BKSinAZ Senior Member Joined: 15 Nov 2012 Posts: 14 Location: Tucson Expertise: I like coffee
Posted Tue Nov 27, 2012, 12:07pm Subject: Can the Starbucks Barista Machine make a good shot of espresso?
With a good grinder and a non-presurized portafilter, can the Starbucks Barista made by Saeco draw a good shot of espresso? Just installed an new pump and I took my portafilter apart and removed the presurized components. I own this same exact model: Click Here (www.ifixit.com)
D4F Senior Member Joined: 15 Mar 2012 Posts: 1,192 Location: USA Expertise: I like coffee
Espresso: Gaggia Classic PID Grinder: Preciso
Posted Tue Nov 27, 2012, 12:21pm Subject: Re: Can the Starbucks Barista Machine make a good shot of espresso?
It is in the grinder! I do not see what you are using or have in mind. The Baratza Preciso (refurb) is about the least expensive adequate grinder, unless you want to mod a grinder for fine steps or stepless.
Posted Tue Nov 27, 2012, 12:34pm Subject: Re: Can the Starbucks Barista Machine make a good shot of espresso?
The question properly stated is; 'Can I make a good shot of espresso with a Starbucks Barista Machine?' There is an important difference and you are in the position to answer the question.
D4F Senior Member Joined: 15 Mar 2012 Posts: 1,192 Location: USA Expertise: I like coffee
Espresso: Gaggia Classic PID Grinder: Preciso
Posted Tue Nov 27, 2012, 12:37pm Subject: Re: Can the Starbucks Barista Machine make a good shot of espresso?
Frost Said:
The question properly stated is; 'Can I make a good shot of espresso with a Starbucks Barista Machine?' There is an important difference and you are in the position to answer the question.
Markarian Senior Member Joined: 27 Jun 2012 Posts: 474 Location: Seattle Area Expertise: I love coffee
Espresso: Modded Nuova Simonelli Oscar Grinder: Vario-W, Mazzer Super Jolly Drip: Moka, Aeropress, Melitta 102 Roaster: Wear-Ever Popcorn Pumper
Posted Tue Nov 27, 2012, 2:32pm Subject: Re: Can the Starbucks Barista Machine make a good shot of espresso?
Check my avatar pic <-----
The answer is yes, but you need, as you've stated, A) A decent grinder and B) a non-pressurized portafilter and tamper and C) coffee that is NOT from Starbucks as well :)
Seattle Coffee Gear has a great naked portafilter that I used before I upgraded:
Higgins Senior Member Joined: 27 Nov 2012 Posts: 1 Location: Milwaukee Expertise: I love coffee
Posted Tue Nov 27, 2012, 3:24pm Subject: Re: Can the Starbucks Barista Machine make a good shot of espresso?
SURE, it may be capable of producing a great shot! - but...*when*? - how often? My guess, accidentally. the stars would have to be aligned just so. I know of many small lightweight machines that only make strong coffee or over-extracted, astringent waste - in the most capable of hands. This one is made well enough to deliver espresso. Probably good enough - for the money. Be realistic in your expectations, though.
BKSinAZ Senior Member Joined: 15 Nov 2012 Posts: 14 Location: Tucson Expertise: I like coffee
Posted Tue Nov 27, 2012, 3:59pm Subject: Re: Can the Starbucks Barista Machine make a good shot of espresso?
Markarian Said:
Check my avatar pic <-----
The answer is yes, but you need, as you've stated, A) A decent grinder and B) a non-pressurized portafilter and tamper and C) coffee that is NOT from Starbucks as well :)
Seattle Coffee Gear has a great naked portafilter that I used before I upgraded:
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