Published On Dec 21, 2021
The DeLonghi Dedica is a great espresso machine, that can be upgraded to obtain a great espresso, with non pressurized baskets. In this video, I show you the 3 best upgrades. These include a bottomless portafilter to see your shots, a precision coffee basket for better pulls, a real tamper compared to the included plastic one, and a nicer steam wand.
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Impactful Accessories, starting with the most important:
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► Single/Double Baskets by Graef (only EU): https://geni.us/GraefSiebe
► Calibrated Tamper, to compact coffee puck:
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► WDT Tool (made in Germany):
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Last but not least, a capable grinder is necessary. Here are some suggestions:
► Grinder Suggestions: https://kit.co/tomscoffeecorner/grind... (Amazon)
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0:37 The Basket
2:16 Basket resistance
5:46 The dual walled basket
7:40 Why does Delonghi make a basket like this?
9:31 The single walled basket
10:57 Taste test
11:42 The steam wand
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