You're a bad man
There's a Rocket Apartamento on coffeeforums that's quite tempting too...
There's an Expobar Lever IV Dual Boiler Machine just gone on there F/S, better be quick.
You're a bad man
There's a Rocket Apartamento on coffeeforums that's quite tempting too...
There's an Expobar Lever IV Dual Boiler Machine just gone on there F/S, better be quick.
Going to be end of this week before it ships, didn't realize it was coming from Italy (as it was a .co.uk retailer). Good to know my money is going where it's needed though. Gives me time to window shop for some extra bits like a knock box and scales
Please tell me you didn't buy it from Coffee Italia.
Yes, only two places that sell it in the UK as far as I can see and one of them is closed.
I would have waited till Bella Barista was open again.
I hope it works out well for you, I've heard many horror stories about Coffee Italia. They always claim to have stock and promise fast shipping, they actually don't carry any stock and just have things shipped direct from the manufacturer. After sales support it meant to be none existent so hopefully you don't have any faults.
I originally placed an order with them, drawn in by the cheap prices. When they didn't ship it straight away and were hard to contact I started to panic, I looked into them and read the stories. I managed to make up an excuse and cancel the order with a full refund. After that I took a visit to BB and had a great experience. My machine came with a special user guide, not just the user manual. If I ever have a problem I'm 100% confident that they will do everything they can to put it right.
Good luck with your purchase, get some pictures when it arrives.
I would have waited till Bella Barista was open again.
I hope it works out well for you, I've heard many horror stories about Coffee Italia. They always claim to have stock and promise fast shipping, they actually don't carry any stock and just have things shipped direct from the manufacturer. After sales support it meant to be none existent so hopefully you don't have any faults.
I originally placed an order with them, drawn in by the cheap prices. When they didn't ship it straight away and were hard to contact I started to panic, I looked into them and read the stories. I managed to make up an excuse and cancel the order with a full refund. After that I took a visit to BB and had a great experience. My machine came with a special user guide, not just the user manual. If I ever have a problem I'm 100% confident that they will do everything they can to put it right.
Good luck with your purchase, get some pictures when it arrives.
Hmm actually Belle Barista are open, via email only. I've dropped them a mail to see when they might have the Mara back in stock. I could stretch to the ACS Minima which they do have in stock...
They really are much better to deal with.
I looked at the Minima, it's a great spec for the money and makes a delicious tasting espresso. It was only the look I wasn't too keen on. I also really wanted a rotary pumped machine for the reduced sound and I really liked the idea of a plumbed machine, so eventually increased my budget to the Lelit Bianca.
The Bianca was a lot of money but I shouldn't need to upgrade it for a very long time. I would get the best you can afford so that you won't need to upgrade from, saving you money later on.
Yeah the finish on the Minima isn't great. When I'm spending this much it does matter to me. BB got back to me, they recommend the newer MaraX, the upgraded model, better temperature control. It's only 30 quid more than the Mara. But...no stock, and apparently the Lelit factory is shut down. I think I'll just wait and see for a few days, seems Caffee Italia aren't crooks or anything, they're just box shifters and potentially after sales service won't be great.
On the plus side, got my Rave delivery. The signature blend is very good, the italian job as well, not quite as keen on the chatswood though.
The plus for the Minima is that it's dual boiler so no cooling flush. The Mara X looks great though, I'm a big fan of Lelit.
Have Coffee Italia said how long? They probably won't be able to get stock either as the Lelit factory is closed.
There are a couple of mods to that grinder which give it much more consistent grind size. I have two grinders - electric burr grinder set up for machine espresso, and that Hario for French press. I don't mind the manual grind on a slow Sunday afternoon when making a whole potFancied trying something different from my french press and pre-ground coffee. Picked up a V60 and some beans + grinder.
First cup the grind was too coarse, the 2nd cup a little too fine. Will probably take a little playing to get the right grind. Still taste damn good the San Fermin.
Do you have a link? I am finding it gives an inconsistent size of the grind.There are a couple of mods to that grinder which give it much more consistent grind size. I have two grinders - electric burr grinder set up for machine espresso, and that Hario for French press. I don't mind the manual grind on a slow Sunday afternoon when making a whole pot
I also appreciate not having to change settings on anything!
Do you have a link? I am finding it gives an inconsistent size of the grind.