The Weirdest & Scariest Custom Espresso Machine I Own

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"Say So (Instrumental)" by Sita

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[KeesvdWesten]

Kees remembers it as a good fun project, building this espresso contraption for the good cause. Thanks for showing how to actually use it, even if it is once only!

[GPflashclass]

I've never seen James happier in a video than when he rang the bell on his machine :)

[Farmeraap]

Of course a Dutch espresso machine maker uses a bicycle in his build

[probablysharpenough]

I used to work in this shop in Edinburgh where we had a lovely three group kees van der westen mirage idrocompresso spring lever machine. I emailed Kees a couple of times to ask about some advice on maintenance on the groups (lots of fun re-greasing and seal replacement that needed doing now and then) and he always got back with super helpful instructions and ended all his emails with "All the fat crema, Kees".

[ardensvirens]

When you need your morning shot and all you have is an IED.

[mattbell]

Super interesting to see you display some of your technical/engineering knowledge. It's easy to forget all the stuff that goes into making a shot!

[habit]

Holy shit I am so early, James I just wanted to say you are at least 90% of the reason I have a coffee addiction

[Bulleht]

I repair espresso machines as my dayjob, and this is so fun to watch!
Especially, with the e61 groupheads.

[DerHerrMitR]

"How do you like your coffee?"


"It is complicated."

[DigitalicaEG]

Using anything but a clear incandescent Edison bulb in this thing seems like blasphemy.

[danielbateman]

I think all espresso machines should have a bike bell, it's just a nice touch.

[Jackcat]

Okay so I’m watching this video and all of a sudden an ad comes up for the Breville Bambino and it’s very sterile and nice and then it flicks back to James @4:57 hunched over this absolute contraption and fuck it really showed the how far some people will go to be creative with their coffee also gave me a good laugh

[thanhnamnguyen]

imagine hitting the bell in the morning and say "It's COFFEE TIME !!!"

[bjorngerlach]

Every time he says “I hope you have a great day” it just really warms my heart. Can’t explain it...

[apprenticecreative]

"Gonna make some espresso with this espresso machine. Just need to build an espresso machine and we're good to go!"

[Tazdingo]

This makes me want to build a steampunk coffee maker. Activated by a rolling a marble. Haha!

[aronbagel]

In my experience, Kees van der Westen machines are kinda like the Alfa Romeo of espresso machines - they’re quirky, can be a nightmare to maintain and keep running, something is always broken, but they’re pure eye candy and will simply just make you happy.

[devoid]

As a maker nerd myself, and a lifetime coffee lover, this makes me happy on the inside. There is just something so pleasing in having complete control over the process and knowing exactly what is happening while you are pulling the shot.

[ManuelDornbusch]

So the next thing after the "I roast the coffee beans myself" tribe is the "I weld my own single boiler cycle machine" tribe

[TheHslade]

🥺 I knew the machine at once. If not for the UK specialty community, we would likely not have made it through the post-fire rebuild. Thank you, James.