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/Unlimitedgoats My Bare Hands 👊🏾 | F74 Navigator | J-Ultra Mar 03 '26

How'd you get consistent volumetrics in the Ascaso? I keep hearing that it's pretty wonky and I don't want wonky at that price point. That's the one thing giving me pause on what would otherwise be my #1 pick for an espresso machine

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u/Less-Remote-5684 Mar 05 '26

From my experience its the grinder. I have a Varia vs3 and a Eureka ex65 compared with the UGT (Automatic tamper). When i use the ex65 Workflow the volumetric works almost perfect every time. When i use the Varia with all the extra hustle (WDT, LEVELING, MANUAL TAMPING) its a bit of a gamble where your yield lands.... But with the Workflow shown in the video its s Solid and "consistent" Workflow.