First off, let me start by saying Espresso Outlet's customer service is top notch! My first order arrived, and the grinder stopped working on day 5. I contacted EO and they immediately arranged for me to return it (still had the box) and then shipped me out a new grinder as soon as they got confirmation of it being shipped. A+ Got the new grinder and it's been smooth sailing since. Also, I think the first grinder I received must have been the last from a slightly older lot, because the new one had some very slight differences, like the chute you feed beans into was detachable on the first one, but not on the second.
But on to the grinder review. I upgraded from a Baratza Sette 270wi, and let me just say, there is no comparison. I have the stock espresso burrs on the DF83V, but man are they great. Maybe someday I'll look at fiddling with burrs, but for now I'm really enjoying these. There is so much more nuance to the coffee flavor, it's like I'm discovering great home espresso all over again. This thing is a beast, too. Heavy, feels rock solid, and QUIET. My husband doesn't share my love of coffee. He has always complained about the noise my grinders make in the morning. Two days after using this one, he tells me "I like your new grinder." Me: "You do? Why?" Him: "It's quiet. I can sleep through it in the morning." So take that for what you will.
I also had the chance to use a CF64V prior to this one (a friend's), and while that one also had great clarity and nuance of flavor, clean up with the DF83V is world's easier. I would absolutely recommend this grinder. I think it very likely compares favorably with much more expensive grinders in its grinder class.
Quick knowledgable responses. Looking forward to buying my first machine from them.
this is my 4th coffee from Old Salt Coffee roasters… all four are exceptional… bean selection pairings and roasted just as to what has brought out the best and balanced flavors of each…Old Salt’s Haze Gray, Green Eyes,Silent Service and Brown Shoe each are definitely worth trying… each have their own very unique flavor profiles and are “just right”
This particular roast is spot-on… truly a medium roast that accentuates the balanced flavor in my experimenting this morning with two each of pour-overs and French press in my ESPRO
Whoever designed the packing for this item should get a Nobel Prize. It is packed in a faux-pallet made of cardboard. Incredible. Just day two of ownership so there's some honeymoon effect. But first impressions - bulletproof build. I was a little worried about the strength of the knob but it feels like quality stereo equipment, should easily last a decade. The machine actually performs like the reviews mention.
Friends have much more expensive espresso machines, so far this machine (Turin Legato) has matched or exceeded theirs!
Amazing Customer service! I love how quickly they responded to my questions and love the new coffee grinder TURIN SK40.
Joe over at Espresso Outlet is the man!helped me out emailed back and forth with me a ton and helped me get all the items I needed!would highly recommend!!!
Machine’s fit and finish is great. Brews a very nice espresso with useful flow and pressure controls at your fingertips. Steaming is plenty adequate about 35 seconds and I have great texture for a flat white. Would recommend, at this price point, to anyone wanting a good and capable machine. Only drawback, and reason for a star deduction, is the small and janky drip tray and cover.
First off, let me start by saying Espresso Outlet's customer service is top notch! My first order arrived, and the grinder stopped working on day 5. I contacted EO and they immediately arranged for me to return it (still had the box) and then shipped me out a new grinder as soon as they got confirmation of it being shipped. A+ Got the new grinder and it's been smooth sailing since. Also, I think the first grinder I received must have been the last from a slightly older lot, because the new one had some very slight differences, like the chute you feed beans into was detachable on the first one, but not on the second.
But on to the grinder review. I upgraded from a Baratza Sette 270wi, and let me just say, there is no comparison. I have the stock espresso burrs on the DF83V, but man are they great. Maybe someday I'll look at fiddling with burrs, but for now I'm really enjoying these. There is so much more nuance to the coffee flavor, it's like I'm discovering great home espresso all over again. This thing is a beast, too. Heavy, feels rock solid, and QUIET. My husband doesn't share my love of coffee. He has always complained about the noise my grinders make in the morning. Two days after using this one, he tells me "I like your new grinder." Me: "You do? Why?" Him: "It's quiet. I can sleep through it in the morning." So take that for what you will.
I also had the chance to use a CF64V prior to this one (a friend's), and while that one also had great clarity and nuance of flavor, clean up with the DF83V is world's easier. I would absolutely recommend this grinder. I think it very likely compares favorably with much more expensive grinders in its grinder class.
this is my 4th coffee from Old Salt Coffee roasters… all four are exceptional… bean selection pairings and roasted just as to what has brought out the best and balanced flavors of each…Old Salt’s Haze Gray, Green Eyes,Silent Service and Brown Shoe each are definitely worth trying… each have their own very unique flavor profiles and are “just right”
This particular roast is spot-on… truly a medium roast that accentuates the balanced flavor in my experimenting this morning with two each of pour-overs and French press in my ESPRO
This machine is incredible. It has it all. The aesthetics, performance, quality parts, and ability to create/share custom profiles. I upgraded from a rocket Giotto and wasnt expecting much of a difference in terms of espresso quality but my first shot from the data s blew me away. The app is pretty easy to use and haven’t run into any issues. Overall I highly recommend this machine, you will not be disappointed.
Grinds are consistent and make delicious espresso when paired with my Cafelat Robot espresso maker. I was worried about the noise from some of the online video reviews. But I find it is actually pretty quiet. I did place it on the two stacked mouse pads that my previous grinder was on, so maybe this is helping.
The other issue these grinders were accused of is being messy-- with fines going all over the place. I don't find that to be true at all. They have really solved that problem with the Gen 2 upgrades. It is also nice to know I can upgrade the burrs in several years if I decide to.
I am super happy with the quality of this grinder and the coffee I can make with it.
Easy to use, makes a great espresso on the go!
Great featured machine, which allows the coffee nerd within me experiment to find the perfect shot. I was suprised to find that it also can approximate a poured over brew with the proper curve profile. The app for the machine is also well done. The community contacts found there allow me to draw on others expertise.
I wanted to take the time to use the roaster at least a dozen times before giving my review.
I enjoy using the Dual System and find myself using the Kaleido tablet more than Artisan. Both are good platforms and I like having the option to choose.
I have produced delicious coffee that my customers and family enjoy!
Setting up the roaster was easy! I did three season roasts before doing any production.
Cleaning the roaster after 4-6 roast is quick and easy.
There are a lot of roasters on the market and I took my time looking over several brands. I kept coming back to the M10.
It took me a few roasts to understand how the roaster responds to the changes I made during roasts. Easy to use!
By the way customer service is great!