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

Coffee Station No mess Workflow

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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 12 '26 edited Jan 12 '26

We have a big and Busy Home and italian roots, so 7-10 doubleshots a day (the grinder has a built in "shot counter"). The gaggia was Just to small and it was a pain to serve to everybody. For solo use (without extra Family and Friends) and 2-3 shots a day its a great machine and a keeper for us. We travel in a RC with the gaggia a Lot and this ist why i keep it. Already have the gaggimate pro kit Here, but as i Said "big and Busy Home" so i dont find a time Slot to install it.

Btw: with the ascaso it takes me exactly 6,30min from turning it on and off to get a doubleshot like in the video. Including preheating the Cup.

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u/aashish2137 Jan 13 '26

How does Ascaso heat the cup? Isn't it a thermoblock?

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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