How on earth can you miss someone you’ve never spoken to, let alone met?! So nice to see you back Gail - the remedy to lockdown blues 😁
@bahman94 жыл бұрын
The return of COFFEE LEGEND. So happy to see you Gail.
@PatrickJoannisse4 жыл бұрын
Poor Gail forgot to pick something at the office and they immediately miced her up and said "we have this machine you need to review"
@thesanerone4 жыл бұрын
lol
@pilotkid20114 жыл бұрын
So true!
@ya-wenchang33604 жыл бұрын
I bought a Solis SL-70 from SCG some 13 or 14 years ago and it is still working good today.
@Swimmingforlife.4 жыл бұрын
No 1 presenter Gail, you’ve just made my night, great to see you back, don’t worry about the art, I can’t do it either. Kind regards from 🏴🏴🏴 Slainte Mhath.
@michaelash1003 жыл бұрын
I've so missed seeing you, Gail. You have such a deep knowledge of the products and a knack for knowing exactly what questions the viewer is asking. I've watched ever since the early days with Kat, your warmth and friendliness is just so unique and it really puts a smile on my face seeing you back. We needed a closer up shot of the traditional garlic latte art!
@pk44594 жыл бұрын
I have been using this machine for six months, I don't have much more to add to Gail's review. I can just confirm that I could not be happier with this machine and its overall performance. The milk steaming performance is just off the charts, after a few seconds you are getting commercial equipment level steaming performance, which is just amazing from a machine at this price point and modest footprint. Not mentioned, but this has a 54 mm portafilter, is PID controlled, and the componentry looks very similar to Breville/Sage Barista products. Since they share the 54 mm portafilter, I strongly suspect this machine is built by the same contract manufacturer that Sage uses, and that's a good thing. The build quality is superb. I frequently use the ESE pod basket for decaf in the evenings. Matched with a Niche grinder, I'm getting very good shots out of the Perfetta using 17.5 grams in the non-pressurized double basket. If you are looking for something that does not eat up all your kitchen counter space, I can recommend this one without any reservations, especially if you frequently are making milk based drinks.
@Paul_the_Newf4 жыл бұрын
Like a breath of fresh air in these bizarre times. Great to see you again Gail!!!
@neoreoscar274 жыл бұрын
“Anyone got a doughnut?” 😂🤣 Comedic timing is brilliant.
@al2011034 жыл бұрын
So good to see Gail back! Thank you Gail and Seattle Coffee Gear for making us all so happy!!!!
@ndpdd20104 жыл бұрын
Yay Gail. We missed you.
@icewolfy14 жыл бұрын
Wooo! Glad to see you back Gail! P.s. you can't quit until you've created latte art containing at least one heart.
@langzhi18734 жыл бұрын
First time I’ve heard of this brand but the three way solenoid and stainless steel portafilter seem legit. Also it’s design to sit on the table straight for tamping looks pretty good too
@eduardoa.delimamorales96954 жыл бұрын
We missed you Gail. Glad to see you back. Saludos desde México 🇲🇽
@johnp.14604 жыл бұрын
So great to see you back, Gail!
@mitrishski14 жыл бұрын
Gail has perfect comedic timing! She is sooooooooo fun to watch and she knows her stuff. Thank you Gail!
@caffeinatedmk54474 жыл бұрын
With a job like this, who would want to stay retired :) Welcome back Gail!
@alialmudahka4544 жыл бұрын
Glad to see u Gail, happy to know you are on good health 😊
@neodrumz4 жыл бұрын
welcome back Gail! please do a comparison between this machine, the Bambino and the Dedica... we would love to see a 3-way shootout 😁
@GiJoeVideo4 жыл бұрын
Gail does the best reviews!!! Your knowledge, personality, and professionalism shine on your reviews.
@lucallain45894 жыл бұрын
She should make some deal to do reviews only..Soooo nice to have you back!
@roberto1512ish4 жыл бұрын
Hi Gail!!!!!!!Your crew has been doing a good job with their reviews of the machines. They had a pro to learn from.
@abbyo.y19134 жыл бұрын
So happy to see her ❤️😩 I don’t know why I was heartbroken when I knew she won’t come back 🙏🏻❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
@staceys18704 жыл бұрын
I have felt the same since she announced her retirement. So sad, yet so refreshing to see her.
@SolisOfSwitzerland4 жыл бұрын
This Queen is a legend! Compliments on the Video. Personal fan over 9 years! You will get your donuts.
@Ma_Ba4 жыл бұрын
@SolisOfSwitzerland Seriously, Gail is worth a lot for her credibility and competence and following. You will benefit from this video for years. She should get really valued.
@SolisOfSwitzerland4 жыл бұрын
@@Ma_Ba Fully agree! Thanks allot for your comment.
@jules53504 жыл бұрын
It’s Gail!!! She is back!!! OMG! We have missed you so much!!!
@elijah63084 жыл бұрын
Omg I was looking at this on Amazon, clicked the video, saw special guest, and Gail popped up! I was so gagged had to stop by KZbin to comment. Thank you so much for bringing her back, what a treat.
@franklogan4944 жыл бұрын
Hi Gail, Hello from the Canada, No one can Review a Product like you!!!
@ackthbbft4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the surprise review, Gail!
@chavitavb4 жыл бұрын
omg Gail yessss ahhhhhhhh. Wonderful review 😻😻 The legend has returned just for tonight. She’s like WWE The Undertaker of Seattle Coffee Gear.
@icowrich3 жыл бұрын
They really need to give us a Gail + Kat video before they let her *really* retire.
@pacificnwtom4 жыл бұрын
Hi Gail! Could we please get a comparison between the Solis Perfetta and the Breville Bambino Plus?
As an ex-Bambino owner (well I still have it, so a current owner...) it's garbage. Lovely when it works, but they don't work for long. This seems like it might be much better quality.
@stephenh87944 жыл бұрын
Love your work Gail. Thanks for the review. Looking forward to your next Guest Appearance.
@OLXBengals3 жыл бұрын
So happy to see Gail back!!! It’s just not the same without her. 😄 Also… nice machine.
@mycamel17374 жыл бұрын
"Perfect for in an RV" We've all seen your RV Gail....
@evelynzuberbuhler94274 жыл бұрын
We want more of this very special guest! Great to see Gail back doing reviews!
@biggianthead53394 жыл бұрын
Very good to see you, Gail.
@psyamok37354 жыл бұрын
Welcome Back Gail!!!! You are the best! learn a lot about coffee from you. Best wishes to you on your retirement. May you have fantastic adventures and great tasting coffee and amazing road trips with your beautiful RV!
@milllworks3 жыл бұрын
“Anybody got a donut” totally helped me make up my mind. Love her, love her!
@shanesimpson46804 жыл бұрын
She is just a great presenter. She needs to keep doing videos on for as long as she wants.
@KateHikes19332 жыл бұрын
Seriously? I'm 1.5 minutes in, and it seems like pointless meandering to this point.
@fluffycritter3 жыл бұрын
I was looking high and low for a Breville Bambino Plus, and it's sold out everywhere (including from Breville's own site). Then I came across a Reddit thread comparing it with this one, and this one just seems like a MUCH better deal and a better machine overall. So I bought one from you right away. Looking forward to receiving it in a few days! It seems like the one thing the Bambino does better is it heats up in 3 seconds instead of 40, but it takes at least that long to grind the coffee, so who cares? Having a choice of filter baskets, a pressure gauge, and a MUCH nicer portafilter means this ends up being a lot cheaper since now I won't have to upgrade all the parts right away anyway.
@thematrix7225 Жыл бұрын
How has the Solis held up for you? I'm trying to decide between this and the Bambino. Have you experienced any issues with water leaking or brew temp being too low?
@bowrepublik4 жыл бұрын
Love seeing Gail :) Gail for President!
@greyblueorchid4 жыл бұрын
YEAHhhh Gail is back! We missed you!!
@SapientPerson4 жыл бұрын
Great to see our Coffee Aunt again
@Joyce-tx9ru4 жыл бұрын
OMG we missssssssssed u Gail!! Gail need to have her own youtube chnl alrdy!! :)
@Greguk4444 жыл бұрын
Lovely to see you Gail. We missed you
@candilite4 жыл бұрын
you have a fan here in Turkey as well Gail. would like to see you more and wb.
@ThorMaxx4 жыл бұрын
Yay Gail! Great to see you again!
@CCdesigner12174 жыл бұрын
Oh my we missed you Gail! So nice to see you 🤗❤️🇨🇦
@gosman9494 жыл бұрын
Thanks Gail good to see you. But let's get one of the younguns in to do some art on this machine!
@SirOreo624 жыл бұрын
Gail is back???!!! whaaaaat? 🤣 Welcome back!!!
@m3tek444 жыл бұрын
Gal is back??? Welcome back!!! We missed you!
@aumarigan4 жыл бұрын
Welcome back Gail!
@imxeroblitz3 жыл бұрын
was struggling between breville bambino and Solis prefetta plus. watching this video just helps to make up my mind and go for Solis. Thanks Gail
@lex27594 ай бұрын
Did you get it? Any good?
@PICOTONA4 жыл бұрын
will love to see a comparison with breville bambino, looks really alike and same price
@freevin514 жыл бұрын
I'd like to see some of these smaller machines reviewed on the quality of the shot, no milk.
@dietercabral4 жыл бұрын
So, can we have coffee webinars with Gail? Gail, would you be up for it?
@dietercabral4 жыл бұрын
GAIL!! OMG I know its been a very short time, but boy have I missed you =)
@chipkormas28404 жыл бұрын
I bought one yesterday to replace my Breville. No comparison for me, I take the Solis.
@helpfulnatural4 жыл бұрын
Nice fern leaf there Gail. :-D Always love to watch your product reviews/demos!
@mrretentive4 жыл бұрын
Great to see Gail again! Always enjoyed your personal reviews and demos. 🙂
@M.J.Nakayama Жыл бұрын
When I was calibrating the volume, I found that mine is inconsistent on the shot volume. When I weighed the output for a single shot, it varied 18 grams +/- 4 grams. Yes, that is a 20% variation. And the consistency of a double shot was no better. Dialing in the machine to your taste becomes difficult when the ratio of coffee to water may be changing each time you pull a shot. So check the level in your glass to see if your shots are consistent or not.
@coffeeauthority4 жыл бұрын
We missed Gail. Welcome back!
@k95channel2 жыл бұрын
Awesome review, thank you just purchased it along with the Solis Scala grinder!
@thesanerone4 жыл бұрын
Welcome back Gail!! Love seeing you doing videos again :)
@baristakev57094 жыл бұрын
The legend herself
@mvaron25462 жыл бұрын
I owned a Solis SL 70 and I really liked it, however.... The coupling to the steaming wand was kind of cluggy and would pop loose spraying steam all over the electronics. It just got worse with time. While the wiring was Teflon insulated, the plastic spade connectors were not and got brown and brittle over time. It all became rather spooky as it aged. In all other respects it was a nice machine to use and I felt that it was a shame that Solis seemed to just quit on the quality when they got to the steamer.
@jndias1004 жыл бұрын
Any thoughts how does it stack against the Breville Bambino plus? From a express drinker point. Not the late
@cameronknowles62674 жыл бұрын
This I bet is better
@claireash934 жыл бұрын
Woohoo! I miss Gail and her reviews so much!!
@MrBigmufff3 жыл бұрын
Return of the coffee Queen.
@Phantoma34 жыл бұрын
Gail is the OG, that's why she's back
@Ma_Ba4 жыл бұрын
Oh yeah, true dat.
@brianmorris32514 жыл бұрын
Gail !! Glad you are back.
@rexsmithgall35624 жыл бұрын
Gail! We are not worthy!!!! Do you realize just how much your fans love and adore you? More Gail!!!!!
@staceys18704 жыл бұрын
GAIL!!!! You can see me anything!! Gads, I miss you!!
@Techie4life4 жыл бұрын
Gail is back..Yeahhhhhhhhhh
@samuellucci15114 жыл бұрын
Just bought the Gaggia Classic Pro, but definitely would have considered this machine had I known about it sooner!
@josephyfho4 жыл бұрын
Good to see you Gail!
@JoeCarterDesigns4 жыл бұрын
So nice to see another Gail review! Love ya!
@coldblue424 жыл бұрын
Welcome back!!!
@chriskellas29024 жыл бұрын
Yeah Gail!!
@sydlis2 жыл бұрын
Wonder why Gail does the milk first then the brew?
@tokenfatfriend684 жыл бұрын
We love you Gail
@mohammedalnuaimi97204 жыл бұрын
Happy to see Gail again.
@rachelfung73134 жыл бұрын
OMG hi Gail I literally squealed with joy! You're looking great! Hello from Melbourne! 🐨🇦🇺❤️
@coldblue424 жыл бұрын
Do you think this machine will be serviceable? I've been able to fix my Barista Express a few times which is part of the reason I like it.
@pk44594 жыл бұрын
I suspect that the internal parts are interchangeable with the Barista Express. These 2 machines share so many common features that they are very likely made by the same factory in Asia.
@chipkormas28404 жыл бұрын
First off Gail ROCKS and thank for coming back to do a video on my new machine. Yesterday I stopped at the Kirkland store and after spending some wonderful time with Alex I walked out with the Solis. What a great machine. This replaced a Breville and makes a much better shot, at least at my skill level. I would add that I pull a blank double shot once it heats up to warm up everything. They also provide a test strip for your water so you can dial in your filter. Simple instructions and something that I am very pleased with. I drive 90 mike's to get to Seattle Coffee Gear to spend time with Alex and certainly was not disappointed. Thanks so much and I know there are many, many enjoyable coffees in my future.
@acacia9874 жыл бұрын
can I buy replacement parts online?
@phyllisriley10134 жыл бұрын
So glad to see you!
@paulsonntag40764 жыл бұрын
Gail; Zen and the Art of Coffee Reviews. Welcome back!
@cygomez77034 жыл бұрын
What a lovely surprise. Hey Gail. :-) That's a tempting buy.
@krystleroy30684 жыл бұрын
We love Gail so much ♥️♥️♥️❤️❤️❤️
@ziplepingouin11864 жыл бұрын
11:25 I want one too!
@marisolcasco86473 жыл бұрын
I wonder a what temperature did she pull that shot , making my mouth watering and as am watching it's midnight !😛
@christmouw4 жыл бұрын
So good to see you back gail! Hello from Indonesia :)
@eswarvar4 жыл бұрын
I think I could watch Gail all Day. Great Review.
@j.r.m.18844 жыл бұрын
GAIL!!! Wooohooo - you look great btw ;)
@darrenz26364 жыл бұрын
The Queen of latte art has returned!!!
@drizzle14824 жыл бұрын
that machine looks like a breville and has the same features but it is better
@pk44594 жыл бұрын
I have this machine, and I suspect that Breville and Solis are using the same contract manufacturer, they share the 54 mm portafilter. My only gripe is that it's impossible to find a precision basket (IMS or VST) for the 54mm.
@drizzle14824 жыл бұрын
@@pk4459 yeah I also heard that precision baskets make your coffee better
@ujlt71984 жыл бұрын
@@pk4459 that would suck, because i've wanted a breville but their machines have terribly short lifespans. i was hoping this machine was from a better manufacturer, and would last more than a year.
@pk44594 жыл бұрын
@@ujlt7198 Yeah it's really strange I've heard both great and bad things. Most common problem seems to be the vibration pump. They are cheap and relatively easy DIY to replace. I think the biggest problem for any machine, thermoblock or not, comes from using hard water. Even if you decalc regularly, those with hard water seem to have many more problems. I have a water softener so not an issue. But at the end of the day, these are consumer appliances, not something prosumer like Rancillio which is going to last for the very long run. You get what you pay for. Gail did mention in her review that the Solis had very good components inside. I decided to put more money in my grinder than my machine, and so far I think that was good decision.
@alfredtolentino8614 Жыл бұрын
Any hand grinder recommendations for this machine?
@modeanodb4 жыл бұрын
Missed you Gail more please x
@sasko18112 жыл бұрын
Hi SCG, thank you for all the reviews, tips and trics on KZbin. Enjoyed the Solis Barista Perfetta info. Here in Europa Solis also sells a Entry level+ machine. The Solis Gran Gusto. Is it available in America? and if so can you do a review? It is a great machine with programmable buttons and only unpressurized baskets.
@26Rpkone4 жыл бұрын
This is a tough sell, especially when the Gaggia Classic Pro is $50 cheaper. It doesn't have programmability, but the trade-off for build quality and material is worth it imo. Love you Gail & SCG
@chipkormas28404 жыл бұрын
I compared it with the Gaggia and asked about the temperature variances between the two. The Solis should be more consistent. I walked out of the store with the Solis under my arm and today's coffee told me I made a decision I am very pleased with
@SeattleCoffeeGear4 жыл бұрын
The build is actually pretty solid.
@chipkormas28404 жыл бұрын
@@SeattleCoffeeGear Gail mentioned that when she talked about the internal parts.
@sisdl153 жыл бұрын
@@chipkormas2840 How do you like it Chip? First espresso machine, not sure whether to get something like this with half-decent grinder, or go the Breville Barista Express route.
@garyn7067 Жыл бұрын
After many years with an old manual machine, the press a button and let the machine pull the shot is hard to get used to. I keep wanting to press the button to turn the pump OFF.