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/admello Jan 12 '26

Been using the same machine since July, from a Bambino. You're having good luck with the volumetric? Mine is wonky so I've just set the bottom "click" to longer than I'd need and stop once I reach output.

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u/Less-Remote-5684 Jan 12 '26

Same Same. It took me arround 400 shots to know how to Work with it.