Wirsh Espresso Machine 2023 (20 Barr) with Commercial Portafitler Full Review 💯😁

[@NlghtShifter]

By the end of this video... this guy is tweaked ;)

[@AtHomewithLucas]

Lol

[@mseo315]

I appreciate your review. As mentioned earlier, it’s one of few. This and a few other reviews from people who also got great results. encouraged me to purchase the machine, I’m sure Wirsh appreciated that. Sadly, the one I got did not work so well. It does not get hot enough to pull a proper shot or steam milk. I have worked as a barista, so I know enough to know it’s not right and I’ve followed the manual to the T to make proper adjustments. I’ve exchanged it and the replacement is the same. I reached out to Wirsh customer service hoping for help and they did not follow up. I don’t normally get in the comments, but I want to love this company and machine. Anyone else reading here have similar experience? Thoughts?

[@AtHomewithLucas]

Oh sorry to hear that. Hope you figured it out.

[@joseoneway5065]

Your review is the best of the best and is making me place my order right now 😊 Now I can’t wait to be able to do my own espresso and lates for the wife. 💪

[@AtHomewithLucas]

Hey keep me updated on how you like it. 👍 😁

[@mosconioni4523]

Thanks so much for doing a comprehensive and detailed review on the Wirsh expresso machine! I just purchased this model after researching many models in the similar price range and your video certainly gave me confidence and helped me in making my decision. I also have the same burr grinder which helped give me a better sense of the results. By far this is one of the best espresso machine reviews I have come across! Really appreciate that your one of the few people that has even reviewed this unit!

[@AtHomewithLucas]

Hey, so happy to be of help ☺️ keep me updated on how you like your new machine. 😀

[@robertwilliams5618]

It's spelled espresso

[@mosconioni4523]

@@robertwilliams5618 pardon my typo

[@brianfreland9065]

you only want 9bar of pressure for espresso. those 20bar machines pull way too much pressure for a correct shot. thats why its pulled in like 7 seconds rather than 20 plus seconds. you want low bar and long pulls for max extraction

[@AtHomewithLucas]

Totally understand what you are saying. What machine do you recommend for 9 bar?

[@seleric]

​@@AtHomewithLucasnope. You don't need another coffee machine. You need a coffee scale, and a grinder. I don't know the one that you have, but the grinder is the key to the perfect shot. They're pricey though, you can get a manual one. I suggest timemore c3, it's a mid-range grinder for espresso. Always keep the amount of coffee constant, and adjust your grinding coarse in order to get a good brewing time. I'm pretty sure that your coffee machine is fine.

[@AtHomewithLucas]

@seleric hey thanks for sharing that. I'm sure that will help others. 🙂

[@MetaView7]

Casabrews has a similar machine, but cheaper. It comes with a plastic-lined porter filter. A plastic spoon-temper combo.

[@AtHomewithLucas]

Yeah, so many companies make the same exact product these days it's wild. I think wirsh is on the top end, tho. Explains why the other one is plastic.

[@banker84jm]

@10:19 your kid just hopped from an unsafe height - kind of hilarious

[@AtHomewithLucas]

Yeah he's wild but very safe. Lol 😁

[@domenicdapice7218]

Not the worse coffee machine the Wirsh. 😁😁.There's a 80$ off on the sale of this machine and the tamper sells separate for 25$. I'm leaving for Colombia next week. They have the best medium roast coffee beans . What is the dosage ? 13 grams? I also own a Gaggia Classic, but I want to get this one at a bargain price and sip my americanos there in Colombia 🙈🙈

[@AtHomewithLucas]

Yeah that sounds wonderful. Will you be out in nature or in a more populated area?

[@begotten59]

Kudos Lucas ☕️☕️☕️🥇🥇🥇

[@AtHomewithLucas]

Thanks 🙂

[@michellewhitford1198]

I really appreciate this full review. Prior to this I watched another video you made of this machine. I will most likely order this. However, Is this a favorite machine for the under $300.00 range. Also do you need to order the extra portafilter?

[@AtHomewithLucas]

If I'm being honest I'd buy the Breville espresso machine that this is based on. It's just over $300 with tax. But you won't be sorry you did. But if you want to stay under $200 then definitely buy this machine. And no you don't need to buy anything extra.

[@michellewhitford1198]

Would that be the Breville Bambino Espresso Machine BES450BSS, Brushed Stainless Steel?@@AtHomewithLucas

[@AtHomewithLucas]

Breville Bambino Espresso Machine BES450BSS, Brushed Stainless Steel a.co/d/2Zw2UJf

[@begotten59]

My dream machine ☕️☕️☕️🥇🥇🥇

[@AtHomewithLucas]

Yeah it's great...let me know if you get it. 💯👌🙂

[@mastercrafterp5061]

Did you buy the other things (ontop of the box in the beggining) separate or do they come included

[@AtHomewithLucas]

Oh, sorry, I bought them separately. The links are in the description of the video if you want to check them out.

[@mastercrafterp5061]

@@AtHomewithLucas thanks

[@tedjones-riverviewcoffeero8060]

If you use freshly roasted coffee that was medium roasted within the last 2 weeks, use a high quality burr grinder such as the Baratza Encore and use a digital scale accurate to the tenth of a gram to weigh the grounds going in and the liquid espresso coming out, your quality of shot will improve a million times over. Weigh the shot coming out to between 1-1.5 times the weight of the grounds you put into the shot. Try that and let me know how it goes!

[@tedjones-riverviewcoffeero8060]

When you get the shot coming out in total between 25-30 seconds and it weighs around 1.5 times the amount of the grounds you put in, that's when you'll know you have it dialed in, but without a really good burr grinder it's pretty much impossible.

[@AtHomewithLucas]

Hey, thanks for the info. I'm not that into espresso, so I'll probably not do this. I do more than I want currently, lol Clean portafilter in sink Grind beans into portafilter Tamp grounds Run clean shot into cup Clean out cup in sink Add hot water to cup Insert portafilter Wipe fallen grounds Put paper towl in trash Extract double shot Enjoy my Americana 😋 I love the flavor of espresso, but I'm kinda lazy when it comes to making coffee. It's probably because I came from an automatic coffee maker that did all this for me. 🤷‍♂️

[@nikosogamias]

nice vid but i thought for espresso u need fine grounds

[@nikosogamias]

oh since 9bar is ideal and this is 20barr that means we have to use coarser ground iguess?

[@AtHomewithLucas]

Yes, you are. But not too fine or you'll clog the filter, or it will taste bad.

[@AtHomewithLucas]

No, you should use a few settings from the finest grind. But it will all come down to your grinder. Making a great espresso extraction requires you to figure out your equipment.

[@nikosogamias]

nv m just saw ur new vid on how to make better espresso with that machine

[@williamlotz2934]

Not coarser, other direction. Finer. Your grinds on your 1st two tests look too coarse. Also, fresh (New) whole ground beans with higher gas content will boost your crema head off the charts

[@AtHomewithLucas]

Hey thanks for the info William 👍🙂

[@BarrbissWirrld-jj6nj]

Why does water come out of the milk frother?

[@AtHomewithLucas]

So you can froth milk

[@chumunga7069]

This is at best a coffee maker. If you want to get into espresso, you will need a grinder that can grind fine enough and consistent enough for espresso. And you will need an espresso machine that doesn't use a pressurized portafilter basket. Its kind of like a truck. If you want a truck you can find the cheapest thing that looks like a truck with a tiny bed and a 4 cylinder engine with a weak transmission that can only tow 1000lbs at best. But would you call it a truck? At the end of the day there is generally a price minimum on everything be it a truck or an espresso setup (machine and grinder) anything that promises it can do that below the minimum I would be skeptical.

[@AtHomewithLucas]

If you buy an espresso machine, I would think you want to also grind your own beans. Otherwise, you would buy a Keurig. And any good grind will make perfect gronds for this machine. No, it doesn't make coffee at all it makes good espresso if you tamp and grind correctly. This is a manual truck, not an automatic. You can just hop in and expect it to go without putting a little work in first.

[@chumunga7069]

@@AtHomewithLucas Anyone that is either in the espresso hobby or simply drinks espresso regularly will notice the difference in taste between a standard portafilter basket vs a pressurized portafilter basket of course taste can be a subjective thing. What isn't subjective is that "Traditional" espresso that is in virtually every cafe even starbucks, achieves espresso extraction with about 9 bars of pressure, also importantly the pressure is created with finely ground coffee NOT a choke opening on the bottom of a portafilter. The coffee itself is what creates that resistance for 9 bars and in that resistance( along side stable temperature) delicious extraction occurs. Now i haven't tasted your machine but i have tasted other such as the breville, pressurized portafilter and it always taste thin and under extracted compared to true espresso. Compared to maybe french or pour over its a bit more body. Here is a link from someone who can better explain this in a nice video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aaCph2tuhd94fKc

[@merouby]

@@chumunga7069 then you can buy the bottomless un-pressurized portafilter for it = simples

[@AtHomewithLucas]

@merouby yeah definitely

[@chumunga7069]

@@merouby That could work, but there is still more to an espresso machine than just a non-pressurized basket. Its like a truck, there are more details to a "real" truck than a single factor. Just google James Hoffman Budget Espresso Setup very good details explaining and show casing what and why these types of cheap espresso machines tend to get tossed in a few years or posted on craiglist/facebook market place/ goodwill. In some cases this machine could very well make someone happy, but more often than not anyone who buys this will have buyers remorse or just wished they saved for some "more".

[@robertwilliams5618]

This isn't really an upgrade from their old one...still crappy 51 portafilter, no single walled baskets, and 20 bar is too much.also all those accesories dont cone with it like the bottomless.

[@AtHomewithLucas]

Thanks for sharing your feedback

[@Mikey-ym6ok]

What’s so crappy about that size?

[@robertwilliams5618]

@@Mikey-ym6ok standard is 58 and holds more coffee

[@AtHomewithLucas]

@robertwilliams5618 Yes, the current espresso machine I use (Wirsh Bean to Espresso) has a 58 portafilter, and it's amazing.

[@jeet-Seattle]

Nice informative video.

[@AtHomewithLucas]

Hey thank you 😊

[@mikaika007]

The coffee you’re using isn’t right for espresso. That’s for Americana🎉❤

[@AtHomewithLucas]

Oh that's my favorite drink lol what is the best for espresso? 😁

[@mikaika007]

@@AtHomewithLucas Don't worry the brand of coffee you're using also has espresso blend I believe it's called Havana espresso . Lavazza crama gusto is a good brand to get your feet wet. Then you can find a brand that work for you!! Be well and have fun!!!!!!

[@AtHomewithLucas]

Yes I'm new to espresso machines so I definitely need a coffee that really brings out the authentic taste 😋 I'll definitely get a Lavazza soon.

[@mikaika007]

​@@AtHomewithLucas And it always better to grind Coffee beans you're self 🎉🎉

[@martyhopkirk6826]

20 bar?! 11 bar more than it should be, then?

[@christmaschris487]

mine clicks a lot, does anyone else's?

[@AtHomewithLucas]

No mine doesn't click. Can you tell from where it's clicking and when?

[@BarrbissWirrld-jj6nj]

NO HE IS NOT HE DOES EXPLAIN WHY WATER COMES OUT OF THE MACHINE AND WHY IT COMES OUT OF THE FROTHER! Another guy EXPLAINED EEEVREETHING!!

[@AtHomewithLucas]

Who are you talking to? Lol sorry I'm confused

[@mikevandam2292]

Very useful review to learn what NOT to buy. Although it's not clear if it's due to the lack of skill/knowledge or due to the machine. Dude has no idea what "serious baristas use nowadays" (Hint: it is not a 51mm porta filter, it's 58mm), or what "pre-infusion" is (hint: it is not "getting the machine ready to go" but pre-infusing the coffee with low pressure, before the actual high pressure extraction occurs...). "Perfect uniform grind" huh. Touch panel? (call them buttons). Accessories that "come with it" and "that you have to buy extra" are all mixed up. Sorry dude.

[@AtHomewithLucas]

Thanks so much for your feedback. As I'm terrible, when I start, I always strive to be better and harsh comment like this really help me grow.