Video Tutorials

How to clean a Jura Espresso Machine when it asks for cleaning

A quick tutorial on how to clean your Jura espresso machine. We demonstrate the procedure on the Jura S8 and D6 but the method described will work on any model of Jura machine.

How to drain a heat exchanger boiler

In this tutorial we go over how to drain a heat exchanger boiler. We show two methods. It is important to drain a boiler if you need to ship or transport your machine (especially in the winter) or if you want to store your machine. The machine shown is a Rocket Giotto but this method will work with any machine

How to change an E61 Group Head Gasket and Shower screen

This tutorial covers how to change a group head gasket and shower screen in an E61 espresso machine. This method can be used for any E61 group head from manufacturers like Rocket Espresso, ECM, Profitec, Quick Mill, Expobar, Vibiemme, Isomac, etc.

How to dial in and calibrate a Mazzer Espresso Grinder

This video demonstrates the basic principles of dialing in an espresso shot using a Mazzer espresso grinder. The grinder that is used is a Mazzer Mini Electronic Type A but the same principals apply to other models such as the Super Jolly, Major, Robur, Royal, or any other stepless grinder.

How to dial in and calibrate a stepped espresso grinder

In this tutorial we show you the basic technique required to dial in a stepped espresso grinder such as a Baratza or Rancilio grinder. A Baratza Sette is used but the same principals apply to any make of grinder.

Non-Dairy Milk - Almond, Coconut, Soy and Macademia Milk Latte Art

In this video we test out four non-dairy milk substitutes including Soy, Coconut and Almond milk from Pacific Foods Barista series and Macadamia Milk from Milkadamia.

How to Pour Latte Art (Introduction)

An introduction to pouring latte art geared towards beginners and home users. We show how to froth milk to a consistency suitable for latte art and demonstrate four different pours, a heart, a wavy heart, a rosetta and finally a tulip. Espresso Machines featured in this tutorial:

How to dial in and calibrate a Eureka Espresso Grinder

This video demonstrates the basic principles of dialing in an espresso shot using a Eureka espresso grinder. The grinder that is used is a Eureka Silenzio but the same principals apply to other models such as the Atom, the Zenith, the Olympus, The Mythos or the Rocket Fausto or any other stepless grinder.

How to clean a Breville Barista Express when the Clean Me light comes on

In this tutorial we show you how to run the cleaning cycle on a Breville Barista Express 870XL Espresso machine. This method also works on the Breville Infuser 840XL

How to Plumb-in a Home Espresso Machine Using a BWT Filter

A guide on how to plumb in a home espresso machine using a BWT filter like the Best Max, or Best Protect. There is also a discussion about the differences between the BSPT (British Standard Pipe Thread) and the North American NPT (National Pipe Thread). This video will show you everything you need to know to plumb in your espresso machine in Canada or the USA.