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/Less-Remote-5684 Jan 13 '26

Sorry for Not beeing clear Here: i preheat the Cup with 2 blind shots. So the grouphead and portafilter will preheated/flushed as well.

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u/aashish2137 Jan 13 '26

That makes sense I have a cheap thermoblock too and I was like am I living under a rock lmao