Hello coffee friends! In this video, I show how I dial in the Eureka Specialita for the first time, for espresso. This grinder is great for wonderfully fluffy grinds, no static, and a quiet operation. Thanks for watching, and happy coffee drinking! ✪ Eureka Specialita Grinder: geni.us/EurekaSpecialita (Amazon) 0:00 Intro 1:07 Finding the Grinder Reference 3:25 Grinding at +2 (too coarse) 5:25 Second try at +1 (getting closer) 7:41 Third try grinding at +0.5 (just about right)

@MightyCrazy

2 жыл бұрын

Beans which you consider fresh because you just bought it or opened it are usually a year or more old from the time it was harvested and arrived to your house.

@TomsCoffeeCorner

2 жыл бұрын

@@MightyCrazy Beans that have been freshly roasted. Like 2-4 weeks from roast date.

@gianggiang3368

7 ай бұрын

Hi, i bought a manual type, same brand. Beginning can grind espresso (fine, and coarse. Now dial even reaching almost 0, the grinding is very coarse, like French press. How?

After 4 hours of bad attempts, I watched this 10 minute video and had my grind size dialed in 15 minutes later. Thank you SO much for this

@TomsCoffeeCorner

2 жыл бұрын

You bet! Glad it helped, UTR. 🙋🏼‍♂️

@shurrrig

9 ай бұрын

SAME! Who would have thought the numbers in. The speciality dial are not what they say 😂

I just bought this exact grinder (hasn't shipped yet) and this is EXACTLY the type of video I was looking for and needed. Simple, to the point, and immensely helpful! Thank you sir!

@TomsCoffeeCorner

Жыл бұрын

Great to hear! Hope you enjoy your grinder!

@meinhendl

5 ай бұрын

me too !

Thank you Tom. My Specialita should come within the week, this video was very helpful.

Just received my Specialita! And my reference point is 5 too. Thank you for the video!

@TomsCoffeeCorner

Жыл бұрын

Excellent! Have fun with this nice machine!

Thank you for your help. I have the same grinder and I will get some coffee tomorrow… can’t wait to try this out! Greetings from Spain ❤

Oh my! Just unpacked my specialita! Going to set it up using your tutorial! By the way, my burrs also start to touch at 5! Thanks for your video! It’s great!

@TomsCoffeeCorner

2 жыл бұрын

Rock on, Che! I hope the video helps with your setup. Sounds like your grinder is calibrated the same as mine. Happy coffee drinking! -Tom

Thank you, this is very informative. Tomorrow I will receive my Eureka Mignon Facile and I'm sure this video will help me get it set up.

@TomsCoffeeCorner

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Are you using this grinder for pour over or espresso? The Mignon line by Eureka really offers a lot of bang for your buck!

thanks dude! this is super helpful. I have a Mignon, and was getting frustrated thinking that 0 setting is calibrated by Eureka. My reference turned out to be 5 just like yours, and adding half a notch now dials my 1:1.5 ratio. Thank you

@TomsCoffeeCorner

18 күн бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for the feedback.

Thanks for the advice and education you provide. Your hard work is appreciated very much!

@TomsCoffeeCorner

3 ай бұрын

I appreciate that!

This video is excellent! Dailing in is the hardest thing to figure out with this grinder.

Thank you so much you are such a godsend. I thought there was something wrong with my grinder and something wrong with my new.LILET Bianca, espresso machine. I finally got it after two whole bags of beans!! I pull in 31 seconds 38 g.❤❤❤

Thank you, very useful video. You literally helped me set up my 0 setting on my new Chrono - which also starts at 5 :D

@TomsCoffeeCorner

Жыл бұрын

Great to hear! Let me know how you like the Crono. Cheers!

Great video, very helpful.

Great vid! I love your vids Tom. It's real world stuff for the sort of things that are cool to know for 90% of us. None of the arty-farty stuff you get from the GS3/lever pull pseuds with $10k to spend on a machine! Subscribed. (And I'm amazed at the results you are getting from that Delonghi)

@TomsCoffeeCorner

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Mr. Biggles, thank you so much for such a lovely feedback! I am happy the videos I make can be useful. I am an engineer, and we are known for being a little stingy with our wallets. Thus, I like to get the most out of economical equipment. Thanks for your subscription! Tom

very, very helpful ! thank you !

So helpful. Thankyou.

Great video . Thank you 👌👍

Thank you great video! Gonna receive my Mignon Turbo tomorrow and definitely would try to follow your instruction.

@TomsCoffeeCorner

2 жыл бұрын

Sweet! I have never heard of the Turbo model. Is that like the Specialita?

@Nataly034

2 жыл бұрын

@@TomsCoffeeCorner Yes, its in the Mignon family, announced around end of 2021 so its pretty new! It comes with a 65mm burr

@TomsCoffeeCorner

2 жыл бұрын

@@Nataly034 Oh dang, that's sweet! That should be a good amount quicker than the Specialita. 👍

i bought today bouth machines. The Dedica 685 and Eureka Specialita. Thank you for the video.

@TomsCoffeeCorner

2 жыл бұрын

Sweet pickup, Bulldozer! I bet you are going to like that combo, and the Specialita can serve many machines well. I use it on the Gaggia, Bambino, and La Spazz too. Just make sure you use non pressurized baskets with the Dedica. Cheers! ☕️

@gokzilla

2 жыл бұрын

@@TomsCoffeeCorner thank you very much. Yes i bouhgt another grip with 2 size new baskets. I think i use the original dedica baskets with one hole for normal coffee, 100ml 7gramm and the others for espresso.

Very helpful

Just in time Tom, just unboxed my Speciality and needed a little help dialing it in

@TomsCoffeeCorner

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Yves, that IS good timing. 🤗 Hope you enjoy this fine grinder. 👍🏻

Tom - I just got my Eureka Magnifico and with the instructions you gave have now zeroed my machine. It took me about three draws to get the specific coffee grind too. By the way, I take it that you have to perform this type of operation each time you change bean type? I also appreciate all the "science" or weighing you're doing which is fantastic. I think this is one of my favorite most informative video's I have found. Great job and I am now following your channel.

@TomsCoffeeCorner

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for your kind feedback! No, you only need to find the reference once. That should not change, unless you change the burrs. 👍🏻

Great vdeo, thank you. 👌👍

Thanks Tom

Hello Tom, thank you very much for sharing your great video, I have just bought a manual one I would like to grind Turkish coffee which number I should use ?thank you very much in advance

Thank you. Your videos are great. Are you actually using this grinder as a single grinder? Doesn't this impair the uniformity of the grinding?

Great vid

@TomsCoffeeCorner

2 жыл бұрын

Great handle! 🎶 “I love it when they call me big poppa” 😉

just got mine today and touching point is "Zero". LOL. just perfect

What brand for the funnel? It seems to work really well with the grinder.

Hey nice video! And very nice that you use the Dedica with a Eureka Grinder. And not automatically using a high price espresso machine. As I have the same setup I will use this input to dial in my coffee again after some frustrating shots. May I ask which temperature setting did you use?! Are planning on changing the espresso machine? And what would be your choice? Keep on !

@TomsCoffeeCorner

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Moritz, rock on! Yes, I just love the Mignon series by Eureka. They work well with cheap and expensive espresso machines. Most people's philosophy anyways, is to spend more on the grinder than on the machine. I do also have a Gaggia Classic Pro that I am starting to experiment with, and it is very fun. I have had other machines as well in the past, but honestly I have the most fun trying to get what I can out of the Dedica and Classic pro. I use the highest temp setting by the way (on the Dedica), and I pull a couple of empty shots first to warm the lines, portafilter, and basket. Cheers! Tom

@moripottkanal

2 жыл бұрын

@@TomsCoffeeCorner Great Tipps! I try to get them into my work flow. Just decided in buying a QuickMill Pippa and I will see how that machine performs. But that will be around April. Now it is time to get the most out of the Dedica. Rock n Roll

What brand is the scale? I like the timer and scale combo!

Thanks man, seems like the Specialitas all have a different reference point. Mine is around 4. I have a Dedica too, but today I got my Cafelat Robot - honestly it is easier to pull consistent shots with the robot. I really like it! But the Dedica was a good learning machine for me.

@TomsCoffeeCorner

2 жыл бұрын

hey Tamas, thanks for your comment! Wow, I cannot believe I have never heard of the Cafelat Robot espresso maker before. It looks similar to a lever machine. Is it fun to use? Is that from Italy by chance?

@udyb

2 жыл бұрын

hey, Tamas. I have the same setup as you, meaning the Specialita and the Robot. How many notches do you go back from you reference point of 4 (mine is closer to 5, like Tom's)?

@tamasd8

2 жыл бұрын

hey man, I'm at 5 currently and I get a pretty good shot. But I'm still learning and dialing in the grinder for the coffee. I'm ok between 0 and 5 usually, but better to be close to 5. For you that would be around 0 I guess?

@udyb

2 жыл бұрын

@@tamasd8 I'm at 0.5 and the pressure I have to put in I think is too high, with around 50 seconds a shot. I also tamped lightly. I have to try the same grinder setting without tamping, and see if the pressure is the same. If too high, I'll have to go up to 1, and try again. Today I used the 0,5 setting for the first time, after watching this video.

@tamasd8

2 жыл бұрын

if you ar at around 50 seconds with 6 bars, then surely grind coarser, experiment! I don't think the light tamp will be enough, but try it for sure

thanks for the great videos. I use right now Delonghi Dedica grinder, at the finest settings of the grinder my extraction time is at around 15 seconds for 1:2 ratio. Would you recommend me to upgrade to Eureka Migron or shall I look for a more premium grinder?

@TomsCoffeeCorner

Жыл бұрын

The Mignon line is all you will need - it's so much better than the Dedica grinder. I have had the Specialita for 3 years, and nothing has budged it from it's position as my daily driver.

Thank you very much for all the valuable info you’re giving out in your videos. I am just wondering if there is anything I can do to increase extraction time. I’m still working with the pressurized filter but no matter how hard I tamper, I get 30g out in less than 20 s. Could it be the grinder ? I’m using the Dedica grinder KG521J-M

@TomsCoffeeCorner

2 жыл бұрын

Hey there! Well I think that grinder should be able to grind fine enough for either pressurized or non-pressurized filters. But I haven't tried yet myself. How freshly roasted are the beans you're using?

@cooliomcknight

2 жыл бұрын

Hey, to increase extraction time you'd want to grind at a finer setting or increase the dose size. Tamping pressure doesn't actually increase extraction time much after applying about 30lbs of pressure, so that's why you're finding that no matter how hard you press the time is the same. I don't know that grinder, but if it's already as fine as you can go then you would need to increase the dose.

Hey tom, should the timer start from the first drop, or when i hit the button? Using the eureka single dose with BDB (manual button) !

@TomsCoffeeCorner

Жыл бұрын

I start the timer upon button press, since that is when the extraction starts. Cheers!

Auch geil. Ne Eureka und eine Spielzeug Siebträgermaschine. :-)

@TomsCoffeeCorner

Жыл бұрын

Every espresso machine benefits from a good grinder! Vielen Dank fürs zuschauen!

Hi Tom. Been watching your videos for the pass few days now. I recently purchased the Delonghi La Specialista Arte & the eureka. I wanted to how many grams of beans and what setting number do I set the Grinder to

@TomsCoffeeCorner

Жыл бұрын

16 grams, and you have to dial fine enough to get 32 grams out in about 25 seconds. Cheers!

Hi Tom. Do you think this grinder is a good option if I want to change coffee beans often, mixing fresh roasted with supermarket beans? Or maybe an easier to use grinder is better, maybe something with steps? Also do you recommend supermarket beans to be used with pressurized basket?

@TomsCoffeeCorner

7 ай бұрын

Yes, supermarket beans are often old, so they generally require the use of the pressurized baskets. I'd recommend the Sette 30 or 270 for switching beans often. It's what I use in that case. It has a straight through design for low retention, and the grind collar is marked with steps, so it's easy to switch between.

Do you need to dial in while the unit is running ? I just got the Specialita and I haven't read the user manual as of yet :) I had to ask !

@TomsCoffeeCorner

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Tim, you should make adjustments to any grinder while it’s running, yes. It’s easier on the grinder, and it’s generally recommended. Cheers!

What coffee grinder would you recommend specifically for getting the most flavor out of espresso with a 700-1000 dollar budget?

Hello, I've found with the bottomless portafiter that I need a grinder and have dialed in on this one. My only question is should I consider the zero? Which do you recommend, the Specialita or the zero? I can't see where the zero has the forks for the portafiter which I might or might not like so I need your input. Thanks!

@TomsCoffeeCorner

Жыл бұрын

Well the zero has a few extra nice features but costs more. I think you will be happy with both. But if you have the means, go for the Zero, to get a better reduction in retention.

Thanks for the video! Do you have a link to the scale you are using?

@TomsCoffeeCorner

5 ай бұрын

Sure, it's this one: geni.us/TimemoreBlackMirror (affiliate link)

Hi, great video, quick question, when you finding the zero on the grinder, does it cause damage to the burrs, for instance say you loose the zero point a few times and you have to find it again, will this cause any issues long term.

@TomsCoffeeCorner

Ай бұрын

No, not in my opinion or experience. It's not the teeth mashing together, but rather the flat part of the burrs momentarily touching.

Hello! Isn't it bad for the burrs to be touching everytime you wanna redial?

@TomsCoffeeCorner

2 жыл бұрын

If you leave them touching, then sure. But this is only done for an instant, to find your reference. The teeth are not actually touching anyway, but rather the flat part of the burrs.

When you say two full notches is that two complete turns of the dial or just two notches away?

@TomsCoffeeCorner

2 жыл бұрын

Just two notches. 👍🏻 Two full turns would make too large of a difference, like going from espresso to pour over.

Hi Tom. Please, what settings do you use for store-bought coffee (not fresh)? For some species I have to use a setting almost at the level of the reference point.

@TomsCoffeeCorner

Жыл бұрын

Right, older beans need to be ground even finer, but they still pretty much make terrible extractions. All I can say is to adjust so that you get a 2:1 ratio in about 25 seconds. But, try to get fresher beans if you can. Some beans print roast date indications on the bag. Cheers!

@MrDanco1

Жыл бұрын

​@@TomsCoffeeCorner Thank you very much for your reply. Yes, you are right. I thought I was doing something wrong. I had the finest setting on the grinder, but I still couldn't get over 25 seconds extraction. Thank you for sharing your experience. Cheers!

Hi Tom, thanks for the video. About to start using my silenzio illy grinder. to grind 14g of beans, which filter are you using? a single or double dose? For reference, I have two filters from neouza. They are both straight, even the single dose one.

@TomsCoffeeCorner

7 ай бұрын

Hi! 14g is normally a small double dose. Cheers!

@nickthenightfly82

7 ай бұрын

@@TomsCoffeeCorner ok, thanks. I normally use 18g so I thought you're going with a single dose.

quick question: at that point 5 where the burrs start to chatter, is that also the furthest the knob will turn or is that one full 360 rotation away from how far the knob will go? i have a silenzio, and the furthest towards minimum my knob will go is the 5 before the 0. then i have to turn the wheel a full 360 degrees to get to the point where they dont chatter anymore. is this normal or is mine calibrated oddly? Also i made the mistake of running my grinder while it was chattering for about 5 seconds once an then another 5 seconds wondering why there was no coffee. does this damage the burrs?

@TomsCoffeeCorner

Жыл бұрын

The burrs are flat on the top where they meet, so they shouldn't get entangled. Too much strain on the motor however can cause overheating. I just do it for a split second, to find the point where they meet, then back off immediately. I would not suggest turning further on the dial than that.

We followed these instructions however when we fill the holder with beans (as opposed to just putting in the 14grams) the coffee is ground much more quickly, resulting in an overflowing holder. Any tips?

@TomsCoffeeCorner

Жыл бұрын

Haha, well sure you have to stop the grinder earlier when the hopper is full. I would suggest weighing your PF empty, and then trying for the 14-16 grams. Do you have a scale?

Hi, thank you for the video. My question is if you should be weighing the ground beans at 14g? I think because of the retention of the specialita, and the grounds I still see in your machine, you may only have 13-13.5 grams of grinds. Or will that even make a difference? I guess as long as you enjoy the final product, that’s all that matters.

@TomsCoffeeCorner

8 ай бұрын

I usually weigh the dose that ends up in the PF. I aim for 16g most of the time.

Hi Tom. I need your professional advice. Better to buy the set shown in this video or DELONGHI La Specialista Arte?

@TomsCoffeeCorner

Жыл бұрын

Well Pavel, the Eureka Mignon is superior to the integrated Arte grinder, so I would recommend the Dedica/Mignon combo. Or, you could get a Manuale to save even more. Mignon Manuale: amzn.to/3G0aMSt

Hi Tom, does that funnel fit most ports filters?

@TomsCoffeeCorner

9 ай бұрын

Just 51mm, but they make them in different sizes. It's from Edesia.

I believe, from a reference point (5) you add +3 dials (to be on 2) then reduce to +2 and to +1,5 from a reference point.

Is it bad for the burrs to touch like they did when you were looking for the reference point?

@TomsCoffeeCorner

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Isfar, the burrs are flat on top, so if they just chatter a moment, they won't choke, and it won't overload the motor. It is just to get a quick reference. I try to do it just very gently, and briefly. It is really only needed to find the reference once, or else possibly after taking apart the grinder for cleaning. Thanks for watching!

Thank you for the instruction. is there an auto power-off function in this machine?

@TomsCoffeeCorner

Ай бұрын

Nope!

Hi Tom, thanks for this video! Tomorrow I wil pull my first shots with the Eureka mignon manuale and a Gaggia Classic Pro. I didn't know how to start with the grinder, so this video will help me a lot. Does it not harm your grinder when you hear those two grind blades hit each other?

@TomsCoffeeCorner

Жыл бұрын

Hi Randy, thanks for watching! It won’t hurt your burrs if they touch momentarily. If you look at their surfaces, where they meet is flattened off anyway. Have fun! Tom

@randykalkwarf

Жыл бұрын

@@TomsCoffeeCorner Thanks Tom! It was a frustrating espresso morning 😅 The puck was very wet everytime. And with the same grind setting, I was getting different output times. Tomorrow I will pull some shots, and see what it will bring.

@TomsCoffeeCorner

Жыл бұрын

@@randykalkwarf Hey Randy, I often get wet pucks with the GCP. It's not really an indicator of coffee quality, just a mess.

is it not dangerous close so the burr while are working moreover it makes sound when you are close to zero ? and it is needed that the machine is working to adjust the dial ? I just bought that machine that is why I am asking.

@TomsCoffeeCorner

Жыл бұрын

You should adjust the dial while its spinning. No, it doesn't hurt to find the calibration point. The burrs are flat where they meet, and it is just a momentary thing. Cheers!

Hello, I just got the Specialita. My dial knob is pretty tight to rotate. In the video, it seems pretty smooth to rotate the knob. Is it normal to have a tight adjustment knob?

@TomsCoffeeCorner

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Kim, the knob does have some resistance, but it is smooth. Maybe yours needs a little time to wear in?

@sean6023

2 жыл бұрын

@@TomsCoffeeCorner I see. Hopefully that is the case. Thanks!

How easy is it to change grind settings when going from espresso grind (fine) to let's say filter (coarse)? Can this all be done by just dialling the knob?

@TomsCoffeeCorner

Жыл бұрын

It is possible, but it will take some time for the setting to take effect. I'd recommend single dosing if you are switching often. Then you can adjust the grind while the burrs are devoid of beans, saving beans in the long run. Cheers!

Hey! I have a question! Does delonghi tamper fit nice in a bottomless portafilter? I have a tamper with a diameter of 51 mm, but it gets too tight in my basket. / Adam, Sweden

@TomsCoffeeCorner

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Adam, thanks for your question. Some after market tampers are made slightly larger than 51 mm, but the DeLonghi should be as advertised 51 mm. Do you have a calipers to measure the size of your basket exactly? Thanks for watching, and greetings to Sweden!

@adamsundberg9355

2 жыл бұрын

@@TomsCoffeeCorner Thanks for the reply! I measured the basket with a caliper and it was 51.2 mm. The tamper was pretty much 51mm. Is your baskets bigger? I ordered a basket that you linked in the description. It would be 52mm according to the specification. /Adam

@TomsCoffeeCorner

2 жыл бұрын

@@adamsundberg9355 Hey Adam, I just measured my basket. At the rim, it's 51.0 mm. Inside it is 50.9mm. My tamper is 51.1mm. It seems that there is enough stretch on the basket to accommodate the tamper. Like I said, I like a tight fit, to avoid coffee on the side walls of the basket. Cheers!

Hey Tom. Great video. I see Gaggia has a new grinder MDF 55 that looks just like this one and built by same company. Interesting.

@TomsCoffeeCorner

2 ай бұрын

Yes, looks to be just the same, besides the casing. I guess Eureka is licensing their design out...

Hi Tom! Thanks for the video! My Eureka MS keeps delivering rough ground ( brewing time less than 15 seconds). I did the Dialling (I found the zero then tried different grinding degrees) . Even with less than 1 degree , I still have no change in results. The bean used with another grinding machine with no such issue. Thanks

@TomsCoffeeCorner

10 ай бұрын

Hi there! I have not heard of such an issue. I wonder if the adjustment knob is seated correctly. Can you call Eureka's support?

@nazar7161

10 ай бұрын

@@TomsCoffeeCorner I’m not really sure about that! I sent an email for Eureka yesterday and hope getting answer soon

Amazing. Can having the grinder run while no beans are inside damage the burrs? Also, is it safe to find the point where they are touching or can they be damaged ?

@matiasnruffa

Жыл бұрын

You can go coarser with the grinder off, but should leave it on when going finer. This is because if a bean is trapped between the burrs and you get them closer together, there is a chance of misaligning them. Touching burrs is not ideal, but if it's just for a split second, there is no problem.

@TomsCoffeeCorner

Жыл бұрын

You can run the grinder under no load, yes. You are just touching the burrs together for a split second. It's the flat metal parts that are touching anyway - the teeth don't intertwine.

@leestone1219

11 ай бұрын

You can just manually spin the spindle (before the hopper is on) with the machine switched off to find your reference point. Mines also 5

When you find out your reference, does that mean that actually the 2 burrs colide? Are they getting damaged?

@TomsCoffeeCorner

Жыл бұрын

That flat part of the burrs abuts momentarily. No biggie. Cheers!

So when you find your reference point both burrs are touching then you back off of it ? Am I getting that right?

@TomsCoffeeCorner

Жыл бұрын

Yes, you back off right away. The touching is just instantaneous - long enough just to see where they meet.

what is the maximum degree turns it can do? 360 degree? 720 degree or more? When receiving a new grinder, how do you prevent it from damaging if the knob is set to a position such that it is not causing the burr assembly touching each other? For example, if you set it at 5, but this could be -5 if the rotation is more than 360 degree. Since i haven't own one *which i intended to), how to ensure that the grinder is properly setup during unboxing?

@TomsCoffeeCorner

Жыл бұрын

Well it helps to know the reference point. Find that without beans, then remember where the end stop is. It won't hurt the burrs to just touch shortly. The teeth don't touch, just the flat parts.

Does it make sense to buy Eureka single dose hopper if I plan to treat Eureka Mignon Specialita as a single dose grinder? Or just use a standard hopper and treat it as a single dose one as you do, Tom? Maybe some of the viewers have both hoppers and can share their opinion and experience on that?

@TomsCoffeeCorner

Жыл бұрын

Oh for sure get a single dose hopper, because it comes with a bellows, for blowing out the remaining grounds. I find that there is always still 1-2 grams left in the grind chamber and chute, which get blown out by my bellows.

Hi Tom, hope you are keeping well. I am in the market for a new espresso grinder and would like your advice. I was looking at getting the eureka mignon manuale, but I see the turin sd40 also looks appealing in that price range. What are your thoughts on these grinders? The new grinder will be used purely for espresso. Is there any other better grinder at the same price point ? Thanks Jaaved

@TomsCoffeeCorner

Жыл бұрын

Hey Jaaved, well that depends on a couple things. The Turin is a brand that I don't know. Are they Chinese? I like the italian heritage of Eureka. Also, the SD40 has small conicals, while the Manuale has 50mm flat burrs. Which profile do you prefer? Which look do you prefer? If it were me, I would go for the Eureka, but I am biased since I like them so much. Cheers!

@jaavedjaffar9279

Жыл бұрын

@@TomsCoffeeCorner Hey Tom, thanks for your thoughts. I'm not sure but I would assume the turin is Chinese. I'm still learning about espresso profiles but I think I prefer body and texture with sweetness. I've only heard good things about the eureka so looks like I'll be settling for that. Thanks again. Jaaved

@TomsCoffeeCorner

Жыл бұрын

@@jaavedjaffar9279 You Betcha!

I just ordered my specialita and was wondering how do I set it up? Tom to the rescue!

@TomsCoffeeCorner

2 жыл бұрын

Very cool! I think you will really like this grinder! Cheers, ☕️ Tom

I was alway wondering what will happen with grinder if you will go few notches more than reference point? can you damage the grinder this way?

@TomsCoffeeCorner

Жыл бұрын

Well if you let the burrs abut for too long, you will put a strain on the motor, and it may overheat. But touching for a moment will not hurt anything.

I am a little bit confused why it is important to find a reference point. If you rotate clockwise the coffee gets finer, counterclockwise coarser. What is the reference point for?

Hi @Tom's Coffee Corner, when I use 14g of coffee beans, no matter how fine or corse I grind the beans, they don't fit into the 51mm delongi portafilter. I have the High Precision Non-Pressurised basket. Any suggestions ? I am going through a lot of coffee just trying to get it right.

@paulfrancis3192

Жыл бұрын

I have the same machine and the same grinder.

@TomsCoffeeCorner

Жыл бұрын

Hi Paul, I am really not sure. I can easily fit 14 grams, sometimes even up to 16. Are you using the IMS basket?

@paulfrancis3192

Жыл бұрын

@@TomsCoffeeCorner Managed to find the problem, my scale had multiple measurement options. Wasn't set on "g"

These videos are very helpful! However, using the same Grinder, if i grind below 1 , using a medium force when Tamping, the portafilter moves during extraction and if i'm not careful it will even go flying. I have seen other videos with people using dedica with very fine grind, so not sure why i can't? I'm using NEOUZA bottomless portafilter and usually 12g of coffee. Any tips welcome!

@TomsCoffeeCorner

2 жыл бұрын

Hello there! It’s hard to say what might be going wrong, without seeing a video. Does the same thing happen if you use the original portafilter?

@jolkil

2 жыл бұрын

@@TomsCoffeeCorner Hi! Thats the issue i believe, the portafilter quality, even though I did buy the best rated in Amazon Spain i see that it does not seal like the original and moves. May I ask which one you use?

@TomsCoffeeCorner

2 жыл бұрын

@@jolkil Hey there! I just got in a high quality portafilter from Normcore. I am thinking this is the best option for aftermarket, but it is not in every market. I imported mine from Amazon.com: amzn.to/3kn1Z0Q Otherwise, you could also just cut the bottom off the portafilter the machine came with, as a cheaper alternative.

Hi Tom, I would like to ask one thing, why do you use a 14g dose for a single espresso? It seems to me a lot. Shouldn't the dose be only 7/9 g? However, with about 10g of Lavazza coffee beans ground to the reference point, the coffee still runs too fast. Should I increase the dose? Thanks

@TomsCoffeeCorner

Жыл бұрын

Hi Giancarlo, I like using double baskets, so they take between 14-18 grams. That is my preferred dose. Cheers!

@ChillednSleepy

6 ай бұрын

@@TomsCoffeeCorner Why dont you use the double Espresso button on the machine then? Is it the same as long as you use the double basket? Sorry for the dumb question 😅

Can I ask if 14g of coffee is for a single shot or double shot of espresso?

@TomsCoffeeCorner

2 жыл бұрын

Hey there, a double shot is generally between 14-18 grams, while a single is 7g.

hey Tom great tutorial. I do have a question though when trying to find the reference/0 setting would that not damage the burrs if they're grinding on each other? I have my Specialita on the way (Black Friday deal lol) but I am anxious about having the burrs grinding on each other. thanks in advance!

@TomsCoffeeCorner

Жыл бұрын

Hi there! No it doesn't hurt the burrs if they shortly meet, since their tops where they abut are flattened. You are just doing it for a split second anyway, and you need to know the zero point. What kind of Black Friday deal did you get? Cheers, Tom

@h.ar.2937

Жыл бұрын

@@TomsCoffeeCorner That makes sense, thanks! I got 10% off and paid no taxes on it which is pretty sweet!

how did you get 30g for 30 sec? my dedica produces the same volume for 10 seconds, quite fast compared to yours.

@TomsCoffeeCorner

Жыл бұрын

It might be your beans. Please see these videos: How to Get Crema: kzread.info/dash/bejne/YmSCtalyZJifkZs.html Why Supermarket Coffee Beans are RUINING your Espresso! kzread.info/dash/bejne/Z3abr62qpZvMeqw.html

Hello! What is the measuring glass you are pulling your shot into?

@TomsCoffeeCorner

Жыл бұрын

Hi there! It's this one: amzn.to/3IfrsXt

@brainwashingdetergent4322

Жыл бұрын

@@TomsCoffeeCorner thank you much!

Thanks Tom. Nice video. I am confused as to how two full notches from 5 gets you to 2? Shouldn't it be 1? i.e 5-0 is 1 notch and 0-1 is the 2nd notch. Can you please explain? Thanks!

@TomsCoffeeCorner

3 ай бұрын

No, you're right. Unfortunately, I misspoke in the video. Cheers!

@user-xn8fr3mx6d

3 ай бұрын

@@TomsCoffeeCorner Ok thank you Tom🙏

I bought the Eureka Mignon Notte for my wife's birthday. So far we've used it to grind 6-7 shots. However, every time after a grind; the machine sounds like the burrs are starting to touch again (without changing the setting). I've repeated the dial-in process 6 times now and every time I'm having to loosen up the burrs more and more. Any thoughts?

@TomsCoffeeCorner

10 ай бұрын

I haven't experienced something like that myself. I'd probably open it up and be sure the burrs are aligned alright. Lance Hedrick has got some videos on that topic.

@FrayedString

10 ай бұрын

@@TomsCoffeeCorner thanks for the reply. I ended up just returning the Notte and picking up the Kingrinder K4 and have been extremely happy with that decision. We're pulling way better tasting shots with it. I think the Notte we received just happened to be defective and another one would have worked fine; but the K4 is working great and for only 1-2 shots per day I don't mind the arm workout.

Hi! I just got my new Eureka Mignon Specialita and I am trying to find the touching point. I am following exactly what you are doing but I don’t hear burrs touching at all. Is but I hear the they are circling.

@TomsCoffeeCorner

4 ай бұрын

You'll hear them chirp if you go fine enough. Just be ready to back off quickly.

Can you remove and reset the little sticker on top or will it not stick back on? I would like to set the zero where my burrs start to chatter

@TomsCoffeeCorner

Жыл бұрын

I have not tried yet, because it seems really stuck on, and I am afraid if I pry it off, it might not be re-applicable. I just marked my zero point with a marker for now...

Hi Tom, great video! Nice to see someone , who has a grinder which is more expensive then the espresso machine,,,because the grinder is so important (after fresh coffee beans ;-) ) . One question : why do you need the reference point? I use the mignon specialita without even knowing this point...and she work like a charme :-) Kind regards Michael

@TomsCoffeeCorner

3 ай бұрын

I just want to know where the reference is, so that I know where to start dialing in a new bean, in regards to the reference point. Cheers!

@michaelheckhuis8342

3 ай бұрын

@@TomsCoffeeCorner thanks a lot 😊

Hi, I'm a fan of espresso at home, using flair espresso classic. Now I want to buy an electric grinder. Which should I choose, between specialita and sette 270. What do you think?

@TomsCoffeeCorner

Жыл бұрын

Well, the Specialita is WAY quieter. The Sette is super loud. That is a deciding factor for me, so that I don't wake up the household. Cheers!

@bagussaputro170

Жыл бұрын

@@TomsCoffeeCorner Well, I'll buy the Specialita this week. Thanks 🙏🙏🙏

Strange that the reference point isn't at 0. Can you take the dial off and set the 0 as a reference point?

@TomsCoffeeCorner

Жыл бұрын

I have not removed the dial. Anyone else know?

Does the amount of crema depend on the coffee grinder?

@TomsCoffeeCorner

Жыл бұрын

Somewhat - you need a decent grinder. The Specialita is very good. But mainly you need good freshly roasted coffee beans.

Hey nice video! I got the specialita 1 week ago and have a question regarding 0 point: initially the burr touching noise could be heard at grind setting -0.25. This was before the grinder has seen any beans. Now one week after I have ground a hopper full of beans, the 0 point seems to be at +1 to + 1.25 (this is where the burr noise is noticeable). However, until setting +1.5 (here no noise of touching burrs is hearable anymore), the grinder produces a bit of a squeaking noise only shortly after turning off the motor at the last seconds before the motor stops. This sound is not here anymore when setting Grund size to above +1.5. Is all this normal?

@TomsCoffeeCorner

Жыл бұрын

Hmm, that is really hard to answer without seeing a video. Maybe you could upload one?

@clemensrausch23

Жыл бұрын

@@TomsCoffeeCorner I cleaned the grinder and now the zero point is back to the original -0.5. No squeaking noise anymore - now I can grind fine enough!:) Just hope that it won’t come back! Any idea what could have caused it?

@TomsCoffeeCorner

Жыл бұрын

@@clemensrausch23 Hard to say, but it seems the grinder was influenced by coffee residue. Maybe just keep an eye on it, and if you want check the alignment using the marker method. Cheers!

@clemensrausch23

Жыл бұрын

@@TomsCoffeeCorner yeah just hope it won’t reoccur or that I had a faulty unit. However, why would it be fine for now then?! such things make me freak out haha

@matiasnruffa

Жыл бұрын

The sound of trapped beans between the burrs is similar to when they touch. If you go finer of when you hear it and then go back to that pint, it doesn't sound like that anymore.

Very instructive video! I learned 2 things: how to find zero, and to use the portafilter+funnel directly on the scale to measure out beans (lowers risk of forgetting to tare). A newbie question: where are your sweet spots for various types of beans in your experience? For example a lightish medium roast like Black Cat classic. I struggle with upfront malic sourness with most light-medium roasts. (Mignon Silenzio + Lelit Anna).

@TomsCoffeeCorner

Жыл бұрын

Hi Eric! Thanks for the feedback. As for beans, I normally stay within the med-dark realm, but not too dark. I have tried some medium roasts, but those are tricky, and often display acidity. Have you tried different extraction temps? There is a lot of information on extracting light and med roasts with the Decent DE1 forum, if you are interested. Cheers!

Is there any changes you made in your delonghi dedica?

@TomsCoffeeCorner

2 жыл бұрын

Hey David, thanks for your message. I do run my Dedica with a bottomless portafilter and standard single walled basket, and I retrofitted the Rancilio Steamwand on the Dedica. Check out these videos if you are curious: Standard basket: kzread.info/dash/bejne/naCl1dKLZLbVpZs.html Rancilio: kzread.info/dash/bejne/k4Wlx6trm63Aepc.html

@Gen_66

2 жыл бұрын

I think he made it 9 bars, there's no way it's 15 bars and pulling this shot with this water pressure!

Would this be roughly similar for the Perfetto? Which I wish I hadn’t bought as it’s wayyyyy to sensitive? 😂

@TomsCoffeeCorner

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Kosta! Yes, it is the same. The Perfetto is essentially the Specialita, but with 50mm burrs. Cheers!

@slappadabass1977

2 жыл бұрын

@@TomsCoffeeCorner thank you!

Nice video Tom, when you put in 14gr how much coffee is out from Specialita. Thank you

@TomsCoffeeCorner

2 жыл бұрын

When I single dose, it seems to retain about 0.2 to 0.3 g. 👍🏻

@andreasidarto7822

2 жыл бұрын

@@TomsCoffeeCorner thank you for the reply Tom, in my test the retention is about 0.5gr~1gr at espresso setting. The espresso character is medium to light body compared to my Compak K3 grinder with the same recipe 16.5gr in 35gr out in 28sec~29sec. With Compak the espresso is more syrupy.

@TomsCoffeeCorner

2 жыл бұрын

@@andreasidarto7822 So do you prefer the Compak, if it is more syrupy? I thought that conical grinders provided more mouthfeel, but the K3 seems to be also a flat burr grinder.

@andreasidarto7822

2 жыл бұрын

@@TomsCoffeeCorner Yes, K3 has classic 58mm flat burrs with minimum coating(?). The design was like more than a decade old. With ~1400rpm the grinding is relatively slow. The grounds clump a lot. It is not for single dosing. It is heavy & looks monstrous(compared to specialita) & feels retro, but it delivers a sweet espresso. I was using the same Lelit PL92T, water quality, beans & recipe. I was expecting differently from my brand new Specialita. I really want this new grinder to be my daily driver. Tom, I don't have justification for the test outcome now. Maybe I missed something. I will try again. Enough coffee for today 🙏🏻

I have a Delonghi Dedica too, recently purchased a Bottomless Portafilter and when i dial in the espresso there's too much channeling and it splatters all over the machine and the espresso lacks crema. I use a Delonghi KG79 Burr grinder. I tried with a pre grinded coffee from the store, there was less channeling but still no crema on the espresso. any tips to solve this? also what's your temperature setting for the water?

@TomsCoffeeCorner

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Zeeshan, you can try this hack for the KG79 to grind fine enough. A fine grind and fresh beans are all you need to get a nice crema. You will need to pay attention to your puck prep regarding channeling. KG79 Hack: kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZZpny8GBnL2vZMY.html I also made this video specifically for the question of how to get crema: kzread.info/dash/bejne/YmSCtalyZJifkZs.html

@TomsCoffeeCorner

2 жыл бұрын

Oops, and I use the highest temp setting, see 0:51 of this video: kzread.info/dash/bejne/f2yCpMSMqauqf5M.html

@zeeshanshaikh2725

2 жыл бұрын

@@TomsCoffeeCorner Thanks Tom! i'll check these out. :D

@raf3070

2 жыл бұрын

@@zeeshanshaikh2725 are you using fresh beans, i.e. not supermarket beans

@zeeshanshaikh2725

2 жыл бұрын

@@raf3070 yes I’ve tried using fresh beans. Guess I’ll have to try the grinder hack. Tried an espresso grind one it had less channeling and little crema.

Just to check, your input weight is 14g but the output from the grinder is about 24g with setting at 1?

@TomsCoffeeCorner

11 ай бұрын

Hi! Not too sure what you mean. I normally go for 16 grams in the basket. Cheers!

Please explain how you get setting 2 after a reference (0) point determined to be 5?

@TomsCoffeeCorner

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Karl, thanks for that good question. The reference point for me is the 5 on the right side of the dial. This may depend on each units calibration. Knowing which number to start at above the reference is kind of just trial and error, but I found that with the Specialita, the wormscrew is such that the optimal grind settings are between 1 and 3 notches coarser than the reference point. 😉

@karlkrasnowsky3895

2 жыл бұрын

@@TomsCoffeeCorner thanks Tom. One other thing, if you would. When I was considering this grinder, I watched a demo of it on Seattle Coffee Gear and they were showing grind capabilities from very fine to coarse (pour over). I'd like to use it for multiple uses, but the description mentioned having to "turn the dial multiple times" to get it adjusted for this. I'm hesitant to just start cranking on the dial and wondering how practical it is to do this anyway. Any idea?

@TomsCoffeeCorner

2 жыл бұрын

@@karlkrasnowsky3895 Hmm, well I will be honest that I use this just for espresso, and sometimes AeroPress. That being said, I turn it one full turn (360 degrees) coarser for the AeroPress. When I come back for espresso, the reference IS still calibrated at the same setting, so I figure the accuracy is good. Anyway, it is a little pain in the butt with ANY grinder to go in between settings, since it takes a bit to get dialed in for espresso. That is why I would always recommend a second smaller grinder for pourover, like the KG89, which is cheap, and does a fine job. I made a video on that one too. But, to each his own. 😉Cheers!

Hey, I got the same combo now and thanks to you I pull perfect shots - weight and timewise. The crema also looks good, but it is pretty dark and the taste is bitter :( The beans are from a local roastery and 3 weeks old. My temperature setting is on the third option, I have not touched it yet. What other variables are there to check?

@TomsCoffeeCorner

Жыл бұрын

Hi Julian, looks like you are doing a lot right. Maybe adjust the dose volume, or lower the temp a bit, and see if that helps.

Are you using 5 as your reference point because they touch or 0 because it’s the one where they don’t touch anymore? Because in the video you’re saying +2 which brings you to 2. But if you start from 5 it would have been 1 Let me know! Thanks for the help, super clear video 🙏

@TomsCoffeeCorner

4 ай бұрын

No, you're right - I misspoke in the video! I should have said 1. Cheers!

@LucaHalma

4 ай бұрын

So when -5 is your touch point you should start at 1? Thanks!

Is there any similar way to dial in for v60 filter?

@TomsCoffeeCorner

Жыл бұрын

Well, dialing in is very important for espresso, in order to get the desired 9 bar of pressure. But grinding for V60 will be coarser and then it just comes down to taste. I would recommend grinding such, that the coffee bed "blooms" nicely. Cheers!

HELLO. I got it but the screen froze for a while and fix after 2 minutes. Try 15-20 times at different times, it freezes once. store changed it 4 times with new specialita but same problem. I'm tired of changing. I think there is something wrong with the whole series. did you encounter the same problem? Do you know the solution?is it normal?

@TomsCoffeeCorner

Жыл бұрын

No, I have never heard of this.

He started actually at plus 3 from the reference right? Or what was the point of finding reference?

@TomsCoffeeCorner

Жыл бұрын

Yes, 3 notches away from the reference.