My Current Espresso Routine with the Breville Barista Pro 

Congrats on the new machine!! I'm happy to hear my content is helpful for you 😊

Have you found it successful yet? I had one and decided on a different color (lol), now I’m rethinking the machine due to the grinder opinions on it. Should I rebuy it in the color I want, or get a bambino and a better grinder? Is the grinder good enough I’ll enjoy it in a year or two? I know she mentions adjusting the inner bur setting.

@@msdixie1972 If you have time to can skip through my "Barista Pro Review" video to see my overall opinion on the grinder etc. Also, keep in mind the newer/more recently manufactured Barista Pros come with Baratza burrs. They should be quite durable and perform well for longer

Thank you so much for the support! Congrats on the new machine 😊

Thank you for watching and supporting my channel! I'm happy to hear you found them helpful.

Yes! The beans I was using were recommended as a shorter shot, so that's why I was using a slightly smaller output. Don't be afraid to experiment once you're dialed in to 1:2 and want to adjust the shot for taste

Thank you for your support!! Yes I have been thinking about getting a tamping mat! I usually just use the towel 😅 oh that isn't glass. It's a protective sheet! Usually I don't have both tampers on the counter but yeah a small tray is a great idea while maintaining a minimalist look! Thank you for the suggestions! I AM actually looking to fine tune my layout, so I really appreciate it.

Thank you so much!

I'm sorry you're struggling with your espresso shots! Please look through my coffee playlist on RU-vid 😊 I have a video on how to dial in espresso

You are correct! That's a general standard; but for this particular bean, the roaster themselves recommends a 1:1.5 ratio for this bean 😊 I try to always check if a roaster has recommended parameters for a bean so that I can use that as a guideline. Ultimately, however, the best way to brew is the way you like it best!! So always go base off your taste too. Thank you for watching!!

I haven't yet gotten a puck screen, but I intend to get one soon and test it out! Thus far my shower screen looks pretty clear *externally* . But I haven't yet unscrewed it to see what's inside. Thank you for watching!!

Thank you for watching!! 😊

Generally it should be 1:2, so 26g output. But the roaster of this bean recommended closer to 1:1.5 ratio for that particular bean and I found it was tastier that way for that bean. Every bean is different!

Increase the outer knob grind size by 2 points until it flows better. Also make sure your dose is maximum 19g. If you need more help please consider joining my Patreon!

I'm actually from southern California but love Temple! I'm currently a partner with Coava Coffee from Portland because they are my all-time favorite 🤩 so you'll see their beans in a lot of my content too

Thank you so much! 🙏I haven't noticed a difference in taste either (maybe because I distribute decently by just shaking the heck out of my dosing cup?) but I feel like sometimes it makes a difference in the splatter from my bottomless portafilter. Frankly I think the WDT tool I have would benefit from having more holes/needles. Do you use a puck screen? It's been trending a lot lately. I save a puck or two occasionally for the plants but not consistently enough 😅

@@HijabsandAprons I shake my dosing cup a couple times, then peek to make sure it's level. My WDT has 3 pins. I don't think it would improve much even if it had 10 or 20 pins. I put the collar on and bang it on the counter straight down a couple times. Remove the collar, twist the distributor a few times. I have puck screens that fit the top and bottom. I used the top one, then the bottom one, then both a few times. Decided it might slightly improve extraction but was adding complexity to my routine. I prefer simple over perfection! I extract 3-4x per day, so I have lots of used pucks. I break them up with a fork and toss them in the compost bucket. I heard they're slightly acidic, but the worms seem to love them. You have a calm, peaceful attitude. I enjoy spending a few minutes with you every so often.

Mostly yeah. I mean I hold it down for pre-infusion and then let go. Press to stop. Idk why I don't bother programming the shot per bag of beans although it would be convenient 😊

@@HijabsandAprons is this also how you dial in a new bag, sorry new to this :) I have watched you prev video on this too.

@@christopherwheeler7147 Yes I definitely do manual shots when dialing in a new bag because it gives me better control and an understanding of how the new beans are.

@@HijabsandAprons from videos I have been watching I have been doing 18 g dosing with 36 grams out with time of extraction around 30-35seccons, is this reasonable? Also do you dose more in beginning since Breville Pro has some bean retention?

Yes that sounds good!! And yeah I guess so. But I started banging on the hopper lid to get any stuck grounds out, so that helps a lot too!

Thank you!

Thank you so much for your kind words! I appreciate your support. I was recently told by my Patreon member that the Barista Touch was difficult to work with and she exchanged her machine for a Barista Pro. You can DEFINITELY make do with the Barista Pro and if you have the time/patience and are willing/excited to learn about making espresso, then it'll be a great fit! If you need something much more convenient and don't care about fine tuning the taste of your espresso (i.e. if you rely on syrups and flavorings), then maybe the Barista Touch would be a good option for you. Hope this helps!

Looks like 7-8 seconds of GENTLE aerating. If I accidentally do it fiercely, it only takes 3-5 seconds yes.

7 seconds is great in my opinion! I think I've heard to pre-infused until you see the first drop and then switch to full brewing pressure. So you can try a manual shot and then program it accordingly. Press and hold a shot button, as soon as you see a drop coming out, let go and let it run until you've achieved your desired shot volume 😊 thanks for watching and supporting my channel!!

@@HijabsandAprons Awesome! Thank you so much for this! Your videos are lovely and I’ve enjoyed learning from it 😊

Ah yes, the espresso puck prep and distribution is key to minimizing that splatter!! I highly recommend getting a WDT tool and dosing funnel.

@@HijabsandAprons thanks! Yup I have the dosing funnel, I haven’t tried the WDT tool yet though. I also haven’t experimented with changing the burr grind adjustment (only the knob on the machine) so will try a 3 or 4 and play with that a little too.

Ah yes, *if* your shots are very fast then it may be worth shifting that burr setting down!! 😊 I'm excited for your coffee journey

Thank you so much!! I want the tamper deep enough to feel resistance when I press. If it goes down too easily, it might not be protruding enough. And I use the basket that came with my bottomless portafilter (bit.ly/3xN8Pog)! Not an IMS basket

😂 i won't attain perfection but i enjoy doing tedious things, especially within the realm of art!

I usually use 6-8oz cups! and yes I enjoy single shots too

I would add it to the espresso part, so either in the cup before brewing espresso over it, or pour it into the espresso and stir before adding milk 😊

Thank you for watching!! Yes every grinder is different, and how long/much the grinder has been in use also matters. If you've been using it for a long time, the burrs may have worn down and require a smaller grind size. I think...haha But don't get weirded out or feel like you're at the wrong size!! If it is coming out nicely and tasting yummy, you're good! 😊

Yeah! Well, I usually get 2 extra grams out unless it's a fast shot, in which case the pace of the espresso coming out is faster. Thus more will stream out in that 1-2 seconds after stopping the shot. Hope this helps/makes sense!

I use the other towel to clean up coffee grounds/coffee, and I don't want to get the ground or coffee oils on the steam wand. So I keep them separate 😊

Nice, congratulations on the new machine! Yes I already have one: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-dhNB22J3ojE.html

Hm..it could be that you aren't using enough milk. Otherwise check out my video on steaming milk for lattes! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-691R_H76Bys.html

@@HijabsandAprons Thank you. I did fill up to the spout but will keep trying.

Temple Coffee!! templecoffee.com/collections/accessories/products/coffee-scoop-clip

Yayy! Happy to help!

Haha AWESOME!! No it wasn't too bad! I have a video in which I showed it. Check it out if you want an idea of how to install it (need to take the top of the machine off). ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-dhNB22J3ojE.html

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Thank you for the support!! Ooo you're in the process of deciding now? I highly recommend checking out my recent review of the Barista Pro (if you haven't already)!

@@HijabsandAprons would you still choose the Pro? I’m good spending a bit more for the right machine but wondering if it’s really necessary to spend more?

The roaster recommended that ratio for that particular bean of theirs

As always I keep learning more and more about being a good barista from you.

Sorry! It was hard to keep checking the camera while trying to do a "real time" routine. But the extraction was ~30g in 26-27 seconds. Slightly fast but smooth. Increasing the dose just a bit OR decreasing dose and going down one grind size will likely push the brew time closer to the 30 seconds I prefer

Woooh, congratulations! I appreciate your support and hope you enjoy your machine! 🙂 If you need any one-on-one help with your new machine and are able to, join my Patreon! Would love to see your espresso shots and progress!

I have the Bambino now but used to use a French Press which would take as long as this anyway. 3-5 mins for the initial brew and then another 5 mins to steep, followed by 2 mins to clean. The side effect of this is when you put this much effort in, you really enjoy your coffee more, IMO.

Do you get good espresso in 5 seconds at a coffeeshop?

@HijabsandAprons I haven't tried to be honest. Nonetheless, I am still learning because I am new to this world. I used to drink Americano and the like.

Hi, I actually have it at 3 now!

@@HijabsandAprons thank you for your reply.

Most of the time I don't! 😊

Great point, I wish I thought to zoom in my camera right before doing it. It was hard to film an *authentic* real-time routine video whilst showing all the necessary details because while trying to just do my routine, I kept bumping my head on the overhead camera or having to check focus 😅 I'll keep this in mind for future videos, though, and will be sure to show my puck so that we can all learn and improve our shots! Thank you for watching and for the support! 🙏

Thanks! I don't remember but I'm usually around 7 or 6 with my inner burr set to 3. But every machine's grinder will be different. If your machine is newer, you probably don't need to shift the burr down to 3. You should be okay at 5 or 4 burr setting

single wall, always

@@HijabsandAprons i thought so! I'm new to this, and JUST realized after wasting a whole bag of beans dialing in, that I should've been using a single wall.. Next attempt, I'm changing my inner burr to 4, and grinding a bit finer on the breville smart grinder to get it right... So one more ? : You measured 18g and got 30 out ? I'm also working on manually pulling the shot and didnt know if it was over extracting..

@@n.k.4481 for that particular bean, i enjoyed a smaller ratio output. but a good *starting point* is a 1 to 2 ratio (so 18g dose, 36g output) and then you can tweak from there if necessary based on taste

@@HijabsandAprons Thank you for your responses, it really helps when creators actually reply! So this morning I changed the inner burr to 4, and the outer grind setting was maybe 8? I wish I paid closer attention. Anyway, with 18g and a single wall, I think it was close to how it should taste, but I think I needed to extract longer, I got under 30out. Do you count the timer from the moment you press the double shot button or from the moment the espresso starts coming out? Dialing in has been so challenging lately grr.

@n.k.4481 I count from when I press the button (meaning, I include the preinfusion in my brew time)

i actually got it from a thrift shop!! sanitized it and now use it for my homemade vanilla syrup 😊

Thank you! It's currently set to 3 😊

Idk but I want to try this

Nesquick in an espresso machine? Haha good one. My guess is you'd get a smooth hot cocoa with a hint of burnt 🥲

Thank you! Actually this one isn't, it's from a random brand on Amazon: amzn.to/3zriWhS

@@HijabsandAprons Ohh thank you for the link! How does it compare to Loveramics?

You're welcome! It's pretty similar. Loveramics is slightly thicker, if that makes sense. But this one is surprisingly durable and great quality. I honestly would've gotten all of mine from this brand if I'd known about it sooner. Mostly because I only needed/wanted one of each color but was forced to buy sets of 2 from Loveramics

Canon EOS R is my main camera (mounted to a C stand arm here). I usually never have a second camera but for this video, I just had my iPhone on a tripod off to the side.

@@HijabsandAprons got it. Thanks for the reply. Ohh one more thing… what about lighting? Are using diffusers or anything like that?

No problem! Not in this video, but occasionally I use a Godox SL60W with a giant diffuser/scrim 🙂

Good point!!! I need to try this and see if it allows for less banging on the poor hopper 😂

Ever wonder how the beans even get to us? 😅

@@HijabsandAprons don't even want to think about it... I'm returning the silly machine...