How to use the Bellman Stovetop Espresso Maker & Steamer

I have the older model without the pressure gauge. Any tips?

Is there any reason why he’s shaking non-stop in the video? It’s so weird almost unbearable to watch. 😣😣

Not sure what I’m doing wrong, but I always get an angry hiss of steam rather than a nice smooth trickle of coffee. Could the coffee being too coarse lead to that?

Can i still brew coffee without paper filter?

We use ours camping a lot
Do you think you could steam water instead of milk to make long blacks?

Hi Josh. I have a Bellman and use it daily - until last week where I accidentally put it back on the heat empty (no water). I only realised when i saw the white smoke coming up from underneath! So I must have heat buckled the base. Now when I put it on the stove top, steam escapes from underneath at the bolt, and it won't reach 1 bar of pressure. Do you have any advice? Is it ruined forever? Can I seal it somehow?
Thanks for your show.

Its $279 price just isn't justified. Also too much talking in beginning 40 secs too long...should be quick intro then straight into the product review...the finger to keep coffee from getting in centre put me right off, I have OCD and also bit of germaphobe don't like the idea of someone's finger being in my coffee grounds not even my own. I've read in comments no cooling element and also that it can't "control precise parameters" - so what are customers actually paying for?? $279 in this pandemic - get real! It's just something a hipster would use for posing, see this as being used maybe once or twice on the boat or at camp or instagram post then will go to kitchen gadget cemetary and collect dust on some obscure shelf. Its a NO from me.

so touching for an excellent video

I notice at the end of the video, there is zero Crema, but he does quite ok latte art. Is this possible????

How using 2 bars produce stronger espressos than 6?

I thought this was an interesting product to check out until I realized it costs as much as a real espresso machine. It's a moka pot with a milk steamer and has no right to be even half that.

My Bellman milk steamer works perfectly. I just ordered this from AB to replace (get rid of) the 9Barista.

Do you recommend to use a paper filter for the espresso with Bellman?

I need to get one for hubbys Birthday he loves his coffee and i think it will be great as a gift! We live in Australia! Please let me know where to get it!

Dudes had a couple already

how hot should you have your stove on ?

For those who have tried both the Bellman and the Bialetti, which do you prefer?

How do you know it's ready with the model without a pressure gauge ?

Hello, if not using the steam for milk, can I just open the valve and let the pressure release?

My espresso sputtered the whole time and didn’t ever become a steady stream. What did I do wrong?

Hi, do I turn the heat off once I reach the right pressure?

Hello I wood like to ask you what type off stove use this video I like to buy please let us know Thanks

Mine came with a metal filter/screen. Seems like you didn't use it here. What are your thoughts on that?

Joshua looks like the kind of person I'd love to be friends with 🙂

Do you have to use the paper filter? Or is there an alternative to what can be used ?

Just got mine! So excited

Thank you for the video! I so have a question. Do you add new clean water to steam after making the espresso? You have to wait again for the (new) water to heat up right?

Love this without taking up space

Just got one of these and cannot WAIT to use it. This will take our camp coffees to a new level. Thanks for the video it was super helpful!

I have an issue where even if I put enough water, right up to the 6 mark, I raise pressure to 2 bar, open the tap and within only a shot it is sputtering with steam. Do you have any suggestions why I am lacking water output? I am not even tamping the coffee grind down, and I am using a filter.

Hey, great vid! I bought a model without a gauge... any tips for judging the correct pressure? Sorry if you've answered elsewhere. Cheers, Mike

So if making one cup of espresso then you must fill the pot with enough water to steam would that be correct or just fill the pot enough with the water for steam as well.Also is there a Tamper you can buy as a extra for this machine at all.

This looks like exactly what I need! I’m so glad you posted this. I had no idea it existed. Your videos have been so helpful!

Omg thank you so much I’ve been looking everywhere for instructions for this! So… I found an old Benjamin & Medwin version of this product, the only difference is no pressure gauge. Is there a way I can kind of tell when the pressure is at a good place for espresso? (And not explode the unit, you know)

Hi, hoping you can help as I have not had a lot of luck with Bellman's customer support. I have had my bellman espresso maker for 6 days. I have made one latte on each day. For every brew I have used water level 3. The first two brews I used coffee level 9 and a paper filter. After letting the Bellman cool and opening the wand and also espresso spout to release remaining pressure, when I unscrewed the top dial that holds the "lid" on, liquid coffee poured down the sides. I tried next with 6 amount of coffee and no filter and the spacer on top of the coffee grounds. This time there was no leaking when I opened the top up however the area above the spacer was full of liquid which drained after I took the top off. Which to me seems to indicate some kind of vacuum being the cause. Then yesterday I used 3 water and 6 coffee with the spacer and when I opened it up, it did not leak but there was water again above the spacer. However this time something else happened, the spacer itself was bent. Every time I brew I follow instructions I found in a video. At 1/2 bar pressure I crack the dial just a tiny bit and hear a hiss and leave it cracked that teeny bit. Then when the pressure is around 1.5 I start to see a drop form and I open it up more. I adjust the heat so that the pressure stays between 1.5-2 while extracting. I increase the heat and let the pressure rise a bit and in the high 2's I start steaming the milk. By the time I finish its usually close to 1 even with the heat turned on but that's enough pressure to make really nice milk.

Okay sorry for how long that background info is...My questions for you are do you have any idea what is causing the liquid build up that does not drain until I open the top? And also about the spacer...first is the spacer supposed to be below or above the coffee grounds (I've been putting it above) and second have you ever heard of the spacer disc warping? I bent it back now but I am nervous to continue using this pressurized device because it seems like a defect. Bellman told me that the reason the liquid is pouring over the edges is probably because of coffee grounds and I should clean it better but this problem has existed from the very first brew so that seems incorrect. I have not heard back from them about the bent/warped spacer disc yet.

as a vanlifer with not enough solar for an electric espresso machine this is so sick

Did you happen to have a coffee before making this video Josh?

Hi there! Just started looking into how I can make good coffee at work using an electric induction stovetop portable. Rather than a moka pot the bellman looks great as it can do milk at the same time! Can you please share where or what induction top your using? As I can see that many mention the bellman doesn't work with all induction tops. Specifically the listing says it has to be stainless steel 340 compatible.

Doesn't make sense to separate all the cups. The first cup will taste the best (ristretto). The others will not be good. Should all be mixed together for espresso.

Great and completely non-patronising demo on using it ... strongly considering it for our campervan now!

When can i buy more filters

The thing I love about this is it looks like at least, is that no plastic ever comes in contact with any water or coffee ever during any process. Been looking for a coffee machine like this. Even the expensive ones have plastic crap leaching into our coffees / water! And with the latest science that is extremely alarming.

Having another go at this 3 years after purchasing and still can’t get it right… I followed this video step by step and all I got was steam out of the coffee spout???

Wow hey Josh!!! We used to work together and P&S! Was looking up a video on how to use this neato thing, and found you.

Would be perfect if support pressure up to 9 bar

Nice job. This is perfect for my off grid sitch!

I just found an older version, without the pressure gauge. I tried twice to brew some espresso but i either get nothing out of it or open a bit more and get an explosive blast of coffee steam with grinds in it. what am i doing wrong?

Does it really taste like espresso? Seems like it would be more like a moka pot.
I do own their steamer only. Pair it with a Wacaco Picopresso for an awesome portable latte maker.