prosumer
decent espresso de1+
tablet-controlled espresso with precise pressure and temperature
the DE1+ gives you granular control over pressure, temperature, and flow via a bluetooth-connected android tablet. it heats up in under five minutes, supports pressure profiling, and can even pull a pour over, something no other espresso machine currently does. at around $2,500, it sits firmly in prosumer territory and is built for people who want deep feedback on every shot, not just a machine that makes coffee.
what it does well
- temperature accuracy within +/- 1°c, tighter than most prosumer machines
- pressure adjustable from 0 to 9.5 bar with roughly 1% accuracy
- capable of brewing pour over, unique among espresso machines
- heats up in under five minutes with no boiler warm-up wait
- detailed shot data helps diagnose and improve technique
- portable, ships with a padded wheeled suitcase
where it stops short
- requires a tablet or app for full control, adds complexity
- bluetooth dependency means software issues can affect brewing
- $2,500 price point is hard to justify for casual espresso drinkers
- steep learning curve given the number of adjustable variables
specs
- pump
- rotary
- boiler
- thermoblock
- heating
- thermoblock
- best for
- prosumer
- pressure profiling
- true
frequently asked questions
what is the Decent Espresso DE1+?
the Decent Espresso DE1+ is a prosumer espresso machine. tablet-controlled espresso with precise pressure and temperature
how much does the Decent Espresso DE1+ cost?
the Decent Espresso DE1+ costs $2,500, released in 2019.
what is the Decent Espresso DE1+ best for?
the Decent Espresso DE1+ is best for prosumer coffee.
what are the pros and cons of the Decent Espresso DE1+?
strengths: temperature accuracy within +/- 1°c, tighter than most prosumer machines, pressure adjustable from 0 to 9.5 bar with roughly 1% accuracy, capable of brewing pour over, unique among espresso machines, heats up in under five minutes with no boiler warm-up wait, detailed shot data helps diagnose and improve technique, portable, ships with a padded wheeled suitcase. trade-offs: requires a tablet or app for full control, adds complexity, bluetooth dependency means software issues can affect brewing, $2,500 price point is hard to justify for casual espresso drinkers, steep learning curve given the number of adjustable variables.