Thanks for watching, comments welcome!

@CoffeeAndSmoke23

10 ай бұрын

I have those same coffee mugs..I actually found a set at Goodwill

YAYYYY!!! Another excellent video from Tom, breaking it down for his loyal viewers. As a fan watching from the US, I especially appreciate this video❤

@TomsCoffeeCorner

10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! I was hoping to shed a little light on this little machine, since it seems to be so popular in the USA. Cheers!

Herzlichen Dank Tom, es war wieder einmal sehr lehrreich und unterhaltsam. ☕️

@TomsCoffeeCorner

10 ай бұрын

Das freut mich aber sehr! Vielen dank fürs Zuschauen!

Nice video and honest review as always ! I just discovered your channel and i watched all your videos in 2 days. I've been always looking for someone who explain in details. Thank you for these amazing videos !

@TomsCoffeeCorner

10 ай бұрын

Hey wow, thanks for your feedback! Happy coffee drinking!

This was a great and honest review. I really appreciate your attention to details, good and bad. Your take was spot on. This machine was designed for end users who are grabbing sub-optimal beans off of the shelf, using $30 grinders and want something stronger than drip coffee. Let me say that there is no problem with this. Drink what you enjoy, and if this isn't your up to individual higher standards, then you aren't the target demograph. I feel machines like this have a place in the market for individuals who have a budget to meet, but want to make a latte at home for a fraction of the price of their local barista. I think it's great that you are reviewing a full range of machines, keep it up!

@TomsCoffeeCorner

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for your comment. I agree with your sentiment. Had I not found my first espresso machine on the cheap (used Dedica), I might never have gotten into the hobby. Cheers!

Thank you 🙏

Very nice express coffe

Excellent review! We just got one for our vacation home. Like you mentioned all plastic and very light weight makes me concerned about longevity. We shall see. But I must say the coffee tastes surprisingly good for a $100 machine.

Thanks. I have had this beast for over 3 years now. I use a bottomless portafilter and smash the puck HARD. extraction takes a minute usually, but I dono what I'm doing tbf.

@TomsCoffeeCorner

2 ай бұрын

Hello there! I’m guessing that your beans are probably too old - or in other words roasted too long ago. Check out this short blog post: tomscoffeecorner.com/what-are-the-best-beans-for-espresso/ These videos may also help: How to Get Crema: kzread.info/dash/bejne/YmSCtalyZJifkZs.html Why Supermarket Coffee Beans are RUINING your Espresso! kzread.info/dash/bejne/Z3abr62qpZvMeqw.html How to estimate bean roast age for Lavazza: kzread.infoQmVRpBGOokE How to extract the perfect espresso: kzread.info/dash/bejne/op2DmMVvaZi1oJs.html ***I’d recommend looking on google maps for local coffee roasters. That's the best way to ensure freshly roasted beans. Cheers, Tom

I was on and off using this machine and with the CAPFEI portafilter. I still liked it better than the pressurized that came with it. I wasn't getting much crema with it and espresso beans. I do use a WD tool, leveler, and real tamper, plus a screen. I recently discovered that using a light/medium Costa Rican single-origin coffee that I hand grind that I found that I do get some crema and I much prefer the brighter taste. Just enough acidity to give a fruitier taste. I will say that even without getting crema with my espresso beans (medium quality) once dialed in the taste was still good. I used to use flavors and coconut sugar along with cream. It's been a switch going to black coffee. Now, I'm just having the Costa Rican either as a Lungo or as an Americano. I seem to get a larger ratio in a shorter time than general wisdom says I should. However, the end product is what I like. So setting aside the conventional logic of time, output, and, roast, I'll just enjoy it and quit trying to match up what "wisdom" says I should be getting and doing.

@TomsCoffeeCorner

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for posting your experience. That's right, you should go for the flavor your after. If you're satisfied, that's all that matters. Cheers!

Please review the Casa Brew 3700! I keep seeing ads for it

When I use the streamer it does not warm up milk? Is there nything i am doing wrong? How long should I do it?

Excellent video. I must say I do not see me going to all that trouble to pull a mediocre shot. With the knockbox, if it has a nice rubberized bar you can hit it at speed but no force behind the blow, allowing the portafilter to bounce of the bar. The puck of coffee will come flying out whole every time when you get the hang of it.

@TomsCoffeeCorner

10 ай бұрын

I’ll try that. I find of all machines by the way, DeLonghi knocks out the cleanest and easiest.

@TomJones-tx7pb

10 ай бұрын

With my Flair 58 I can express all the water and run air through the puck. It knocks out better than my DeLonghi. The thing I like about knocking out a whole puck cleanly is that it is an indication that I did good puck preparation. Before I got puck preparation down pat I could have uneven density of coffee and compacted areas (especially when trying coffee levelers that you spin) and when I knocked out the puck it could break up along these differences. @@TomsCoffeeCorner

Would be interested to see Casabrews 20bar machine comparison. Seems to have very good Amazon reviews and very good price.

@TomsCoffeeCorner

10 ай бұрын

Hmm, looks to be essentially the same machine. Same PF, therefore same brew group, and water tank is the same too. Just a different button layout, and manometer included.

Nice video as always. I'm not sure I would rec that model (GECME022-U) when for 50 bux more (GECME418E-U) you can get SS body w manometer and regular steam wand. Can we see the inside, if you get a chance? I do like that 51mm Capefei PF. I went thru a lot of trial and error trying to find PF from AMZ. 51mm accessories seem limited. ikape has some stuff you could link as well. It's interesting to see the competition between Italian brands. I'm really impressed by how much power the lil machine has. 18 bar probably explains why I kept blowing out pucks when I started using it. I think mine does a preinfusion tho? Thanx again for all of your videos, I learn something new every time. I couldn't find the ESP v. Opus vid tho?

@TomsCoffeeCorner

10 ай бұрын

Hi there! Yes, the other Gevi with the manometer is probably a bit better from a feedback standpoint and also the steam wand will be nicer. But I expect the result in the cup will be the same.

@georgelacey6381

10 ай бұрын

I defer to your judgement. I did have a bunch of temp probs and getting a decent puck was always a challenge but I kinda miss the volumetrics when I'm half awake. My Gaggia is great but I need to be wide awake to use it. Is there an espresso machine / alarm clock? /jokin@@TomsCoffeeCorner

thank you Tom. Do you know, from the kettle to the spouts is the water touching any plastic?

@TomsCoffeeCorner

2 ай бұрын

Oh sure, there are plastic lines inside. Cheers!

i have the gevi 20 bar, but it’s not plastic. it’s looks like another brand named casabrews. It’s metal very similar to the dedica but not as nice. can’t find good videos on my model

Which one do you recommend Tom? Nice videos as always 👌 👍 👏

@TomsCoffeeCorner

10 ай бұрын

The Dedica is better for espresso, but I have to admit the Gevi is better for steaming. But I like that the Dedica has so many aftermarket parts made for it though.

@jeet-Seattle

10 ай бұрын

@TomsCoffeeCorner thanks Tom so dedica..😊👌

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The biggest problem of this machine is there are no compatible bottomless portafilters that seal and keep the pressure. There are 2 on Amazon that appear to fit, 1 of them you linked, but they won't seal and would leak water everywhere. The original pressureized portafilter seals properly, and actually produces a better brew. Other than that, I love this machine.

@TomsCoffeeCorner

10 ай бұрын

Are you sure the Capfei wouldn’t seal? I’ve had good luck with their equipment, and this PF gets good reviews on Amazon. But either way, thanks for sharing your thoughts on the machine.

@acefr8816

10 ай бұрын

@@TomsCoffeeCorner Yes, I actually bought and tried it. While it does fit this machine, it does not seal it properly and keep the pressure during brewing, water would splash out from the top of the portafilter and the resulting brew has no crema.

@TomsCoffeeCorner

10 ай бұрын

@@acefr8816Which basket were you using? Sometimes that also makes a big difference (convex vs flat lipped).

@acefr8816

10 ай бұрын

@@TomsCoffeeCorner I used the basket came with the Capfei bottomless portafilter. I didn't try a basket from another manufacturer. If someone did, please let me know which basket that does not leak. The original Gevi basket does have a lip.

I found a compatible open bottom potrafilter on Amazon when I searched for the specific model name. One problem though, the hot espresso sometimes drips down the handle of the portafilter as I'm pulling a shot. What causes this?

@TomsCoffeeCorner

8 ай бұрын

It might be escaping between the basket rim and the gasket. I'd recommend the PF from Capfei - I've had good luck with those.

@randseedbin9440

8 ай бұрын

@@TomsCoffeeCorner Yes, I believe that's exactly what's happening and it seems to be related to either grind size or tamping pressure. I'm playing around with both.

Tom where is made espresso machine? Thanks ☕️

@TomsCoffeeCorner

10 ай бұрын

It's made in China, and marketed mainly in the USA.

Would i need to buy a botomless portafilter if i were to buy a nonpressurized basket?

@TomsCoffeeCorner

9 ай бұрын

I don't think it's a must. But it depends on whether your new basket's depth will fit in the original portafilter.

Excuse me I have a 9 bar expresso machine. Its usefull or is needed 15 bars or more?

@TomsCoffeeCorner

10 ай бұрын

No, 8-9 bar is the best in my experience.

@pichincho7

10 ай бұрын

@@TomsCoffeeCorner Thank you seems to me what my main mistake is to use a blender with the grains.

This compared to the Delonghi Stillosa?

@TomsCoffeeCorner

10 ай бұрын

Well, I always prefer to go for a brand name. Pressure is closer to where it should be on the Stilosa, and with that you get a heated brew group. So I'd say Stilosa.

Delonghi it’s way superior 😊

ec260 or the gevi?

@TomsCoffeeCorner

10 ай бұрын

Actually, I'd recommend the ECP 3420 (aka ECP 35.31).

temperature test?

@TomsCoffeeCorner

8 ай бұрын

Sorry, didn't have my thermometer with me. Should be the same as the Silvercrest I reviewed though, where I did have a temp probe.

has anyone had issues of the water tank leaking?

@TomsCoffeeCorner

6 ай бұрын

I haven't...

I’ve had this for about a month and now it’s burning my espresso. I don’t know what to do about it

@TomsCoffeeCorner

5 ай бұрын

That's a tough one - maybe adjust the grind a little. Or try a lighter roast if you were using dark. Cheers!

What do You think about a 3 bars espresso Home machine?

@TomsCoffeeCorner

10 ай бұрын

I don't think that would be enough...you need at least like 6 bars.

@alfredodelacruz8528

10 ай бұрын

@@TomsCoffeeCorner thanks

That espresso machine broke on me after 5 months. I only used RO water

@TomsCoffeeCorner

4 ай бұрын

Crap!

Gevi working only for 8 months,no like 😢