THE ESPRO BLOOM - Brewing A Faster Cup

[@ottosamuelsson1317]

Thanks for the good review. I own a Bloom since half a year back, I use it almost every day. When I use the paper filter I get the best result with a grind size between filter and aero press. I also love to ones in a while brew without filter getting best results with a french press grind size. I have a Wilfa Svart grinder. To get rid of the water pocket when rinsing the paper filter I put a clean towel under the brewer, that draws the last bit of water completely away.

[@Sprometheus]

You’re welcome, and thanks for watching. It’s definitely a solid brewer, and I think the grinds will vary quite a bit depending on your grinder. My niche creates more fines when grinding coarse, if that makes sense, so I had to go a little more coarse for the filterless brew. Good tip on the water pocket, I’ll have to try that out.

[@sunlethautumn9783]

I've been brewing with the Espro Bloom for a couple of months, and really enjoy the results I've been getting from it. The faster drawdown also allows it to brew quite large amounts despite its relatively small size. As for the filters, it takes me no longer to separate them than it takes for me to grab a V60 filter out of a bag. Following their official instructions that came with the filters, putting your hand in the middle and expanding them makes it really easy to grab the outermost filter by pulling on it just a little bit. Might take a little practice, but it's really not a hassle in my experience!

[@BigTony2Guns]

How many 8 oz cups can you brew at one time ?

[@144avery]

I love my Bloom (other than the filters), since it was my first pourover. Thanks for giving it some exposure!

[@Sprometheus]

It’s a great choice for a first pour over dripper! Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@richardperriss]

Separating the filters is a pain.

[@washedgeisha]

Another way is to pour decent amount of hot water on the metal and then quickly put the filter in. Should make the pre-wetting process easier. Great content and it’s good to see some recipes for the bloom. Thank you. The paper filters are definitely a design flaw but since I don’t mind so much, the cups I’m getting from this thing are gorgeous. Sweet and clean. Can go finer on the niche cause of this fast draw down.

[@DonSWG]

I use the Bloom regularly and we put it on for our pour over at the shop I work at. I've found that if I put my entire hand into the stack of filters and fan my fingers out, the outside filter will come away with relative ease. I still have to re-form a pleat or two, but it's not too bad. It's still annoying, but I really don't think it's an issue, now that I'm used to it.

[@jdrobison1967]

Exactly what I found. Make a spear tip with your fingers, put your entire hand in to the bottom, fan your fingers out as wide as possible and the outer filter peels away quite easily.

[@brentroman]

So glad you mentioned the filters. Yup. I feel you man!

[@cameronwest5941]

I'm really glad you did a deep dive on this one! My Espro French press has been phenomenal for 6+ years now. The Bloom flew by in JH's dripper shootout, and I feel like this video put it under the microscope.

[@Waisonian]

Great review! I've enjoyed my time using the Bloom. I also found the filters frustrating and have done exactly what you are doing. I then rinse the filters in lukewarm water (with water poured into the center). Then, again with hot water on the sides so it has less chance of collapsing in. Anyways, I found that helpful. Now to try your method once I get the Bloom back!

[@Sprometheus]

Thank you for the kind words and for watching. The filters are definitely the Achilles heel of this dripper, and any tips always useful! Let me know your thoughts on my recipe once you get it back.

[@sorta90]

The Torch Mountain Dripper has quickly become my favorite brewer and fixes some of the issues a Kalita has while using the standard 155 filter

[@Mukawakadoodoo]

Hmm. If I had designed filters for this thing, it would just be a round sheet for the bottom, as, after looking through your review, using filters on the walls seems to be optional.

[@Sprometheus]

I do think you need a bit of side filter to create that level of flow they want to go for, but I don’t think that the pleats are all that necessary if you want to keep the water level low.

[@Mukawakadoodoo]

@@Sprometheus I agree. So something like a regular coffee filter would actually most likely work just as well. There’s a lot of paper waste going on here.

[@henlolneh]

I just ran out of 185 wave filters... They've been out of stock for a couple months now I've just researched. I knew I should have bought more than 400 last fall. Didn't even think twice about there being a shortage of 185 filters due to the pandemic.

[@Sprometheus]

Lots of filters are having stock issues, I hear the Chemex filters are essentially only black market at this point. This is why the traditional cone is a the GOAT. So many options out there, so easy to find.

[@mitchprice5717]

This review is so solid.

[@Sprometheus]

Thank you my friend, I appreciate that!

[@checkwhatsleft4565]

What was the name of that converter app that you used?

[@adamthemute]

Looks like the Acacia Coffee app from the screenshots

[@Sprometheus]

Yep, that is the Acaia Coffee application

[@checkwhatsleft4565]

@@Sprometheus THX.

[@daustin777]

I've found that brewing much larger amounts than their recipe produces better results. I'm using 512g of water to 32 g of coffee. 16:1 ratio. The filter separation problem is just like any other pleated filter. I tend to separate a batch of them at a time to make it easier for the following days. I've thrown out their marketing spin of a "fast brewer", from my use of this brewer. Saving a minute or two is not going to make my day better. Drinking tasty coffee will start my day well. After some experimentation, this brewer does make some tasty coffee.

[@Sprometheus]

I didn’t find a lot of great results from larger doses, but then again I didn’t try it a whole lot. Personally I brew one for myself and that’s it, I only use big doses on the Aeropress. I’m with you on the faster brew. That wasn’t what interested me about the Bloom. More so just having a flat bottom option that doesn’t choke easily.

[@JPC326]

What application are you using :)

[@Sprometheus]

That is the Acaia Coffee application.

[@adamlippold8308]

Would be nice to see the Torch Mountain. You could do the wave, #2, and hario 01 sized filters, since it can do all three.

[@kia556645]

Kalita Wave 185 bigger filter can fit it well?

[@moorejl57]

Wow Spro, shots fired at the Aeropress ! I use a 10 year old Aeropress with metal disk filter and it is a real trooper, still on original plunger. I have a Bee House dripper, but buying filters is a drag, so I have been team Aeropress all shutdown.

[@Sprometheus]

Haha, I love the Aeropress, but I think this could definitely be just as quick and easy. But packing the filters so they don’t get crushed would be the trick.

[@davidkim5793]

Out of curiosity, does an Aeropress filter fit in the bottom of the Bloom?

[@Sprometheus]

That’s a good question. I just gave it a try and they’re a little too big.

[@davidkim5793]

That's too bad. Thanks for checking

[@highnrising]

@@davidkim5793 I use an Aeropress filter in my Espro bloom. I make about 8 radial cuts, with a sharp scissors, each about 3/8-inch long, spaced uniformly around the perimeter, and it fits and works perfectly. It takes about 30 seconds to do. I would never buy the expensive Espro filters.

[@mixeddrinks8100]

the way i remove the filters, hole facing down on a smooth flat surface slightly push the round bottom and it should spread all the filters out slightly peel one off gently the top most and it should come off slightly when you let go off the pressure. can you check out the time more crystal eye dripper

[@Lytfh]

Hey! Do you measure TDs while it's still hot or do you wait for it to be really cool? (It increases up to 0.15 from hot to cold, therefore changes completely the % of extraction depending on which number you take!) Thanks in advance!

[@baristabuddys3877]

How did your recipe’s grind size compare to a similar sized V60?

[@Sprometheus]

Their recommended method used a grind that was pretty close to what I use on a V60, but the recipe that I came up with used a bit coarser, like Kalita size. Hard to describe really haha.

[@colinhong2134]

How's the Espro Bloom compared to the Stagg [X] and April Brewer?

[@athosantoniou1885]

How coarse did you go with the paperless on the niche? Thanks in advance.

[@Sprometheus]

I went pretty coarse, all the way to the calibrate arrow.

[@eugenejennicabondocreyes5283]

Bro can i know what apps you used for calculating ratio? Thanks and more power to your channel.

[@arturoespinozaastorga405]

Hi mate, did you put that timemore kattle on the stove??? 😮, any chance to make a v60 vs kono dripper Cheers

[@highnrising]

It looks like ESPRO has discontinued this. No announcement, but it doesn't show up on their website.

[@JTFII]

havent heard anyone recommend this brewer to others.

[@BigTony2Guns]

Can this brew more than 2 -eight ounce cups at a time ?

[@geraldl5221]

Whoa whoa whoa, what was the brew calculator app you used?

[@mariusjosiahapostol477]

Wait..... The timemore kettle can be a stovetop kettle?

[@Sprometheus]

Haha, maybe. I’ve been using mine that way. Probably not advised. I should ask someone about that haha.

[@doncoddington3246]

what coffee app calculator is that? thx!

[@ThePurpleVNeck]

You should try out the Orea brewer! I strolled across their Instagram page (orea.uk) a couple months ago and they also seem to be big on the quick, travel brewer. I’m very intrigued and want to buy one, but want to know your thoughts on it as well.

[@encg]

Interesting filter decision by them. Personally, that con alone is enough to turn me away from this. Great content as always - keep it up!

[@Sprometheus]

I get that. I’ll be honest, it’s a bit of a turn off for me too. I do like it, but the cone filters are so easy to find and available almost everywhere there’s a coffee shop. Thanks for watching and the kind words!

[@OdPlomp89]

Could you try a metal v60?

[@whistlerrealestate1]

Great review. I have been using the Espro Bloom now for about 6 months and the filters are indeed a pain in the ass but once you figure them out it's really no big deal. What I do is spread them out like you did in the video but then I grab the outer ridge of one of the pleats and pull. I do that several times as I go around the entire filter and voila - it's out! Really takes only about 5 seconds extra than pulling out a Kalita filter. I have to say however that I sometimes go back to my Kalita Wave and the taste is really no different. I sometimes feel like it would be better to just stick with my Kalita but the Espro Bloom is a much faster cup. I'm done with the whole bloom and extract process in under 3 minutes where you're pushing 4 minutes on the Wave.

[@Sprometheus]

Thank you, and thanks for watching and commenting. I’m with you that the filters do get easier, but there has to be a simpler filter design out there, or maybe not who knows. I felt like the Kalita brews I make have more texture than those the Bloom made, even without a filter. But it all comes down to so many factors it’s hard to say definitively. I do like the speed of it, it’s become the one I reach for in a rush.

[@whistlerrealestate1]

@@Sprometheus I've actually been reaching for my Bonavita drip brewer lately. My tastebuds are relatively refined but in a rush I'd rather just get a 3 cup pot made up in the drip brewer and it's still pretty damn tasty. I mean, it's black coffee and that's tasty no matter what I brew it in! I honestly sometimes wake up in the night wishing it was morning so I could have coffee. Is that bad?... ;-)

[@KOTAKVISUAL]

Early squad 😎🤘

[@Sprometheus]

Early squad 4 life!

[@LorenzBarcelona]

Woah, what app is this? @2:06

[@Sprometheus]

That is the Acaia Coffee app, they have a simple converter on it and it comes on handy if you’re a coffee lover who is terrible at math...like me.

Interesting, but those proprietary filters are a bit of deal breaker for me. Do you have any plans to take a look at the LilyDrip for the V60, though? It seems to bridge the gap between a flat bottom brewer a little bit. It would be awesome to have your take on it!

[@Sprometheus]

Yeah the filters make it a bit tough. I can imagine sourcing them in some places could be tough, and paying more for shipping than the product. I do plan on it, it’s on a long list of things to try. But I’ll get to it.

[@whoami724y]

can you do a review on "matrix filter basket" from @del_creatives on instagram? i found it on my explore page and it looks interesting

[@Sprometheus]

Never heard of it, I’ll check it out. Thanks for the heads up!

[@whoami724y]

@@Sprometheus btw you should also do a review on rok milk frother, i think it's really underated and a pretty unique way to froth milk on a portable device

[@orrinbelcher6593]

Short, fast, to the point, as always, superbly done. Would love hear and see your thoughts on the Melitta pour overs, thank you

[@heshamthearab]

I believe this is what the kids call first.

[@Sprometheus]

Indeed it is!

[@relarras]

The filter price and sourcing puts me off.

[@Sprometheus]

Yeah I’d say those are it’s big two major issues in terms wide acceptance.

[@beaver6d9]

I get pretty annoyed by kalita filters and their pleats, so I can only imagine these lol.

[@MrTacorrenti]

Is that a special coffee ratio app, or just a generic math one?

[@henlolneh]

looks like an actual app (which seems a bit over the top ha)! all you need is the calculator on your phone. just multiply the larger ratio number by your coffee gram weight and you get your total water input for the extraction!

[@Sprometheus]

That’s actually just the converter function of the Acaia Application. It’s a good one, and helps for mathematically challenged coffee lovers like me.

[@MrTacorrenti]

@@Sprometheus Thanks. Maybe an idea for a video is "Best/Useful Coffee Apps"?