Video Overview | Cafelat Robot Espresso Maker

Cafelat's stylish home espresso maker is here! This novel manual espresso machine is fairly simple to use, and with a little practice you'll be pulling shots that rival your favorite shops in no time at all. Join us as Steve walks through the notable features of the Robot and shows you how to pull a great shot at home.
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0:00 Introduction
0:48 Intro to Robot
1:41 Parts and Accessories and Functionality
5:48 Prepping and Brewing a Shot
9:50 Tasting
10:00 Conclusion

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  • @cameronbatko
    @cameronbatko4 жыл бұрын

    I love my Robot. Pairs great with the niche zero grinder.

  • @seihyuni
    @seihyuni4 жыл бұрын

    saving up for this. thanks for the review 😊

  • @450gmo
    @450gmo4 жыл бұрын

    Play with pre-infusion also - one of the advantages of manual levers is that you can have pre-infusion without paying for an E61 head. I love my flair, though wonder if it would be replaced by a robot one day.

  • @back_to_the_bike8820
    @back_to_the_bike88204 ай бұрын

    this Robot is a little marvel! to miss a shot, you have to do it on purpose! my ratio: 18g in 36g out. Depending on the roast, a 10s pre-infusion, then 9 bars, then 8 bars, then 7 bars and I finish at 6 bars for the last 6 grams for a shot under 40s without counting the pre-infusion. Well, just about, because frankly, it's still good.

  • @primacoffeeequipment

    @primacoffeeequipment

    4 ай бұрын

    Love to hear it! It really is a great machine for those who want full control of their espresso experience.

  • @brunocyclist
    @brunocyclist4 жыл бұрын

    I want one!

  • @jimshan5487
    @jimshan54874 жыл бұрын

    I love my flair, this one interesting

  • @gabrielarch5242
    @gabrielarch52424 жыл бұрын

    The follow up about the paper filter, missing? A comparison with the latest offering from Flair.?

  • @Nazareth434

    @Nazareth434

    3 жыл бұрын

    with the flair ya gotta go through the routine of preheating the brew head with hot water for a couple of minutes before you reassemble it to make the brew- supposedly with the robot- you don't have to preheat as the brew basket isn't thick metal, but rather just thin aluminum- so it doesn't leach the heat from the hot water as quickly as the flair would if you poured the hot water into cold brewhead. Cleanup with the Robot seems to be much easier too- and you can brew shot after shot without having to preheat the chamber each time- the only downside is how expensive it is- BUT it will likely last a lifetime- so it would be something you can pass down even and it should still work-

  • @labalo5
    @labalo54 жыл бұрын

    It looked like you were only at 4 bar the whole way? I have one and even 6 bar is strenuous. What is recommended press on the tamp?

  • @EricB03
    @EricB033 жыл бұрын

    Did you use the forte bg? And at what setting?

  • @labalo5
    @labalo54 жыл бұрын

    Prices went up, but when is it back in stock?

  • @coperich
    @coperich2 жыл бұрын

    Would you get decent/good results paired with the Eureka Manuale? Thank you!

  • @jakobw135
    @jakobw135 Жыл бұрын

    Is the space above the liquid that is recommended by the manufacturer sufficient in your opinion, or can you fill it up even almost to the top?

  • @TomReinerDE
    @TomReinerDE4 жыл бұрын

    Please compare it to the Flair and the ROK.

  • @OdyRody

    @OdyRody

    4 жыл бұрын

    I would like to see that too!

  • @alexmunoz7434
    @alexmunoz74344 жыл бұрын

    are you expecting another shipment in the near future? they're always sold out when i check. would love to buy from you guys

  • @desimanable

    @desimanable

    4 жыл бұрын

    if you go to the robot's website, they sell it , but international shipping takes 1-2 weeks.

  • @primacoffeeequipment

    @primacoffeeequipment

    4 жыл бұрын

    We are expecting a new shipment in the next week or so. If you sign up for the back in stock emails on the listing, you will receive an email notification when it's back in stock.

  • @Amir-ns3qq
    @Amir-ns3qq4 жыл бұрын

    Back to Renaissance!

  • @lakshayakula8892
    @lakshayakula88924 жыл бұрын

    Do you think the Brewista Smart Scale II would fit under the Cafelat Robot?

  • @jandusek882

    @jandusek882

    3 жыл бұрын

    unfortunately not direct fit, only in similar "angle style" as shown in the video

  • @koolaiddude7685894
    @koolaiddude76858943 жыл бұрын

    I've been reading conflicting info online about the grinder you would need for this product. Would you say a premium hand grinder (kinu, comondante, royal grinder, etc) would be suitable for this machine, or would you need something that can go even finer? I feel like the 47 mm burrs from the Kinu or Royal Grinder should be able to get fine enough already....but dont wanna waste money on this machine if my grinder isnt good enough

  • @primacoffeeequipment

    @primacoffeeequipment

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hey there! If you have a Kinu you will be equipped with exactly what you need! Kinu's were designed specifically for grinding super fine.

  • @ericpmoss

    @ericpmoss

    3 жыл бұрын

    Another one that works well is the BizPlus Apollo hand grinder. I've been using one for a year, and the grind is as good as I got from my commercial equipment using Robur burrs. I've been using it with a Robot for 5 months now, and am happy as a clam. Another upside is that the pairing is compact enough that I have been traveling with it -- not lightweight, but I prefer the results to most of the shops, and as long as COVID is closing shops, it's often the only game in town.

  • @mixeddrinks8100
    @mixeddrinks81004 жыл бұрын

    how does it compare to Flair Pro 2?

  • @nandaadiprasetya6272

    @nandaadiprasetya6272

    3 жыл бұрын

    same my question too

  • @bahraam
    @bahraam4 жыл бұрын

    for grinding coffee at home I have a "Baratza Encore", can I get decent result with cafelat Robot with this grinder?

  • @sdfefaerfdfgertae

    @sdfefaerfdfgertae

    4 жыл бұрын

    Bahram MIRMIRAN probably not. I would not buy the machine with an Encore. There’s just too much variance in grind size. Now, Baratza makes a model called the sette, which can dial in espresso grind and has a good price range. You should do some research on a better grinder before you buy a machine.

  • @primacoffeeequipment

    @primacoffeeequipment

    4 жыл бұрын

    Like Vincent said, the Encore isn't suited for espresso. You would need to look into a hand grinder like the Kinu, LIDO, or Comandante or the consider the Baratza Sette.

  • @coperich

    @coperich

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@primacoffeeequipment Eureka Manuale?

  • @endlessocean1731
    @endlessocean17314 жыл бұрын

    Hi, can you make a review video comparing distribution tool like ocd, mahlgut doser, asso coffee jack leveler, etc...

  • @Mrpourguy

    @Mrpourguy

    4 жыл бұрын

    Rok presso has the actual portafilter can fit with ocd and tamper and best results

  • @MrHarlequin2316
    @MrHarlequin23163 жыл бұрын

    Interesting that you effectively had about a 1 minute pre-infusion, between adding the water and beginning the pull. Is this standard in the workflow and what effect does it have on the shot profile?

  • @primacoffeeequipment

    @primacoffeeequipment

    3 жыл бұрын

    The ability to infuse the grounds softly is unique to lever machines (and some high tech flow-profiling machines). The idea is to saturate the coffee fully before adding significant pressure. This allows for greater evenness of extraction and also finer grinds than you can use with a traditional espresso machine. This workflow is not necessary, but it is one way to do it!

  • @MrHarlequin2316

    @MrHarlequin2316

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the reply and indeed, - I use a La Pavoni and always do a pre-infusion, but typically only for maybe 10 seconds or so, so what I was wondering is whether your 1 minute was deliberate or just a function of making a video at the same time as making a coffee, which I’m sure isn’t exactly easy?

  • @ericpmoss

    @ericpmoss

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@MrHarlequin2316 I'm pretty sure it was just the video-making that interfered. On my Robot, I use boiling water up to just below the top, immediately lock in the portafilter, and then spend 15-30 seconds tidying up before pressing down. The use of more than enough *boiling* water compensates for the amount of heat pulled out by the piston, the basket, the screen, and the portafilter itself. I find it just about perfect for dark roasts. For lighter roasts, I also heat the basket/portafilter in the same water I'm boiling in a little pan.

  • @marco8815
    @marco88153 жыл бұрын

    Can you compare it with the flair?

  • @primacoffeeequipment

    @primacoffeeequipment

    3 жыл бұрын

    We will have a comparison of the Flair and Robot coming out soon! Keep an eye out for it.

  • @AkramEssanaa
    @AkramEssanaa6 ай бұрын

    Hi does the baratza Encore esp match the cafelat robot in term of grind size ?

  • @primacoffeeequipment

    @primacoffeeequipment

    6 ай бұрын

    Hi! Yes, the ESP can grind fine enough for espresso.

  • @jakobw135
    @jakobw135 Жыл бұрын

    Do the SILICONE SEALS affect the brew because of their supposed (natural) ODOUR - especially when exposed to HOT WATER?

  • @primacoffeeequipment

    @primacoffeeequipment

    Жыл бұрын

    No, not at all.

  • @ByJedzo
    @ByJedzo3 жыл бұрын

    A quick question there are 2 types of the robot one for 20$ and the other for 310$ if you could please tell me the difference between them? Does the 20$ one come with the necessary equipment to me an espresso?

  • @joynalmasum2237
    @joynalmasum22374 жыл бұрын

    Stay caffeinated, quarantined.

  • @johncharles2357
    @johncharles23573 жыл бұрын

    You did not bother to even skim the manual? Two things you did wrong. From the manual: "It is also important not to under fill the basket either. Air compresses whereas water does not, if you have a large void full of air the lever press will feel a bit spongy and not give you good feedback on the pressure you are extracting." Also from the manual: "The PF should be inserted on the left side. Lift the portafilter up and then move it all the way to the right as far as it will go."

  • @GeorgePelikan

    @GeorgePelikan

    8 ай бұрын

    I have found that neither of these issues interferes with making amazing shots. Hats off to Paul, the inventor!

  • @nandaadiprasetya6272
    @nandaadiprasetya62723 жыл бұрын

    dari gaya nya gk beda jauh sama rockpresso

  • @edwickson
    @edwickson4 жыл бұрын

    This is good. But did you edit your script and overall video flow? Because you should. I like your channel I really do and you should deliver better. Cheers mate