Great video and a real “review” of the product straight out of the box.

I like this it's like you're learning from real people not really polished cameraman's hand is in the frame most of the time and she is just too real Lol 🤣😆🤣

Over tamping seems to be a thing on my work setup. We have a Rocket and a Niche grinder all set up and dosed properly. If I over tamp it definitely doesn't flow properly. A firm but fair tamp produces a beautiful espresso. Not saying thats what you had here but its what weve found on our setup

@alinaqirizvi1441

7 ай бұрын

You need a consistent tamp, don't vary it. Just tamp until the puck is compressed and stops moving, you don't need 10kg of force, you just need consistency

Awesome video Wendy Neil Jack😉

What metal is the boiler made of?

Thank you for the video. So far, I have yet to produce sufficient froth for a cappuccino, but the espresso itself is very good.

@ecscoffeeinc

2 жыл бұрын

It takes a lot of practice

@alinaqirizvi1441

7 ай бұрын

Maybe watch a tutorial, Lance Hedrick's one is good

After having the Arte 885 for 3 weeks, 18 grams is not realistic in the 51 mm portafilter, you will need a basket screen if you try that, depending on the bean try 11-14 g... also the steam wand has to purge steam to drop the temp to reset to make your shot, can take over a minute, I shut the machine off & it restarts for the pour.

@pelozas9718

Жыл бұрын

What do you recommend for it then? Or what do you recommend in general? I am getting mine in a few days and new to espresso making.

@arkham_knight

Жыл бұрын

@@pelozas9718 I heard from many that out of the box baskets with two bottoms are bad if you are trying to get really good espresso. There are bottomless portfilter with the simple basket. You can search videos at KZread by typing "delonghi dedica mod".

@laowai2000

3 ай бұрын

Regularly use around 16.5g to 18g with an open basket. Grinder is important. With a nice grinder 18g is no issue with open basket. Very happy with results using Baratza Encore. Spent more on the grinder that the Dedica! Nice little cheat is to move to steam for around 4 seconds prior to shot to increase shot temp.

You didnt purge the steam wand after steaming the milk?…

Why do you use 19g of coffee for a double shot? Normally one shot is 7-8g.

Is it not over pressing the grind that causes it to not flow?

@ecscoffeeinc

2 жыл бұрын

Nope. Usually the type of grind or a poor press

Hi Wendy. How did you attach that steaming wand and is the result better than the one that comes with the Dedica?

@ecscoffeeinc

Жыл бұрын

Hi! Which steam wand are you referring to?

@michalsavatar7

Жыл бұрын

@@ecscoffeeinc the one you have attached to the delonghi dedica.

@ecscoffeeinc

Жыл бұрын

@@michalsavatar7 They are both dedicas :)

@benjaminmartinisefjr8730

Жыл бұрын

Hey this is a new mode of the dedica the dedica arte that comes with a new improved steam wand. It’s a bit more expressive than the older dedica with the steam wand you are thinking of but definitely worth it

My Arte came with a milk jug

I just discovered your channel, looking for espresso maker reviews. I can't believe her name is Wendy.. as in Wendy Byrd if any of you have watched the show Ozark. The resemblance is scary, even her voice. I think they stole her character for the show!

i baught it used and i did not pay attention to the basket and it comes only with ese basket in the portafilter so can i use the ese basket as a single shot basket with coffee grinds ??

@ecscoffeeinc

11 ай бұрын

The ese basket will only be compatible with ese pods :)

@aminebenjeddi4469

11 ай бұрын

so i cant use it like a single shot basket because i only have this basket inside my portafilter and there is no coffee shops in my country @@ecscoffeeinc

@ecscoffeeinc

11 ай бұрын

@@aminebenjeddi4469 The ese pod basket should only be used with ese pods, we have never tried using it with ground coffee but would not recommend it.

What grinder do you recommend? Im new to this and am struggling 😅

@ecscoffeeinc

20 күн бұрын

Check out the Baratza Encore ESP or Encore! These grinders are great for new home espresso setups, with a nice grind consistency and a good range of grind settings. Here is our review of the Baratza Encore ESP if you'd like to learn more about it :) kzread.info/dash/bejne/Y6t-ptSAZ5vaqaw.htmlsi=DpkM2aql4pCxD8ZF

Is this a single hole steam wand or a triple hole?

@ecscoffeeinc

2 жыл бұрын

Single

Do u have to warm the machine before hand?

@SM-ml6hs

Жыл бұрын

When you turn it on it takes a few seconds to warm up.

Is the boiler made of STAINLESS STEEL? Is 15 Bar enough pressure? Is MORE PRESSURE - better? Do you need a HIGHER pressure to brew a FINE GRIND than a COARSE one? Shouldn't you be able to make a LONG BREW with ANY GRIND of coffee?

@benjaminmartinisefjr8730

Жыл бұрын

Don’t know if you’ve figured it out by now but, no more pressure is not better. To make good espresso you’d want to be in the 9bar area. and the machine although stated on the box does not produce 15bars. When it all comes to it it is the resistance of the coffee puck/basket that determines the pressure. The 15bars stated are simply the max the pump can prudence if the machine is absolutely clogged up but normally you will get around 10-12.5 bars out of this machine depending on the grind size, tamping and the basket you use

@alinaqirizvi1441

7 ай бұрын

The machine definitely does not reach 15 bar but 9 bar is ideal anyway

@jakobw135

7 ай бұрын

@@alinaqirizvi1441 Since I wrote the above, I have bought the Cafelat Robot manual espresso machine and I know exactly how to make espresso with the proper crema. 😉

Beginning’ machine? I thought it was a higher end one? Also how do you know that a coffee bean is ‘oily’ or dry?

@SM-ml6hs

Жыл бұрын

So it is like a mid level ish machine. I have one and love it. So as far as the beans go. The darker roast beans tend to be oily. The lighter not so much. Also another thing to add. The Arabica beans are higher quality than the robusto beans and less oily too. The Arabica beans are also more expensive

i thought the dripping is a problem of my machine, can't believe i have to grind it coarser than i did for my moka pot

@benjaminmartinisefjr8730

Жыл бұрын

It’s only because of the pressurised baskets if you ever upgrade to non pressurised baskets you would grind much much finer than your French press

How can I get the steam wand

@ecscoffeeinc

2 жыл бұрын

You cannot change it out on the old models

Were you using a pressurised basket? I noticed it comes with both?

@ecscoffeeinc

Жыл бұрын

Yes we were

You have puted too much cofee (double dose in 1 shot planned one) , thats why it doesn't flow out

I have been told what my problem is. I am used to coffee in a 500-750 mil mug, so i need more shots. This machine looks/sounds brilliant, but i will stick with my beginners one. Thanks for the advice offered

🤣🤣🤣 "They put an e at the end of the word" That's because De Longhi is an italian brand. They didn't do this for fancy reasons, they use the italian word for what's "art" in english. The italian word is actually "arte".

Ordered this from Delonghi. Too bad they sent me a defective one. The steam wand did not work. My first Dedica lasted 5 years before it died. Poor quality control. I returned it and won’t be buying another Delonghi.

"they put an 'e' at the end of the word" 🤦 'Arte' is 'art' in Italian / Spanish

You packed in in too tight

Thank you guys for your honest review. But you need less coffee, less pressure and more pressure for the delonghi machine. Well done for the effort, but maybe an user would be helpful.

Another failed attempt to make a small and affordable espresso machine. You held the machine down when putting the portafiller on. Placing the portafiller should not make then entire machine slide. Either find a better attachment to the kitchen countertop or make a heavier appliance at the base.

@ecscoffeeinc

10 ай бұрын

This happens with brand new semi automatic espresso machines sometimes! The gasket in the group head will loosen with use and time (usually around the 1-2 week mark) and then becomes much much smoother to insert :)

@vincentpelletier1246

5 ай бұрын

I would not judge a machine by the friction index of a kitchen counter. But hey, I guess I'm also judging you from your lack of pertinence. We all make mistakes.

@saravezelaj941

5 ай бұрын

@@vincentpelletier1246 Yeah I wouldn’t either, that’s why I own the larger Breville (machine makes good espresso). Everyone has a different expectations when it comes to customer service. Feel free to hold the machine with one hand and do everything with the other. It’s a 1/2 product if I have to design and purchase a “solution” for it to be usable.

@vincentpelletier1246

5 ай бұрын

@@saravezelaj941 have you ever owned such machine or you're just rambling like a toddler based on what you see? I've owned both. They're both such entry level that the quality really comes down to the portafilter and essentially the grinder's value. Now, if you review a machine based on its weight or aspect ratio, I'd suggest putting a sandbag on top of it. That way your review of a machine will actually be focused on the components doing the work.

@capyboppy

3 ай бұрын

Mine is going to have to go back. I can’t press any of the baskets into the portafilter; and I also struggled to get them out. Managed the larger one (double) but couldn’t press them down.