How to Use the Bellman CX25P Espresso & Steamer

[@Liquimix]

Even though I've had my Bellman CX25P for several years, I got some good tips on making a cappuccino from your excellent demo.

[@bellmanespresso]

Cool, thanks!

[@danamcreynolds9456]

That's a good demo. I just found a used one in a thrift shop for $5. I love it when they don't know what they have! Thank you.

[@micaelamarsden1681]

My husband had one in the cupboard for about 30 years (!). I am trying it out, but it seems like maybe the espresso flow-through is a bit clogged. Can I run vinegar and water through it to clean it? Also, is there a stainless steel basket which fits this model? It does not have a pressure gauge.

[@tullynona2750]

Was looking every where online...thanks mate ur a legend.

[@bellmanespresso]

Glad I could help

[@isabelb-c3630]

Truth be told I was scared witless to use my new unit. Thanks to your video I finally got the courage. 😅 I’m just waiting for my unit to cool down, as I’ve just finished running a water only cycle.

[@bellmanespresso]

You got this!

[@chefgarrin]

Hi I have a much older model that looks similar but no place for a pressure Guage. Wondering if you have any advice on how to determine my pressure in order to extract decent espresso and steam milk.

[@bellmanespresso]

Through the steam wand 👍 Leave it slightly open - and as soon as you start to see some steam coming out of the wand - it'd be s sure bet it's ready to brew with. Close the steam tap, and give it another 10-15sec to build pressure before opening the brew tap

[@chefgarrin]

@Bellman Espresso thank you will give that a try

[@dylantaylor3431]

You said keep it at 2 bars, but that Guage looked like it was accelerating well above 2 just as you turned the camera away from it. Can this device also make regular coffee? Is it just a matter of adjusting the water to grind ratio? Different beans for espresso versus regular coffee? I just ordered a bellman, and am awaiting it's delivery. If you could answer my questions it would be most appreciated

[@menschundmaterie]

In your other video (Alternative Brewing) on the Bellmann you use the spacer in exactly the opposite way. How is it correct? Place it under or over the coffee powder?

[@glenwosky227]

Do you still need water in the maker to use the steamer to froth milk..

[@hawkdriver68]

😂🤣😅

[@hawkdriver68]

Yes.

[@bellmanespresso]

Yes, but only about 1.5cups worth

[@kutekirsty25]

Is that an upturned dosing cup that you are using please and if so which one? Many thanks.

[@bellmanespresso]

From a hand grinder I own. Interestingly - the Bellman grinds basket has a 58mm diameter - meaning it's compatible with many espresso tools

[@Smileycooldreamer]

How would I use this if I only want to froth milk? (Don’t have or want the espresso)

[@bellmanespresso]

Same as - bring it up to temp and begin steaming 👌 no dramas

[@Oakydokes]

My wife and I have been using a moka pot since our machine died 10 years ago. We love that it’s good and hot, yet we miss the flavor. Will this provide better flavor than a typical stove top moka pot?

[@ChiefComplaintX]

If you make multiple shots, i assume strength wont be the same. The 1st one will always be stronger?

[@rj4901]

I have a bellman but it does not have the pressure gauge on it how do I know when it is ready

[@bellmanespresso]

Video coming soon 🫶

[@TristanSmith-k4c]

I have had my bellman for a while now and I keep having the same problem. It doesn’t seem to matter how much water I put in it, up to the 3,6 or 9 mark, I struggle to get more than half a cup of brewed coffee out of it before it starts spitting and sputtering. Any advice greatly welcome. I have tried brewing at one bar, as suggested in the bellman video, I have also tried it at 2 barb as suggested in this video, still the same result. I just want to be able to make two decent coffees in one go, what am I doing wrong?

[@DawzeyJ]

I have the same experience regardless of grind size and type. I've gone through so much coffee to try and achieve what they did in the video but it honestly doesn't seem possible.

[@brandydarling1]

So will I be steaming my milk with funky coffee water or clean steam?

[@danielmcnamara1388]

Clean steam. it starts from the same reservoir of water, but the steam does not travel via the coffee basket.

[@nickhumphreys2638]

I’ve had this bellman for a couple of years but for a while now the steam wand has only been producing enough steam to heat the milk not create a swirl or texture it to be silky. Steam is coming out of both holes at 2bar. Thanks for any advice 🙏🏼

[@bellmanespresso]

You're welcome 😀

[@Andrei_Suckoffsky]

@@bellmanespressolol

[@SaraKhan-by9jz]

@@bellmanespressohe wanted advice for your product that isn’t working, why say you’re welcome?

[@Vera-xu3xw]

What kinda coffee grinder is that?

[@i2ambler2002]

Hario

[@SearlyNot]

What am I doing wrong if the espresso “spits” and doesn’t pour out? Pressure too high?

[@SearlyNot]

Also if the coffee is too bitter?

[@bellmanespresso]

Pressure may be too high yes. Have you checked out our in-depth guide? 👉 kzbin.info/www/bejne/d2XHepJ9acl6qaM This has a tonne more info on best practices and hopefully help with some troubleshooting too. Remember - it's key if you can - to use freshly roasted coffee - and ground fresh is best for the tastiest results.

[@f7ipper]

It may be that the filter basket is faulty letting steam into where it shouldn't be - Just ordered a new basket for mine.

[@Curry11Curr]

Mine is doing the exact same, figure out what was wrong?

[@savannahmckinnon4018]

My espresso valve is not releasing anything except for a few drops. Is it clogged? How can I clear it? I tried with just water but nothing but drops would come out, adjusted the valve to all levels.

[@bellmanespresso]

Give it a good flush out with hot water no coffee - if that doesn't work - soak it in the water and try again

[@rossdaveyentertainment]

Most likely coffee ground too fine, entering the head and spout, clogging it

[@isabellegodin3321]

What is the perfect number for a grinder to grind the bean.? Is anyone know?

[@ericgoodwin5259]

Six

[@bellmanespresso]

42 ... no I joke. I'd say if the scale is 1-10, 1 being fine. Then around the 2-2.5 will be good for the Bellman 👌

[@pepperjohn2]

304 stainless isn't magnetic so won't work well on induction. I know it can attain some magnetic properties when cold formed, so you may have some luck brewing on induction. But a properly magnetic stainless like 410 would be a better choice, or a laminated-on ferrous stainless base plate.

[@person81045]

Damn. i just got an induction stove top.

[@rodshehan3886]

Wrong. 304 is magnetic.

[@pepperjohn2]

@@rodshehan3886 The whole internet (and my experiments with a magnet) say 304 is not magnetic. At least not enough for induction. Here's an example: Austenitic stainless steels - the majority of stainless steels falling into this category are non-magnetic due to high levels of austenite. Despite the fact that some of the alloys, such as grades 304 and 316, contain iron, these materials are non-ferromagnetic. It is the crystal structure that is important for magnetic properties. By using a thermal process or work hardening (e.g. bending, drilling, etc) austenitic stainless steels can be partially magnetic, forming ferrite in some areas. As a result, austenitic grades exhibit a slight magnetism at mechanically operated edges like sheets.

[@jackiet6872]

I just got a bellman and have a single induction stove (ikea) and it certainly works.

[@Polack_2023]

not much of crema here, is the espresso tasting similar to coffee shop bought? looks very watery.

[@bellmanespresso]

I think so!

[@jacqueline5764]

I really like this setup and if I buy this Bellman model, I would also like to purchase the small ceramic-type stove you show with the Bellman on top of it. Do you sell that too, or can you tell me where to buy it, please?

[@gmw0]

If there’s an Asian grocery near you, they almost always have this type of butane stove for sale, along with the fuel canisters.

[@fefohood]

This is a great idea and a very nice gadget. But the price is insane for what it is.

[@timburchell5692]

I am a bit confused here on my CX25. The markers inside the upper shell are marked as 3, 6 & 9. I do not understand how the water in the bottom shell along with the water to the marker lines would be multiples of 3 of one another. Also, the various rubber seals, especially the conical seal, is not super clear. Mine came with a stainless basket with 4 holes besides the center hole. I am not sure what is the purpose of this basket. I wish there was a better instruction manual with clear drawings. The device is super solid. I use it mainly with a Moka pot as a milk steamer, but would like to be fully knowledgeable of how to use this CX25 as it was intended.

[@bellmanespresso]

THe water makers are representative of volumes of brewed coffee. # cups, 6 cups and 9 cups. A cup being 20-30ml of brewed coffee. The conical seal must sit on the post under the filter basket to ensure the Bellman works correctly, without it - you wont get a good extraction. The Extra basket is a spacer if you place less then a full basket of coffee in the dosing basket. This will sit on top and maintain the compactness of the grounds during extraction - so to avoid them floating around inside.

[@SalingSamantas]

Okay I hope you actually get back to me. I have the previous version of the Bellman without the pressure gauge. Id like to purchase the parts to upgrade so I can know exactly where the pressure is at and control it better. Currently I listen to the Beleman and check the pressure at the steam tap. I do like the idea of waiting for the relief Valve to open.to.steam the milk as many have suggested. This seems unnecessary and actually a bit dangerous. My suggestion, make an upgrade parts kit available when detailed instructions

[@bellmanespresso]

thanks so much - working on it 🫶

[@f7ipper]

I've just added a pressure gauge to my Bellman but it does require some metalworking skills. I ground a matching curve on a 1/4" tank socket, silver soldered it to the body then drilled a small hole into the chamber.

[@SalingSamantas]

@@f7ipper how well did it work? Any noticable improvement

[@Ecksterphono]

They require consistent heat. I would avoid regulated glass top ranges or even regulated induction stoves because one needs constant flow as well. You also have to take into consideration that these are not energy friendly because the constant heat is relatively high with these units. It requires energy to get these pressurized vessels going and any inconsistency in brewing can effect coffee quality or even burn it. Too much energy consumption. I see these at thrift shops constantly and I hate their aluminum filters an baskets. I don't know why everything else is stainless steel, however those filter baskets distort and can get stuck below the lip of the fill area and it's a pain to get those out. Those aluminum baskets are so super thin on them that they bend and don't seal properly.

[@thethirdman225]

Jesus mate, we're a metric country. How much is 'a full ounce of coffee' in real measurements?

[@bellmanespresso]

😂 ! yea it's about two-thumbs full. Nah 30ml 👌

[@thethirdman225]

@@bellmanespresso Ta.

[@咖啡時光]

Made in Taiwan,our pround❤

[@marode2301]

first heat up the cup with steam and then pour the coffee right into the cup instead using another vessel first. You are ruining the crema...🤓

[@kiwiace625]

Be nice to get crema out of this thing. Lucky you.

[@TONY_FEZ]

Those shots look a bit on the watery side for my taste - thanks for making the video all the same.

[@stuart1080]

wow, so you definitely do not recommend this at all? what's a better camping alternative for frothing milk as well?

[@bellmanespresso]

Glad you like them!

[@bellmanespresso]

Bellman 50SS is unbeatable for frothing milk 👌

[@person81045]

Papers as enotorioisly extremely toxic. Do not use paper. There should be an alternative way.

[@bellmanespresso]

there are. alternativebrewing.com.au/products/bellman-stainless-steel-filter

[@person81045]

40 grams of coffee for a single shot is hella overkill no? Waste of beans

[@f7ipper]

It's simply a way of making coffee that resembles espresso when camping. If there's a better way of making a latte' without electricity I'd love to hear about it! :)

[@stealthslayer4406]

By time that’s ready I would’ve finished my instant coffee and washed my cup.

[@nadafro3116]

also do a laundry

[@nadafro3116]

also do a laundry