How to Make a Latte | Rancilio Silvia | Niche Zero Coffee Grinder

[@mjgx911]

I've got to say, watching this makes me happy to have my Barista Express. That thing isn't going anywhere.

[@jacobvanwoudenberg6619]

I have a gaggia classic and it seems more user friendly. Warms up and cools down quicker. I steam milk in 30 seconds after pulling a shot.

[@WBC32]

Latte art is getting good 👍

[@the_viper_leo]

Your best latte art thus far!!

[@HoonsCoffee]

I think so! Not bad this morning.

[@the_viper_leo]

@@HoonsCoffee Probably got up from the right side of the bed!

[@CarlosAmaya-nb6ps]

Thank you for your tips, I might be getting one for a friend. thanks

[@HoonsCoffee]

Glad I could help

[@andreavon5929]

Good morning Hoon, the Sylvia is great for espresso drink. It was my first machine, making milk base drink was a challenge, the best way I found was to pull my shot first leave the cup on top of the Sylvia with a saucer on top of the cup to keep it worm, hope this make sense to you.I just got my Rocket Appartemento, very happy but still a learning curve with steaming milk....

[@coolkid111111100]

Does adding a PID make it easier to make milk based drinks on this machine?

[@the_viper_leo]

Hoon, maybe you can do a timed workflow for both the silvia vs BE,

[@HoonsCoffee]

That is the plan for this weekend.

[@the_viper_leo]

@@HoonsCoffee looking forward!!

[@Regula_joe]

Hi Hoon,other then steaming im not sure this machine is making the cut. Just the waiting period after pulling a shot to steaming the milk was a process. Maybe it will be better once you add the PID? As things are im not sure I'll trade my barista for this machine.

[@HoonsCoffee]

Stay with Barista Express. Just get the double boiler machine.

[@Regula_joe]

@@HoonsCoffee personally ive been looking at perchasing the Rocket Appartemento

[@WBC32]

Once you extracted your espresso shot place your cup on the cup warmer while you steam the milk.

[@wa8dpv]

Why didn’t you consider the Quick Mill Silvano Evo?

[@HoonsCoffee]

My budget was under $700.

[@wa8dpv]

@@HoonsCoffee I just ordered one and it’s equivalent of a double boiler with PID. I got it new for an even 1K

[@lpsnatureproductions5366]

Hoon hang in there buddy . Just be patience

[@the_viper_leo]

I was so close to getting the Silvia paired with the specialista. Wanted the Silvia because it’s 58mm with lots of potential. But I really like milkbased drinks and I get annoyed with tough workflows. Given it’s my first machine I think I’ll just get the bambino with specialista to understand espresso. Then I’ll upgrade to either MaraX or Appartemento as a treat in the coming years. I agree with the additional cost of PID then making it very close to MaraX

[@HoonsCoffee]

You're right! Go with Heat Exchange or dual boiler.

[@SmokiesDen]

I have that exact pair (specialita and silvia w/pid) it certainly is a compromise either way you do it. If you steam first, your milk dies while waiting for the boiler to cool, if you brew first, your shot dies while waiting on the boiler to heat. The bambino with an unpressurized basket wouldn't be a bad choice. Still not able to brew and steam at the same time but the waiting time is a lot less

[@the_viper_leo]

@@SmokiesDen yup from what I've read/seen, the bambino is much quicker in getting the heat up compared to the barista express. However, comparing to the Silvia and BE on this channel, I feel so much pain watching the workflow on the Silvia... hahaha

[@the_viper_leo]

@@HoonsCoffee Have not really been able to join the live streams as I'm in the UK and its usually 3pm.. that also means time to actually start working since its only two hours to 5!!

[@SmokiesDen]

@@the_viper_leo I've also had the BE, but returned it as I didn't like the grinder and got a cheap used silvia that needed a new pump. The BE does make steam fast and the thermojets are even faster. On the BE it was weak and took a while to steam milk whereas the silvia takes longer to heat but heats the milk much faster. It almost can have too much pressure and if you open the valve too far you will swirl your milk right over the edge. Which bambino you looking at. The new normal one or the plus with auto milk texturing?

[@DrunkNandus]

It's a nice machine but when entretaining people like 6-8 people who want coffee, would be a little difficult; because of the wait time between pulling shots and then waiting temperature adjustment. I'd pick the barista express for that object. If I want to upgrade from the barista express I'd look for other options.

[@HoonsCoffee]

Very true!

[@Randi-l4q]

30 seconds to froth the milk... for sure it steam faster than the Barista Express, but I must agree to what you mentioned... it took quite some time to get the right temperature... 😄

[@J-Hz]

That's when you go for a manual brewed style coffee like V60

[@cardten]

I'm getting old and need a mental challenge. The Silvia is a good test. $750 is doable.

[@HoonsCoffee]

Make sure look at all your options for your next machine.

[@SLVBULL]

Hopefully it won’t drive you mental Cardten.

[@antreasstylianou6987]

Hoon get La marzocco linea mini and you finish my friend.Pair with your niche.

[@HoonsCoffee]

Sounds great!

[@cafebeats189]

Where are you based?

[@HoonsCoffee]

I'm in Tucson AZ

[@jonatanpinom]

Maybe this machine is more suitable for espresso only coffee lovers, not capuchino lovers like me :-D

[@HoonsCoffee]

I think so too.

[@hesonefunnyguy7363]

my wife is forced to watch your videos with me everyday (she's switched to drinking tea now lol), and she was curious to know if you'll ever do a video with your hair down

[@HoonsCoffee]

That is a great question.