Released Apr 2024
A compact, dual-boiler home espresso machine with commercial-grade temperature stability, a built-in PID system, and energy-efficient operation, delivering café-quality shots in a counter-friendly package.
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for anyone who wants cafe-quality espresso at home, the Mini is one of the best options available
It’s often used for pop-up coffee events when someone needs a portable machine with a lot of power, and it delivers
The New La Marzocco Linea Mini Vs E61 E61 Wins
I watched Lance's video today. The good news is that my Profitec Pro 600 with flow control, which has a street price of $2,400, is actually better than the new Linea Mini with a street price of $5,900. Anyone with an E61 dual boiler with flow control should feel good about their machine. What makes the E61 dual boiler with FC better than the Linea Mini? Temperature stability: if you turn off the steam boiler, temperature stability decreases by 2-3° C, so you have to do mental math—it's actually 2-3 degrees less. For $5,900, you'd expect temperature stability with the steam boiler on or off. The E61 has no such wonkiness when the steam boiler is off. Pre-brewing (when the Mini isn't plumbed): the pump kicks for about 6 seconds, turns off for the puck to wet, then turns back on. The problem is that when the pump is off, it can only be off for 9.9 seconds, not longer. An E61 with flow control has no such 9.9-second limitation and can reproduce the original blooming shot with a 30-second dwell. Back-to-back shot temperature stability: the brew boiler temperature isn't stable; according to Lance, it varies plus or minus a degree during back-to-back shots. An E61 dual boiler is way more precise. In summary, for $5,900, the new LM Linea Mini is bested by E61 dual boilers with flow control that sell for thousands less. Edit: Lance didn't do the comparison—I thought my post was clear. Lance reviewed the LM Mini. If feelings are hurt because I mentioned an E61 dual boiler can do three things the LM Mini can't and costs $3,500 more, I can't help that. Even the Breville dual boiler beats it in those three areas. I'm saying ANY E61 dual boiler can do this, not just the Profitec. I don't know why people are so resistant to this information. Edit 2: I owe an apology based on user feedback. I apologize on behalf of the team that designed the La Marzocco Linea Mini and the team that believed $5,900 was a reasonable price for this inferior machine.
La Marzocco Linea Mini R Or Micra
the Mini is very sturdy
La Marzocco Linea Mini R Vs Lucca A53 Pro For
proven reliability
the pros are it's a beautiful machine and I love the design
New Machine Day La Marzocco Linea Mini Is Here
Beautiful shots, flat whites, and cortados, here I come!
My new espresso machine arrived today, exactly one month from the order date. This upgrade from my Breville Infuser comes after a three-week vacation in Italy, where I decided it was time. The Breville has been reliable, needing only basic upkeep, but I wanted more control and a more powerful machine overall. The milk steaming was also lacking—loud and slow. This definitely fits the bill and then some. I expect it'll be in service for the rest of my life and probably beyond. The straightforward user interface helped cement my choice; my very supportive wife needs to be able to make her morning latte without a steep learning curve. The flat black color is stunning, and the walnut accents are gorgeous—I'm drooling! Beautiful shots, flat whites, and cortados, here I come! Since ordering, I've added the Bookoo Ultra and Mini, a Pullman Big Step tamper, a Normcore leveling tamper, the La Marzocco knock box (not thrilled with it), various cups, and four frothing pitchers. Shout out to Chris Coffee—very responsive and great to work with!
The flat black color is stunning, and the walnut accents are gorgeous—I'm drooling!
Hello From A New La Marzocco Linea Mini R Owner
it heats up incredibly fast—around 10 minutes without any tricks
Running it all day uses about the same electricity as my Bianca with both boilers on, despite the Linea's steam boiler being over twice the size.
Excellent Longterm Review Of La Marzocco Linea
This post is about an excellent long-term review of the La Marzocco Linea Mini R, highlighting its performance and durability over time.
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