How to Get the Perfect Espresso on all Delonghi Machines

[@A1cJ121]

Just a note: you don’t have to adjust the grinder while it’s running when there are no beans in it, for example when you only do single dosing and you don’t store beans in the hopper. The reason for adjusting the grinder while it’s running is when you have beans in the hopper. This is to prevent the grinder from jamming due to beans getting stuck in the burrs, especially when adjusting the grind finer.

[@hastingb]

I watched this up to the point where he said he doesn't drink coffee. I wish he would have said this at the beginning of the video so we don't waste any more time.

[@ecscoffeeinc]

Sorry you feel that way. We are going to eventually get him to the dark side :) the methodologies are still the same.regardless.

[@officialWWM]

You don’t have to drink it to understand how to make it 🙄

[@timy61]

But how can he dial in a good shot if he never taste it?

[@anthocookie2043]

@@ecscoffeeinccoffee is a drink… the whole reason to dial in is to make sure it isn’t sour or bitter

[@gelbertrivas4211]

The best chefs are the one that taste there’s food’s

[@ThorMaxx]

As entertaining as Jack is….i find it highly ironic that he is teaching how to dial in when he does not even drink coffee!

[@harshampl]

I didnt know the soupy bean was an issue, now I do, and I corrected it right away. Thanks.

[@susanstebila8707]

Hi great video I have a DeLongi specialist and the T scale light is on. I just a scaled it so that’s a mistake and the second thing no lights will go on. I’ve had this for about five years. Should I throw it in the garbage pail and

[@nataliealbrecht8553]

What does he mean when he says you can use a pressurized basket? I am really struggling to get a perfect shot, wondering if that’s what I need to try?

[@ecscoffeeinc]

Pressurized baskets are more forgiving..most machines come.with them but try to get one to make your life and learning easier

[@Roy-ud1db]

Nice little nuggets in there Jack. Thanks for sharing. Got myself the Arte, my 1st every machine. Thank you for sharing your tips and tricks. GREAT video.

[@DYLANV__]

and how satisfied are you with the arte? would you recommend it?

[@Roy-ud1db]

@@DYLANV__absolutely. Still going strong. No issues. Perfect coffee.

[@kristinareeves5671]

What grind setting did you use for the La specialista?

[@Cllorenzen]

Hi Good video, I can’t seem to get the beans to grind fine enough on my Maestro. They are on level 1, but look more like the grind on your level 8, where you can see bits of shell and larger pieces. I have moved the grinder while it is on, as instructed, but it hasn’t made a difference. I know it’s not fine enough, as no matter how much I overfill the basket, it always flows through quite fast. I am using supermarket beans; could they be the issue? Or do you have any other ideas?

[@ecscoffeeinc]

Hi! We would definitely recommend reaching out to DeLonghi about this issue! It sounds like the burrs may be misaligned.

[@hannagordon3371]

I just got my delonghi specialista but my pressure needle has never moved. Is my matching broken?

[@IcefeatherCoffee]

Some people have reported getting defect modes where the manometer(pressure reader) does not move id recommend returning it while it’s still under warranty and getting new one that hopefully is not defect

[@ecscoffeeinc]

There are a few things that could be happening! Have you adjusted your grind size/amount? What kind of espresso beans are you using?

[@adnnansadic0502]

What's the best settings for De'Longhi Specialista arte?

[@ecscoffeeinc]

Everyones settings will be different :)

[@waynebarrett5252]

Can you do a video on Frothing the oat Milk please, I find it so hard to get a nice frothy milk

[@ecscoffeeinc]

Stay tuned ;)

[@waynebarrett5252]

@@ecscoffeeinc will do 👍

[@the_real_flobi]

Does Jack drink Milk? 😂

[@georgianalilianacretu7330]

Update: i didn’t came back then with the update..but after a few days i found the setting for best coffee: grinder between 2-3 and temperature at 5. Hi. I have the maestro for few days, i followed the manual instructions but i can’t get the optimal pressure zone.. i have a medium dark roast coffee, not oily..i use the double basket at 13 dose, grinder at 5 and temperature 3.. still not in optimal zone. 😢

[@patrickmojica2738]

Use a finer grind. If you have a soupy puck after your shot, increase your dose. The flow should be like honey, not gushing out nor dripping. Hope this helps!

[@patrickmojica2738]

plus if you have medium dark roast, i think its better to have you temp at 1 or 2. If it's too bitter for you after you've achieved the optimal zone, change the temp next! Always do one step at a time. Dont change the grind size, dose, and temp all at once.

[@georgianalilianacretu7330]

@@patrickmojica2738 i made a lot of tests 😅 and for Lavazza 8/10 the setting i found is grinder 1, dosage 16 for double espresso and temperature 4 - is the one!

[@saifsaad7424]

@@georgianalilianacretu7330 هل تنصح بالشراء ؟؟

[@silversong4VR]

@@georgianalilianacretu7330 8/10? Is that a rating or the number of successes? 🙂

[@julieverschage3160]

how many oz of espresso should you have with a good shot

[@musicinsession]

Hey can you guys explain what are "oily beans". It doesn't say anywhere on the packet! Are these oily -> Lavazza Espresso Aromatico, Arabica and Robusta Light Roast Coffee Beans

[@ecscoffeeinc]

It wont say on the packet. When you open them there is a shine to them. Watch this video for some tips. It is for our customers but shows you kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqLCfHSurbKSmsU

[@ThorMaxx]

Typically oily beans are the result from certain roast levels. Dark roasts and french roasts are typically oily. Medium and light roasts are generally dull sheen...perfect for espresso.

[@jodyw8713]

@@ecscoffeeinc thank you I definitely don't have oily beans.

[@gecanlapan7964]

For the maestro you need to pull-down the lever before your takeout the porta 😊

[@bryantwong140]

I notice my coffee liquid come out during pre-infusion instead of actual extraction. Is this normal?

[@patrickmojica2738]

No. Your coffee should come out at extraction. Its either your grind size is too coarse or your dose is too small. Hope this helps!

[@bryantwong140]

@@patrickmojica2738 I had set finest setting and the dosage is above the line. It is still have coffee liquid out before extraction. So this is not machine faulty right?

[@MrRickytuk]

I think pulling the tamp arm twice is messing it up. Once should be plenty.

[@ecscoffeeinc]

It should....you are right...We have found 2-3 works most of the time. Once not so much in our experience...maybe you have stronger arms :)

[@LewisHolford]

You should leave the tamp handle down as you remove the portafilter

[@ecscoffeeinc]

Not sure you can take it out. Have you tried? And why?

[@petergreis2266]

@@ecscoffeeinc that's what DeLonghi recommends and it keeps the grounds tamped. If you lift off the tamp handle some of the grounds on top will be loose

[@Coffeecannabisandbread]

​@@petergreis2266 I have seen that video and have tried both many times. I think that was a mis-recommendation by the guy who was speaking - after many tests applying the tamper pressure while removing it gets me a less desirable result than just letting go of the handle (not returning it to home position) and removing. If you actually put your hand on the tamper and pull the lever, you'll feel that even letting off the pressure but handle down still leaves the tamper in its place for that nice finish. Long winded explanation but I've consistently tried both ways. Every time I remove while applying pressure, i get a messier result.

[@jodyw8713]

Yes I thought the same when I watched this. It says in the instructions to leave it down. I always have.

[@officialWWM]

Dudes had too much coffee 😂

[@justme...]

Almost broke that beautiful Maestro machine

[@aussieglen1]

Naturally funny guy. Nice one :)

[@mapa5000]

It’s a good video … thanks for that!! . It would be great if you find someone who actually likes coffee though

[@ecscoffeeinc]

I like the smell of coffee! But, that's the best you're gonna get! - Jack

[@HarengusRubra]

For the Dutch readers: jakkes, popi Jopie, overslaan aanbevolen

[@facchinigianni]

Ottima spiegazione ma da Italiano se vuoi un consiglio per un buon Espresso ti consiglio il KIMBO (il caffè di Napoli) Chicchi di Caffè Interi Espresso Classico, Tostatura Media, è ricorda l’Espresso ha poca acqua, tutti gli altri è acqua sporca.

[@brayleighhope4246]

Someone who doesn't drink coffee teaching us how to make the perfect coffee is like a vegetarian telling us what the perfect cut of meat is. He lost all credibility soon as he said he hates coffee =/ so annoying!

[@ecscoffeeinc]

Hi Brayleigh, Jack here! While yes, I unfortunately never quite acquired the taste for coffee, I do spend dozens of hours every week shooting, editing, and watching videos of the espresso making process over and over. While I may never personally enjoy the espresso I make, I certainly know my way around the machines, and what to do!

[@roabueme3433]

Why do they have the mormon doing this coffee instructional video

[@ecscoffeeinc]

The regular moron was off that day :)

[@roabueme3433]

@@ecscoffeeinc mormon, not moron; because you know mormons don’t drink coffee

[@ecscoffeeinc]

@@roabueme3433 haha. Missed that on my small phone...yep we have been trying to bring him to the dark side for a while! Darn kids')

[@zykoncito]

Underestimate the Dedica by not bringing a grinder and this should not be called For all DeLonghi.

[@CarloSalaroli]

barista don t have male version in italian, so you are also a Barista

[@Karijustini]

OMG he didn't drink the coffee!!!!!!!!!!!!! 😅

[@KebabEater]

There's no such thing as tamping too hard. Infact it is better to tamp hard as you can. Otherwise you leave tamp pressure as a variable. The grounds can only compress so much.

[@ecscoffeeinc]

Hi! You can absolutely tamp too hard, you want to apply between 22-30lbs of pressure, if you really compress the grind there will be no room for the water to flow through :)

[@pekypekaj5079]

No 9 bar haha

[@kikikixgtz]

Entertaining guy haha.

[@andi3245]

Za dużo pierdolenia, za mało treści

[@bennyjerman]

Not even close to all of them

[@ecscoffeeinc]

You're right! We might have to make an updated version! At the time of filming, this was indeed all of the machines available in the line-up. Though DeLonghi has been adding more quite frequently!

[@robertlikis3386]

Just a bit too much humor for me. I like this fellow ok... wish he would move on during hid presentation. I am convinced that the manual machine with three dials is my choice. Probably the most expensive.