Many people opt for the Delonghi Dedica or ECP line when choosing their first espresso machine, not yet knowing the rabbit hole they are getting into. In this video, we go over the most common questions I get regarding Delonghi Espresso Machines, and talk about accessories that can heighten the quality of your espresso game with these affordable machines. Finally, we do a couple of demos. First, we look at how to dose based on the basket, we compare single and double baskets, and we also compare cheap generic vs quality IMS baskets. Finally, we go over some tips for mastering your milk steaming.

Products used/recommended in this video
(these are affiliate links that help fund videos like this, at no extra cost to you)

►DeLonghi Dedica EC685 (reviewed model):
https://amzn.to/3p1t0tk
https://amzn.to/3VPG71X or https://tidd.ly/4bhiIuQ (Delonghi direct)
https://amzn.to/3A1WygB
https://amzn.to/3Ak7mFr
https://geni.us/EC685 (global link)

*These accessories fit for EC680, EC685, EC785 and EC885**

Impactful Accessories, starting with the most important:
► Double Basket by IMS (H26):
https://amzlink.to/az08GpiqiBuo9
https://amzlink.to/az06Mq1YbQ1vs
https://amzn.to/3NmxVlS
https://amzn.to/3H1MQyr
https://geni.us/DeLonghi_IMS_Basket (EU/AU global link)

► Single Basket by Graef (only EU): https://geni.us/GraefSiebe

► Bottomless Portafilter, for diagnosing shots:
https://amzn.to/3zA5k50 (alu) or https://amzn.to/3WoiHPu (wood)
https://amzn.to/354PYZX
https://amzn.to/3Voa6Mn
https://amzn.to/3w18P1L
https://geni.us/BottomlessPF (EU/AU global link)

► Dual Spout portafilter, for splitting shots:
https://amzn.to/3tRYSpO
https://amzn.to/45W7PeV
https://geni.us/Delonghi2Spout

► My favorite coffee scale:
https://amzn.to/3LKlr5W
https://amzn.to/46ejbw0
https://geni.us/MiiCoffeeNanoScale

► IMS Shower Screen (made in Italy):
https://amzn.to/42qz3d7
https://amzn.to/3LDsle8
https://amzn.to/3p5WSbv
https://geni.us/DL200NT (Amazon link for rest of world)

► Dosing ring:
https://amzn.to/3RdsA1Q
https://geni.us/51mmDosingRing

Last but not least, a capable grinder is necessary. Here are some suggestions:
► Grinder Suggestions: https://kit.co/tomscoffeecorner/grind... (Amazon)

Blog Article: https://tomscoffeecorner.com/delonghi...

All the Dedica Gear: https://kit.co/tomscoffeecorner/delon... (Amazon)

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:42 Common Delonghi Questions
3:42 Recommended Accessories
8:06 Demo: Dosing for Espresso and Basket Differences
12:12 Demo: How to Steam Milk
13:51 Wrapping up


*DISCLOSURE: The above Kit.co and Amazon links lead to Amazon, and since I am an affiliate, help fund videos like this one, at no extra cost to you.

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TN update 15.01.24