Is anyone roasting this? I got it from showroom, and it's right up my alley - subtle, fruity, bit of chocolate, lots of body. The problem I'm having is that it's quite tricky to roast: wide distribution of bean sizes, from what looks like peaberry to pacas leading to uneven roasts; quite crashy for a natural; has a nasty tendency

Thank you all for the great responses! I ended up not purchasing this unit, and went instead with a beautiful La Pavoni. But I know the responses here will prove useful to others who, like myself, are searching this group for information like this. And, I'll probably keep going down this rabbit hole, and may yet refer back to these

Bought in 2018, used during travel and in my office at work (pictured). Still working as good as new; may need a new set of gaskets soon, which is only 8$ on their website. Included: 1. Flair Signature Pro 2. All original accessories: puck screen, portafilter, brew chamber, frame, pressure gauge, drip tray, tamper, funnel 3. Additional accessories: second

I can appreciate the benefits but I'd rather just use proper filters

Hi Greg. I second everything that Jeff and DrGary have said. I got a Faema Baby by chance at half the price of a Robot. Then got a Caravel at around $350aud, I would not pay 600euros. Then I virtually stole a CT1 from a bloke(actually paid a lot more than he asked). I love the CT1. It is

A huge advantage of the Espresso Cart system arose from your very question and it's the uncertainty of the performance of the remineralization process and how it works over time? How will it work as the filters wear and the water coming in changes as well. The cart system takes all that worry out and really isn't much

I would get a Robot with pressure gauge, and enjoy that whilst you make up your mind and save up for the ultimate. It also travels well and can serve as a portable setup, if that's useful to you. You have the grinder covered, and you present machine can be your steamer. The Robot is very good and will give

Maybe a second will arrive

Wanted to chime in and give props on the epic amount of detail in your posts. Your process sounds solid. Wishing you tasty extractions in the future!

I ordered white on April 26th from "Stealth Coffee Systems" in Vancouver (the distributor for La Marzocco in Canada). I was told it wouldn't be delivered until June. It arrived, unexpectedly, on May 18, with no shipping notification or update and the order still showing unfulfilled on their website, via Canada Post on a pallet. Certainly not complaining! The communication