Comments on: Delonghi EC155 Resources

By: Frank

Frank — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:15:50 +0000

Nick, how did the Krups basket work out?
Which one do you like best?

By: Frank

Frank — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:09:36 +0000

Did you have any luck with the new basket?
Which one works best?
Thanks!

By: Mike

Mike — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 19:55:10 +0000

I haven’t been here in a while. I am very satisfied with the 52 mm tamper from Coffee Compliments – I think it’s very nice for the money. I bought the flat one.

By: Joseph

Joseph — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 08:20:00 +0000

I have my machine for two months. I tried to modify it. Cut the black bottom of the basket. Get La Spaziale Portafilter 14 grams double shot (I jsut ordered it but it won’t fit)…Although I managed to fit in my basket, I went thru a lot of sanding and force fitting. The shot came up good ofcourse.

The only problem is the steaming wand. It’s just too damn short. No latte art because there is not much microfoam. I sometimes think of going back with the plastic wand (modified..cut the skirt look) because it produces more foam (mili not micro).

What I would like to try is the Hong Kong wand extension. How come Hong Kong has it but not in US? I wonder if I can make something like that out of a stainless rod, make the rod a tube by drilling…make a thread in the inside of one side to join with the steaming wand…sand to make it a cone-like shape and drill a 1/16 hole on the tip.

Or…I can bend the steaming wand and re-align it.

By: tongsolution

tongsolution — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 09:14:33 +0000

I would describe my experience with the espresso machine, so far as is possible after 4 weeks.
As a starter machine for the price is the article for me ok.Die handling is not kopliziert.
So far we have only prepared coffee, it tastes very good to us, which is a personal opinion.
The froth was not tried and can not therefore be assessed.

By: Joseph

Joseph — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 09:08:27 +0000

How did it go Mattias? I’m eager to know.

By: Mattias

Mattias — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 13:34:25 +0000

For those looking for baskets, see http://www.thegourmetdepotco.com/krups/
They have both the delonghi baskets and this krupps basket http://www.thegourmetdepotco.com/krups/0907163-stainless-steel-2-cup-filter-basket/ which might be the right one (I just ordered one and will report back when it comes in)

By: Mike Papadopoulos

Mike Papadopoulos — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 15:41:26 +0000

This tamper looks like it would be perfect for me and my EC155. However, a quick question or two before biting the bullet on it: After having owned it a few months, would you say it’s a good tamper and worth the money? Also, did you go with the flat or convex tamper? Thanks for your time!

By: lbguy

lbguy — Sat, 09 Apr 2011 17:53:37 +0000

Jeremy I think your right. I just unpressurized my stock double shot basket (removed all the plastic crap) and picked up a kenya / java blend from my local roaster. The beans were roasted 5 day ago. I ground the beans in a Breville BCG800XL Smart Grinder, and poured a double shot. This provided the same results as the video androidmert posted. As the shot glass filled it was about 40% espresso 60% crema. The crema dissolved rather quickly to leave a nice 1/2 inch or so head. Im not a big fan of the taste of the Kenya blend i picked up; it has a kid of grassy taste, but the pour results are what i was after. I will pick up some Costa Rican next times and post the result. I hoping for the same pour better taste.

By: Jeremy M

Jeremy M — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 01:46:40 +0000

From what I see plus what that guy said, I’m almost sure that this guy is using the 607706 filter basket. It’s too big for a standard levelled double, but if you’re measuring with something else (like a digital scale), then it shouldn’t matter. But big picture, I really don’t think that there’s going to be much difference in crema between naked baskets. I suppose it’s possible that the unpressurized standard basket might have some effect, but honestly I doubt it.

So how does this guy get this crema? In my opinion I think it’s mainly just the coffee he’s using. I’ve seen some other good-looking videos using Costa Rica, as well as the Kenya AA.