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I had an opus for about 9 months. There was a lot more retention, I had to weigh my grounds each time. It did a great job grinding but over time it would get stuck in the exit chute and just knocking it wasn't enough to get it loose. I had to use a coffee stirrer regularly to purge the exit chute.

I ordered this immediately after watching your video. Appreciated that you were willing to share why it's not perfect because it allowed me to decide whether the things it's lacking were acceptable to me. At $500 I think it's going to be a nice addition for my wife and I. My wife uses a Bambino Plus to make her latte in the morning and isn't one who wants to get into it as a hobby or chase perfection so I think we're going to sell the grinder we dial in for her machine and just use the built-in from the XBloom for her. For pourovers, she'll use the pods on days when she doesn't have time to make espresso and when I want a pour over I'll just use my own beans. I don't mind doing things manually but it's kind of nice to be able to get things set up and then walk away and let it do its thing. For me, the result in the cup is the most important thing so I value the consistency of a machine doing the pour exactly the same each time. Feels like XBloom is bringing the tech of a commercial machine like the Poursteady into the home at a consumer level.

My first and only aeropress is still the original aeropress go and I love it. Once I saw this one though my first thought was "that needs a ceramic liner" lol

After watching this video I am torn between the Fiorenzato All Ground (1st Edition) and the XBloom as my coffee machine/grinder combo. I like how you can brew pour over coffee with this one and still do espresso just fine. I have the Ascaso duo but wonder what you think.

Dawn of the lazy barista

I think I commented the same thing on another video, people don't NEED to open their grinders and clean them out (not often anyway), I'll do it when I'm changing burrs, or if something seems wrong or off with a grinder maybe. But otherwise, fresh light roast coffee will clean out whatever was in there previously :p If you have oily dark roast or artificially flavoured coffees maybe you would need to clean the grinder more often, but I'm pretty sure you're not into those either! :D

I was thinking of getting it, but it's not available for Canadians (Yet).

For that price, I suspect the grinder cannot be that good, and a good grinder is important for a good coffee.

For the same $499 you could get pretty much every cool gadget and peripheral to produce great filter coffee. Also, the learning curve needed to feel comfortable brewing coffee on your own, it's very similar as learning to use this machine variables with just beans and no pods. And if automation it's a thing you definitely need, get a good coffee maker and good grinder. But most importantly than anything else, please buy beans from your local/nearest roaster. The coffee chain can't handle any more waste as it is.

Where can one find the Baby T zero in the us?

I am not going to watch the review (for the first time) and just say: no. I do NOT need another piece of electronic garbage. Brewing Filter by hand is no miracle, it is (quite) cheap without having to compromise anything (quite the contrary)

How would you rate using pods with this vs cometeer?

It's what everyone who does pour over every morning for their other half needs. Especially on days when you are not around. Just make sure you stock up on pods, after all, that's the only way for them to grow the business like Nespresso. 😊

New to this, I am shopping for an aero press. After my last few trips being very disappointed in trying to hunt down coffee. But I can grind at home, and I am not weighing things while i'm traveling. Is this a coffee snob thing? I'm sure I could figure out the grind and amount at home and move on lol. Im getting old.😅 ( I do think I will invest in a travel Kettle, however, because the hotel microwaves and equipment are really starting to gross me out these days.)

Gosh that kids taring up the scale, their cute though so a plus on that, what brand of scale mister?

My opv isn't working

Great video (and videography!). I’m in Australia, and this is too much for my budget. I love the Steel Duo, but I’m concerned about the noise of the vibration pump (and while steaming). What are your thoughts about the noise? Cheers

If you can make a video using it, I would really appreciate it very much!

What’s the water reservoir volume like?

I just bought one of these to grind for Turkish coffee. I had watched this review before buying and got it anyway :D I have a couple of tips regarding some of your ergonomic complaints. The handle: don't wrap your thumb under it! Keep your thumb on top and curl your index and middle fingers around the "knob." Push with the ball of your thumb or the joint, whichever is more convenient. Just don't try to grip it with your thumb. Like pistol shooting - keep your thumb out of the way, it can only cause problems. Stability: tilt the grinder slightly either to the left (if grinding with right hand) or back, so that the downward force is concentrated on a very small area. It really does help and if you tilt it to the side, you will create more hand clearance in case you insist on wrapping your thumb around haha. Also, applying too much downward force leads to less stability. This may seem counterintuitive, but you're really trying to keep it from rocking and twisting as you turn the handle, not jump up and down :) Instead of wasting energy and hurting your palm pushing down really hard, concentrate on controlling those rocking and twisting motions. This thing produces a super fine grind suitable for Turkish coffee quickly and with an almost effortless ease. Yes, it's really expensive but I'm thrilled with it. I already have a funnel which is necessary to pour ground coffee into the ibrik without damaging the tinning and only grind 7.5 grams at a time, so I don't have any issues with pouring. On the one hand I can see where the design is a pain when it comes to emptying the bin but I don't feel bad about rolling my eyes and saying you're whining about silly things that have simple solutions. Finally, I don't have any trouble with the top so while I can't deny your experience I can say it isn't mine.

Wish they would make them with Mizen Omni burr

I like the original neo. All metal.

I am kind of in love with this thing and waiting for it to come to the UK

I couldn’t find the Flair Neo on the site. Is it no longer available?

Great video. Just ordered mine. By the way where did you buy the cool coffee bean holder that used to weigh on the xBloom scale? I wanna buy. Thanks.

This was a nicely thorough review. Enjoyed watching it. If I read the brief display of coffee pod prices right, the pods are bought in packs of 8. That would indicate that a pod (cup of coffee) costs roughly between $2-$3 per cup. How do they keep the coffee beans fresh in these pods sealed in N2, CO2 or the like? Roast & packaged (sealed) dates?

one of the best reviews of xBloom Studio in my opinion 🎉 I like you always think from your wife’s perspective. Thank you for the insights. ❤

I want to buy one, but the website mentions it is sold out.

This will eventually replace my Trifecta MB. Have you tried using the recipe cards with the same coffee bought in a bag?

Great video, Justin. Thank you.

A quick comment from Caleb from xBloom. He recommended setting RPM to 80-90 and adjust burrs to get in the ball park, then using RPM to dial in. Worked much better for me than just flat setting of 60 rpm and changes steps.

Waiting for the EU Release :(

Great review, I am using the Orea with the Negotiater and really like that I don't have ripples on the sides. I would consider this dripper if it had a similar device to make the inside of the filter smooth.

I think there is some way to calibrate the grinder, did you calibrate yours? Curious if it could get more range for espresso settings, because I saw Brian Quan choke his shot with a light roast, high flow basket and high flow profile at grinder setting 6.

Thank you for mentioning exchange in grinders. An problem rarely addressed. Zerpuck prep, Teddy, has the original version. When he disassembled the grinder to clean. It would not go back together correctly. He has quite a background and still was flummixed. Eventually evercame back together. Tempting, even for this boomer shot, old school guy,but no. There is a standard saying, never all in one. Not in audio, not in computers not in coffee. Too complex , not easily upgradable, difficult to fix.

First iteration with $700 was a hard pill to swallow as it was now in intermediate coffee enthusiast territory but with a built in grinder which those people have. But THIS... they nailed it and I want one even though I don't need it Maybe larger watertank? I hope they succeed

Shoutout for Corvus coffee,my favorite Roaster in Denver area! Their cafes are top notch too!

Super helpful vid, nice looking kitchen & great Canadian accent 🙂I actually just got the same studio in the mail. I've used it a few times and I'm trying figure out the steps and RPM's on the grinder. I haven't played with it in fear of botching my coffee, I just scan the pod (via the app) and pushing play. Any suggestions?

Was hesitant with the Duo V2 due to the 20a plug requirement NOT an issue for us Canucks! We get a 15a connection That pretty much has bumped this unit to the top of my list

I think it's pretty amazing for $499. I would love to borrow one and play with it for a week or two (basically enjoy the honeymoon phase) and then be able to give it back. Why? Well, the pods are going to be a deal breaker as far as price is concerned and when using my own beans, it becomes too complicated for this old guy. This was the best review I've seen on this machine (and yes, I've seen several Big Name reviews) and I appreciate how you brought the usability factor for your wife into the discussion. It's just reality to take into account how other members of the household will react to or be able to use a new piece of equipment.

This was a very informative video, thank you! Do you feel like the grind setting is consistent per setting? Like when you did espresso at 3, did it feel like that 3 was consistent each time? I had worries since the thing is actually adjusting itself, how accurate the changes would be if I decide to grind for espresso one drink and pourover the next, and then back to espresso.

I would definitely take it as an add on once a white Omni dripper comes out hahaha 😂

Curious as to what you are doing with the pre brew with your mini.

Been debating getting a niche as an upgrade from my built in sage! Think I’m finally going this make the jump this year

Very cool but the moving parts and built in grinder make me concerned about longevity. I’m more looking forward to the Fellow Aiden as a pour over replacement

As an xBloom Original owner (Backer #55) and xBloom Studio owner, this is one of the best reviews so far. I agree with your concerns about possible issues over time as I experienced issues with the electrostatic pouring system (poor flow, uneven patterns) and the multifunction power button (stopped working altogether) on my Original which had to be replaced under warranty. I'm not the only one to experience those issues. I'm glad they replaced the Original's electrostatic diode "solid-state" pouring system with a mechanical system in the Studio, the pours are much better on the Studio. xBloom can definitely do a better job in UI design and education of users about the user interface & workflow in both the app and with the manual knobs. It also took me a while to figure out how to cancel out of the different functions using the knobs. One thing I noticed in your review is that your OmniDripper appears to be level, but a lot of users including myself have OmniDrippers with a significant forward tilt so that all of the brewed coffee drains from the front of the dripper, which is not ideal for even extraction and minimizing channeling. Seeing how widespread this issue is, I'm somewhat dumbfounded that xBloom didn't catch it *and* address it during pre-production.

Well….when I had to switch over from a mouse to a track pad…..I hated it. It took years for me to finally ditch that extra mouse. I know this is not the same thing but my work flow and use of my manual coffee equipment has become automatic and almost unconscious, if that makes sense. But….if you look at it…its not really intuitive. Just watch when someone else tries to do it that isn’t familiar with all the steps. I suspect I would adjust over time…particularly if I packed away my other stuff. I love the flexibility and geek appeal of being able to adjust so many variables then developing quick recipes. All that being said….I doubt I will put away my kettle and french press if I get this. Occasionally I will prefer the thicker…”muddier” brew. Great review !

I think this would be great for the office where time and convenience is playing to the strengths of the XBloom. I'll leave my home setup the way it is as it is part of my morning ritual. Great review-in depth and thoughtful critiques.

Loving the design and build and you did an excellent job of explaining it to your subscribers. Looks wonderful in your space too! Thanks for what you do, you're making an impact in people's lives! - Mac

Nice walk through… Yeah it did seem a bit a little finicky if you intend to get none pod coffee, I think all that personally would just make me grab my manual gear… but if you access for pod it dos add convenience, however that is so far only available in north America… I haven’t heard they managed to get European roasters onboard