The Ultimate Linea Mini Review @DaddyGotCoffee

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Is the La Marzocco Line Mini R really the end game machine that it's cracked up to be, or is it an overrated has-been? What are the updates from the original Mini? Did La Marzocco finally fix the app? What about brew-by-weight? Is this the ultimate espresso machine for home enthusiasts and commercial cafe owners alike, or a ugly duckling with no place in todays landscape?

In my ultimate La Marzocco Linea Mini Review, we go into the god, the bad, and the downright dirty on the new Linea Mini R.

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Chapters:

0:00 - La Marzocco Linea Mini
0:58 - Features and Overview
1:59 - An Intuitive Winner
2:44 - Price
3:14 - Making Espresso
3:27 - Taste Test
3:48 - Detailed Specs
7:35 - Convertible Portafilter
9:01 - Prebrewing & Preinfusion
12:03 - Brew By Weight
15:14 - Special Acaia Lunar
16:02 - Automated Self Cleaning
16:37 - Other App Controls
17:06 - Some App Issues…
19:08 - Updates from the Original Mini
21:37 - TESTS - Temperature Stability and Offset
23:31 - Steaming Milk
23:59 - Heat Up Time
24:34 - Volume
24:56 - What About The Micra?
26:21 - My Negatives
27:12 - Some Paint Issues?
29:03 - Power Use and Other Cons
30:03 - Dealbreakers?
30:30 - Who Is This For?
30:46 - Commercial Users
32:20 - Home Users
33:51 - The Magic of La Marzocco
34:24 - A Fit For Every Enthusiast

updated 1 year ago

The Ultimate Linea Mini Review

Daddy Got Coffee 2024-11-23 | La Marzocco Linea Mini R - geni.us/Olcqw2
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Is the La Marzocco Line Mini R really the end game machine that it's cracked up to be, or is it an overrated has-been? What are the updates from the original Mini? Did La Marzocco finally fix the app? What about brew-by-weight? Is this the ultimate espresso machine for home enthusiasts and commercial cafe owners alike, or a ugly duckling with no place in todays landscape?

In my ultimate La Marzocco Linea Mini Review, we go into the god, the bad, and the downright dirty on the new Linea Mini R.

Discounts and Affiliate Links for Other Gear Used In This Video:
10% Off Kruve Glassware, Subminimal, 1ZPresso Grinders and Comandante - geni.us/15rzAE (Use DaddyGotCoffee)
Weber Key Mk 2 - bit.ly/3A1r0ds

Chapters:

0:00 - La Marzocco Linea Mini
0:58 - Features and Overview
1:59 - An Intuitive Winner
2:44 - Price
3:14 - Making Espresso
3:27 - Taste Test
3:48 - Detailed Specs
7:35 - Convertible Portafilter
9:01 - Prebrewing & Preinfusion
12:03 - Brew By Weight
15:14 - Special Acaia Lunar
16:02 - Automated Self Cleaning
16:37 - Other App Controls
17:06 - Some App Issues…
19:08 - Updates from the Original Mini
21:37 - TESTS - Temperature Stability and Offset
23:31 - Steaming Milk
23:59 - Heat Up Time
24:34 - Volume
24:56 - What About The Micra?
26:21 - My Negatives
27:12 - Some Paint Issues?
29:03 - Power Use and Other Cons
30:03 - Dealbreakers?
30:30 - Who Is This For?
30:46 - Commercial Users
32:20 - Home Users
33:51 - The Magic of La Marzocco
34:24 - A Fit For Every Enthusiast

Its Cheating! Flair 58 (Plus 2) Espresso Machine

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The Flair 58 Plus 2 offers unparalleled control and performance, rivaling espresso machines that cost $10,000—at a fraction of the price. Whether you're just starting with manual espresso or you're an experienced enthusiast, this could be the best next level up for you.

Discover why the Flair 58+2 is like an espresso cheat code, delivering barista-quality shots with incredible flexibility. From its professional-grade 58mm basket to its preheating capabilities, we dive deep into its features, pros, and cons. Is this the ultimate lever machine for your coffee setup?

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💡 Key Features of the Flair 58+2:

Effortless manual espresso with precise control
Improved preheating system for stable temperatures
Compatible with all 58mm espresso accessories
Perfect for light and dark roasts with endless shot possibilities

📌 Topics Covered in This Video:

Flair 58 Plus 2 vs other manual lever machines (like the Cafelat Robot)
Workflow, thermal management, and pressure control explained
Tips for pulling perfect shots on the Flair 58+2
Who should consider this machine and why
💬 Do you own the Flair 58+2? Let us know your experience in the comments!

🔧 Looking to elevate your espresso game? Watch this full review now!

CHAPTERS

0:00 - Flair 58+2
1:21 - Saving Shots For All
2:59 - Price
3:23 - Flair 58 vs 58+2 Updates
4:31 - Valve Changes
4:47 - Other Features
5:15 - Using the Flair 58
6:33 - Taste Test
6:59 - Espresso 101 with Flair
8:09 - Anything Cheaper?
8:56 - Preheater - A Big Difference
10:04 - Espresso 201
11:43 - Espresso 301
12:50 - Surprising Preheater Performance
14:04 - Cafelat Robot Vs Flair 58
16:02 - Cons and Considerations
18:47 - Who Should Buy This?

A Better Smart Mug?? OHOM Mug Review

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Have we finally found a better smart mug? Lets look at OHOM Mugs, the new kid on the block. Can they beat the OG - Ember Mug? Lets find out!

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Keyboard by beaverkeys.ca

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0:00 - Ohom Smart Mugs
0:55 - Ember - the OG Smart Mug
2:18 - Ember Issues
4:49 - Enter Stage OHOM
5:37 - Simple Smarts
6:00 - Temperature
6:06 - Qi Charging
6:29 - Just One Issue
6:55 - How I Use Them
8:09 - The Lid
8:29 - Models
9:38 - Cons and Considerations
10:59 - Empty? DO NOT Charge
11:27 - Other Considerations
12:04 - Smart Mugs - Who For?

Showdown! Zerno Z1 vs Mazzer Philos

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Zerno Z1 vs Mazzer Philos: Which single-dose grinder deserves a spot in your home espresso setup? In this ultimate showdown, we’re comparing two of the best grinders for coffee enthusiasts. Whether you’re chasing precision, performance, or value, this head-to-head review breaks down everything you need to know to make the right choice.

From burr options to build quality, price differences, and grinding performance for espresso and filter coffee, we cover it all. Is the Zerno Z1’s premium flexibility worth the higher price? Or does the Mazzer Philos’ incredible value make it the ultimate home espresso grinder?

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📌 Key Topics Covered:
- Zerno Z1 vs Mazzer Philos: Price, features, and usability
- Best single-dose espresso grinders for home use
- Burr types, alignment, and grind quality comparison
- Build quality, noise levels, and retention differences

💬 Have a Z1 or Philos? Share your experience in the comments! Don’t forget to subscribe for more espresso grinder reviews and tips.

➡️ Ready to make your best brew? Watch now!
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Zerno Z1 Review - youtu.be/kOBSLD1JCZQ
Mazzer Philos Review - youtu.be/UuU2olgbPGA

0:00 - Zerno Z1 vs Mazzer Philos
1:14 - Grinder Overview
2:19 - Two BIG Factors
2:46 - Price
3:36 - Availability
5:02 - Burr Differences
5:12 - Mazzer Burr Options
5:36 - Z1 Burr Options
6:25 - Going Blind
6:41 - Burr Performance Comparisons
7:21 - Prebreaker Differences
9:02 - A Change In Approach
9:35 - Performance Comparisons
9:43 - Hopper Capacity
10:07 - Grind Size Fidelity
10:51 - Adjustment Ring Placement
11:16 - Volume Tests
11:51 - Grind Speed
12:16 - Retention
14:20 - Alignment
15:43 - Fit and Finish
16:48 - A Big Size Difference
17:19 - How Do You Decide?
18:52 - Caveat
19:24 - Making YOUR Decision
23:39 - Have You Landed?

A Criminally Good Coffee Scale - Bookoo Themis Mini

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Can this little scale rival industry standard scales that cost twice as much? Is the price too good to be true? What's the catch with the Bookoo Themis Mini Coffee scale?

In this review we'll test the bookoo on espresso, pour over, look at the internals as well as compare against the Acaia Lunar, Timemore Mini and more!

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0:00 - Book Themis Mini Coffee Scale
0:53 - My Previous “TOP” Reccomenendation
2:08 - Timemore Scales Vs Acaia Lunar
2:46 - Bookoo Enter the Stage
3:36 - A Note on the Acaia Lunar
4:49 - Why I Was A Skeptic
5:40 - First Impressions
5:57 - Form Factor and Size
7:00 - Pour Over??
7:25 - Two Espresso Cups?
8:04 - Modes
8:38 - Lunar Features Comparison
10:17 - Build Quality
10:37 - Internals
11:36 - At Home on My Bar
12:17 - Hot Rod Mode
13:24 - Integrations
14:11 - App Quirks
14:49 - Bookoo Negatives & Considerations
17:51 - My Verdict

The Truth About My Over-the-Top Coffee Setup (2025)

Daddy Got Coffee 2024-12-28 | Why is THIS the gear that I use? No question is off the table as I dish on what made the cut (and what didn't). Espresso, grinders, pourover, kettles, scales and more... what am I going to be using as I head into 2025?

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Recipes:
V60 (James Hoffman 1 Cup Recipe - My Variant)
15g ground coffee
250g water, 94c
Grind: medium-fine

0m00s: Pour 50g of water to bloom
0m10s - 0m15s: Gently Swirl
0m00s - 1m00s: Bloom (I will sometimes shorten the bloom to 45s - subsequent times also shortened.
1m00s - 1m10s: Pour 50g, up to 100g total
1m10s - 1m20s: Pause
1m20s - 1m30s: Pour 50g, up to 150g total
1m30s - 1m40s: Pause
1m40s - 1m50s: Pour 50g, up to 200g total
1m50s - 2m00s: Pause
2m00s - 2m10s: Pour 50g, up to 250g total
2m10s - 2m15s: Gently swirl
Drawdown should take place somewhere between 2m30s and 3m30s

UFO:
15g ground coffee
250g water, 92c
Grind: medium-fine - slightly coarser than v60 above

0m00s: Pour 50g of water to bloom. Low agitation, small circles, sub 7g/sec. No swirl
1m00s: Pour 50g up to 100g. Low agitation, small circles, sub 7g/sec
1m30s: Pour 50g up to 150g. Low agitation, small circles, sub 7g/sec
2m00s: Pour 100g up to 250g, 16+g/sec, divided into two structures as detailed below:
- First 50g of final pour: circle pour, high agitation, to lift up fines from the edges of the dripper wall
- Second 50g of final pour: center pour, high agitation. to keep the fines suspended on top of the bed in order to decrease the fines contact time with water, thus preventing over extraction of those fines and clogging.
2m15s - Gentle Swirl
Draw down should take place between 2m45s and 3m00s

Chapters:
0:00 - My Coffee Setup 2025
0:34 - Good Coffee Cheat Code
1:18 - What Sticks for Me
1:47 - Espresso - My Machine Picks
3:16 - Espresso Grinders
5:03 - On Demand Grinders
5:19 - Pour Over Dripper
6:50 - Pour Over Filters
7:02 - Kettles
7:12 - Pour Over Scales
7:22 - Filter Hand Grinders
7:56 - Electric Filter Grinders
9:32 - Batch and Automated Brew
10:27 - My Travel Setup
11:11 - My Surprises This Year
12:30 - Why THIS Gear Made The Cut
14:56 - My REAL Take
15:38 - Some Discounts For Ya
16:49 - My Recommendations
17:33 - Entry Level Electric Machine and Grinder
18:13 - Entry Level Pour Over
19:04 - Mid Level Espresso Setup
19:40 - Higher End Espresso Setups
20:31 - We We’re At

It Beat Up My $5000 Espresso Machine - Cafelat Robot Review

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Its the espresso maker that can out do pro espresso machines at 1/10th the price - what's the catch? And how do you get the most out of brewing with it? Lets make some espresso with the legendary manual 58mm espresso maker - the Cafelat Robot

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0:00 - Cafelat Robot
0:34 - Retro/Modern History
1:18 - Two Types Of People
1:41 - What’s In The Box
2:18 - Accessory Add-Ons
2:33 - Robot for Beginners?
2:41 - Using the Robot - Basics
4:34 - No Pressure?
5:07 - 9 Bars? Maybe Not…
6:31 - Robot 201 - Light Roasts and More
7:02 - Temperature Stability and Preheating
9:10 - How I Brew With the Robot
11:41 - Taste Test
12:01 - Robot 301 - Advanced
13:10 - Hacks to Save Shots
14:18 - Fine Tuning By Taste
15:40 - Negatives of Manual Espresso
17:30 - Robot Specific Negatives
20:07 - Better Than A La Marzocco?

The Best Filter Coffee Grinder? - Timemore 078

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It's been massively hyped, but does the Timemore Sculptor 078 deliver in the cup as big as it promises? How does it compare to the Pietro, Zp6, Philos, and other grinders? And.. why might you actually want to avoid this coffee grinder.

Lets get down and dirty in this review of the Timemore Sculptor 078

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Chapters:
0:00 - There Sculptor 078
0:39 - Features
1:13 - Using the 078
1:46 - 78mm Hybrid Ghost Burr
2:39 - Taste Test
3:12 - A Unique Taste Profile
3:56 - Light Roast All Star
4:38 - Grinder Comparisons
4:58 - Pietro vs 078
6:51 - SSP Brew Burrs vs 078
7:08 - ZP6 Vs 078
7:23 - Philos vs 078
7:39 - Option-O Casa vs 078
7:48 - More Juice!
8:19 - RPM Impact on Taste
9:12 - Using the Fines Knocker to Hack Your Brews
9:49 - Performance Tests - Grind The
10:04 - Volume
10:19 - Burr Seasoning
10:45 - Espresso????
11:23 - Retention
12:00 - Negatives
12:59 - Disassembly Issues and Tips
15:11 - Who is This For?

Tiny Grinders are Actually Great Now?! 1Zpresso Q Review

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Is this the holy grail? A $100 (or less!) hand coffee grinder that can stand up against $300+ grinders??? Lets look at the great and the not so great about the 1zpresso Q hand grinder.

In this review, we'll also compare it to the Q-Air, the Q2, the Kingrinder K6 and the COmandante C40. We'll do performance tests and brew on pour over and espresso as we dve into the wild world of the 1zpresso Q.

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0:00 - 1zpresso Q
0:52 - Features Overview
1:06 - Using the 1zpresso Q
1:29 - Where the Q fits in the 1zpresso Line
2:42 - Taste Test
3:47 - Performance Tests
3:49 - Weight
3:59 - Grind Time
4:13 - Step Distance and Adjustment
5:47 - Disassembly
6:06 - Burr Size and Geometry
6:46 - Calibration Warning - Don’t Flip Your Axle!
8:11 - Retention
8:24 - Performance on Espresso
9:25 - Q-Air Comparison
10:42 - Q2 Vs Q Comparison
12:07 - Q2 Vs Q Burr Comparison
12:25 - Q2 Vs Q Taste Test
13:54 - Kingrinder K6 Comparison
14:37 - C40 Comparison
15:00 - Cons and Considerations
15:11 - Capacity
15:40 - Other Cons
17:03 - Who Is This For?

Fellow Aiden (+App!) Review - Better Brewer Than Me??

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Is the Fellow Aiden the best coffee maker out there? Or, did fellow miss the mark? What happens when you combine ultimate performance with a build quality that… leaves a little bit to be desired. Let’s look at every aspect of the Fellow Aiden Precision Coffee Maker.

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0:00 - Fellow Aiden
0:57 - Brewing on Aiden
2:02 - Single Serve or Batch Brew
3:54 - Taste Test
4:35 - Just Looking for a Great Coffeemaker??
5:12 - Menu and Features
5:59 - Guided Brew Profiles
6:19 - Fellow Drops Integration
7:19 - Editing Custom Profiles
7:53 - Scheduler
8:16 - Other Settings and Unit Controls
9:09 - Elevation Settings
9:20 - Aiden “Spacey” Game Easter Egg
9:40 - Some Interface/Screen Issues
11:53 - App - Thank Goodness.. sorta
13:39 - Brew Quality
14:11 - Dialing In Single Serve
15:41 - Batch Brew Quality
16:06 - Performance Tests - Flow Rate
16:57 - Temperature Stability
19:13 - Volume Accuracy
20:00 - Cons and Considerations
22:19 - Who Is This For?

Super Sleeper Conical? Femobook A68 Review

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The Femobook A68 is the new all-around conical coffee grinder, how does it stack up against the big players? The answer may surprise you... I tested it against the Weber Key, Niche Zero, as well as against tried and true handgrinders like the 1zpresso K-Ultra and Comandante C40.

Where does the A68 rise and.... where does it fall short? Let's dive in to the world of pour over coffee, espresso and more.

Other gear mentioned in this video
Weber Key - youtu.be/7qUM5SstyYY
1Zpresso K-Ultra - youtu.be/S6exSDpF_Ek
Comandante C40 - youtu.be/zoEbTC9h4Eo

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0:00 Femobook A68
0:32 - Taiwanese Odyssey
0:57 - Colors
1:12 - Using the A68
1:30 - Static and Retention Tricks
2:14 - Brewing a Pour Over
3:05 - Taste Test
3:30 - Fast Disassembly
4:31 - Removing the Burr
5:20 - Alignment
6:09 - Grinder Re-Assembly
7:20 - Competitor Comparisons - Filter Coffee
8:30 - A68 Vs K-Ultra, C40
10:11 - Espresso vs Weber Key, Niche Zero
11:10 - Tests - Volume
11:26 - Grind Speed
11:39 - Step Distance and Range
12:01 - Fidelity on Espresso
12:45 - Retention
13:20 - Seasoning
13:44 - Cons and Considerations
14:05 - Power Brick
14:52 - Other Considerations
16:17 - Who Should Consider the A68?

Is This It??? Ascaso Steel Duo Plus Review

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Is the Ascaso Steel Duo Plus the ultimate home espresso powerhouse? What about the stuff they'd rather you NOT know about? Can it really stack up against the other big players? What about the Ascaso Uno and Dream? Does the experience match up with the looks and most importantly, can it make great espresso, cappucinos and lattes?

Lets dive into a deep dive on the Ascaso Steel Duo Plus.

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0:00 - Ascaso Steel Duo Plus
1:05 - Price and Features
1:38 - How to Use the Ascaso Duo Plus
3:06 - Themoblocks Vs Boilers?
4:49 - Fit and Finish
5:07 - E61 Compatible Portafilter
5:13 - Lets Make an Espresso!
6:02 - Taste Test
6:58 - Upgrades Exclusive to the Duo Plus
8:54 - Duo Compared to Uno and Dream
10:35 - Setting the PID Temp Control
10:59 - Setup Menu and Features
11:30 - Adjusting OPV Pressure
11:47 - My Recommended OPV Setting
12:24 - How The OPV Works
13:20 - Volumetric Quirks
15:13 - Performance Tests
15:21 - Volume and Vibration
16:29 - Steaming Performance
17:25 - Temperature Stability
18:22 - Warm Up Time
19:08 - Temperature Offset
20:00 - Cons and Considerations
20:19 - 20a Power?
21:18 - Other Cons
24:32 - With a Recommendation?

Still on Top or Toppled? - Flair Pro 3 Review

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Did Flair one-up themselves or fall flat with the recently upgraded Pro 3 Espresso Maker ? Do the new updates to the Flair Espresso Flagship actually improve anything? Lets look at all the new accessories, temperature stability tests, and ghosts that still haunt the Flair and see whether this is still the best value espresso machine for home baristas.

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Espresso Machine - La Marzocco Linea Mini - geni.us/pjYxX0
Kettle - Fellow Stagg Pro Studio - geni.us/1Fjzf7

This Pro 3 unit was sent to me by Flair Espresso

0:00 - Flair Pro 3
0:26 - Features and Components
1:01 - How it Works
1:52 - Preparing your Espresso
3:18 - Lets Pull an Espresso!
4:03 - Manual Control is King
4:42 - Espresso Taste Test
4:53 - Cleanup
5:15 - Flairs History and Models
6:06 - Why I Love Manual Espresso
7:30 - Why I Can’t Stand Manual Espresso
8:43 - Pro 3 Upgrades from there Pro 2
8:50 - Preheat Funnel
9:05 - Magnetic Shot Mirror
9:30 - New Carrying Case
10:03 - No Preheat(?) Cylinder
11:12 - New Cylinder Tests - Weight
11:23 - New Cylinder Tests - Temperature Loss
13:44 - Cons and Considerations
14:44 - Crazy Cost per Value?
16:19 - Who is This For??

1zpresso Q-Air vs Q Hand Coffee Grinder #shorts

Daddy Got Coffee 2024-10-26 | ...

I Cant Believe This... - 1zpresso Q Air Review

Daddy Got Coffee 2024-10-26 | 1zpresso Q Air - geni.us/NYUP

It's SO cheap... but how does it grind?? This hand coffee grinder was one of the bigger surprises of the year for me. In this video I try the 1zpresso Q Air on pour over coffee, espresso and we put it up against a ton of other grinders including the 1zpresso K-Ultra, Comandante C40, Pietro, Zp6 and more.

Lets look at why you might, and why you might NOT want to consider the Q Air.

Discounts and affiliate links for other gear used in this vid:
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Kettle - Fellow Stagg Pro Studio - geni.us/1Fjzf7

0:00 - 1zpress Q-Air
0:52 - Price for Value
1:27 - Lets Brew Coffee!
1:48 - Using the Q-Air
2:16 - How Hand Grinders Got Here
3:13 - Taste Test
4:02 - Test Time!
4:07 - Size and Weight
4:22 - Dose Capacity
4:58 - 38mm Burr Specs
5:14 - Step Distance and Clicks
5:30 - Grind time on Filter and Espresso
5:41 - Performance on Espresso
5:59 - Fidelity on Espresso
6:35 - Espresso…. Should you???
6:49 - Comparisons to Other Grinders
7:11 - What Happened to the Q2
8:08 - Clarity vs Complexity
8:23 - Q-Air vs K-Ultra
8:53 - Q-Air vs C40
9:38 - Q-Air vs KINGrider P2 and Timemore C3
10:02 - Did I Really Just Do That?
10:29 - Cons and Considerations
11:37 - Adjustment Confusion
12:53 - FOR OWNERS - Calibration Tip
14:19 - Nitpicky? Absolutely
14:41 - My Take

I Broke It.. (So You Dont Have To) - Glass AeroPress Premium Review

Daddy Got Coffee 2024-10-19 | Does the new glass AeroPress' quality match it's $150 price tag? How easily does it break? Is the taste any better than an AeroPress Original? What is the best recipe to use with it? Lets answer all these questions and more with my AeroPress Premium Review

Glass AeroPress Premium - aeropress.com

Discounts and other gear shown in this video (affiliate links)
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Weber Key MkII - Weber Key MkII - bit.ly/3A1r0ds
La Marzocco Linea Mini - geni.us/pjYxX0
Zerno Z1 - geni.us/mwc2IVD

Chapters:

0:00 - Whoa..
0:13 - Aeropress Premium
1:09 - Aeropress Origins
1:49 - The Ultimate 80/20 Brewer?
2:18 - AeroPress Clear
2:28 - A Glass Aeropress
2:58 - Aeropress Premium Features
3:31 - Weight
3:50 - Brewing with the Aeropress Premium
4:02 - Preheat?
4:19 - Aeropress Premium Recipe
4:47 - Drip Through - Ignore or Avoid?
5:10 - Geometry Differences
5:46 - Finishing the Brew
6:26 - Taste Test
6:55 - Cleanup
7:17 - Taste - Aeropress Premium VS Original
8:02 - What About Thermal Stability?
9:42 - Plastic Vs Glass
10:05 - Plastic Aeropresses Through The Years
10:46 - Microplastics?
11:27 - Inverted Method?
11:57 - Flow Control Cap Fit
12:10 - Cons and Considerations
14:19 - Drop Test
15:26 - Who Is This For?

Pietro - 18 Brutal Months Later - Hand Grinder Review

Daddy Got Coffee 2024-10-12 | 10% Off Fiorenzato Pietro Grinder - geni.us/aD6z (Use DADDYGOTCOFFEE, Affiliate Link)

Lets dive into the good, the bad and the downright brutal of the Fiorenzato Pietro hand grinder. Can it beat the ZP6? How About the Comandante? Is this REALLY the best hand coffee grinder there is? Do you actually need to spend almost $500 bucks to get a super clear cup of filter coffee? Or maybe you bought one and the cups aren't actually great - what then?

Discounts on other gear used in this video:
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0:00 - Fiorenzato Pietro
1:01 - Creation of Pietro
1:42 - Disappointing First Impressions
2:33 - 18 Months Later
3:06 - Taste Test
3:46 - 2 Burr Options
3:51 - B-Modal Burrs and Performance
4:39 - M-Modal Burrs and Performance
5:07 - Espresso using the M-Modal Burrs
5:49 - Alignment Wizardry
7:23 - Keep it Greased!
7:52 - Cleaning - Super Easy!
8:12 - The Laundry List
10:23 - A Late Solution
11:08 - Other Pietro Updates
11:25 - The Stand.. Really??
12:58 - Pietro Paradox
13:37 - Muddy, Bad Cups??
15:48 - Sucker for Punishment
17:01 - Is Clarity the Endgame?

Weber Key Mk2 - The Best Conical Grinder??

Daddy Got Coffee 2024-10-05 | Weber Key MkII - bit.ly/3A1r0ds

The Weber Key MkII promises BIG in a tiny footprint and with giant 83mm burrs. Can it deliver on par with it's price? How does it compare to flat burr grinders? What about alignment issues? Can it do both espresso and pour over/filter coffee?

Let's dive into the Key Mark 2 by the iconic Weber Workshops in this review.

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0:00 - Key Mark II
0:25 - Overview
1:24 - About Weber Workshops
1:58 - Let’s go WAY Back
3:27 - Making Espresso with the Key
5:20 - Taste Test
6:08 - Flat Vs Conical Burrs
6:50 - 83mm Mazzer Profile
8:01 - Particle Size Distribution
8:40 - Shake that Thang
10:08 - RPM - Wait.. What??
12:13 - Tests
12:15 - Volume
12:29 - Burr Seasoning
12:47 - Retention
13:29 - Fidelity on Espresso
14:03 - Grind Time
14:12 - Size
14:24 - Performance on Pour Over
14:54 - Performance on Immersion Brewing
15:09 - Overcoming the MkI Legacy
15:50 - Stalling Stress Test
16:02 - Alignment Ace?
17:58 - Good Signs!
18:16 - Quirky Cons
20:24 - Should Consider One?

The Craziest V60 - Meet the Hario Suiren (vs V60)

Daddy Got Coffee 2024-09-28 | Hario Suiren* - geni.us/3BVmK6i
Hario V60* - geni.us/qMUC7w
Pietro Grinder - 10% off with DADDYGOTCOFFEE - geni.us/aD6z
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The Hario Suiren looks absolutely wild - but, is it actually going to bring anything different to your brews or is it an overpriced show piece? Lets see if Hario's newest dripper brings anything new to the pour over coffee game in my Hario Suiren review.

In this video I enjoyed several coffees as pour overs:
Hatch Colombia El Paraiso Lychee Castillo Washed Thermal Shock - hatchcrafted.com
Portebleue Kenya Rutuma Ruthagati AA Double Washed SL28/34, Baitan, Ruiru 11 - portebleue.ca

Hario Suiren Recipe used in this video

16g Ground Coffee
Water at 92C

- Bloom with 50ml water for 45 seconds
- At the 45 second mark, pour 50 ml of water
- At the 1:10 mark, pour 50 ml of water
- At the 1:30 mark, pour 50 ml of water
- At the 1:50 mark, pour 50 ml of water
Drawdown should complete 2:45-3:15

Chapters:
0:00 - Hario Suiren V60
0:35 - Is this just a V60?
1:36 - Suiren Overview
2:20 - The Best V60 for Travel?
2:57 - Brewing with the Suiren
3:11 - Hario Suiren Recipe
4:01 - Suiren Taste Test
4:30 - Hario Suiren vs V60
5:01 - Bypass Business
6:31 - Temperature Stability
7:13 - Comparison Trends
8:26 - Verdict

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Using the Comandante C40 #coffee #shorts

Daddy Got Coffee 2024-09-26 | ...

Comandante C40 - Is It Actually Worth It??

Daddy Got Coffee 2024-09-21 | Comandante C40* - geni.us/2aAr3K
10% Off Cafec, OHOM, Proper Syrup * - geni.us/15rzAE (Use DaddyGotCoffee)

Can the Comandante C40 Mk4 still hold its own more than 10 years after it hit the scene? Does the pour over coffee made on it still stack up? How does it compare to other grinders like the 1ZPresso Ultra and new Q?

What about espresso and the Red Clix upgrade. Lets look at everything you need to know in my Comandante C40 Mk4 Review.

0:00 - Comandante C40 - The Legend
0:59 - C40 Overview
1:42 - Using the C40
2:35 - The Genesis Story
3:40 - Taste Test: Filter Coffee
4:48 - The Gold Standard
5:51 - The Iconic Taste Profile
6:27 - Taste On Espresso
6:40 - Clarity?
7:53 - Burr Business
8:23 - Performance Tests
8:33 - Retention
8:41 - Grind Time on Filter
8:56 - Adjustment Step Distance
9:09 - Grind Time on Espresso
9:22 - Fidelity on Espresso & Red Clix Upgrade
10:33 - Comandante C40 vs 1zpresso K-Ultra
12:20 - K-Ultra Vs C40 Taste Comparison
13:01 - Pricing, Geography and IP Disputes
13:51 - A Crowded Market
15:42 - Verdict

1Zpresso ZP6 - Ultimate Pour Over Coffee Clarity?

Daddy Got Coffee 2024-09-14 | 1zpresso ZP6 Special - geni.us/0hgVKA
Fiorenzato Pietro* - 10% Off (Use DaddyGotCoffee) geni.us/aD6z
1zpresso K-Ultra* - geni.us/V2cV
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Is this the best hand coffee grinder there is when it comes to crystal clear pour overs? How does it compare vs the K-Ultra? vs the Comandante C40? Pietro? We go full on with this review of the 1zpresso ZP6 Special.

0:00 - 1zpresso Zp6 Special
0:50 - What is Clarity in Coffee?
1:19 - Rival in the Wings
1:52 - ZP6 Overview
3:23 - Disassembly and Cleaning
3:54 - Burrs - Magical Clarity
5:00 - Alignment Plusses
6:00 - Calibration
6:40 - ZP6 Vs K-Ultra
8:10 - Taste Test
9:02 - Sarahs Taste Test
10:24 - Zp6 vs Fiorenzato Pietro
12:47 - Clarity - Do You Really Want It?

Mazzer Philos - Have We Arrived??

Daddy Got Coffee 2024-09-07 | Has Mazzer departed from their traditional roots to dominate the single dosing home coffee grinder world? Is the Philos really all that it promises?

In this review we look at all the engineering that will make or break this grinder, an in depth look at the Philos burrs, espresso and filter taste tests and more. Can Philos do everything home coffee enthusiasts need? Let's find out!

Affiliate Links:
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0:00 - Mazzer Philos Grinder Review
1:11 - Philos Overview
2:04 - Philos Burrs - Options
2:21 - Making Espresso
2:29 - Espresso Taste Test
3:12 - 4 Key Factors
3:37 - Retention
6:02 - Alignment
9:22 - Burr Taste Profile
11:52 - Burr Sizing
12:17 - Filter Coffee Taste Test
13:10 - Prebreaker Destruction
14:05 - Tests, Tests, Tests
15:04 - Stepless Conversion
15:31 - Cleaning It!
16:16 - The “Cons” List
19:30 - Comparisons and Competitors
19:55 - A Question of Scale
21:05 - Your Thoughts?

Cafec Deep 27 - Review & Recipe Do We Need This??

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The Cafec Deep 27 has landed but… why do we need it? In this full review and recipe video I’ll show you what sets it apart, and where you may want to choose something else. The worlds of traditional Japanese hand drip and modern pour over are crossing over with the new and crazy looking pour over coffee dripper from Cafec.

Let's dive in with a full review and recipe of this wild looking dripper!

0:00 - The Deep 27
1:12 - But Why So Narrow?
2:58 - Brewing - My Deep 27 Recipe
4:56 - Taste Test
5:53 - Performance Across Different Coffees
7:10 - Stalling issues?
7:23 - Larger Doses?
7:44 - Small Dose Situations
8:29 - Some Caveats
9:43 - Cons
12:18 - The Sweet Spot

Adversity to Excellence - How They Built an Award-Winning Coffee Farm

Daddy Got Coffee 2024-08-24 | Finca Catalan De Las Mercedes - fincacatalan.com
Pilot Coffee - Free Shipping with 2+ Bags (use DADDYGOTCOFFEE) - geni.us/lnBtFzc

How exactly do you build an award winning coffee farm from scratch? Hear first hand from Nico and Angie Hammond -how his family overcame trauma to build something that not only produces incredible coffee, but also is having a tremendous impact in their community.

0:00 - A Generational Legacy
0:50 - A Kid and His Mom
3:42 - How it Started
4:17 - The First Harvests
5:15 - Cup of Excellence Winners
5:25 - Pilot Coffee Roasters - A Decade of Partnership
6:23 - A Landmark Year
6:44 - Running a Farm Fairly
7:13 - Bettering Kids and Families, Not Just Workers
9:12 - Many Hands
10:06 - The Trust of a Community

Some footage courtesy of Pilot Coffee Roasters

Selling Your Partner on Specialty Coffee - An Enthusiasts Guide

Daddy Got Coffee 2024-08-17 | Specialty coffee can get... expensive. How do you convince your partner that it's worth it? Navigating an... ahem.. somewhat pricey.. hobby is something we have a lot of practice with. These are the best tools we got for navigating the conversations that will open the gateway to better coffee every day!

Whether its “convincing” your wife, husband, partner that you NEED that new espresso machine, pour over equipment, coffee gear, are looking at buying better coffee, or just the adventures of being the best home barista, we hope this guide is helpful!

Subscribe for awesome equipment reviews and vieos like this :)

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0:00 - Let’s Upgrade?
0:55 - Getting Your Partner On Board
2:45 - Roadmap - 4 Things
2:56 - Where We Started
4:34 - Where We Are Now
5:12 - A Coffee Buying Shift
6:04 - Disclaimer
6:22 - 1. Coffee as a Hobby
7:57 - Don’t Buy The Lie
9:38 - 2. The $50 Habit
11:47 - 3. Plan the Big Ones
14:43 - 4. Meet in the Middle, Not the Way You Think
18:29 - Recap!

Meraki Espresso Machine - Whats the REAL Deal?

Daddy Got Coffee 2024-08-10 | Is the Meraki Espresso Machine the best home espresso machine to land in recent memory? Or, is it destined to become another piece of kickstarter vaporware? This machine packs an incredible featureset, grind by weight coffee grinder in collaboration with Timemore Products, brew by weight automation, automated and manual milk steaming, in a package with killer looks... Can it actually hit the ground running by November?

Is this the ultimate espresso machine for home baristas? Let's dive into my first impressions review video featuring the Meraki Prototype.

Meraki Kickstarter: kickstarter.com/projects/980981331/meraki-ultimate-espresso-machine

Tests I will run on the production model (comment if you'd like to see something not listed):
- Pressure testing. Peak pressure, time to reach peak pressure.
- Temperature offset and stability
- Time taken for full warm up to stable temperature
- Preinfusion - Timing, pressure and flow rate diagnostics
- Running volume level
- Grinder volume level
- Time taken to steam a pitcher of milk
- Grinder retention and approximate exchange
- Difference in shot timing between individual grind settings
- Shot time consistency with same grinder testing
- Grinder Seasoning and Stress Testing
- Cleaning and disassembly ease

0:00 Meraki
0:25 - Kickstarter Craziness
1:47 - Machine Overview
2:28 - My Highlights
3:25 - Pricing
3:57 - First Impressions
4:35 - Screen Dreams
6:47 - Grinder
9:31 - Espresso Brewing and Group
12:28 - Temperature Stability
13:27 - Hot Water Spout
14:01 - Taste
14:33 - Steam Boiler
16:37 - The Experience of Using It
17:06 - Uptates to the Production Version
18:13 - Is it Worth It?
18:53 - My Concerns
22:32 - To Meraki’s Credit…
22:50 - But Is this Even Possible?
23:26 - Why I’m Hopeful

Coffee Cupping - How To Taste Like a Pro

Daddy Got Coffee 2024-08-03 | The coffee cupping process is actually dead simple and will take your coffee tasting to the next level. Let's learn how to cup coffee.

LINKS:
Coffee Cupping SCA Protocol: geni.us/kiKmxAv
Tasting Flavor Wheel - notbadcoffee.com/flavor-wheel-en

The Coffees I Cupped:
Sorrelina Think Pink Colombia - sorellina.ca/products/think-pink-thermal-shock-washed-pink-bourbon-colombia
Angry Roaster Guatemala - theangryroaster.com/products/guatemala
Hatch Ruiru AA Kenya - hatchcrafted.com/shop/ruiru-aa

Cupping Spoons by Umeshiso - Available at cafune.ca/DADDYGOTCOFFEE

My Bowls - pamperedchef.ca/shop/Kitchen+Tools/Mixing+%26+Measuring/1-cup+%28250-mL%29+Prep+Bowl+Set/1825

UFO Dripper Review - Out Of This World Pour Over Coffee?

Daddy Got Coffee 2024-07-27 | Striking and with big promises... is the UFO Dripper all hype or will it transport your pour over coffee brews to another planet? Let's dive into the wild world of the UFO Dripper.

UFO Dripper V2: ufodripper.com
Base Recipe - ufodripper.com/pages/base-recipe

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0:00 - Out of This World
0:32 - Philosphy Overview
2:03 - Bed Depth Dynamo
2:46 - Stall Solutions
3:26 - Bypass Brilliance
4:41 - Filter Philosophies
6:02 - The Most Satisfying Part
6:30 - The Brew Approach
7:32 - Live Brew
9:00 - The Taste
9:51 - V60 Comparison
11:47 - Negatives with the UFO
13:14 - Isn’t It All Just Hype?
15:16 - Pour Over Perfection?

1Zpresso K-Ultra - How It Won Me Over

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There are coffee grinders that do certain things better... so how has the 1Zpresso K-Ultra found its way into my hands more than any other manual coffee grinder?

Lets dive in to my 1ZPresso K-Ultra Review and explore this all-round manual hand grinder for both filter coffee and espresso.

0:00 - K Ultra
0:21 - The 1Zpresso Line
1:06 - Features Overview
2:32 - Taste On Filter
2:55 - Taste on Espresso
3:24 - Disassembly & Cleaning
5:08 - Test Time
6:18 - Dialing In On Espresso
7:01 - The Cons List
9:26 - C40 vs K-Ultra
11:46 - How It Won Me Over

She Did It! - How To Start Drinking Black Coffee

Daddy Got Coffee 2024-07-14 | Not sure where to begin on how to start drinking black coffee? This is how we did it. Stuff we mentioned in this episode:

We're drinking Barbie Girl from Sorellina Coffee - sorellina.ca/collections/beans

Sarah's Preferred Pod Coffee Maker*: geni.us/SnMj

We mentioned Pilot Coffee as one of our local faves*: geni.us/lnBtFzc

Our Fave Coffee Syrups: cafune.ca/collections/proper-syrup

*= Affiliate Links

0:00 - Let’s Go Black!
1:09 - Her Take on Black
2:19 - How She Shifted
4:30 - How He Shifted
5:57 - Our Take on How To Get There
7:17 - What Coffee to Buy
9:54 - Let’s Defy Convention
11:51 - Our First Coffee of the Day
12:45 - Cringe Pour Over Hack
13:07 - When She Adds Dairy + Sugar
14:25 - Why Black Wins
15:01 - Tasting Note Queen
16:54 - Parting Thoughts

The ONLY Dripper She Wants - ODZ Pour Over Dripper

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Is this the dripper that has finally won her over? The ODZ looks incredible, but can it brew too? Lets dive in and take a closer look at the ODZ dripper, with a little sidebar on how to get your partner "into" coffee stuff.

Two Recipes I used!

1 - My Basic 5 Pour - Slightly modified from James Hoffmans Recipe below

16g ground coffee, water heated to 201F
[0:00] - Bloom with 50g water
[0:50] - 50ml pour over 10 Seconds (100ml Total)
[1:00] - Pause 10 seconds
[1:10] - 50ml pour over 10 Seconds (150ml Total)
[1:20] - Pause 10 seconds
[1:30] - 50ml pour over 10 Seconds (200ml Total)
[1:40] - Pause 10 seconds
[1:50] - 50ml pour over 10 Seconds (250ml Total)
[2:20-2:45] - Final Draw down of brew.
If the pours are flowing extremely fast, just lengthen out the pauses between pours to try and hit the final total brew time and go finer on your grind next time.

2 - ODZ Suggested Bright and Fruity Brew
15g ground coffee, very fine, water heated to 201F
[0:00] - Bloom with 35g water
[0:25] - Pour 90g water (125g total)
[0:45] - Pour 50g water (175g total)
[1:00] - Pour 50 G Water (225g total)
[1:30] Final draw down of brew.

0:00 The ODZ Dripper
0:35 - ODZ Odyssey
1:28 - Dripper Details
1:50 - Another Origami?
3:13 - Fast Flow Brews
4:19 - Taste and Brew Approaches
6:13 - Beginner Bumps?
7:01 - Some Potential Cons
8:54 - The Partner Playbook

Momentem - The Most Tuneable Hand Coffee Grinder Ive Used

Daddy Got Coffee 2024-06-29 | Momentem Dual Burr Grinder* - geni.us/BcKywC
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The Momentum Dual Burr hand coffee grinder brings a lot of options, adjustments and things to tweak to the table, do they actually make a difference and if so, is it worth the price tag?

Let's dive into the fantastic world of filter coffee and the exciting domain of espresso with the Momentem Dual Burr Grinder!

In this video I brewed this coffee:
hatchcrafted.com/shop/finca-cerro-azul-java-natural
from hatchcrafted.com

0:00 - Momentem Hand Grinder
0:53 - First Impressions
1:09 - Parts and Accessories
1:36 - Why 2 Burrs?
3:26 - Disassembly
6:26 - Changing the Spectrum of Taste
7:34 - Filter
8:03 - An Espresso Awakening
10:16 - What is Happening Here?
11:19 - Further Tuning Your Brews
12:00 - The Cons List….
15:21 - Who is This For?

My friend Aaron’s channel: youtu.be/xkBFZJHUoJM?si=iIIPrvf5gChEjorE

xBloom Studio Review - Good Enough To Replace Your Pour Over?

Daddy Got Coffee 2024-06-22 | $20 Bucks Off xBloom Studio* - geni.us/SnMj
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The new xBloom Studio promises big, can it actually deliver? Lets rip this thing apart and find out where it stacks up and falls short.

Can it take the crown for the ultimate pod coffee maker and automatic pour over machine?

0:00 - xBloom Studio
0:44 - How it Works
1:37 - So Much More
3:19 - Differences from V1
4:37 - The Scale
5:19 - The Grinder
6:10 - Retention and Exchange Test
7:05 - Espresso Test
7:55 - Limiting Espresso Edge-Case
9:11 - The Brewer
11:56 - Travel - Too Extra?
12:47 - Justin Complains
18:03 - Can it Replace EVERYTHING?
20:40 - Verdict

Varia VS3 - Can It Out-Grind Its Ghost?

Daddy Got Coffee 2024-06-15 | Varia VS3 - geni.us/Si72
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The Varia VS3 is fantastic on paper - can this do it all grinder survive in the real world?

Let's dive into this weeks review, the Varia VS3 Grinder.

0:00 - Varia VS3 Overview
1:03 - Workflow & Build
1:50 - Burr Business
2:23 - Taste On Filter
2:46 - Demo & Taste On Espresso
4:30 - Tests Galore!
4:46 - Sound Level Test
5:08 - Retention and Exchange Test
6:47 - Stress Tests
7:44 - Grind Timing Test
7:54 - Fine Tuning on Espresso
8:17 - Cleaning and Internals
10:07 - The Brown Zone
11:10 - Competitor Comparison
12:56 - My Take
14:07 - The Ghost of VS3

FLO Dripper Review - Wild NEW Variable Flow Rate Brewer from Kurasu and Varia

Daddy Got Coffee 2024-06-08 | Is the FLO the ultimate do it all dripper? Or too much to handle? Lets dive in to the new dripper from Varia and Kurasu!

Let me know your thoughts on the FLO and your requests for future videos!
Varia x Kurasu FLO - variabrewing.com/products/flo-varia-x-kurasu

Support my by using this link when you shop on Amazon:) amzn.to/4bT3GMW
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0:00 - The FLO
0:38 - Price
0:50 - An Eye Catching Partnership
1:54 - Features
3:16 - Filters
4:10 - Taste
5:20 - Thermal Stability
5:48 - Possible Change in Flow Rate
6:32 - Bottomless Option?
7:03 - Cons
8:10 - I Almost Thought It Didn’t Work…
10:58 - Price and Competitors
11:33 - My Take

NEW AeroPress Go Plus - The GO I Wanted to Begin With

Daddy Got Coffee 2024-06-02 | AeroPress announced their new AeroPress GO PLUS coffee press - Let's dig in and look at the latest from AeroPress.

Aeropress Go Plus - aeropress.com/daddygotcoffee
(I don't earn commission from this link but the Go Plus is currently 20% off)

My Travel Bag - sttoke.com/products/sidekick

0:00 - Aeropress Go Plus
0:24 - My AeroPress Journey
0:54 - Disclosure
2:00 - Overview
2:51 - Genesis of GO
4:22 - Go Plus Compared to Other AeroPresses
5:11 - My (Last) Travel Kit
6:59 - Critiques
10:18 - Possible Updates?
10:50 - Aeropresses Spectre
13:43 - What Sets the Go Plus Apart

Top 10 Prettiest Coffee Products (According To My Wife)

Daddy Got Coffee 2024-05-25 | Husbands, sit down and take notes. If you REALLY wanna know what it takes for coffee gear to get the pass at home, this is for you.

Sarah gives you the goods on what gets the pass (and fail) for coffee gear at home. What do you agree with? Disagree with????

SHould we make this a series????

Her top 10 (in no particular order) are:

Niche Zero Coffee Grinder - nichecoffee.co.uk/products/niche-zero

Zerno Z1 Coffee Grinder - zerno.co

ODZ Dripper - odzdripper.com

Origami Dripper - cafune.ca/products/origami-dripper-matte-green

Ratio Eight Coffee Maker (10% off affiliate link) - geni.us/dEorS

Newton Espresso Press (10% off affiliate link) - newtonespresso.co.nz/daddygotcoffee

Fellow Stagg EKG (affiliate link) - fellow.sjv.io/6eYjrG

Ascaso Dream (10% off affiliate link) geni.us/m4B7Z

Ember mug (affilate link) - geni.us/gVcpAy

Not Neutral Pico Cups - notneutral.com/collections/pico

Option-O Lagom Casa - Mostly Awesome

Daddy Got Coffee 2024-05-18 | It's incredible! Mostly. Let's review the Option-O Lagom Casa grinder

Option O Lagom Casa - geni.us/F9nx
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The coffee I drank in this video was from Hatch - hatchcrafted.com/shop/fellows-mix

0:00 - Option-O Lagom Casa
1:04 - Workflow and Features
1:45 - Burr Business
2:54 - Taste on Filter
3:22 - Making and Tasting Espresso
4:18 - Tests - Grind Ranges
5:05 - Tests - Sound Level
5:14 - Tests - Retention, Amazing!
7:22 - Not too sure about this?
8:12 - This is a big one..
9:39 - Couple other issues
11:52 - Where we stand

Backstage at a Coffee Farm: EPIC visit to Finca Catalan

Daddy Got Coffee 2024-05-11 | Pilot Coffee: geni.us/lnBtFzc - Free North American Shipping with 2+ bags. (Use DADDYGOTCOFFEE)
Finca Catalan: fincacatalan.com

Many thanks to Pilot Coffee for making this trip possible. If you want to see more from Catalan or how coffee farms work, we got TONS of footage and I would be happy to share more! What questions do you still have?

Nico and Angi Hammond are doing incredible work at Finca Catalan.

Discounts and Affiliate Links:
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10% off Aeropress: http://aeropress.com/daddygotcoffee

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Fiorenzato All Ground SENSE Review - I was confused..

Daddy Got Coffee 2024-05-04 | All Ground Sense (10% Off)* - geni.us/Wz1vGmW
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Good in so many ways and... pretty confusing... in others. Lets review the Fiorenzato All Ground Sense Espresso Grinder! Big fan of Grind By Weight Grinders for home!

0:00 - AllGround Sense
0:43 - Grind-by-Weight vs TIME
1:41 - Burr Business
1:52 - Pricing
1:57 - Who Should Use It
2:41 - Features
3:30 - Build Quality & Commercial Consideration
4:10 - Technical Tests
5:23 - Workflow
6:15 - Cleaning
6:33 - Critiques
7:33 - Retention…. umm
8:51 - Step Distance and Precision
10:13 - Dosing for filter… what???
13:06 - Making and Tasting Espresso

Thanks to my partners at Espresso Parts who supplied me with this grinder to review.

SCA Coffee EXPO 2024 Chicago - NEW xBloom Studio, Fellow Aiden and more!

Daddy Got Coffee 2024-04-30 | NEW xBloom STUDIO! 20 bucks off of Prelaunch Pricing - https://bitly.cx/OYdWr - use code xBloomStudio-Justin
10% Off Ascaso Espresso Machines* - geni.us/fZGQE (Use DADDYGOTCOFFEE)
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The SCA Expo of 2024 in Chicago was a wild ride! Come along for the ride and let me know what you want to see more of!

Bentwood Vertical 63 - Dark Horse of Home Grinders?

Daddy Got Coffee 2024-04-06 | Bentwood V63 via Eight Ounce Coffee*: geni.us/6vTbgQ
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It was designed as the ultimate do-it-all shop coffee grinder, but can it conquer the home single dosing scene? Let's dive in to Bentwood's V63 Vertical 63 espresso and filter coffee grinder.

0:00 - Intro
0:31 - Features - A Commercial Conqueror
2:22 - Home Use - A Little Quirky?
3:38 - Low Retention
4:15 - Fit and Finish
5:22 - Burr Breakthrough
6:26 - The TASTE - Nothing Like It
7:45 - Filter - Is it as Good?
8:27 - Massaging it for Single Dosing - Getting Inside
10:16 - Alignment
10:57 - Prebreaker Prowess
11:35 - Concessions for Home Users
14:02 - How to Decide?

Zerno Z1 Grinder - How It Changed Home Espresso

Daddy Got Coffee 2024-03-02 | What review or video do YOU want to see next on my channel?

The Zerno Z1 changed.... a lot... for home espresso hobbyists. Let's do a deep dive review into what makes this coffee grinder so special.

0:00 - Zerno Z1
1:23 - Doing Things Differently
2:21 - First Impressions
3:06 - Using it!
3:43 - Accuracy Aficionado
4:35 - Enthusiasts, Gather ‘Round
5:30 - Alignment - WHAT
6:57 - Stress, Sound and Retention Tests
8:09 - Zerno’s Secret Sauce
10:09 - Z1 V2 Updates
12:20 - Burr Business
13:46 - Yes, There Is A Downside
14:16 - Who Is It For?

Mazzer Philos 👀 - My First Impressions…

Daddy Got Coffee 2024-02-24 | Announced with huge fanfare at Host 2023, lets get a closer look at the Mazzer Philos coffee grinder, shall we? I'll be following up with a full review - let me know your questions on this grinder, I'll answer anything I can in the comments and will be taking notes for my full review and tests :)

0:00 - It’s a Philos
0:35 - Unboxing
2:42 - Burr Business
3:15 - Overview
5:36 - Opening It Up
6:51 - Burr Business
7:58 - Grinding for Filter
9:16 - Grinding for Espresso
11:13 - A Week In
12:28 - Pre-breaker bonanza
14:20 - Give me your questions for the full review

#mazzer #philos #coffee

Mx. Cool ARIES Grinder - BIG Burr Energy

Daddy Got Coffee 2024-01-27 | Do the HUGE conical burrs on the Mx Cool Aries deliver or are they it's achilles heel? Can this grinder actually deliver for filter AND espresso? Let's dives in to all the wins and losses of the Aries energy.

0:00 - Big Dreams, Small Startup
0:51 - Specs and Features
1:42 - Workflow
3:35 - Burr Bother
5:51 - Concerns and Compromises…
10:42 - Taste Impressions and Profile
11:58 - Making and Tasting Espresso
13:48 - The Verdict

Turin Legato: The DISRUPTOR arrives… but does it disappoint??

Daddy Got Coffee 2024-01-20 | Turin Legato Espresso Machine* - geni.us/hv58AXs
Turin DF64* - geni.us/GZDNJM
Turin DF64 Gen 2 Review - youtube.com/watch?v=ZzgPXDi2XWw
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On paper, it crushes the competition with unheard of features for an espresso machine that costs $500, but when I tested it, I found out that not all of those features totally delivered. Still good value? Let me know what you think after watching.

0:00 - The Turin Legato
0:23 - Predecessor Disruption
1:24 - Features & Accessories
3:39 - Steaming Performance
4:33 - Internals
4:48 - Finish Quality and Cup Clearance
6:05 - Breaking New Ground
6:52 - PID & Preinfusion
7:31 - PID Performance Data
8:49 - Preinfusion…. Not Really
10:35 - Bonus Features
10:50 - No OPV :(
11:33 - Needle Valve - WHAT?!
13:24 - The Bottom Line
13:48 - Pulling a shot & Taste Test
14:18 - Pass/Fail?

The Turin Legato, MiiCoffee Apex, Gemilai CRM3007, or whatever other name you might find it under is a pretty wild home espresso machine. Let me know your thoughts on it!

Cafesing Orca - The Super Weird Tale of the FLAT BURR Hand Grinder - A Review

Daddy Got Coffee 2023-12-16 | Subscribe for more great reviews, like this! It's the best way you can support my channel.

The Cafesing Orca is an innovative concept with a decidedly... strange and nebulous background. Does it deliver where many others have failed? Is this the holy grail of flat burr hand coffee grinders or a deceptive flop?

Lets get lost in the wild world of my Cafesing Orca Grinder Review!

My Fiorenzato Pietro Review - youtu.be/5MDEhIsp7B4?si=aPJXN3rbUbxjVB_t

0:00 - Intro
1:32 - Grinder overview
2:16 - Adjustments and Burr Swaps
2:39 - Zeroing the Orca
2:56 - Burr Geometry Quirks
4:34 - Cup Quality
5:07 - Grinder Comparisons
6:28 - What You're Getting
6:48 - Some Issues
7:49 - Retention
8:19 - Grind time
9:06 - Early Verdicts
9:34 - Lets Get WEIRD
11:58 - The Strange World of Chinese Manufacturing
14:26 - Making a Consumer Decision in this Market

Fellow Tally Pro: The LAST coffee scale youll ever buy??

Daddy Got Coffee 2023-11-30 | Fellow Tally Pro Studio Edition*: geni.us/vKOeLz
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Is this, as Fellow claims, the "ultimate" scale? It's definitely got the ultimate price tag. Lets dive in to the wild world of the Fellow Tally Pro (...Studio Edition) and figure out if this is the best coffee scale out there.

0:00 - Into
0:34 - Features
2:03 - A Screen for 2023
3:10 - A Personal Assistant?
4:46 - All Fun and Games
5:02 - Design Language
5:20 - Let's Nitpick
7:36 - My Verdict?
7:57 - Should You Buy One?

Watch before you buy… Fellow Opus vs Baratza Encore ESP Coffee Grinder

Daddy Got Coffee 2023-11-22 | Up to 20% off Aeropress - Use DADDYGOTCOFFEE*: aeropress.com/daddygotcoffee

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Let's shoot out the two heaviest hitters in the entry level espresso coffee grinder category! Enter the Baratze Encore ESP vs Fellow Opus. What are your thoughts?

0:00 - Intro
0:37 - Build Quality
1:33 - Noise
1:55 - Speed
2:28 - Hopper Workflow
3:21 - Single Dose Workflow
4:02 - Burrs
4:17 - Grind Range
4:42 - Dialing In Espresso
6:24 - Retention on Espresso
8:00 - Retention on Filter
8:37 - Static
9:12 - Taste
10:36 - Overall Cleanliness
11:41 - Counter Appeal
12:17 - Verdict and Choosing a Grinder