La Marzocco Linea Mini Coffee Machine Black

I love my new machine. This is the second machine I have bought from Chris’s coffee and there. sales and service are outstanding. I will never buy a machine anywhere else. Upgraded from a Vehicle Rocket 58 V2. The La Marzocco certainly makes pulling a perfect shot easy. I am using the integrated scale and find that it makes my morning routine simple. I strongly recommend both the machine and Chris coffee… they are willing to spend as much time as you need to help you use the machine correctly and diagnose and fix any problems that come up on your own.

I had a 10-year-old Profitec Pro 700 for home use that was starting to fail me (major to semi-major repair 1-2 times a year), so I was looking for a new machine. I have been dreaming of a La Marzocco at home for years, so I finally decided to pull the trigger when this new, 2024 version of the Línea Mini came out. It took about 2 months to receive it (I ordered the black version), and I set it up a few weeks back.It only took only a day to dial in a wonderful espresso that is extremely consistent from day to day. I use Redbird Mountain High espresso when trying to dial in a new grinder or machine, and the consistency, appearance and flavors this machine brings out of this coffee is simply amazing. I taste new flavors that I didn’t even know were there, and I have ... MoreI had a 10-year-old Profitec Pro 700 for home use that was starting to fail me (major to semi-major repair 1-2 times a year), so I was looking for a new machine. I have been dreaming of a La Marzocco at home for years, so I finally decided to pull the trigger when this new, 2024 version of the Línea Mini came out. It took about 2 months to receive it (I ordered the black version), and I set it up a few weeks back.It only took only a day to dial in a wonderful espresso that is extremely consistent from day to day. I use Redbird Mountain High espresso when trying to dial in a new grinder or machine, and the consistency, appearance and flavors this machine brings out of this coffee is simply amazing. I taste new flavors that I didn’t even know were there, and I have been using this coffee for years. The shots have a beautiful tiger stripe swirl to them, and the consistency (‘mouth feel” if you are a hipster”) is wonderful. I haven’t even changed any of the factory settings, and it’s just about perfect for my taste. I am excited to try other coffees once I am satisfied that I know the machine.The milk frothing wand was a lot to get used to with the small, 120z pitcher I use at home, but I love it now. Basically, the La Marzocco steaming power compared to the Profitec is like a fire hose versus a garden hose. With my old machine, I would probably spend around 10-20 seconds steaming a 12oz milk pitcher of milk, depending on how hot the steam boiler was set. The first few times I steamed with the La Marzocco, I sprayed milk everywhere and my “heat sensing” hand on the bottom of the pitcher got scalded a few times. I tried turning down the steam power in the app (discussed below) and only opening the knob a bit, but this produced poor quality microfilm. I finally figured out that the entire steaming process with this machine takes about 4-5 seconds for a 12oz pitcher and is achieved mainly through the churning of the milk in a vortex, as opposed to stretching the milk with air with the wand just at the surface, as with most home machines. I start with the wand tip right in the middle of the pitcher, submerged just to the line where the tip attaches to the wand proper, open up the knob, let it hiss for about a second, then angle the pitcher and submerge the tip further for a few seconds as the milk churns in a vortex. The result is incredibly smooth and sweet microfoam that has really taken my milk drinks to a new level.The Línea Mini has a lot of great features, and I especially like the app that connects to the machine. It’s is very easy to set an on/off schedule, change boiler temp, steam power, etc. I have found it to work pretty much without fault, and am happy to have many aspects of “coffee life” made easier.In all, I am very happy with this machine. Of course, it is early days, and we shall see how it holds up, but so far so great.Finally, a word about the wonderful customer service at Chris Coffee. I worked with Mark, and he was extremely helpful and responsive throughout the ordering and waiting processes. I highly recommend buying through these guys. They are smart, friendly and really know their coffee.

The machine is awesome, like any fine piece of Italian anything… you have to take care of it :). Just like my former Ducati, and Aprillia motorcycles. It is an absolute workhorse and it is VERY consistent from shot to shot. I would recommend this machine to anyone for sure! Be sure to pair it with a comparable Grinder to really get the most out of your shots! I bought my first machine from Chris Coffee years and years ago, and they have been nothing but utter professionals and the best support reps anyone could ask for! I live in California, and have tons of options of where to buy a machine or grinder, yet I ONLY buy these items from Chris Coffee, due to the concern and care they show for me! If you are reading this, you are considering a purchase that will change ... MoreThe machine is awesome, like any fine piece of Italian anything… you have to take care of it :). Just like my former Ducati, and Aprillia motorcycles. It is an absolute workhorse and it is VERY consistent from shot to shot. I would recommend this machine to anyone for sure! Be sure to pair it with a comparable Grinder to really get the most out of your shots! I bought my first machine from Chris Coffee years and years ago, and they have been nothing but utter professionals and the best support reps anyone could ask for! I live in California, and have tons of options of where to buy a machine or grinder, yet I ONLY buy these items from Chris Coffee, due to the concern and care they show for me! If you are reading this, you are considering a purchase that will change your life, so do yourself a favor and buy it from a place that will take care of you and your machine!!!