of bang for your buck!
@cupnooodle Жыл бұрын
Strange that the reference point isn't at 0. Can you take the dial off and set the 0 as a reference point?
@TomsCoffeeCorner Жыл бұрын
I have not removed the dial. Anyone else know?
@CarloFatАй бұрын
Hi Tom, thanks for this video. I've bought a eureka mignon zero and la pavoni lever Stradivari. I don't know how I cannot make a perfect shot, the power looks or too fine or too coarse...the grinder sometimes loses the setting, have you ever noted this? Do you have any tips to share? Thanks in advance
@SDSlowmo2 ай бұрын
I am a little bit confused why it is important to find a reference point. If you rotate clockwise the coffee gets finer, counterclockwise coarser. What is the reference point for?
@scottscottsdale78684 ай бұрын
Hey Tom. Great video. I see Gaggia has a new grinder MDF 55 that looks just like this one and built by same company. Interesting.
@TomsCoffeeCorner4 ай бұрын
Yes, looks to be just the same, besides the casing. I guess Eureka is licensing their design out...
@user-dk7fb1fv5x6 ай бұрын
Thank you. Your videos are great. Are you actually using this grinder as a single grinder? Doesn't this impair the uniformity of the grinding?
@emrecandan7994 ай бұрын
Hello Tom, thank you very much for sharing your great video, I have just bought a manual one I would like to grind Turkish coffee which number I should use ?thank you very much in advance
@manuelmelerovargas72322 жыл бұрын
Great video . Thank you 👌👍
@DusskDesign9 ай бұрын
Hi Tom. Do you think this grinder is a good option if I want to change coffee beans often, mixing fresh roasted with supermarket beans? Or maybe an easier to use grinder is better, maybe something with steps? Also do you recommend supermarket beans to be used with pressurized basket?
@TomsCoffeeCorner9 ай бұрын
Yes, supermarket beans are often old, so they generally require the use of the pressurized baskets. I'd recommend the Sette 30 or 270 for switching beans often. It's what I use in that case. It has a straight through design for low retention, and the grind collar is marked with steps, so it's easy to switch between.
@armaanpasha5865Ай бұрын
Hello tom It was very helpful to me But I have a problem When I set my grinder to 0 point by setting the grinding to it's finest that the churp sound as you mentioned and then going coarser and starting to adjust My zero point is 5 and when I go coarser let's say to 2 it's very coarse so then I keep going finer and I have to go finer than my zero point by 3 to 4 numbers Is that ok ? And I do single dosing and when the grinding finishes I hear the churp sound every time So is that ok? Please help me 😢
@robertdillon449110 ай бұрын
Hi, thank you for the video. My question is if you should be weighing the ground beans at 14g? I think because of the retention of the specialita, and the grounds I still see in your machine, you may only have 13-13.5 grams of grinds. Or will that even make a difference? I guess as long as you enjoy the final product, that’s all that matters.
@TomsCoffeeCorner10 ай бұрын
I usually weigh the dose that ends up in the PF. I aim for 16g most of the time.
@tamasd82 жыл бұрын
Thanks man, seems like the Specialitas all have a different reference point. Mine is around 4. I have a Dedica too, but today I got my Cafelat Robot - honestly it is easier to pull consistent shots with the robot. I really like it! But the Dedica was a good learning machine for me.
@TomsCoffeeCorner2 жыл бұрын
hey Tamas, thanks for your comment! Wow, I cannot believe I have never heard of the Cafelat Robot espresso maker before. It looks similar to a lever machine. Is it fun to use? Is that from Italy by chance?
@udyb2 жыл бұрын
hey, Tamas. I have the same setup as you, meaning the Specialita and the Robot. How many notches do you go back from you reference point of 4 (mine is closer to 5, like Tom's)?
@tamasd82 жыл бұрын
hey man, I'm at 5 currently and I get a pretty good shot. But I'm still learning and dialing in the grinder for the coffee. I'm ok between 0 and 5 usually, but better to be close to 5. For you that would be around 0 I guess?
@udyb2 жыл бұрын
@@tamasd8 I'm at 0.5 and the pressure I have to put in I think is too high, with around 50 seconds a shot. I also tamped lightly. I have to try the same grinder setting without tamping, and see if the pressure is the same. If too high, I'll have to go up to 1, and try again. Today I used the 0,5 setting for the first time, after watching this video.
@tamasd82 жыл бұрын
if you ar at around 50 seconds with 6 bars, then surely grind coarser, experiment! I don't think the light tamp will be enough, but try it for sure
@l1nywoos2 ай бұрын
Why isnt the burr coming at the actual 0 from the factory? Great video!
@TomsCoffeeCorner2 ай бұрын
I don't know...
@reels7382 жыл бұрын
Hello! Isn't it bad for the burrs to be touching everytime you wanna redial?
@TomsCoffeeCorner2 жыл бұрын
If you leave them touching, then sure. But this is only done for an instant, to find your reference. The teeth are not actually touching anyway, but rather the flat part of the burrs.
@konstantinosvakouftsis4086 Жыл бұрын
When you find out your reference, does that mean that actually the 2 burrs colide? Are they getting damaged?
@TomsCoffeeCorner Жыл бұрын
That flat part of the burrs abuts momentarily. No biggie. Cheers!
@halturin Жыл бұрын
how did you get 30g for 30 sec? my dedica produces the same volume for 10 seconds, quite fast compared to yours.
@TomsCoffeeCorner Жыл бұрын
It might be your beans. Please see these videos: How to Get Crema: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZmGxhHpvaZpsl5o Why Supermarket Coffee Beans are RUINING your Espresso! kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3PKfn6nqp2ZgKs
@zayikgaming6045 ай бұрын
What coffee grinder would you recommend specifically for getting the most flavor out of espresso with a 700-1000 dollar budget?
@Presso99 Жыл бұрын
what is the maximum degree turns it can do? 360 degree? 720 degree or more? When receiving a new grinder, how do you prevent it from damaging if the knob is set to a position such that it is not causing the burr assembly touching each other? For example, if you set it at 5, but this could be -5 if the rotation is more than 360 degree. Since i haven't own one *which i intended to), how to ensure that the grinder is properly setup during unboxing?
@TomsCoffeeCorner Жыл бұрын
Well it helps to know the reference point. Find that without beans, then remember where the end stop is. It won't hurt the burrs to just touch shortly. The teeth don't touch, just the flat parts.
@mwrcrft Жыл бұрын
Thanks Tom
@Ricmarszelle92711 Жыл бұрын
Hi Tom. Been watching your videos for the pass few days now. I recently purchased the Delonghi La Specialista Arte & the eureka. I wanted to how many grams of beans and what setting number do I set the Grinder to
@TomsCoffeeCorner Жыл бұрын
16 grams, and you have to dial fine enough to get 32 grams out in about 25 seconds. Cheers!
@SuperMatrix592 жыл бұрын
Great vid
@TomsCoffeeCorner2 жыл бұрын
Great handle! 🎶 “I love it when they call me big poppa” 😉
@wolverinegnr4 күн бұрын
Hi Tom I’m looking to upgrade from a Manual K4 Kingrinder. Would you recommend the eureka or is there a better option available. Also is the specialita still your favorite? Thanks
@TomsCoffeeCorner4 күн бұрын
Specialita is still my favorite, but the DF54 is a great option at half the price.
@wolverinegnr3 күн бұрын
@@TomsCoffeeCorner I was looking at the zero or is it better to get the Specialita? I only brew espresso, being that my favorite drinks are cortado, cappuccino and iced latte. So I was hoping to find my end game grinder. Thanks
@wolverinegnrКүн бұрын
@@TomsCoffeeCorner Would I tell the difference in one of these electric grinders vs the K4 Kingrinder for espresso? Thanks
@nazar7161 Жыл бұрын
Hi Tom! Thanks for the video! My Eureka MS keeps delivering rough ground ( brewing time less than 15 seconds). I did the Dialling (I found the zero then tried different grinding degrees) . Even with less than 1 degree , I still have no change in results. The bean used with another grinding machine with no such issue. Thanks
@TomsCoffeeCorner Жыл бұрын
Hi there! I have not heard of such an issue. I wonder if the adjustment knob is seated correctly. Can you call Eureka's support?
@nazar7161 Жыл бұрын
@@TomsCoffeeCorner I’m not really sure about that! I sent an email for Eureka yesterday and hope getting answer soon
@XM_Savage0073 ай бұрын
What brand is the scale? I like the timer and scale combo!
@MorningWon2 жыл бұрын
I just ordered my specialita and was wondering how do I set it up? Tom to the rescue!
@TomsCoffeeCorner2 жыл бұрын
Very cool! I think you will really like this grinder! Cheers, ☕️ Tom
@manuelmelerovargas72322 жыл бұрын
Great vdeo, thank you. 👌👍
@LucaHalma7 ай бұрын
Are you using 5 as your reference point because they touch or 0 because it’s the one where they don’t touch anymore? Because in the video you’re saying +2 which brings you to 2. But if you start from 5 it would have been 1 Let me know! Thanks for the help, super clear video 🙏
@TomsCoffeeCorner7 ай бұрын
No, you're right - I misspoke in the video! I should have said 1. Cheers!
@LucaHalma7 ай бұрын
So when -5 is your touch point you should start at 1? Thanks!
@tbrinkmann7731 Жыл бұрын
Auch geil. Ne Eureka und eine Spielzeug Siebträgermaschine. :-)
@TomsCoffeeCorner Жыл бұрын
Every espresso machine benefits from a good grinder! Vielen Dank fürs zuschauen!
@MaresiGiancarlo Жыл бұрын
Hi Tom, I would like to ask one thing, why do you use a 14g dose for a single espresso? It seems to me a lot. Shouldn't the dose be only 7/9 g? However, with about 10g of Lavazza coffee beans ground to the reference point, the coffee still runs too fast. Should I increase the dose? Thanks
@TomsCoffeeCorner Жыл бұрын
Hi Giancarlo, I like using double baskets, so they take between 14-18 grams. That is my preferred dose. Cheers!
@ChillednSleepy8 ай бұрын
@@TomsCoffeeCorner Why dont you use the double Espresso button on the machine then? Is it the same as long as you use the double basket? Sorry for the dumb question 😅
@moripottkanal2 жыл бұрын
Hey nice video! And very nice that you use the Dedica with a Eureka Grinder. And not automatically using a high price espresso machine. As I have the same setup I will use this input to dial in my coffee again after some frustrating shots. May I ask which temperature setting did you use?! Are planning on changing the espresso machine? And what would be your choice? Keep on !
@TomsCoffeeCorner2 жыл бұрын
Hey Moritz, rock on! Yes, I just love the Mignon series by Eureka. They work well with cheap and expensive espresso machines. Most people's philosophy anyways, is to spend more on the grinder than on the machine. I do also have a Gaggia Classic Pro that I am starting to experiment with, and it is very fun. I have had other machines as well in the past, but honestly I have the most fun trying to get what I can out of the Dedica and Classic pro. I use the highest temp setting by the way (on the Dedica), and I pull a couple of empty shots first to warm the lines, portafilter, and basket. Cheers! Tom
@moripottkanal2 жыл бұрын
@@TomsCoffeeCorner Great Tipps! I try to get them into my work flow. Just decided in buying a QuickMill Pippa and I will see how that machine performs. But that will be around April. Now it is time to get the most out of the Dedica. Rock n Roll
@Alchemist1248603 ай бұрын
Hi, great video, quick question, when you finding the zero on the grinder, does it cause damage to the burrs, for instance say you loose the zero point a few times and you have to find it again, will this cause any issues long term.
@TomsCoffeeCorner3 ай бұрын
No, not in my opinion or experience. It's not the teeth mashing together, but rather the flat part of the burrs momentarily touching.
@harbinguy13 ай бұрын
Thank you for the instruction. is there an auto power-off function in this machine?
@TomsCoffeeCorner3 ай бұрын
Nope!
@zhibekzhubanova88656 ай бұрын
Hi! I just got my new Eureka Mignon Specialita and I am trying to find the touching point. I am following exactly what you are doing but I don’t hear burrs touching at all. Is but I hear the they are circling.
@TomsCoffeeCorner6 ай бұрын
You'll hear them chirp if you go fine enough. Just be ready to back off quickly.
@Maybaby195910 ай бұрын
On a specialita 2 to 3 is the spot
@michaelheckhuis83426 ай бұрын
Hi Tom, great video! Nice to see someone , who has a grinder which is more expensive then the espresso machine,,,because the grinder is so important (after fresh coffee beans ;-) ) . One question : why do you need the reference point? I use the mignon specialita without even knowing this point...and she work like a charme :-) Kind regards Michael
@TomsCoffeeCorner5 ай бұрын
I just want to know where the reference is, so that I know where to start dialing in a new bean, in regards to the reference point. Cheers!
@michaelheckhuis83425 ай бұрын
@@TomsCoffeeCorner thanks a lot 😊
@karlkrasnowsky38952 жыл бұрын
Please explain how you get setting 2 after a reference (0) point determined to be 5?
@TomsCoffeeCorner2 жыл бұрын
Hey Karl, thanks for that good question. The reference point for me is the 5 on the right side of the dial. This may depend on each units calibration. Knowing which number to start at above the reference is kind of just trial and error, but I found that with the Specialita, the wormscrew is such that the optimal grind settings are between 1 and 3 notches coarser than the reference point. 😉
@karlkrasnowsky38952 жыл бұрын
@@TomsCoffeeCorner thanks Tom. One other thing, if you would. When I was considering this grinder, I watched a demo of it on Seattle Coffee Gear and they were showing grind capabilities from very fine to coarse (pour over). I'd like to use it for multiple uses, but the description mentioned having to "turn the dial multiple times" to get it adjusted for this. I'm hesitant to just start cranking on the dial and wondering how practical it is to do this anyway. Any idea?
@TomsCoffeeCorner2 жыл бұрын
@@karlkrasnowsky3895 Hmm, well I will be honest that I use this just for espresso, and sometimes AeroPress. That being said, I turn it one full turn (360 degrees) coarser for the AeroPress. When I come back for espresso, the reference IS still calibrated at the same setting, so I figure the accuracy is good. Anyway, it is a little pain in the butt with ANY grinder to go in between settings, since it takes a bit to get dialed in for espresso. That is why I would always recommend a second smaller grinder for pourover, like the KG89, which is cheap, and does a fine job. I made a video on that one too. But, to each his own. 😉Cheers!
@mattprice421 Жыл бұрын
Kind of worried, just got mine and I don’t hear the reference and I’ve rotated the dial a couple of rotations - updated, mine came rotated a few times so just took me cranking it down and ref point is also 5. Thx!
@TomsCoffeeCorner Жыл бұрын
Sounds good Matt, thanks for sharing!
@EleniyamaYoga Жыл бұрын
Amazing. Can having the grinder run while no beans are inside damage the burrs? Also, is it safe to find the point where they are touching or can they be damaged ?
@matiasnruffa Жыл бұрын
You can go coarser with the grinder off, but should leave it on when going finer. This is because if a bean is trapped between the burrs and you get them closer together, there is a chance of misaligning them. Touching burrs is not ideal, but if it's just for a split second, there is no problem.
@TomsCoffeeCorner Жыл бұрын
You can run the grinder under no load, yes. You are just touching the burrs together for a split second. It's the flat metal parts that are touching anyway - the teeth don't intertwine.
@leeyt8888 Жыл бұрын
You can just manually spin the spindle (before the hopper is on) with the machine switched off to find your reference point. Mines also 5
@scottkeasler9317 Жыл бұрын
Hello, I've found with the bottomless portafiter that I need a grinder and have dialed in on this one. My only question is should I consider the zero? Which do you recommend, the Specialita or the zero? I can't see where the zero has the forks for the portafiter which I might or might not like so I need your input. Thanks!
@TomsCoffeeCorner Жыл бұрын
Well the zero has a few extra nice features but costs more. I think you will be happy with both. But if you have the means, go for the Zero, to get a better reduction in retention.
@mertkanay9026 Жыл бұрын
HELLO. I got it but the screen froze for a while and fix after 2 minutes. Try 15-20 times at different times, it freezes once. store changed it 4 times with new specialita but same problem. I'm tired of changing. I think there is something wrong with the whole series. did you encounter the same problem? Do you know the solution?is it normal?
@TomsCoffeeCorner Жыл бұрын
No, I have never heard of this.
@dewanobookclub5431 Жыл бұрын
Just to check, your input weight is 14g but the output from the grinder is about 24g with setting at 1?
@TomsCoffeeCorner Жыл бұрын
Hi! Not too sure what you mean. I normally go for 16 grams in the basket. Cheers!
@tradycyjnegoleniezbartgee Жыл бұрын
Does it make sense to buy Eureka single dose hopper if I plan to treat Eureka Mignon Specialita as a single dose grinder? Or just use a standard hopper and treat it as a single dose one as you do, Tom? Maybe some of the viewers have both hoppers and can share their opinion and experience on that?
@TomsCoffeeCorner Жыл бұрын
Oh for sure get a single dose hopper, because it comes with a bellows, for blowing out the remaining grounds. I find that there is always still 1-2 grams left in the grind chamber and chute, which get blown out by my bellows.
@zagalica20072 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for all the valuable info you’re giving out in your videos. I am just wondering if there is anything I can do to increase extraction time. I’m still working with the pressurized filter but no matter how hard I tamper, I get 30g out in less than 20 s. Could it be the grinder ? I’m using the Dedica grinder KG521J-M
@TomsCoffeeCorner2 жыл бұрын
Hey there! Well I think that grinder should be able to grind fine enough for either pressurized or non-pressurized filters. But I haven't tried yet myself. How freshly roasted are the beans you're using?
@cooliomcknight2 жыл бұрын
Hey, to increase extraction time you'd want to grind at a finer setting or increase the dose size. Tamping pressure doesn't actually increase extraction time much after applying about 30lbs of pressure, so that's why you're finding that no matter how hard you press the time is the same. I don't know that grinder, but if it's already as fine as you can go then you would need to increase the dose.
@tmabxl Жыл бұрын
We followed these instructions however when we fill the holder with beans (as opposed to just putting in the 14grams) the coffee is ground much more quickly, resulting in an overflowing holder. Any tips?
@TomsCoffeeCorner Жыл бұрын
Haha, well sure you have to stop the grinder earlier when the hopper is full. I would suggest weighing your PF empty, and then trying for the 14-16 grams. Do you have a scale?
@Abudness Жыл бұрын
Hey tom, should the timer start from the first drop, or when i hit the button? Using the eureka single dose with BDB (manual button) !
@TomsCoffeeCorner Жыл бұрын
I start the timer upon button press, since that is when the extraction starts. Cheers!
@nnnnnmmm2519 Жыл бұрын
quick question: at that point 5 where the burrs start to chatter, is that also the furthest the knob will turn or is that one full 360 rotation away from how far the knob will go? i have a silenzio, and the furthest towards minimum my knob will go is the 5 before the 0. then i have to turn the wheel a full 360 degrees to get to the point where they dont chatter anymore. is this normal or is mine calibrated oddly? Also i made the mistake of running my grinder while it was chattering for about 5 seconds once an then another 5 seconds wondering why there was no coffee. does this damage the burrs?
@TomsCoffeeCorner Жыл бұрын
The burrs are flat on the top where they meet, so they shouldn't get entangled. Too much strain on the motor however can cause overheating. I just do it for a split second, to find the point where they meet, then back off immediately. I would not suggest turning further on the dial than that.
@nickthenightfly829 ай бұрын
Hi Tom, thanks for the video. About to start using my silenzio illy grinder. to grind 14g of beans, which filter are you using? a single or double dose? For reference, I have two filters from neouza. They are both straight, even the single dose one.
@TomsCoffeeCorner9 ай бұрын
Hi! 14g is normally a small double dose. Cheers!
@nickthenightfly829 ай бұрын
@@TomsCoffeeCorner ok, thanks. I normally use 18g so I thought you're going with a single dose.
@eatsleepsurf9108 Жыл бұрын
How easy is it to change grind settings when going from espresso grind (fine) to let's say filter (coarse)? Can this all be done by just dialling the knob?
@TomsCoffeeCorner Жыл бұрын
It is possible, but it will take some time for the setting to take effect. I'd recommend single dosing if you are switching often. Then you can adjust the grind while the burrs are devoid of beans, saving beans in the long run. Cheers!
@blad2go Жыл бұрын
So when you find your reference point both burrs are touching then you back off of it ? Am I getting that right?
@TomsCoffeeCorner Жыл бұрын
Yes, you back off right away. The touching is just instantaneous - long enough just to see where they meet.
@noControl556 Жыл бұрын
Can you remove and reset the little sticker on top or will it not stick back on? I would like to set the zero where my burrs start to chatter
@TomsCoffeeCorner Жыл бұрын
I have not tried yet, because it seems really stuck on, and I am afraid if I pry it off, it might not be re-applicable. I just marked my zero point with a marker for now...
@luisfernan6080 Жыл бұрын
is it not dangerous close so the burr while are working moreover it makes sound when you are close to zero ? and it is needed that the machine is working to adjust the dial ? I just bought that machine that is why I am asking.
@TomsCoffeeCorner Жыл бұрын
You should adjust the dial while its spinning. No, it doesn't hurt to find the calibration point. The burrs are flat where they meet, and it is just a momentary thing. Cheers!
@tr4nnel752 Жыл бұрын
He started actually at plus 3 from the reference right? Or what was the point of finding reference?
@TomsCoffeeCorner Жыл бұрын
Yes, 3 notches away from the reference.
@-Vee_ Жыл бұрын
I was alway wondering what will happen with grinder if you will go few notches more than reference point? can you damage the grinder this way?
@TomsCoffeeCorner Жыл бұрын
Well if you let the burrs abut for too long, you will put a strain on the motor, and it may overheat. But touching for a moment will not hurt anything.
@dr61248 ай бұрын
Why aren't you weighing the actual coffee mass after it comes out of the grinder? Does this grinder not retain anything?
@TomsCoffeeCorner8 ай бұрын
You can add a bellows to pump out the rest - it's like 1.5 grams usually.
@Kropson07 Жыл бұрын
Hi Tom. I need your professional advice. Better to buy the set shown in this video or DELONGHI La Specialista Arte?
@TomsCoffeeCorner Жыл бұрын
Well Pavel, the Eureka Mignon is superior to the integrated Arte grinder, so I would recommend the Dedica/Mignon combo. Or, you could get a Manuale to save even more. Mignon Manuale: amzn.to/3G0aMSt
@bagussaputro170 Жыл бұрын
Hi, I'm a fan of espresso at home, using flair espresso classic. Now I want to buy an electric grinder. Which should I choose, between specialita and sette 270. What do you think?
@TomsCoffeeCorner Жыл бұрын
Well, the Specialita is WAY quieter. The Sette is super loud. That is a deciding factor for me, so that I don't wake up the household. Cheers!
@bagussaputro170 Жыл бұрын
@@TomsCoffeeCorner Well, I'll buy the Specialita this week. Thanks 🙏🙏🙏
@MrDanco1 Жыл бұрын
Hi Tom. Please, what settings do you use for store-bought coffee (not fresh)? For some species I have to use a setting almost at the level of the reference point.
@TomsCoffeeCorner Жыл бұрын
Right, older beans need to be ground even finer, but they still pretty much make terrible extractions. All I can say is to adjust so that you get a 2:1 ratio in about 25 seconds. But, try to get fresher beans if you can. Some beans print roast date indications on the bag. Cheers!
@MrDanco1 Жыл бұрын
@@TomsCoffeeCorner Thank you very much for your reply. Yes, you are right. I thought I was doing something wrong. I had the finest setting on the grinder, but I still couldn't get over 25 seconds extraction. Thank you for sharing your experience. Cheers!
@timothysmith62117 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video! Do you have a link to the scale you are using?
@TomsCoffeeCorner7 ай бұрын
Sure, it's this one: geni.us/TimemoreBlackMirror (affiliate link)
@brownsugarcoffee16 ай бұрын
OK, so what you telling me what old beans we have to set our grinder at 5
@randykalkwarf Жыл бұрын
Hi Tom, thanks for this video! Tomorrow I wil pull my first shots with the Eureka mignon manuale and a Gaggia Classic Pro. I didn't know how to start with the grinder, so this video will help me a lot. Does it not harm your grinder when you hear those two grind blades hit each other?
@TomsCoffeeCorner Жыл бұрын
Hi Randy, thanks for watching! It won’t hurt your burrs if they touch momentarily. If you look at their surfaces, where they meet is flattened off anyway. Have fun! Tom
@randykalkwarf Жыл бұрын
@@TomsCoffeeCorner Thanks Tom! It was a frustrating espresso morning 😅 The puck was very wet everytime. And with the same grind setting, I was getting different output times. Tomorrow I will pull some shots, and see what it will bring.
@TomsCoffeeCorner Жыл бұрын
@@randykalkwarf Hey Randy, I often get wet pucks with the GCP. It's not really an indicator of coffee quality, just a mess.
@timothyj17062 жыл бұрын
Do you need to dial in while the unit is running ? I just got the Specialita and I haven't read the user manual as of yet :) I had to ask !
@TomsCoffeeCorner2 жыл бұрын
Hey Tim, you should make adjustments to any grinder while it’s running, yes. It’s easier on the grinder, and it’s generally recommended. Cheers!
@FrayedString Жыл бұрын
I bought the Eureka Mignon Notte for my wife's birthday. So far we've used it to grind 6-7 shots. However, every time after a grind; the machine sounds like the burrs are starting to touch again (without changing the setting). I've repeated the dial-in process 6 times now and every time I'm having to loosen up the burrs more and more. Any thoughts?
@TomsCoffeeCorner Жыл бұрын
I haven't experienced something like that myself. I'd probably open it up and be sure the burrs are aligned alright. Lance Hedrick has got some videos on that topic.
@FrayedString Жыл бұрын
@@TomsCoffeeCorner thanks for the reply. I ended up just returning the Notte and picking up the Kingrinder K4 and have been extremely happy with that decision. We're pulling way better tasting shots with it. I think the Notte we received just happened to be defective and another one would have worked fine; but the K4 is working great and for only 1-2 shots per day I don't mind the arm workout.
@yvescrepeau59552 жыл бұрын
When you say two full notches is that two complete turns of the dial or just two notches away?
@TomsCoffeeCorner2 жыл бұрын
Just two notches. 👍🏻 Two full turns would make too large of a difference, like going from espresso to pour over.
@isfarchoudhury23482 жыл бұрын
Is it bad for the burrs to touch like they did when you were looking for the reference point?
@TomsCoffeeCorner2 жыл бұрын
Hey Isfar, the burrs are flat on top, so if they just chatter a moment, they won't choke, and it won't overload the motor. It is just to get a quick reference. I try to do it just very gently, and briefly. It is really only needed to find the reference once, or else possibly after taking apart the grinder for cleaning. Thanks for watching!
@starke666611 ай бұрын
By finding your zero point by hearing the burrs rub against each other is it possible you have just destroyed your burrs? Ie sharp metal to metal contact?
@TomsCoffeeCorner11 ай бұрын
No, the face part of the burrs are flat.
@starke666611 ай бұрын
Thanks brosky. I love my specialita and Bezzera magica. Enjoy your shots!
@danielfenech Жыл бұрын
Why is the dedica stopping for a second or two before restarting with the shot? Sort of preinfusion hack?
@TomsCoffeeCorner Жыл бұрын
That’s the integrated pre-infusion.
@danielfenech Жыл бұрын
@@TomsCoffeeCorner , oh nice didn't know about it!
@sean60232 жыл бұрын
Hello, I just got the Specialita. My dial knob is pretty tight to rotate. In the video, it seems pretty smooth to rotate the knob. Is it normal to have a tight adjustment knob?
@TomsCoffeeCorner2 жыл бұрын
Hey Kim, the knob does have some resistance, but it is smooth. Maybe yours needs a little time to wear in?
@sean60232 жыл бұрын
@@TomsCoffeeCorner I see. Hopefully that is the case. Thanks!
@paulfrancis31922 жыл бұрын
Hi @Tom's Coffee Corner, when I use 14g of coffee beans, no matter how fine or corse I grind the beans, they don't fit into the 51mm delongi portafilter. I have the High Precision Non-Pressurised basket. Any suggestions ? I am going through a lot of coffee just trying to get it right.
@paulfrancis31922 жыл бұрын
I have the same machine and the same grinder.
@TomsCoffeeCorner2 жыл бұрын
Hi Paul, I am really not sure. I can easily fit 14 grams, sometimes even up to 16. Are you using the IMS basket?
@paulfrancis31922 жыл бұрын
@@TomsCoffeeCorner Managed to find the problem, my scale had multiple measurement options. Wasn't set on "g"
@user-jy5jg5vk4d Жыл бұрын
Does the amount of crema depend on the coffee grinder?
@TomsCoffeeCorner Жыл бұрын
Somewhat - you need a decent grinder. The Specialita is very good. But mainly you need good freshly roasted coffee beans.
@adventurerwannabe2 күн бұрын
isnt 14 grams too much for a single dose?
@justthatcreator10 ай бұрын
how come on a measure the shots measure a ristretto not an espresso ? should that be my goal instead?
@TomsCoffeeCorner10 ай бұрын
Well, you can measure out for whatever you want. I normally go for 2:1 ratio, but you can do a 1:1 ristretto, or whatever suits you. Cheers!
@justthatcreator10 ай бұрын
@@TomsCoffeeCorner ah cheers! Is the label 'double espresso' on those shot cups also a type of ristretto? Just got confused by single and double ristretto and same for espresso labels? Thanks for your reply
@justthatcreator10 ай бұрын
Also im 5.5 reference:)
@jolkil2 жыл бұрын
These videos are very helpful! However, using the same Grinder, if i grind below 1 , using a medium force when Tamping, the portafilter moves during extraction and if i'm not careful it will even go flying. I have seen other videos with people using dedica with very fine grind, so not sure why i can't? I'm using NEOUZA bottomless portafilter and usually 12g of coffee. Any tips welcome!
@TomsCoffeeCorner2 жыл бұрын
Hello there! It’s hard to say what might be going wrong, without seeing a video. Does the same thing happen if you use the original portafilter?
@jolkil2 жыл бұрын
@@TomsCoffeeCorner Hi! Thats the issue i believe, the portafilter quality, even though I did buy the best rated in Amazon Spain i see that it does not seal like the original and moves. May I ask which one you use?
@TomsCoffeeCorner2 жыл бұрын
@@jolkil Hey there! I just got in a high quality portafilter from Normcore. I am thinking this is the best option for aftermarket, but it is not in every market. I imported mine from Amazon.com: amzn.to/3kn1Z0Q Otherwise, you could also just cut the bottom off the portafilter the machine came with, as a cheaper alternative.