Automated Pourovers Perfected?: Presented by an Advisor of the Product 

PLEASE READ: Well, this video has been met with a lot more controversy than I EVER imagined. At the beginning of the video, before getting into anything, where the view retention is at its highest, I disclosed my relationship with the company. I fully admitted bias. The majority of the changes made from the original XBloom (which I reviewed two years ago, mind you, and have not discussed since, as is my policy), were my own ideas from the consulting period over 2 years ago. These include- new mechanical spout, scale in tray, standalone grinder and spout, variable rpm, three axel system for alignment, and more. Some have said this feels like an advertisement. Sure, that is fair. I will add "Not a typical review" in the title for those who feel like this, though I don't include review in the title or thumbnail. Some have asked why I didn't critique it as much. To that, I ask, how good of an advisor would I be if I left low hanging critiques on a machine? I gave critique on the first iteration, where they took some of my suggestions., They immediately began working on this taking into account all of my suggestions. Obviously, them taking my critiques leaves... little to no critique, no? Anyway, I as I did with Pietro, as I did with the gen 1 XBloom, this will change nothing on this channel. If you recall, I never spoke about Pietro (I even used ZP6 in videos following) nor about XBloom following those videos. I would like to think I have garnered more trust than that. This is not an odd thing for a RU-vidr to do. Hoffmann reviewed Mylk, which he helped create, as well as the Prima One, which he was heavily involved in. This is not some weird "crossing of the line." I plan to maintain what I have been doing for years. Thanks for reading. Please reach out, respectfully, with any following concerns or questions. Cheers

As a fully manual guy, I wasn’t really excited for this just based on the features alone, since I already have a full setup. The moment you mentioned the price though, I’m actually shocked. For what you get I was expecting you to say $700-800 so this feels like a steal!

the bellows got me 🤣

Actually I would bite on a mini version (half the counter space and 2/3 height) without the grinder. My next brew device is the KuKu

I'm more than happy with my original xbloom. It's high quality and easy to use, just a couple of things to prep in the morning and then a delicious cup of coffee is brewed while I take care of the kids. So handy!

That is amazing! I can truly feel how it is made with the thought about people! ❤

This looks incredible. If I wasn't already heavily invested in my current setup I would have bought this in a heartbeat years ago.

Lance, I always love seeing your passion for coffee, and what a sweet outcome you and the (crazy awesome) engineers, product people, and business people over at xBloom were able to achieve. I wasn't considering one before this video (I'm an espresso guy, have a pourover maybe once a month), but I am now. It's an incredible piece of kit, and I love the repeatability of it. Thanks for all the videos you make for us, and I'm sad to see that so many people have gotten upset that you'd show off your hard work.

Great Video!! The increased flow for better agitation of the coffee beans was a great idea. Awesome you got to contribute to the making of such a cool machine!

Sold! Morning poor overs just got a lot more exciting! GREAT VID!!!!!!

I've been considering this versus the aiden and am glad you did this video now.

I bought one, because I’ve been neglecting pour over because of all the nuance that I want to put into them but haven’t prioritized. I am excited to be able to delegate that nuance to a machine so I don’t have to, so I can enjoy more coffee with less time and energy.

The price is INSANE, I was expecting somewhere in the ballpark of 1000€... As others have said, if this was in Europe I would be definitely strongly considering buying one!

Thank you so much for the thoughtful review and comments! We really value all the great suggestions that you have made-indeed, this is a testament to the commitment that xBloom has to our community. THANK YOU (everyone) for all the support!

Wondering if they will release one without the grinder

I own both machines and i decided on purchasing the og xbloom after watching your first video and i dont regret it .. and owning the xbloom studio already and been using it for a week i honestly agree with every point you made in thos video ! Love you dude keep it up

WHEN EUROPE?!!!!!

I'll be interested to see how fellow's coffee brewer competes with this when it arrives.

An XBloom without the grinder would be a winner.

Now I’m more interested since you had your input into the machine

Xbloom is amazing But I want to no grinder xbloom Only pour xbloom is perfect & cheaper

Love the layout and design. Separating everything out adds a lot of value to the unit in my mind. Makes it easy to fold this into a complete home setup with an espresso machine and/or drip maker. Since you are advising may I recommend some way to add accents to the unit (silver knobs/tray/cup) so buyers can match the unit more readily to items that would complete their coffee setup in the same price range (ie being able to reasonably match a moccamaster sitting on the same counter).

I really liked this every time I saw it at the Coffee Festival SF. Seems to get better as generations evolve… since I have a whole table dedicate to pour over and Espresso- it will be once I get to FU money (and have a bigger place) then this will be that last toy… and based on tasting the coffee it made I will get one. Features and results say I can’t hate at this point, it’s just money. Kudos to those who get one of these, especially over similarly priced automated espresso machines

Holy moly it's so unexpectedly versatile.

Great review! Keep it up. Looks fun.

My only issue with the both my machines the Og and studio is the fact that i need to use a step down converter inorder to use it (live in dubai amd we use UKs 220v)

How would this Grinder compare to the Eureka specialita for espresso? Wondering if I could sell my espresso grinder if I got this? Thanks

Oh oh oh I can’t wait for the ultimate showdown. Xbloom vs Aiden vs your current pour over method. 🔥🔥🔥

I’d buy that without the integrated grinder. I’m never buying another system that has a grinder built in.

Does this come with pre-set programs? My wife loves pour-over because it’s a single cup of hot filter coffee. Is this the kind of thing she could just pour her favorite local roast into, press a “go” button, and get a good cup without getting super techy?

I don't need this but want it. Good job!

Do you know if it's coming to the UK? Seems US only?

While I would love an iteration without the grinder to save on space (I use the Pietro for my pour overs), I would also love to be able to remove the tank to make refilling easier if the machine is stored on a counter under cabinets. EDIT: Water reservoir is removable! Phew!

Can it be controlled entirely using the app? And is the app accessible with voiceover on iOS? Thanks.

Fellow Aiden review?

Will there be an upgrade where it will bring my coffee to my bed with the morning paper? I ask because the butler is beginning to struggle, bless him!

Is it possible to use some sort of reuseable cloth filter in there?

I wonder if somebody can make a bean analyser while grinding. Tell you what roast it is and recommend water temperature and or recipes etc.

ScopeX on the bench?!? Can’t wait, mines in preorder. Excited to hear your update!

I would love seeing a video comparing this to a fellow Aiden when you are able to get one of those. It is ~$100 cheaper with no grinder or scale. I already have my own grinder and scale, so $100 and getting the ability to do single cup or batch brew if there is company really pushes me towards the Aiden. Along with my despise for pod machines.

Thanks for the discount code. As with most youtubers, you've been very clear on your relationships with your products, so I don't see the issue. Anyway, there will always be bias and subjectivity on any consumer item, so in the end it's up to us to decide on what we like, or don't like about the product.

Being able to use Grinder, Scale and Water independently is a HUGE selling point. Great work!

I backed the first iteration of the xbloom after watching your first video on it. Definitely one of my favorite purchases in quite awhile

Now I need to get one!

It would be great to know how DIY and open source it is. Can you disassemble it and clean it? Swap internal moving parts that fail?

If I ever need a second coffee setup, especially if non-coffee nerds might be using it, this has jumped to the top of the choices. The non-geeks can easily make the best coffee of their lives. The geeks can have fun with all the adjustments.

did they increase the size of the water tank at all? Also the new reusable cup isn't compatible with gen 1 is it? it looks like the arm is a little wider it attaches to.

your feedback seems like it was very valuable and resulted in some really neat innovations. i would be very interested in a standalone grinder that you have significant design input on, really great stuff but I'm not too interested in the brewer.

Funnily enough, it's still the Odyssey that appeared here that I'm more stoked about. Don't get me wrong, the xBloom? Pretty awesome; I'm just more stoked about the other.

I have an 078, I could see myself getting one without the integrated grinder. On the flip side, I love ritual of brewing coffee myself in the morning. It’s really nice to help me wake up and focus on a task first thing.

Need the A:B vs the fellow one. This is obviously nice if you don’t have a grinder. But fellow doing batch brews I’m leaning towards for my office setup

If you don't already have a grinder and don't like being involved in making your own coffee, you could justify buying one. However, if you already have a grinder I don't see why you wouldn't just use a regular V60 or an aeropress over this. It's a really niche product.

I would buy this in Germany in a heartbeat!

I have used aeropress along with a blade grinder for years. For the past 2 months I have been looking for a nice grinder to buy but was going back in fourth on what to get. Now I think I might pull the plug on this. However, it would be nice to see more reviews on RU-vid of the studio.

wow It is actually quite affordable for what it offers, almost unbelievable in this "high inflation" time... How is your feelings towards durability? Where did they cut cost I'm curious. thx for this vid.

Love the high pour of coffee

With future firmware updates, do you foresee a possibility of changing pouring patterns during the brew? For example, starting with a swirl and ending with a center pour in order to mitigate draw down times?

Does it have like a rinse option?

How close are the results when you make the same recipe with a V60 and gooseneck kettle side by side with the XBloom Studio? And how does the built in grinder compare to a ZP6 or other grinders?

How does the grinder compare to the Lagom mini for both espresso and pour over?

Have you tried the Melitta Epour?

The price scares me, I really don’t understand how this much has been packed in at that price point. The expression of its too good to be true comes to mind…

Will definitely buy it when it's available in Europe.

The pods are made or sugarcane and bamboo? Would it be possible for the pods to sweeten the coffee?

Could you please tell us (just off the top of your head) how this compares to a moccamaster in terms of extraction%? Thank you

Would something like this be a legitimate upgrade for someone who uses a basic Baratza Encore for pour over grinds and a Breville Barista Express grinder for espresso? Seems like it can do both grinds AND make the pour over instead of spending half the money on just a Baratza ESP. Thanks for the amazing content, per uszz!

Thinking about the keurig in my office break room that I never use. Wish my office could have one of these instead 😂

Great machine, will you compare it to the Fellow Aiden Precision Coffee Maker ?

Hi Lance. Thanks for your video, super helpful. I just got my studio in the mail and I'm a bit confused how to operate it. Any helpful tips, articles, videos?

I'd totally be interested if it was black anodized aluminum and accepted other brew methods. A generic ring with enough room for a Gino or V60 would be cool.

Good video Lance! Any comments on cleaning the machine? Is it easy to get into the grinder for cleaning? Is the tank removable?

You need to launch this in Japan! I’ll be the first buyer 🤩

I’m new to coffee and have been enjoying your pour over videos. I only have goodwill equipment worth about $70 in total (grinder, stovetop kettle, v60), and have been considering a proper grinder and kettle to dial in my temps. i bought a freshly roasted single origin pound for $19 and realized i might be throwing away bean money without better equipment. I have a feeling that $450 for the grinder and temp precision will be worth it. Plus, I like to tinker and test how different settings can change the taste. If anyone savvy can recommend why I shouldn’t get this or reconsider, let me know!

omg consider how much electronic grinders like niche cost, this beast is cheaper than one can ever expect

what are the electric motor specs? watts, torque. direct drive to burr or geared down for torque?

This would be great for an office set up with pods. I wouldn't use it for my home pour over because I am so process oriented, but also, not sure if this significantly cuts down on the actual amount of work for a pour over if you're not using pods. I think it is a fantastic product, just that it won't fit at home, but at the office where it will significantly elevate my coffee experience.

is this available for Europe, if not then why not?

I might be one of the weird ones who liked the idea of the magnets controlling the water direction. Was the original design to reduce the amount of moving parts/failure points? Also I know you aren't really big on the head-to-head, but is this more exciting than the Fellow Aiden from an automatic pour-over perspective (if we ignore the built in grinder)?

even as an aeropress fanboi, not gonna lie i want that. smexy dialing play features with the flow & RPM.

The 'Equal Coffee Filter,' a coffee filter as perfectly beautiful as Japanese origami, has been gaining some buzz recently among us coffee geeks.

i had gen 1 and loved it. tbh i just found myself never using it and going back to my aeropress. i feel like this is perfect for someone who doesn’t already have a nice grinder

I have the original XBLOOM and I really enjoy it. It's set up in my bathroom so each morning when I wake up, I make a cup of coffee to enjoy while I'm in the shower. I know....I'm weird. The coffee that the XBLOOM produces is incredibly delicious! I just wish the water reservoir was larger! Depending on which pods I use, sometimes I can only get two cups of coffee out of a full reservoir. Wondering if I should upgrade to this new model??

Would have purchased right now to replace a bunch of my gear at that price if it was available in Australia! Hoping they can do "early bird" pricing when other regions come online.

This looks cool as hell. Considering I'm likely moving next year and want to pare things down (go from a gaggia to a wacaco and then sell my baratza esp) this seems like it can rid me of my chemex also. And if it pours out hot water then I won't need a kettle either lol.

Unreal. Super value.

This machine seems to be targeted at those who don't have the time in the morning to stand in front of their coffee setup. While I love and appreciate the manual pour-over method, where I can measure and calculate for a perfect cup, the reality of getting two kids ready and helping my family get started means it's much easier to just add the beans and press a button. This way, I can use those extra 3-5 minutes to prepare for other things. This machine appears to be impressive, and I would personally love to own one. I plan to use my own purchased beans rather than pods. Unfortunately, I'm not in a financial position to afford this machine at the moment. It's a fantastic machine and the review helped me learn a lot about this machine. Although the video seems quite favorable towards the machine without much criticism, it was informative and I appreciate what I learned about it.

not sure why some are offended of Lance's "bias" on the machine. Firstly, it's a healthy bias as he and the team have put A LOT of work into the studio, and as a consumer who has no profit - myself - of speaking badly or positively of the studio, it is amazing and I do believe it deserves recognition. Lance has put work into this, honest work. I'm not quite sure why there's exactly backlash, the man worked honestly to make this machine as great as possible, of course there will be little critiques as those have already been fixed during pre-production. Loved this review, love my studio. Treat people with respect, these are human beings not just faces behind a screen. Cheers

Can you do large doses if you use a V60 or Kalita? My usual recipe is 25g in, 400g out.

I‘d take that without the grinder but with more volume. I’d love a „industry light“ speciality brewer with a 2l brewing capacity

Do you know if the geometry of the new dripper is the same as the original clear Kickstarter version? I have the negotiator for the OG, and my Studio should arrive this week, and I'm curious if I need to grab a new negotiator?

Fastest click in the West ! So excited for this. Already drank my coffee but now it's time to watch some Lance with some nice puer tea🍃

I really like this, but I decided to hold out for the Fellow Aiden instead. I like the ability to make one cup or 10 cups in the same machine with just a small change to the shower head.

I might take a closer at one of these if my Chemex Ottomatic crashes.

I wish all high end hotels see how amazing this is. Time to upgrade from k cups or nespresso!

wish there was a version that didn't have the grinder and was cheaper

last week I was in Madrid and saw xbloom in a coffee shop (geisha coffee). They were using the original xbloom and it made a great great cup of coffee. should out to them!! (had a mixed heirloom from 90+ farm panama)

Thank you Lance.

Enjoying the content and received my Studio today. Did you have suggested recipe for decaf coffee specifically that you could share? I'm thinking grind coarser, brew cooler, low agitation, but wanted to see what you think.

sans the cost of it. I would be real into this. Particularly with a work one for a small office that work together properly

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