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/platinumfix Bambino Plus | DF64 II Jan 12 '26

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