DeLonghi La Specialista Prestigio Vs Breville Barista Express Impress: tamper showdown
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- čas přidán 25. 06. 2024
- Breville Barista Express Impress: amzn.to/3rC2OtZ
DeLonghi La Specialista Prestigio: amzn.to/3Q2eob9
51mm Bottomless portafilter: amzn.to/3RHlS4R
I also tried the 51mm IMS basket - works well: amzn.to/3PGxOB1
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The DeLonghi La Specialista Prestigio and Breville Barista Express Impress have two things in common: long names, and integrated tamping system. The integrated tamping systems are underappreciated as it makes espresso easier for beginners and reduces mess. There are a lot of differences on a lot of categories for these machines. The tamping system on the Breville Barista Express Impress is more sophisticated as it’s more precise and adjusts the dose to a consistent 19-20 grams. The tamp force is also consistent, while DeLonghi has a time-based dose and manual force applied.
On espresso, the Breville Barista Express Impress is better. This comes down to the filter basket. While the DeLonghi now offers a non-pressurized basket, this is a "quasi-pressurized" basket that limits extraction and leads to a bitter yet flat taste. Upgrading the portafilter and basket makes a huge difference.
For steam wands, the DeLonghi La Specialista Prestigio is better. The dual thermoblock increases pressure, and you can steam milk faster. It’s also easier to clean since it’s partially insulated.
Chapters
0:00 Pronouncing long names!
0:18 Design differences
1:17 Integrated tamping systems
2:44 Grinders
3:27 making an espresso/taste test
7:18 filter basket differences (important)
9:54 steam wand test
11:23 other features and ease of use
13:02 conclusion: what’s better?
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As always great video thanks again for your time much appreciated.
I overstated the impact of the portafilter diameter...but understated the impact of the filter basket itself. Upgrading the DeLonghi basket greatly reduces the gap in espresso quality. I also tested the IMS basket which works well too: amzn.to/45nFvSt (affiliate link)
Looking to find a machine that will make regular coffee as well as the other specialty coffees I prefer. Can you give me any ideas? I like the DeLonghi Prestigio but after watching this video I'm not inclined to purchase it. Thank you for any help!
It sounds like a super automatic is better for you. Simpler to choose and make drink options. The Philips is easy and a great budget option (also on sale): czcams.com/video/wG25rzGQpks/video.html
You can also get a standalone grinder to help brew regular coffee. The Baratza Encore ESP is an excellent grinder for regular coffee and espresso. I go through it here: czcams.com/video/8PdlSD9zMXM/video.html
Excellent video! Thank you! So, essentially, achieving the 1:2 ratio with the Delonghi is possible, but not possible within the 25-30 second range. With bitter results.
You need to get a better portafilter for the DeLonghi. And the narrower diameter makes it more bitter, and the grinder is limited. So, yeah, better with the Breville for a similar price.
Just bought the DeLonghi, had the Breville, loved it but kept running into issues after 3 years. So far the DeLongni is produces bitter coffee, trying to dial in and hopefully fix it.
Look into the portafilter I mentioned. It makes a world of difference. We have another video on dialing in the Specialista.
@@craftcoffeespot awesome thanks
What was your grind size for the Breville? You mentioned it for the Delonghi but not for the Breville.
I believe around 9-11 grind size.