Many people opt for the Delonghi Dedica or ECP line when choosing their first espresso machine, not yet knowing the rabbit hole they are getting into. In this video, we go over the most common questions I get regarding Delonghi Espresso Machines, and talk about accessories that can heighten the quality of your espresso game with these affordable machines. Finally, we do a couple of demos. First, we look at how to dose based on the basket, we compare single and double baskets, and we also compare cheap generic vs quality IMS baskets. Finally, we go over some tips for mastering your milk steaming.
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►DeLonghi Dedica EC685 (reviewed model):
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**These accessories fit for EC680, EC685, EC785 and EC885***
Impactful Accessories, starting with the most important:
► Double Basket by IMS (H26):
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► Single Basket by Graef (only EU): [ Ссылка ]
► Bottomless Portafilter, for diagnosing shots:
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► Dual Spout portafilter, for splitting shots:
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► My favorite coffee scale:
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► IMS Shower Screen (made in Italy):
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► Dosing ring:
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Last but not least, a capable grinder is necessary. Here are some suggestions:
► Grinder Suggestions: [ Ссылка ] (Amazon)
📖 Blog Article: [ Ссылка ]
🛠 All the Dedica Gear: [ Ссылка ] (Amazon)
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:42 Common Delonghi Questions
3:42 Recommended Accessories
8:06 Demo: Dosing for Espresso and Basket Differences
12:12 Demo: How to Steam Milk
13:51 Wrapping up
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TN update 15.01.24
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