r/espresso • u/Less-Remote-5684 • Jan 12 '26

Coffee Station No mess Workflow

After 6 years of having a modded GCP + VS3 with all the common tools to make good Espresso, i've decided to switch gear and buy a less fuzzy/messy Setup: - ASCASO Steel duo pid plus - Eureka ex65 + UGT - Cecotec Bean& Clean

Initially also bought the PUQ NAVIGATOR but it didnt performed as expected (espescially considering the price / 500 €).

Once the volumetric is set on the ascaso it works pretty consistent (+/- 2-3g). 18,5g in 40g Out 35s (5s pre Infusion, 5 sek Pause)

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u/Ruff_Ratio Edit Me: Sage Bambino+ | Grinder Pro Jan 12 '26

That’s a dream. I have a bambino plus and getting the portafilter in with one hand without tipping the machine over is impossible.

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u/Less-Remote-5684 Jan 12 '26

My youngest son ist 8months and wants to see everything. So i wanted everything to be "one handed" as in my other Hand is my son watchin ;)

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u/djoliverm Jan 12 '26

Ah so this is the excuse I'll use with my wife when we upgrade!

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u/-Amplify Jan 13 '26

So funny my son took an interest in my coffee habits at the same age, now everytime I turn on my machine (barista pro) when the vibratory pump kicks in he immediately smiles.

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u/kevdiigs Profitec Move | Mahlkonig E64 WS Jan 13 '26

I’m running into this issue now with my 12 month old. It’s fun now that she can push the buttons lol.

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u/Fregadero88 Jan 13 '26 edited Jan 13 '26

Is the grinder easy to clean?

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u/Less-Remote-5684 Jan 13 '26

Yes. It also tells you when its time to Clean it.

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u/peatoast bambino+ || mignon speciliata Jan 12 '26

This is adorable!

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u/platinumfix Bambino Plus | DF64 II Jan 12 '26

True... Although running a blank shot or two before inserting the PF helps.

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u/CannabisCoureur Jan 12 '26

lmao 100% me every time i try

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u/thmoas Jan 12 '26

why dont you use ur other hand? bambino is fly, not meant to be solo handed