New Products at SCA Expo 2024!

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This year we took on the Chicago SCA Expo with the help of Jerney, Xris, Pack, Kyle Roswell, and friends to find some of the best new products being showcased on the expo floor. It was an absolute blast of a weekend in Chicago, and I have been really looking forward to sharing this event coverage with you in Vlog form!! The Specialty Coffee Association Expo is always a great way to not only see the latest new coffee products, but also just meet everyone under the sun in the coffee world. So enjoy this coverage of SCA 2024 Chicago!
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0:00 - Arriving at Expo
0:28 - New Products Batch #1
5:55 - Out in Chicago
7:08 - New Products Batch #2
13:36 - Sprorassic Park!

Пікірлер: 117

  • @LifestyleLab_
    @LifestyleLab_2 ай бұрын

    XBloom Studio: geni.us/rArmlTH XBloom Studio Review! kzread.info/dash/bejne/qJ-mr9apmKvQZZs.html Fellow Aiden: geni.us/xJqM Breville: geni.us/tLtMEN Zerno: geni.us/ymBaYzT Meticulous: geni.us/DWlzgL Try our coffee! geni.us/4AAmhpj (As an Affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases)

  • @NubRusty
    @NubRusty2 ай бұрын

    Fellow absolutely CRUSHING it lately. I bought myself a Fellow Ode Gen 2 w/ SSP burrs and it's fantastic.

  • @itsxris
    @itsxris2 ай бұрын

    maybe the best product of all were the friends we made along the way just kidding, it was robot barista

  • @calebschwarz1529
    @calebschwarz15292 ай бұрын

    Thanks for stopping by and checking out the xBloom Studio! I personally think you'll love the flavor profile of the grinder turned all the way down to 60 rpm, as it can hit some massive clarity and high extractions. I'll see you at the next show!

  • @LifestyleLab_

    @LifestyleLab_

    2 ай бұрын

    Thanks for answering our endless questions Caleb!

  • @ShiftyManUtd
    @ShiftyManUtd2 ай бұрын

    Fellow Aiden for sure. I think this will be my new favorite tool to make great coffee.

  • @mustache_gaming6098

    @mustache_gaming6098

    2 ай бұрын

    I agree on this as well. I already have gen2 ode this will be the chef kiss I hope

  • @JeepBigE

    @JeepBigE

    2 ай бұрын

    I ordered an Aiden the first pre-orders were available.

  • @ShiftyManUtd

    @ShiftyManUtd

    2 ай бұрын

    @@JeepBigE I need to wait for pre orders in Poland. From what I see only UK in Europe have preorders.

  • @milanjurich1526

    @milanjurich1526

    2 ай бұрын

    Pre ordered here … will pair well with Ode Gen 2

  • @robojimtv
    @robojimtv2 ай бұрын

    2:24 a wild Kyle Rowsell appears

  • @andrewrobinsonreviews
    @andrewrobinsonreviews2 ай бұрын

    That Meticulous machine looks like art. Great video!

  • @LifestyleLab_

    @LifestyleLab_

    2 ай бұрын

    Would fit in suuuper well with your aesthetic! That plus a Weber EG-1 for you and Kristi?

  • @nghianguyen-qo7yn
    @nghianguyen-qo7yn2 ай бұрын

    Thank you for making this video. It's such a great help for people who couldn't attend the expo like me and also slow with the current speed of new products keep releasing

  • @marcusannegarn8497
    @marcusannegarn84972 ай бұрын

    Great coverage! The XBloom, Oracle Jet, Aiden, and Meticulous are all looking extremely impressive. Pushing towards the ideal of automation and perfect consistency while still giving the user full control. The Meticulous in particular is looking fantastic, I love the innovation.

  • @NativeNewYorker66
    @NativeNewYorker662 ай бұрын

    Great video and recap for those of us who couldn't be there!

  • @zacharyshaul
    @zacharyshaul2 ай бұрын

    This was such a comprehensive video ❤❤❤❤

  • @Taylor-xi2no
    @Taylor-xi2no2 ай бұрын

    Sweeeeet! Great coverage

  • @galv3608
    @galv36082 ай бұрын

    Thank you for a great coverage!

  • @LifestyleLab_

    @LifestyleLab_

    2 ай бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @SonicFury62
    @SonicFury622 ай бұрын

    Best coverage yet by far!! Well done

  • @LifestyleLab_

    @LifestyleLab_

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @baan3197
    @baan31972 ай бұрын

    Nice coverage. Enjoyed the coffee shop hopping. Interested in the fellow... And oh snap it's hoon in the background at the end. Glad he made it to a show lol

  • @robertusga
    @robertusga2 ай бұрын

    Love the Decent DE1, still unrivaled.

  • @crayzieap
    @crayzieap2 ай бұрын

    Zerno Z1 is amazing!

  • @LifestyleLab_

    @LifestyleLab_

    2 ай бұрын

    It really is!

  • @nicholascash2062
    @nicholascash20622 ай бұрын

    I kinda like that xBloom machine @12:12

  • @echoyan420

    @echoyan420

    2 ай бұрын

    Team xBloom haha

  • @LifestyleLab_

    @LifestyleLab_

    2 ай бұрын

    It's a nice new iteration from them

  • @nicholascash2062

    @nicholascash2062

    2 ай бұрын

    @@LifestyleLab_ what’s so different than the last model?

  • @LifestyleLab_

    @LifestyleLab_

    2 ай бұрын

    Lots! New manual brewing knobs, a scale in the base, new brewing cone... review coming Monday!

  • @braxtonjens7839
    @braxtonjens78392 ай бұрын

    Great video! For those of us who didn’t go this helps us feel like we were there.

  • @LifestyleLab_

    @LifestyleLab_

    2 ай бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed!

  • @lastfour
    @lastfour2 ай бұрын

    Zerno quality looks great!

  • @LifestyleLab_

    @LifestyleLab_

    2 ай бұрын

    It's unreal. Dosing cup alone is SOLID metal

  • @lastfour

    @lastfour

    2 ай бұрын

    @@LifestyleLab_ Not many can claim that their products are pure metal. I love it.

  • @janmalec7349
    @janmalec73492 ай бұрын

    Sage Precision brewer can do single brew as well ;)

  • @matthewhoffman6868
    @matthewhoffman68682 ай бұрын

    Meticulous is looking good.

  • @asmith2886
    @asmith28862 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the video, but I cannot get excited about a Breville upgrade 😂. Most excited about the meticulous!

  • @LifestyleLab_

    @LifestyleLab_

    2 ай бұрын

    Different target markets! Aha. Expo always has a little something for everyone :)

  • @Flushmaster0312
    @Flushmaster03122 ай бұрын

    Fellow is doing great things!

  • @LifestyleLab_

    @LifestyleLab_

    2 ай бұрын

    They're always pushing the limits, I really like that about their team

  • @kennethpedersen2190
    @kennethpedersen21902 ай бұрын

    The Zerno looks really nice, but with an estimated dispatch in January 25…….9 month……. My girl can make a baby in that time

  • @youtubeprofile2070
    @youtubeprofile20702 ай бұрын

    I'm really curious about the Breville Oracle Jet's cold brew and iced coffee options. Can't seem to find any info about these.

  • @LifestyleLab_

    @LifestyleLab_

    2 ай бұрын

    Wish I spotted them so I could ask while I was there. You all have good eyes

  • @Ebraheimi
    @Ebraheimi2 ай бұрын

    Honestly I’m really most excited about the Breville. Might not make the greatest coffee compared to other brands in the market but the coffee is still really good especially for your average user. At companies, one of the BIGGEST issues with trying to get an espresso machine is that they are not fool proof to the average person with no experience and they require someone dedicated to maintaining them. This more or less self cleans and does all the difficult steps for the user. Just wish they made it plumable

  • @ConradPisaro
    @ConradPisaroАй бұрын

    Any idea when that new Varia smaller espresso scale will get released? I don't want to get the existing one only to find out I could have waited a month for a smaller form factor

  • @LifestyleLab_

    @LifestyleLab_

    Ай бұрын

    Unfortunately I don't know exact timing, sorry

  • @Kats072307
    @Kats0723072 ай бұрын

    Wasn't there in Expo any new espresso machine ? Aren't they developing any ? Like the Rocket Biccoca ? And no, Breville develops appliances, not machines. La Marzocco should bring more "features" to their newest machine, Micra Synesso should show more their new home machines Where were they in the EXPO ? There was definitely lots of grinders there. The new Mx Cool, the Mazzer Philos, Zerno ...

  • @i3kel
    @i3kel2 ай бұрын

    I wonder what the price point of the new breville will be

  • @weiszCoffee
    @weiszCoffee2 ай бұрын

    The Aiden brewer has so many features obviously taken from the Meticulous concept. The round screen, the knob and overall looks

  • @LifestyleLab_

    @LifestyleLab_

    2 ай бұрын

    Sir... the Fellow Stagg has been around looong before the Meticulous was even a twinkle in their eye. That's a stretch, aha

  • @weiszCoffee

    @weiszCoffee

    2 ай бұрын

    @@LifestyleLab_ Hmm.. so the screen and knob continues the Stagg design. Sounds reasonable :)

  • @LifestyleLab_

    @LifestyleLab_

    2 ай бұрын

    Yup! Fellow definitely has a consistent design language product to product :)

  • @Mar-sr5uf
    @Mar-sr5ufАй бұрын

    What are your thoughts on fellow aiden vs the xbloom for the enthusiast that enjoys the above average cup of coffee? Thanks!

  • @LifestyleLab_

    @LifestyleLab_

    Ай бұрын

    Depends on what grinder you will be pairing with Aiden, and if you typically brew single cups at a time or larger batches

  • @ConstantMotionJS
    @ConstantMotionJS2 ай бұрын

    Maybe the VS6 will not have the gears break like the VS3 gen 1 and 2… if they still did not fix that, then they should re evaluate selling grinders.

  • @vrudelta
    @vrudelta2 ай бұрын

    @KyleRowsell spotted at 2:25

  • @fergaloleary1295
    @fergaloleary12952 ай бұрын

    Is the Fellow better than the Sage Precision Brewer? Have had the latter for years, may be due an upgrade.

  • @LifestyleLab_

    @LifestyleLab_

    2 ай бұрын

    From a temperature, accuracy and brewing dynamics perspective I think it would definitely be a step up from the Breville. As always, more importantly, will be what grinder you choose to pair with with it

  • @fergaloleary1295

    @fergaloleary1295

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you Sir. 😊

  • @mikni4069
    @mikni40692 ай бұрын

    The Aiden, as it dos both single cup and batch, lot of customisation of profiles and it’s nice to see they gave lot of thought about temperature and at an actual manageable price point. X-bloom is still a fun concept and it’s good they now allow more, I do still think they need to make a grinder less version and a more appealing price point. Not many are going to find it a good investment especially now they Aiden is out, the first also had serious issues with brewing high EY% with very light roast.

  • @echoyan420

    @echoyan420

    2 ай бұрын

    I feel like this one looks very expensive, especially with the LED display......not sure how much it will be, guess?

  • @LifestyleLab_

    @LifestyleLab_

    2 ай бұрын

    Aiden is $365 MSRP

  • @djdnz6230
    @djdnz62302 ай бұрын

    Waiting for the Aiden in white!

  • @LifestyleLab_

    @LifestyleLab_

    2 ай бұрын

    It will come!

  • @ojtsmith
    @ojtsmith2 ай бұрын

    1 cup to 10 cups with precise temperature control. Isn’t that what the Sage/Brevill Precisions Brewer promises?

  • @wakeawaken430
    @wakeawaken4302 ай бұрын

    Vs6 ♥️

  • @bitcoins3212
    @bitcoins32122 ай бұрын

    The Fellow Aiden was the most interesting new product but the Zerno Z1 winning the SCA best product was 👌 Did you order a Z1? Is it arriving soon? Can't wait for your review of it as well.

  • @LifestyleLab_

    @LifestyleLab_

    2 ай бұрын

    Had a good chat about getting a review unit (hopefully for keeps) 🤞 They also have some exciting stuff coming down the pipeline 👀

  • @miles611
    @miles6112 ай бұрын

    New video dropped niceee

  • @LifestyleLab_

    @LifestyleLab_

    2 ай бұрын

    Thanks for tuning in! Hope you enjoyed the Vlog

  • @feralchild4763
    @feralchild47632 ай бұрын

    Sick editing, also what is your camera

  • @LifestyleLab_

    @LifestyleLab_

    2 ай бұрын

    Thanks! Would you believe this was all shot on the new DJI Osmo Pocket 3? geni.us/bcUEhnB

  • @feralchild4763

    @feralchild4763

    2 ай бұрын

    @@LifestyleLab_ I wouldn't! This looks really cool, might get.

  • @LifestyleLab_

    @LifestyleLab_

    2 ай бұрын

    It was a pretty big relief compared to the huge A7Siii rig I carried around Italy for Host

  • @feralchild4763

    @feralchild4763

    2 ай бұрын

    @@LifestyleLab_ I can imagine

  • @dpactestaccount
    @dpactestaccount2 ай бұрын

    I’ll give the aiden a year then I’ll try to pick it up during black friday.

  • @nichj487
    @nichj4872 ай бұрын

    Is it just me, or does the design of the Fellow Aiden interface remind anyone else A LOT of the display on the Meticulous?

  • @LifestyleLab_

    @LifestyleLab_

    2 ай бұрын

    Maybe just in the fact that it's a circle, but Fellow has been doing those for a long long time on the Stagg. Meticulous display is MUCH more high resolution

  • @shadowbroker1
    @shadowbroker1Ай бұрын

    Not really any dual boiler home espresso machine focus these days?

  • @LifestyleLab_

    @LifestyleLab_

    Ай бұрын

    Truth is a dual boiler really isn't ideal for most homes unless they really need 5+ consecutive drink capacity Home machines are moving towards energy efficiency and user experience

  • @yuleowens6441
    @yuleowens6441Ай бұрын

    I think breville dropped the ball without having a dual boiler. I have the barista touch & love. I use it in commercial shoots and often prep 12 drinks same time. So without dual boil option thats impossible. I would have upgraded (one for home) but not with a single boiler.

  • @LifestyleLab_

    @LifestyleLab_

    Ай бұрын

    The Barista Touch does not have a dual boiler, I believe you're referring to the Oracle Touch :) This machine is not a replacement for the Oracle Touch, this is a lower model to bridge the gap between the Touch Impress and base Oracle. An upgraded dual heating version is apparently still to come

  • @florenceinthesummer
    @florenceinthesummer2 ай бұрын

    Im not a fan of the toggling between batch and single serve on the aiden. Im gonna forget that for sure n hopefully thats not gonna flood the single serve. Also having to use my fingers to toggle at where water is coming out is not very hygienic

  • @maherbeg9283

    @maherbeg9283

    2 ай бұрын

    It looks like it might have a way to check if you’re in the right mode for everything which is nice.

  • @oguzisk9204
    @oguzisk92042 ай бұрын

    What does abuut mean? Sorry english not my native language.

  • @LifestyleLab_

    @LifestyleLab_

    2 ай бұрын

    I think you're making fun of my Canadian accent, but I'm not 100% sure 😂

  • @VinegarAndSaltedFries
    @VinegarAndSaltedFries2 ай бұрын

    It’s not meant to help high volume café’s it’s meant to eliminate the cost overhead for Coffee Shops in getting rid of baristas lol.

  • @LifestyleLab_

    @LifestyleLab_

    2 ай бұрын

    Nope! I literally spoke with the owner of the company

  • @warrenstanford7240

    @warrenstanford7240

    2 ай бұрын

    @@LifestyleLab_Tell that to body shop sprayers replaced by robots at GM, Ford, etc. 🤔😕

  • @handerwesten
    @handerwesten2 ай бұрын

    Kudos to breville for taking away a feature in order to improve on something else on a machine! Such 2024 thinking. Brilliant.

  • @LifestyleLab_

    @LifestyleLab_

    2 ай бұрын

    Again, this is not an Oracle replacement. There is still a dual heating version on the way.

  • @v.tantov.14v
    @v.tantov.14v2 ай бұрын

    coffe mechine expo not coffe expo 😂,,,

  • @braxtonjens7839
    @braxtonjens78392 ай бұрын

    And I may have to sell my xbloom and Moccamaster for an Aiden

  • @searspartanttv8865
    @searspartanttv88652 ай бұрын

    Jimmy at the expo was cringe and trying way to hard. Honestly wanted to drop kick him because he just pushed his way through people(like me)

  • @byronperez519
    @byronperez5192 ай бұрын

    Why nobody talks about the coffee producers , the most important of the coffee chain , without them we won’t have this stupid machines for making a cup a Joe..it doesn’t matter how incredibly coffee machines could be, if tou dont have a good specialty coffee , this became completely trash….

  • @LifestyleLab_

    @LifestyleLab_

    2 ай бұрын

    A huge chunk of the expo is producers and roasters. Lots of great conversations going on all weekend!

  • @veganpotterthevegan

    @veganpotterthevegan

    2 ай бұрын

    ​@@LifestyleLab_ never thought about talking to those growers that get us the goods and sharing content from that?

  • @LifestyleLab_

    @LifestyleLab_

    2 ай бұрын

    Really not an area that I have much knowledge in, so I don't feel like I could provide particularly valuable content on the subject at this time. But this is a big part of why I wanted to show some awesome local cafes and roasters. Same as my Copenhagen video! Lots of great people spreading producer awareness like Kyle Rowsell, Brian Quan, Lance, etc :)

  • @veganpotterthevegan

    @veganpotterthevegan

    2 ай бұрын

    @LifestyleLab_ that's a great reason to ask questions. This industry exists, largely on the back of essentially slave labor. And specialty coffee isn't alone with exploiting farmers. Anyone that drinks coffee owes the farmers to at least be informed and empathize while we enjoy using grinders that cost more than someone's yearly salary

  • @LifestyleLab_

    @LifestyleLab_

    2 ай бұрын

    It is okay to discuss certain topics of an industry without diving into others. Not every equipment discussion needs to also loop in the topic of ethical farming. You can provide value in a certain area, it doesn't mean you're disregarding others.

  • @ugliestbread
    @ugliestbread2 ай бұрын

    Did they mention an estimate on the release date on the Varia VS6?