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Thanks for the kind comment. The Forte AP is a suitable companion for the Linea Mini.

I haven't been able to use my Forte to grind fine enough for espresso with either the steel or ceramic burrs. Tried leveling the burrs, my Forte is my pourover coffee grinder now. My Eureka Atom 60mm is great for espresso though.

It's very hard to say better or worse. The Synchronika does have better temperature control over both the espresso and steam boiler. The LMLM has a pressurestat to control the steam which in this price range is a little perpexling. The La Marzocco has a saturated group vs the E61 on the ECM which is the main differentiator of the Linea. That and the price is almost double.

iDrinkCoffeeCanada i also can‘t decide between the synchronika and the Linea Mini. Both seem amazing and of course I would be happy with the synchronika but on the other side a la Marzocco for me is the dream I always wanted to have. Such a difficult decision 🙈

Mike Trenko that's a Reg Barber white powder coat tamper with stainless steel base

Those are Bodum double wall cups. They are fairly widely available

La Marzocco does all its boilers in steel.

@@MrHubadub Thank you so much.

Yes its NSF rated!

I would say about 30 minutes or so to be fully hot

Hi, yes, I think that is possible. We have sold this machine for similar uses before. Another option would be the GS/3 which is also 110v and that can be purchased with volumetric dosing which is useful in commercial applications.

Those are the two I'm looking at. the gs3 is probably the way to go I'm guessing.

The GS3 with the volumetric dosing does make it easier when you get busier because you don't have to worry about turning the machine off when you are steaming or speaking to a customer so I usually recommend that for situations like yours.

this is so beautiful its only money..but...what would u say is the best 3k version...im brand new to espresso but want to but one and start learning

ZAFAR ULLAH I don't know, I'm in Canada, sorry

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The experiences are quite different. The Jura machine is designed for convenience but like with almost everything in life you sacrifice quality for convenience. The coffee from a traditional machine like the Linea will be markedly better for both espresso and milk based drinks

iDrinkCoffeeCanada This is what I expected. Thank you. I’ll start with the LaMarzocco and use the Giga in my city condo. Thank you again!

We use tap water that is softened and filtered using a Mavea filter. We suggest testing water pre and post filtration to make sure it is within the manufacturers specifications

First, "saturated group" is a marketing term. There is no boiler/group with really zero temperature fluctuation. Second, the Mini group has its boiler built in the group. So even if I haven't measured it, I would say it is as "saturated" as any of the other LM (e.g. GS3) groups, or the Dalla Corte groups, which are built similarily to the Mini one.

Hi, if you are referring to the speed of the extraction this is directly related to the grind. If your coffee is extracting too quickly make your grind finer to slow it down.

Hi, I compared the LMLM to an ECM Synchronika in another comment. The Profitec Pro 700 and the ECM are essentially the same machine, the difference is aesthetic so the same comparison applies

In terms of features the ECM actually has more. The Synchronika has full digital pid temperature control over both the steam and the coffee boiler whereas the LMLM has an analog control of the coffee boiler and uses a pressurestat for the steam. Both machines have rotary pumps but the ECM includes what you need to plumb it in, for the Linea you have to buy an optional kit to plumb it in and open up the machine. ECM uses the E61 group head and LM has its own. With the Linea Mini you are definitely paying a premium for the La Marzocco brand but they have earned a that reputation. The price is almost double too.

iDrinkCoffeeCanada dang sounds like i made the right decision in buying my ecm then? Thanx

thanks for this! trying to start a small coffee shop and was looking for an effective yet affordable machine! thanks!

5.5k La Marzocco is the best. The next level down would be a Rocket.

@@topfivar2107 Do not start a coffee shop with a breville machine. Please. If you can't afford a commerical machine then you need to wait

Speedster from Kees van der western could be another nasty beast to dream for LOL.

more like the 0.1%

Yes, macchiato means stained or mottled. Latte Machiatto is milk stained with coffee. It is not a common drink in North America but enjoyed in some places in Europe.

Yeah it means to stain the coffee with a small amount of frothy milk.

@@lukesaunders388 an espresso macchiato is an espresso with a small amount of milk foam, in some countries like Spain they call this a cortado. A Latte Macchiato is milk stained with coffee usually presented in a tall glass so you can see the three layers. None of these definitions are set in stone though, there is a lot of variance depending on geography.

@@lukesaunders388 Hey yall, european guy here - i have relatives in italy and we are all into coffee culture - since “Latte“ means milk in italian and "Macchiato" - as already said - says something like "stained", this is just right. Latte macchiato is a drink that mostly consists of milk and has a single, strong shot of espresso in it. Nonetheless, there are many types of coffee drinks and it is pretty easy to get that wrong. e.g. a cappuccino is a single shot of espresso with foamy milk crown on top, whereas a flat white is a double shot with the foam closing with the border of your chosen cup (often served with latte art on top). what you mean is called "Caffé macchiato" in italy. However: you can of course not be completely wrong about a wording that is not really defined - but at least it helps to know what most of the other countries do with their naming schemes for their coffee drinks.

A latte macchiato is not a traditional drink. Generally you pour milk first and coffee second, macchiato translates to spotted or stained from Italian. Latte macchiato is spotted milk.

iDrinkCoffeeCanada Now you’re just making shit up!

iDrinkCoffeeCanada O.K. I didn’t get the latte part the first time, didn’t know “latte macchiato “ was a thing. My bad.

@@kellyforbis1406 you may be thinking of a traditional macchiato as foam and espresso is a short cup?

This is for American people not for cheap people