Walmart Ultima Cosa Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine Review

[@rosawong5204]

I like this machine comes with the built in grinder. Was thinking about Christmas gift and it will be a great starter machine for my coffee friends. Thanks for the review!

[@JustADad]

Happy holidays!

[@Colleen-k1t]

Thank you for doing this review. I just got this and now I understand it better. Great review! 😊

[@jacobianmail]

Tip for this machine. The grinder is inconsistent. But set it to a 7 or 8. And pre weigh your beans and just grind those individually. You want 17g for a double shot and half that for the single. Wouldn't hurt watching a video on how to tamp. There is a technique to it.

[@tti183]

Thanks for the detailed information. I want advice to get the best esspresso machine for my budget. ​@cer2299

[@JT-zy2ft]

It’s a built in grinder so you know what you’re getting. Don’t expect to brew anything other then dark roasted coffee with this and that’s fine if that’s what your drinking.

[@Prato321]

​@@cer2299I totally agree. Once dialed in, you can't go wrong with it. This machine is very good and I'm very satisfied with it

[@Prato321]

​@@JT-zy2ftI've been able to dial in light roast with this. Grind size 3. It works

[@bernardwang7681]

Thanks for the great video!!! I saw this at Walmart last weekend and wasn't sure about it. After watching your review video, I am getting one today!

[@JoeGraves24]

How is it after 3 weeks?

[@bernardwang7681]

It is pretty good, i really enjoy it! And it fits my kitchen style as well.@@JoeGraves24

[@Valerie83-cp6lo]

Thanks for sharing! I was wondering which espresso machine I should get and this one is within my budget!☺I will go get it at Walmart!

[@atruceforbruce5388]

The 3rd shot looked spot on.

[@thedarkside4308]

I actually have it I love it it's a great machine I upgraded to it from a cheap $100 one

[@nissanguy16]

For the price, can’t really beat it. How has it been reliability wise? I bought one and played around with it, modded it, then gifted it to a couple that likes coffee but not deep into the rabbit hole just yet.

[@ConnieWen-i5s]

This coffee machine looks great.

[@Prato321]

Thank you for always doing these very informative videos of their new espresso products. Very relevant and very useful. Always liked your videos

[@JustADad]

Thank you and thanks for watching

[@juliomezaherrera]

I was wandering if you can make new videos of this machine with better portafilter like normcore and IMS baskets, if make any difference. thanks.

[@richardrupe4711]

I shimmed my grinder with a .25mm shim made from a washer, filed and 2 nubs and sanded it until it was the thickness I needed because it was coarse grind no matter where i dialed it to ..it worked for me results may vary ... do this at your own risk and the nut is left tight, right loose.

[@yeseniatroncoso1690]

Ultima Cosa is a super cheap knock off to the expensive Breville coffee grinder expresso machine. I LOVE LOVE LOVE my machine. This is the best money spent on a coffee machine ever. I highly recommend it. Thank you @JustADad for all the advice.

[@Buywithbrigitte707]

Mine will be here soon..I am excited to make my own at home

[@bethgribbon9046]

Great review. We had a Bosch built in coffee machine, I was cleaning more than making coffee.

[@JustADad]

Oh wow!

[@_w_w_]

Super automatic machines are a pain... they need to be cleaned all the time. Semi-automatic ones are really better.

[@kiki1965]

Geez... By the time you're finished, do you even want it? I need a nap. 😅

[@bethgribbon9046]

@@kiki1965 I was excited at first. Way too much upkeep and I had to order cleaning tablets from Bosch. I ended up buying a Keurig 👍

[@kiki1965]

@@bethgribbon9046 I agree... I became exhausted just watching him. I settled for my Ninja CFP101 and flavored K-Cup coffees from Two Rivers Coffee (Amazon). ☕

[@yukiz387]

Just about to get one for my home and happen to find this video. Thanks for the review. Very helpful. Look likes a fine machine.

The machine looks decent in your video. Will get one this Christmas.

[@Samcraftcom]

Great video and great walk through of the machine, thanks!!

[@ChefDesJardins]

I have had mine for 6 months and i LOVE it!!!

[@JustADad]

Yes great machine

[@nissanguy16]

Glad to see reliability is good. I bought one just to play with and mod, then gifted it away. Put a dimmer on the pump and tightened up the grind setting a few notches.

[@doglastrading912]

No kidding, espresso maker with grinder at $260 at Walmart? The machine looks decent from your video. I am going to try to replace my Nespresso with it. $1.50 for a capsule just a little pricy for long run.

[@pineapplesquad3651]

Great review! thanks . What fresh beans do you or anyone reading this recommend for purchasing?

[@JustADad]

I love my own coffee you can buy at justadadcoffee.com

[@cadenschmidt2752]

you can always go to your local coffee shops and see if they roast their own beans!

[@yeseniatroncoso1690]

How do I get the gauge on my machine to work, I might not be understanding something about it. Thank you, I love watching your reviews…❤

[@JustADad]

The water might be running through the filtter too fast, try to use the filter basket with only a small hole in the bottom.

[@yeseniatroncoso1690]

You mean, out of the 4 filters not the regular ones with the holes but the ones you explained is used for grinding with the one small hole you showed us?

[@yeseniatroncoso1690]

Hey, I just wanted to inform you that I got it to work, I thought the gauge part of the machine was not working but it is. I believe this will be the only way I brew my coffee. I appreciate your help greatly. ❤

[@yeseniatroncoso1690]

@@JustADad Ultima Cosa is a super cheap knock off to the expensive Breville coffee grinder expresso machine. I LOVE LOVE LOVE my machine. This is the best money spent on a coffee machine ever. I highly recommend it. Thank you @JustADad for all the advice.

[@DrWho-Tardis]

Do you still prefer the Mr Coffee Coffeehouse plus over this espresso machine?

[@JustADad]

yes and no, Mr coffee is much eaiser to use but his one makes a great espresso but lot more work.

[@Buywithbrigitte707]

Thanks for the great video

[@danielhannon5319]

Awesome review

[@JustADad]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@danielhannon5319]

@JustADad cheers mate

[@-ITH]

You are the King, thanks man.

[@jacobianmail]

Im guessing Müeller sold the design to walmart. Because this is almost identical to my machine, which i have had for a couple of years.

[@JustADad]

yeah that was what I was thinking too

[@JustinCharter]

I'm far from a coffee snob, I don't water my plants with unicorn piss, gather the fruit from a mystical field in a hidden valley and roast the beans with magic fire from the mountains of the Himalayas. I can tell you I've not been disappointed in the numerous cups I've brewed through this machine though, great machine for the money..

[@tsparks4133]

ur missing out. Unicorn piss takes it to another level.

[@_w_w_]

On this machine, you need the puck soupy. Otherwise, the grind is too coarse. The soapiness is because it doesn't have a bypass valve. They had to trim cost somewhere. The first shot is very under extracted from the looks of it.

[@nissanguy16]

I bought one of these and modded it with a dimmer, then gifted it away. But I do remember getting surprised that steam was coming up from the drip tray. Also water would be coming from under the tray if not fully inserted. Might have some kind of valve in it… I do still have a photo of the insides.. will have to inspect it

[@patjohnson4906]

Tell me about that thing you have in your milk jug. Thanks Pat

[@_w_w_]

I just Googled, it's a battery-powered dispenser. I am going to get one :)

[@ChristieNJ]

I was wondering about that too! Very cool!

[@DrWho-Tardis]

Just a dad, enjoy this video like all the other videos you make! What is the Portafilter size (51 mm, 54mm, 58mm)?

[@1325386]

It's a 58mm

[@DrWho-Tardis]

That’s great….it’s the same size as the commercial professional espresso machines. I need to look at this machine more closely! I love your dog 🐕!

[@1325386]

@DrWho-Tardis I would definitely recommend it. I got one, and it hasn't disappointed. Easy to dial in, plenty of aftermarket upgrades, and it's solidly built.

[@ThorMaxx]

2 inches is 50 mm. Which is typical in this price class.

[@1325386]

@@ThorMaxx it's 58mm. I own one.

[@charleswork1163]

Is the grinder it comes with a burr grinder?

[@sunny-hv4ml]

Nice

[@kylecorrow702]

What size is the portafilter? Can't seem to find the info on it

[@bradley0628]

I have the same machine , it is 58mm

[@GrampyCampy]

Would love to have one of those machines th first one looks really cool! ❄️🍁👴❤️🏡🙏🤠🦌💒✝️

[@ThorMaxx]

You need to weigh and measure your coffee...i think i told you before that espresso has many variables that you need to be consistant with..or you will just have bad results. Btw... Your double wall baskets will be in the right pressure gauge because the actual pressure is built up due to the restrictive nature of the single hole in the basket. And there are many ways to avoid messes....just saying. Oh and 2 inches is 50mm.

[@JustADad]

Thanks for the tips!

[@YukonHawk1]

Nice machine....but too much work😅😅

[@JustADad]

You are right

[@Prato321]

Good espresso usually is. It's quite therapeutic though

[@bradley0628]

Dad, I like your video, but you really need to check out how to make espresso. 😂

[@ceciliaomanic6076]

Knockoff of a Breville

[@JustinCharter]

Might be but I bet the Breville doesn't give 2x better coffee for it's price point.

[@AngelJigsPr]

I dont recomend this machine! After 4 months of use the machine dont want to star… i write to the company and they cant help me with this problem. A friend buy the same machine and stop working at the same time. The excuse of the company was”This machine are not designed to be used in your country Puerto Rico… “ and the waranty dont applied to us. Company are in Toronto C.

[@cafetimer]

Good Lord, Dad, you need to watch a couple of videos on "how to make espressos". Most of your grounds are extremely coarse for a more or less decent espresso shot. You are underutilizing that machine. If you just want a nice cup of Joe, stay with your Keurig and Cuisinart machines. This video may misled people on the purpose of that machine.

[@_w_w_]

Dad is a cool guy but yeah... I cry over these videos are how much beans get wasted for every video. I weight my beans and don't let a single gram go wasted or spilled.

[@1995Conservative]

The appropriate way to reply to this video is to be respectful and give advise. Not be condescending and rude. He like anyone else who would use this machine has to learn. Not everyone that buys an expresso machine knows everything about brewing expresso. Try being helpful and not a jerk. Being kind goes a long way. He does do a lot of videos on coffee machines more so than expresso machines so naturally he knows more about those machines.

[@ThorMaxx]

Espresso is an expensive hobby and machines like this are just not worth the coin. Landfill waste of you ask me.

[@nissanguy16]

I bought one of these and got some great extractions, but I’ve been making real espresso for a few years on other machines. I have a quick video on here showing this machine with a dimmer mod and correctly ground, fresh coffee

[@Prato321]

If it's anymore than 2 ounces for the double shot, you have to grind finer to dial in properly. Thanks again for these great videos

[@richardrupe4711]

ITS " ULTIMA C-O-S-A...NOT ULTIMA C-A-S-O..IF YOURE GONNA DO A REVIEW AT LEAST GET THE FRIGGIN NAME RIGHT ..AND YOU HANDLE IT LIKE A BULL IN A CHINA SHOP...GOOD LORD MAN

[@MrRadio1610]

You should be tamping to 30 lb that is the best pressure

[@MrRadio1610]

Espresso machine isn't messy ...its you