How To: Home Espresso - 5 Tips for Newbies

Learn how to make better espresso at home! Oriented for beginners this video covers bean selection, grind size, water quality and filtration, temperature management and how to work espresso variables. Learn about 2 customer favorite whole bean coffees which are easy to work with, delicious and produce lots of crema! Learn about grind size and why there's no single grind setting for making good espresso. A look at water quality for better flavor and scale prevention to protect your machine. a discussion of temperature management and how to work the variables in espresso brewing for best results.

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0:00 Introduction
0:51 COFFEE SELECTION
2:18 GRIND SIZE
8:36 TEMPERATURE MANAGEMENT
11:32 ESPRESSO VARIABLES

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[australien]

Hi Marc, I drink coffee, how often should I service my 2006 Subaru outback ?

[aniloz]

Thanks for a great video. I have a question about water. I normally boil the water, let it rest one day, and then put it into my coffee machine. Is that a good way to use water?

[minchia]

Great presentation and what a radio voice.

[phcalama]

Hi. If the final stage of my RO system (Alkaline Remineralization Layered Filtration) restores the natural alkalinity and mineral balance will it be safe to use (i.e. avoid corrosion of metal components in my machine)?

[LK_EBM]

I have a Delonghi espresso machine. When timing my espresso shots, should I start the timer when I flip the switch or at first sight of espresso coming out? I'm looking to get that 20-30 second extraction with a pressurized double filter basket (14g coffee). Thank you!

[tonymansilladerqui]

Hey Marc
I bought the GCP and Sette 270wi I use the Lavazza super crema.
I did the upgrades you recommended. Such as the bottomless portafilter, filters, shower head, gasket.
Grinding at 5e. I start brewing 30 to 40 min after the espresso ☕️ machine is on.
I still do NOT get crema in the espresso.
I tried adjusting the grind size but no luck.
Any recommendations on adjustments?

[suzannebarley]

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[Edub_pdx]

Do I need these BST water treatments if I have a breville with the breville water filter?

[willthedingo]

Some good information here! I recently got exceptionally lucky and acquired a Gaggia Baby '91, built in 2000 as far as I can tell, in GREAT condition, for only $20. A little polish on the body, a thorough descaling, and she's making some good coffee. Not GREAT coffee, but when I find the right beans I know I'll be able to dial in the grind, dosage, etc, and get some GREAT coffee out of it. I didn't like the 0 to full throttle pressure that comes from the little pump however, so I went through the process of installing a rotary dimmer switch and an on-off switch so that I can control the pump for manual pre-infusion. It has improved the coffee extraction greatly, and I no longer have sudden pressure spikes when using the pump switch. I'm looking forward to using your tips to get better coffee out of it!

[VWorldWide]

Can you do a video for non millionaires for entry level or budget machines please thanks.

[qwertys]

I learned soooo much from this video. Thank you!!!

[faroukwasswa]

Am gonna watch this alotta times. Full of good knowledge.

[u]

Starting the day on a sunday morning at 06:30 with a strong espresso, and Marc talking coffee😃. Best way to start a new day😊👍.

Cheers from a big fan in Norway😊.

[waltski]

Great summary video, thank you! I keep a stopwatch on-hand to measure the timing of my shot and have found it extremely useful, especially when I change my source/roast of beans.

[cirilothomasjrdonato]

Is an espresso machine with a bigger portafilter diameter better than smaller ones?

[MrArdytube]

Hey Marc
Just wanted to give you some feedback on a problem that I encountered
I use a bottomless portafilter. After doing a shot, I would rinse clean in the sink then wipe dry
The basket looked clean

A few days ago I started noticing weird sprays from the basket while brewing
Normally this would be channeling or maybe wrong grind size
But neither was the case

What apparently was happening was a gradual accumulation of unnoticeable deposits in the basket holes
I ran the portafilter empty... at first it sort of blocked up like there was espresso in the basket
Then the water pressure apparently blasted out the deposits

I had not heard of this problem before, so maybe a good idea to run an empty portafilter every now and then

[hamcooksncoffee]

Hello Marc,

Iv got a sunbeam Mini Barista,

If I wanted to get a bottomless portafilter, would it fit in? I can't find much information. (It's a 58mm tamper size) if that helps 😅. Thanks for the video

[MacawAviculture]

Reverse osmosis water filtration removes toxic heavy metals like fluoride. Water is NOT a good source of minerals! The most nutrient dense food is beef liver, and to avoid oxalates and lectins avoid vegetables, grains, nuts, and seeds. Thank you for the awesome videos. My Asso Jack Espresso leveler arrives on Friday!

[geneobrien]

I make a cortado in the morning using two shots of espresso. I fill a double shot basket and extract one cup for about 25 seconds, then using the same basket, I run a second shot through it, filling a second cup. I combine both cups along with steamed milk for the cortado. The reason why I don't fill two cups at the same time is the DeLonghi that I use takes too long to fill two cups at the same time (way longer than 30 seconds). My question is, should I fill the basket with fresh coffee for the second shot or is it okay to be using the same coffee which was used for the first cup?

[Weelittlefarm]

We have whole house RO water so no option for regular water unless I purchase it. Could I use our RO water in the BWT pitcher and be ok or do I need to get bottled water for making my espresso. Thank you