Hello
Firstly, use. Currently have a Nespresso Pod using Pod and Parcel pods. Worked fine - as I have full Barista options at work. However, with all the lockdowns and likelihood of working from home ongoing, i need to upgrade at home. My go to drink is a flat white - and would typically make two to four at a time - maybe up to 7-10 shots a day. My other considerations are space - not a lot to go around. Machine price range around $2.5 to $3k. I am looking forward to the process of making coffee - a bit like a slow cook on the BBQ - its an enjoyable break in the day!
At first I was convinced I was going to get the Quick Mill Rubino - and went down a rabbit hole on Grinders. There are loads of machine reviews online - not much for grinders - and I fully appreciate the right grind is vitally important. Its a toss up between the Anfim Best on Demand, and the Eureka Specialita 55. I was initially looking around the $750 mark, but lifted to the $1k mark as the improvement in quality is worth the jump. Based on footprint - i think the Eureka will get the nod. (any other suggestions welcome - including confirming i have this right is welcome)
Back to the machine! With size as a factor - The Rubino was a go to, then the ECM Mechanika v Slim got a look - Rocket Apartmento briefly, Crem One and therefore VBM - the list gets long - and finally the reviews on the Lelit Mara X - and now the Elizabeth make that more of a discussion.
I like the Rubino - I think it will suit me - but some of the reports on here re quality internals and long term reliability pushed me towards ECM. And some of the more recent comments on the Mara X (given its narrow width) make it appealing.
So, any advise on which of the above machines makes the best coffee - would be welcome. And given i have been down a rabbit hole on machines - any others to add to the list is welcome!
Thanks for any responses i may get - but happy to call and talk to anyone in the know!
Thanks
Firstly, use. Currently have a Nespresso Pod using Pod and Parcel pods. Worked fine - as I have full Barista options at work. However, with all the lockdowns and likelihood of working from home ongoing, i need to upgrade at home. My go to drink is a flat white - and would typically make two to four at a time - maybe up to 7-10 shots a day. My other considerations are space - not a lot to go around. Machine price range around $2.5 to $3k. I am looking forward to the process of making coffee - a bit like a slow cook on the BBQ - its an enjoyable break in the day!
At first I was convinced I was going to get the Quick Mill Rubino - and went down a rabbit hole on Grinders. There are loads of machine reviews online - not much for grinders - and I fully appreciate the right grind is vitally important. Its a toss up between the Anfim Best on Demand, and the Eureka Specialita 55. I was initially looking around the $750 mark, but lifted to the $1k mark as the improvement in quality is worth the jump. Based on footprint - i think the Eureka will get the nod. (any other suggestions welcome - including confirming i have this right is welcome)
Back to the machine! With size as a factor - The Rubino was a go to, then the ECM Mechanika v Slim got a look - Rocket Apartmento briefly, Crem One and therefore VBM - the list gets long - and finally the reviews on the Lelit Mara X - and now the Elizabeth make that more of a discussion.
I like the Rubino - I think it will suit me - but some of the reports on here re quality internals and long term reliability pushed me towards ECM. And some of the more recent comments on the Mara X (given its narrow width) make it appealing.
So, any advise on which of the above machines makes the best coffee - would be welcome. And given i have been down a rabbit hole on machines - any others to add to the list is welcome!
Thanks for any responses i may get - but happy to call and talk to anyone in the know!
Thanks

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