Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 4 hours ago
In this video, I show you the $1,299 La Seine X espresso machine from Maxim's de Paris - a Chinese built machine, apparently in collaboration with the French. This is a 3000 watt dual thermoblock machine, with an integrated grinder, pressure monitoring, and more. It has some convenient features, like the two integrated scales and LED lighting, and some quirky ones like the infrared thermometer for the steam wand, and pull out water tank. Let's unbox this machine together, and get it commissioned.
By the way, since filming this video, I have found to annoyances with this product. First of all, it always takes 4 minutes to heat up, which is really long for a thermoblock. Secondly, the first shot is much too cool (55 C in the cup). I suggest running at least 100ml of water through the portafilter before your first shot, to get something warmer (65 C in the cup). I didn't notice this in the video, since the first two shots were dumpers.
-- Products used/recommended in this video --
(these are affiliate links that help fund videos like this, at no extra cost to you)
► Maxim's de Paris La Seine X: maximsespresso.com/tom
► Support the Channel, shop my storefront: amazon.com/shop/tomscoffeecorner
► Grinder Suggestions: kit.co/tomscoffeecorner/grinder-suggestions
Machine source: Provided by Maxim's de Paris
Beans used: Martermuehle M-Espresso
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:19 Chinese or French?
0:57 Disclaimer
1:07 Unboxing
7:55 First Impressions
12:25 VDE vs USA design
13:10 Commissioning
17:30 Dialing in for Espresso
19:32 Shot 1 (Grinder at 35)
20:32 Shot 2 (Grinder at 15)
21:37 Shot 3 (Grinder at 25)
23:05 Milk steaming
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*DISCLOSURE: The above Kit.co and Amazon links lead to Amazon, and since I am an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you.
#TomsCoffeeCorner #Espresso #HomeBarista
In this video, I show you the $1,299 La Seine X espresso machine from Maxim's de Paris - a Chinese built machine, apparently in collaboration with the French. This is a 3000 watt dual thermoblock machine, with an integrated grinder, pressure monitoring, and more. It has some convenient features, like the two integrated scales and LED lighting, and some quirky ones like the infrared thermometer for the steam wand, and pull out water tank. Let's unbox this machine together, and get it commissioned.
By the way, since filming this video, I have found to annoyances with this product. First of all, it always takes 4 minutes to heat up, which is really long for a thermoblock. Secondly, the first shot is much too cool (55 C in the cup). I suggest running at least 100ml of water through the portafilter before your first shot, to get something warmer (65 C in the cup). I didn't notice this in the video, since the first two shots were dumpers.
-- Products used/recommended in this video --
(these are affiliate links that help fund videos like this, at no extra cost to you)
► Maxim's de Paris La Seine X: maximsespresso.com/tom
► Support the Channel, shop my storefront: amazon.com/shop/tomscoffeecorner
► Grinder Suggestions: kit.co/tomscoffeecorner/grinder-suggestions
Machine source: Provided by Maxim's de Paris
Beans used: Martermuehle M-Espresso
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:19 Chinese or French?
0:57 Disclaimer
1:07 Unboxing
7:55 First Impressions
12:25 VDE vs USA design
13:10 Commissioning
17:30 Dialing in for Espresso
19:32 Shot 1 (Grinder at 35)
20:32 Shot 2 (Grinder at 15)
21:37 Shot 3 (Grinder at 25)
23:05 Milk steaming
----------------------------
*DISCLOSURE: The above Kit.co and Amazon links lead to Amazon, and since I am an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you.
#TomsCoffeeCorner #Espresso #HomeBarista
