Comments on: OTTO Stove Top Espresso Coffee Maker.

By: iankath

iankath — Sun, 03 Jul 2011 23:48:34 +0000

That’s an issue I’ve never seen with mine. I’m afraid I have no idea what could be the issue as the thread and lock mechanism is so coarse it shouldn’t jam up. Sometimes I find the O ring can move and interfere a little but that will normally be the issue as you tighten it.

Could you have spilt coffee down amongst the thread and it tried and “glued” it tight. Try soaking it in water for a while and try again?

By: David Hancock

David Hancock — Sun, 03 Jul 2011 22:11:07 +0000

My Otto has jammed closed this morning and I can’t seem to open. Any clues as to what caused this and how to open?

By: Personal Checks

Personal Checks — Fri, 20 May 2011 13:30:37 +0000

Love your idea and really like the coffee machine. What is the price of this coffee maker machine in the market?

By: Ben M

Ben M — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 06:20:23 +0000

Like the idea and concept, however are the coffee machines sold in retail stores?

By: Paul Smith

Paul Smith — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 06:15:10 +0000

I bought an Otto last weekend after deliberating for about 3 months (mainly because of price). I need not have bothered waiting. It’s worth every penny. Makes the best coffee, looks deadly and I’m totally sold on it. The finish is second to none. I followed the instructions on the DVD to the letter using a 3.8 grind as recommended by my local Merlo Coffee and haven’t had anything other than sh1t hot coffee since. My only gripe if you can call it a gripe is “Craig, why did you have to have it assembled in China???”. Anyhow, much respect Otto designers and makers. It’s the best.

By: Jeffrey Revell Reade

Jeffrey Revell Reade — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 08:20:19 +0000

Great coffee maker design. I have been looking around for some unique kitchen appliances like cake mixers, toasters and coffee makers. Where abouts can i buy such a product.

By: The Woodlands Real Estate

The Woodlands Real Estate — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 23:55:42 +0000

Very nice. I’ve been using the new Keurig for my coffee and can’t brag enough on it. I will have to do some more research on these expresso machines.

By: Term Life Rates

Term Life Rates — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 02:41:57 +0000

Ha! Those coffee makers look like some sort of illegal water pipe!

By: Ben

Ben — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 22:55:52 +0000

Sorry i forgot to ask also. With the coffee maker will it be available in southern europe (mediteranean)? I think it could be a great collectors item.

By: Ben

Ben — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 04:49:31 +0000

Great design and quite unique. The expresso maker mixes old with new which is quite fashionable at the moment.

By: Ian

Ian — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 06:38:30 +0000

If you follow the links to the OTTO site I’m sure they will be able to help you.

By: Karen

Karen — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 12:39:44 +0000

Really like the coffee maker design. Do you know if they sell them in the UK? Do you know if there is a distributor in Europe? Thanks

By: Texas Defensive Driving

Texas Defensive Driving — Fri, 07 May 2010 23:09:02 +0000

Hey lan,

Thats what i c\have recollected some of my moments with the Espresso. It was a good experiment which i have done with it when it came newly in the market and now an experienced one!! well hey the Video was excellent and more over i think now i can have the taste in a more perfect manner

By: Ian

Ian — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:02:26 +0000

Brian, Thanks and unfortunately unlike you my SEO skills are pretty poor

By: Peachtree City SEO

Peachtree City SEO — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 04:39:22 +0000

Very slick video Ian. I’d love to create a few high-end custom videos showcasing local search.

Unfortunately my video skills are pretty poor!

By: Jane b

Jane b — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 06:22:42 +0000

this machine is amazing. I was sceptical at first at how it could perfor
after hearing good things about it. but the Otto is amazing. the espresso it produces is in a class of it’s own. i reckon it will redefine how we drink coffee at home. I’m proud to be an early adopter of an undoubtable classic.

By: Pangi

Pangi — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 17:08:15 +0000

Nice writeup and vid. Loved it! There’s another great little Otto vid here: http://www.c4coffee.co.nz/videos/

By: John

John — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 14:56:01 +0000

Great design and very funky coffee machine. I havent seen any of these around. Where abouts are these found? It would be a great addition to any stove. cheers

By: coops

coops — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 22:51:39 +0000

hello Ian
I`m using an OTTO now, and really enjoy it.
the thing that speed up my learning to consistent espresso was understanding the grind and tamp.
I mucked around with variations of bean grinds but now have settled on a grind that gives me an great extraction and steam pressure.
Its winter here now, so use OTTO 3 -4 time during the day.
We use the travel case too, friends invite us around much more now and say to bring the espresso maker

By: ScottZeeman

ScottZeeman — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 06:04:41 +0000

Iced tea is my thing too, although you got me thinking!

By: Ian

Ian — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 07:44:22 +0000

You wouldn’t believe it but I haven’t had a coffee in 5 weeks. Just doesn’t suit me at the moment.

However I have started to see a couple of things. Because the base of the OTTO is smaller than the Atomic I have to use a smaller flame and I find that I’m having a bit of difficulty getting enough heat into it to get a good flow of coffee and pressure for the steam wand. However I know that I should be able to alter that by using a smaller grind/tamp firmer to build up a higher head of steam. I just haven’t had a chance to play with all the options yet.

I think it probably took me 50 or so coffees to know the Atomic and I would expect the same for the OTTO. To date I’ve only made half a dozen on the OTTO so I still don’t fully understand it as yet.

I know that it seems a bit of a waste but it’s hot in Brisbane now that Summer is here and not the best weather for coffee anyway. I’ve recently discovered a new found love for iced tea anyway.

I’ll let you know more when I eventually get back to the coffee.

Thanks for the interest.

By: coops

coops — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 01:49:46 +0000

hello Ian
how is your Otto going, any updates?
thanks
coops

By: Ian

Ian — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 04:29:15 +0000

Hi Coops.
I find the OTTO easy in both respects. The only cleaning is the group head which requires only a wipe and the steam wand which is a soak and wipe. It’s very stable on a stove as the wand is only in the milk. It’s also so heavy that it’s going nowhere in a hurry

By: coops

coops — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 02:21:06 +0000

hi Ian
I came across the Otto during an unrelated web-search.

Is cleaning the Otto easy? and is it stable on the gas hob when heating the milk?
A nice informative video too

thanks

By: Todd Willis

Todd Willis — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 13:08:41 +0000

awesome work Ian,

great to see ya progress with the multi-media. Ya such a great man of passion, patience and determination to learn all that ya do.