How to make better espresso

[@tboyy1234]

You forgot to srpay the beans with water.

[@J0hnD0ugh]

I think it would be cool if you made a video on starting to make coffee like you do, because it looks intimidating and expensive

[@AaronAubreyPhoto]

you don't need a $5,000 machine like he has. I use a $200 machine w $200 grinder :D

[@jkpd9743]

@@AaronAubreyPhoto the bianca isnt a 5k machine bro, its 2k - and lelit offers machines for around 500€ as well - combined with a g-iota grinder thats a very capable setup 👀

[@Mr.Blades]

Looks good

[@Ethanrodecoffee]

It was

[@Ytmetzc]

I literally just bought that exact machine and have no idea how to use it. Please do a full Tutorial

[@darthenx2585]

What's the name of that machine?

[@jkpd9743]

@@darthenx2585 lelit bianca v3 black

[@lemon_the_spider]

professional barista? but I thought you said you worked at Starbucks? :'D

[@Ethanrodecoffee]

Starbucks is how I got into coffee haha.

[@HEINESTIEN]

so he got paid to work at a coffee establishment, that’s the definition of professional barista u dumb narcissist, let the man teach us something

[@lemon_the_spider]

@@Ethanrodecoffee I know I'm just messing with you! I work at a specialty cafe and you still make better coffee than me! Keep up the awsome work!

[@thighg8744]

​@Ethanrodecoffee calling yourself a pro barista after working at starbucks is just blatantly lying, actual stolen valor lmao

[@johnlee750]

@@thighg8744 is it though? That is assuming two things: - It is impossible for a Starbucks employee to be deeply knowledgeable about coffee - former employees of Starbucks can’t get in depth mentorship and development after leaving Starbucks I would say both of those assumptions are deeply flawed

[@hummingmostbird]

This video is how I learned the Yirg Z is back in stock. I didn't need more coffee this week, but I always need more of THAT coffee

[@king911hazmi]

The grinder is very important 👍

[@claudiacampomar4361]

Yessssss to Part 2 😃 Thank you

[@Julie_Rios]

Ooh nice! Definitely a part 2. Thanks.

[@Louise-]

Do you have any tips on iced coffee? Idk if you just wait til it’s cold or you do the “routine” differently

[@yorulaney8563]

In my experience everyone does it a Bit differently but you should Put the Coffee into your Shaker with the ice immedeately Shake and Drink fresh. The Coffee wont Melt all the ice so dont worry about changing anything

[@mikeg8437]

If you're talking specifically about iced coffee and not cold brew search the phrase "Japanese style iced coffee". Basically you brew your coffee directly on to the ice and account for the dilution as the ice melts. If you're talking about cold brew search the phrase "hot bloom" to learn some tips on how to extract a wider range of flavors. That should be the only time hot water touches a cold brew. Another term to seach involving cold brew would be the "Kyoto style" but that involves some extra equipment.

[@tonyb282]

Great videos, I really enjoy the whole process but there are several people in my home that all like different types of drinks. My trips to starbucks is a mess. Can you or anyone here recommend a affordable super automatic machine that pulls a good shot and one thst will last more than 5 times. Thank you.

[@Drawsler]

Yrgicheffe is my favorite coffee of all time 🔥

[@alexcrombach322]

Do you know I have never liked coffee but this is wanting to make me try it again😮❤

[@DwayneWestmoreland]

Do a vid on best Expresso machines and plating designs

[@AdamSmith-ml4ji]

What is a good beginner espresso machine that is decent quality but affordable ? Is the real question everyone wants answered .

[@asher6657]

i bought a Staresso Pro. It's manual, portable, and it's inexpensive. about $100. There is a $60 Staresso but I would advise against it. Mine has 20 bars of pressure. Most machines are about 9 bars. I also have a Kuerig cafe, but it does not make authentic espresso

[@AdamSmith-ml4ji]

@@asher6657 Ty ! I’ll look into that

[@therathergoodengineer9285]

I would get the Delonghi Dedica Arte. In the Uk it goes for a reasonable £250. In the US it goes for between 250 and 300 dollars, based on my research.

[@loreking486]

What is the tool you put over the puck so the grounds don't spill when you use the WDT tool?

[@frisoverveld]

dosing funnel

[@albekayl041]

Oh i how wish I had an espresso machine!!

[@Bolling0]

I got a surprisingly good one for like $120. It luckily doesn't have to be crazy expensive machines for a good shot of espresso

[@jedergoncalves]

So nice video and I could understand all you’ve said! :-) (not everyone in here is American). What’s the manufacture / model of that beautiful machine? Thanks PS: part II, please! 👏

[@sicknessof206]

So you use a water filter and water softener?

[@cqangie29]

Also, a good grinder!!! You can pull a good shot with a crappy grinder 😊

[@hisgracethedukeofavalon6600]

Part two please.

[@aliboutarkha]

For a 18 g of coffee beans how many water you need to have a good shot

[@xjumpmaster82]

1:2 so 36g of Water. 40 would be ideal though.

[@hisgracethedukeofavalon6600]

Part two please.

[@MrMugtaba88]

What is the name/ brand of the machine you using in the video?

[@jamesalexander865]

What machine are you using ?

[@Marlon0375]

How many "GRS" you use per 1 person? Thanks man!!!

[@numericalanalysis4344]

What about a video of making coffee without coffee machine 🥲

[@blackeagle9774]

Where did you get those knobs? Did you add them after you bought the machine?

[@calin073]

What kind of espresso machine is that? I want to start as a barista. Can someone recommend me a good one? Thank you 🙏🏼😊

[@Osteoporos1s]

It’s a Lelit Bianca.

[@calin073]

@@Osteoporos1s Thank you good Sr. 👏🏼👊🏼👍🏼

[@fluffyx1556]

If you're on a budget couldn't you just wrap some paper clips together as a makeship wdt?

[@MK-fj8xf]

Why would crema be important? It's just carbon dioxide.

[@xjumpmaster82]

😂😂😂

[@JPGdesigngroup]

Maybe my beans aren’t being ground fine enough because I don’t get that creamy color. It just looks like coffee

[@GoingSwimmingly]

Also! A perfect double or single shot esspresso do have an ideal pouring time And coffee scales tend to have timers particularly for this function

[@KingAmir34]

coulda linked ur stuff fam

[@bwian66]

Why would I want crema? Also, the puck screen does actually very little to distribute the water, but it is good for keeping the showerhead clean, that is true.

[@geevee9582]

Question, at work we use a double spouted porta filter for our machine. But we need a triple shot one now. Do you think if matters if i switch to a flat portafilter aslong as it hold the 21grams fro the triple?

[@jonathanrogers611]

Where's the best place to buy this machine

[@elsevillaart]

Tried the filter on the Bambino Breville, i won't recommend it at ALL.

[@yudiiswandi1161]

what espresso machine he used?

[@PaulHo]

Adíos Flair!

[@queencafe777]

What is a good espresso maker at home for less than $2k?

[@getbetterdrunky7612]

This video makes me not Wanna drink coffee anymore

[@_yourlocalartist]

Me watching this holding my Nescafé instant coffee: 👁️👄👁️☕

[@elicohen7841]

Hi what you spray in the coffee ?

[@user-no8sn6ui9c]

its water

[@Mylo8328]

Anyone know what kind of machine that is!! It’s very pretty

[@rvilz]

lelit bianca

[@Somaliplaya663]

Yes

[@jkpd9743]

lelit bianca v3

[@joeylauriaga2841]

Does levelling the coffee makes a difference before tamping?

[@datb0013]

Yes, because tamping the coffee perfectly level is tough, usually it has a slight slant meaning to water will prefer one side

[@blckghst2872]

Any suggestions on weighing scales? Any god brands?

[@Maybaby1959]

Starbucks Dosnt make you professional

[@101wilku101]

No, puck screen don't make you evenly distribute water , it's only for ... Don't know what's for , because coffee tend to get back to shower screen and you don't do anything to make it happen. Physics

[@AryanGupta-ox9zr]

Is it possible to get that creamy layer on espresso with instant coffee?

[@JensThestrupToft]

You can't make espresso with instant coffee...

[@asher6657]

@@JensThestrupToft yes! its easy! buy some espresso, then pour it on top of your instant coffee 😜🙃

[@POKEMANZZ3]

gotta say, comparing your vid to the other espresso video ive seen on here, i applaud you for being not full of yourself and giving actually useful advice beyond “buy indate coffee beans”

[@Infinite_calyx42]

Roast huh, i see… Ay yo mum ye!!!

[@maryaalkashkary4320]

How much should the shot of espresso weigh?

[@Thunder8277]

It depends. He weighed out 18g of beans, so you would typically see 36-40 grams of coffee. 18-22 grams will get you a ristretto, 55-60 will get you a lungo. Don't get too hung up on numbers, though. The most important part is that you get to your desired weight within the 25-30 second mark and that the end result tastes good. Happy brewing😁

[@ChrisKavanagh11]

1:2 ratio 17-19g of coffee then double that of water Then add water or milk for whatever drink you want

[@maryaalkashkary4320]

@@Thunder8277 That was very helpful! Thank you.

[@maryaalkashkary4320]

@@ChrisKavanagh11 got it! Thanks.

[@rcruz401]

What's the best coffee bean for the most crema

[@cenajoel]

Whats that expresso machine?😊

[@Capnblinski]

Most likely a 'Lelit' machine

[@jkpd9743]

lelit bianca v3

[@appleguy6708]

Nah imma have y’all do it for me

[@emikumi4100]

part 2 please!

[@MajesticSlowking]

How hard do you press down with the tamper?

[@elamorana7400]

you'll want to press down until you feel some resistance from the grinds, but being careful not to go far over that

[@tzhaki2354]

There's no specific weight, just push until the grinds don't go down anymore. Applying force past that is pointless and can cause injury in the long run.

[@worf792]

Lol these are just the basics. Would love to see some micro managing tips.

[@HiIAmSpirit2]

If you want more specific tips, you can probably ask him personally on his Discord politely

[@shalabypharmd4137]

You don't need many tools!!!!!!!😅

[@Eddian18]

People have been making espresso for decades without WDT, puck screens, and self-leveling tampers. Those are nice to have, but completely unnecessary.

[@xjumpmaster82]

Not every espresso is the same. If you like to have a more precise espresso these definitely help but not necessary. It's the same with everything else in life.

[@kaisertan5038]

why does every barista say different things bro so confusing

[@MaheerKibria]

So the WDT makes a much larger difference in the final product than I ever thought it would. I always thought it was a gimmick but I recently tried it and yeah. Not sure if I think a puck screen is worth it I didn't really notice a difference but WDT for sure and weighing definitely give you more consistency.

[@andreacapani2170]

if you want to try a littlwe fun tastyng ezpirience try tasting a shot like you do normally and one with a paper filter on the bottom. it has stupid good clarity

[@Ash_Wen-li]

From what I've seen, of all the extra unnecessary tools the WDT is the one that makes the biggest difference

[@goofy3017]

Part 2

[@Iskandar-hw1bt]

Crema taste better? LOL

[@grzesiuczesc5238]

Yeah, so, what's the "ideal" weight of espresso?

[@gaming.golden]

its about ratios to the amount of water you intend to use

[@asher6657]

@@gaming.golden 18 grams of coffee the ratio is 1:1.5

[@RobertoOrtis]

How am I supposed to get 3-4 weeks freshly grounded coffee?

[@halftome]

From a roaster. Find one that is close to you, and they will have freshly ground coffee. Trust me, after switching from store bought off the shelf coffee to freshly roasted its a world of difference. Doesn’t even need to be expensive, just fresh

[@RobertoOrtis]

@@halftome well, I live on an island in Venezuela. If you know a roaster here, would really appreciate it

[@halftome]

@@RobertoOrtis well, you got me there :)

[@RobertoOrtis]

@@halftome no problem, thanks! I will have a look 👀

[@minecalos1870]

All of these tools and machines for 6000$

[@scriptkeeper8243]

I like it when people throw out the term Professional Barista as if its any harder than flipping burgers?

[@gameroom9797]

professional Barista? na fam Starbucks dosent count

[@portergogniat6409]

So why can use 10 to 20 grand of tools well

[@the-balix]

yoo I'm early edit: wait I'm second that's cool

[@Ethanrodecoffee]

Esrly!!

[@marioschroppel9574]

Never did see a professional using these “tools”, strange isn’t it?

[@JensThestrupToft]

You just did...

[@jkpd9743]

vermutlich weil die meisten cafes keinen per definition guten espresso verkaufen. guckt man sich wettkämpfe an, sieht man auch all diese tools. sogar noch weitaus mehr tricks und tools - es ist ein teufelskreis! :D

[@Ash_Wen-li]

That's because at a café adding steps to the workflow wastes time. The extra stuff is for coffee nerds at home

[@MrLordrex1]

You can also freeze your coffee beans for longer storage, and can grind them frozen and brew directly afterward with no issues

[@roadrashrider892]

Define "professional"

[@asher6657]

literally, it means you get a paycheck.

[@roadrashrider892]

@Asher so everyone who has ever worked in anything, regardless of being good at it, is a professional (if they got paid for it) ? Interesting train of thought.

[@FuzionTheGoat]

nice

[@Ethanrodecoffee]

Thanks

[@Ashhong1]

How do I make it taste better tho? Pull a good ratio in the right amount of time but it still tastes like ass on its own 😅

[@varrelxx]

Equipment matters too, grinders matter most in terms of how it affects the flavour of a bean. If you can, try and get a bottomless filter and see if your extractions are bad. If it’s neither of these, it’s probably your beans, or you just dont like the taste of espresso. Try your local specialty cafes and compare them to yours.

[@Ashhong1]

@@varrelxx I did get a bottomless and the extraction looks about the same as what I see. I think I don’t like the taste lol. It’s just when I see videos saying “I taste hints of chocolate, grapes, and other fruits” I’m just thinking wow, what the hell am I drinking?!

[@isodoubIet]

@@Ashhong1 What people mean is that it reminds them of these things. At the end of the day it's coffee and it tastes like coffee, all the other 'notes' are subtle by comparison. You can also experiment with the roast, darkly roasted coffee will usually be less "fruity" than a light or medium roast.

[@varrelxx]

@@Ashhong1 Usually, coffees are evaluated professionally through “cupping.” It usually happens by comparison too, so they would be cupping more than one coffee to taste the difference. Tasting coffee through espresso is a little harder and most espresso has the same general taste. Dont be upset if you can’t get the “notes” while sipping espresso, as only experienced coffee drinkers or professionals could tell. Try comparing with a milk-based drink first. I like to go to cafes and order cortados to see if I like their beans.

[@Ashhong1]

@@varrelxx great info thank you

[@joncrabb5926]

Professional barista?

[@Ethanrodecoffee]

What are you confused about?

[@abdallahhazaz3697]

I never heard James Hoffman saying “professional barista” on his youtube channel, I wish you become better than the professional baristas, dont get me wrong But saying this about ur self is not nice, how ever, it is ur choice

[@Ethanrodecoffee]

@@abdallahhazaz3697 relax guys. There was no intentions of being elitist saying this haha

[@abdallahhazaz3697]

@@Ethanrodecoffee I like ur videos btw

[@drewwilliams9332]

Please remove the temporary sticker from the group head before it becomes permanent.

[@geoffarnold1555]

Stop making espresso at home - the end

[@henk4067]

Why

[@hazlotumismoREPARACIONES]

No entendí ni badres 🥲🥲

[@YouAreABot836]

You are not a professional lol you are a fan with nice equipment.

[@jakubojanasek8789]

First pls pin Nice video

[@Ethanrodecoffee]

Thanks😁

[@darthtrader7605]

lmfao just make a coffee ppl. I make espresso every day, but this is some weird obession.

[@johnlee750]

Nothing wrong with just making a coffee without putting in a lot of effort, but there is also nothing wrong with taking extra steps to get the most out of your favorite coffee. You do you, and let other people do what they want.

[@allupro]

He is just making a coffee. One that also doesn't taste like shit.

[@datb0013]

“Don’t enjoy your thing because I think it’s stupid” Just shut up man

[@razineatworld]

Stop claiming yourself a professional barista. Its not that easy to be a professional barista.

[@Mook10k]

i would rather chew up coffee beans and take a shot of boiling water than have to do this every morning before work for a fucking coffee

[@hemmatv1582]

Fresh beens are OK, but rest tips ar totally bullshit. This is classic HYPE-bullshit to hype a market.

[@miguelpiedraornelas4105]

calling yourself a profesional barista is an insult for the real professional baristas

[@johnnykeener3727]

Coffee SUCKS

[@vivimedina5925]

We want to open a small coffee stand at my church 😊 what’s an affordable coffee machine we can start with? What are some basic coffee recipes we can start with? ☕️🧋☕️🧋☕️🧋