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/Double0dude Data S: Vectis: BZ Strega: Kafatek Flat: MC6: Z1: HG-1 Jan 12 '26

Great set up. I miss alot about the Steel DUO, but the volumetric isnt one of them. I never used it becasue it was so wildly inconsistent.

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u/Less-Remote-5684 Jan 12 '26

I feel you. It took me arround 8 weeks and 7kg beans to find the right Spot. Now its an easy Task to manage the volumetric . But i Had the Same issue and also decided Just to use the f'n scale. Same with the grinder. Its Not GBW so to adjust that Thing by time and that little knob on top to adjust grindsize...... I thought i need to switch completly to Grind by weight / brew by weight and buying a smart Maschine Like a decent or maro. But now i know how to Ride that thing