This been some journey, ordered in April 19th. Arrived today August 20th. So glad I was patient. navy blue is absolutely stunning … after 8 great years of Rocket R58 - it was time to upgrade for My 50th birthday!
Linea Mini R in Navy Blue, stunning !!!
Getting ready for when my Micra arrives. I tested my tap water and it's basically < 20 ppm. Can I just add some TWW packets to bring it up to 100-150 ppm or don't use Vancouver water and use distilled or RO water?
The wooden handle on my portafilter cracked and I couldn’t find the original, so I was like maybe I can find a good handle 3d model designed for M12 threads.
All the models I saw on Makerworld are round, and I wanted a flat handle, so I designed one myself.
Then to match the yellow color, I also made a yellow bean hopper for the Pico😝
It is smaller than the original. I wanted make it more suitable for single dose, but still too big.
Has anyone bought the micra for home use (max 4-5 cups a day) and wished they bought a mini R instead? If so, why?
And for any reason if you went the other way around (mini r to a micra) let me know why?
thanks - future micra owner
Anniversary gift! I did a lot of research between the micra and mini, but ultimately ended up with the mini. It will be end game for us. I will probably upgrade the grinder eventually. We are experimenting with what beans we like so we wanted to try single dose. I was originally going to set it on our coffee cabinet to replace the Breville Express that we had for 7 years, but the Mini ended up being too long. I had room in this area which works fine. Hoping to find cups to fit on top. The notNeutral in amethyst I wanted is out of stock until Oct-Nov. I am also going to upgrade both machines to Walnut add ons sometime soon. The shot flavor is by far better than the Breville. Even when I pull a semi crappy shot on the Mini. My husband doesn’t like tinkering too much with espresso machines and mainly drink medium to dark roast so we didn’t care much for one with flow control. A commercial repair company 1 hour and 15 minutes from me said they will handle any repairs if I purchased through them. They ended up having two in stock at their LA store. Luckily one was the black I wanted. So they shipped it to IA within days and I was able to demo it and take it straight home. No regrets. The steamer is beyond amazing.
Just bought my dream machine! I had a black and copper R58 Appartmento before so it matched the theme however I got this blue one for a steal with alot of add ons. However it doesn't suit my set up anymore. I've seen you can buy the smaller lower side panels in wood so it'll take it away a little.
Does anyone know where I can buy something for the top side pieces? Thank you!
I'll keep the front blue to have a little uniqueness!
Anyone bought the Mini R for home and wished they bought a GS3, Micra, Decent or something else? If so, why?
Anyone who went from GS3 --> Mini R?
Hi does somebody know why theres no power in buttons or the pressure gauge . It hasnt been used for a while now. The white lights do turn on but theres no other response. Also theres the blinking red light underneath.
I want to sell this if somebody can help out please.
La espera de mi M1 y R1 se está haciendo interminable😅
Mientras tanto yo sigo recolectando toda la 💩 de mi K2 Plus 😜
Was looking around online and there were a few answers here and there, but most people chalked it up to just one of cons of owning the machine. I played around with how the cups are placed and sometimes it sounds not as bad, but I did notice that when I had my hand on the center of the cup tray, the sound completely went away. Was wondering if anyone found some simple solutions to this issue as I had this mini R for only a few months.
You guys think I need a complete new replacement?
I have first popup event coming up and will make up to 120 drinks within 2 to 3 hours. (Updated numbers here from the initial version).
Equipment: Coffee cart,LM, E65S GbW grinder, Acaia Scale connected to Mini, plumbed in (5G water source),7G gray water tank(x2), rinser, knock box ,sync, mini fridge, cooler for the ice, all fits inside the table.
My usual flow: Medium roast beans. 21.5 G coffee > 40 G extraction >Into 8 to 10 oz cups for milk based drinks.
Thoughts ?
Welcome to the weekly Buying Advice megathread — the place to ask *which* La Marzocco to buy before making a standalone post (Rule 3).
To get useful recommendations, please include:
- Your budget (and currency)
- Plumbed vs. tank (do you have a water line available?)
- Counter space / height constraints
- Milk drinks vs. straight espresso focus
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Regulars: please check in and help newcomers choose. Happy pulling! ☕
Arrived today! Ordered form LM Home UK. Sharing some pics for those still waiting on theirs.
Absolutely love the back, so sad there’s not a spot in my kitchen where it won’t be against a wall!
Edit: any recommendations for accessories/tips for a new LM owner very appreciated. I think I’ll get a more ergonomic tamper and maybe one of the puck screens with the cutout.
Hi team - my drip tray is crooked and falling down to the right on my new Mini. There is a small gap between the back end of the tray and where it connects with the rest of the machine. The machine is otherwise level. Anyone run into this? If I slide something in the metal track I could probably prop it up, but it’s a bit irritating. Maybe something simple I’m not doing.
I am expected to bring home a Linea Mini next week. I have been searching for accessories since I am going from a 54mm to a 58mm. Need recommendations on tamping stations that fit Normcore and La Marzocco. Plus if it has a detachable tamping station and storage tubes for single dosing. Thanks!
Hey,
Moving to Chicago soon and need a simple, low-effort water setup for my Linea Mini. I really want to avoid mixing distilled water with Third Wave Water.
Since Poland Spring isn't distributed here(and if it is it's very expensive) and local Crystal Geyser isn't from the ideal CA sources, I’m considering a countertop RO unit with remineralization, like the Bluevua ROPOT-Lite(UV).
Two quick questions for the community:
1. Countertop RO: Anyone using the ROPOT-Lite (or AquaTru/Waterdrop) for dual boilers? Does the built-in remineralization provide enough TDS/conductivity for the Linea Mini's sensors and flavor without causing scale?
2. Local Bottled Options: Is there a widely available Midwest bottled water (or easy delivery service) that safely hits La Marzocco specs straight out of the jug?
Thanks!
Strongly considering purchasing a Linea Mini or Micra.
Based on everything I’ve read, these machines have a reputation for extremely high build quality and durability, and with proper care and maintenance, I’d expect either one to last me a very long time.
My one concern is how integrated these machines are with the La Marzocco app. I have no doubt that the hardware itself is built to last. But I’m a little more hesitant about the software side of things. I’ve come across quite a few threads and reviews mentioning bugs and connectivity issues with the app. More importantly, I wonder what happens 5, 10, or even 15 years down the road if the machine itself is still going strong but the software, app, or connected services are no longer supported. It gives me a bit of pause considering the number of settings and features which are controlled through the app.
I’m planning on keeping whichever machine I buy for the long haul, so I’d be interested to hear what current Mini/Micra owners think. Is long-term software support a legitimate concern with these machines, or am I overthinking it?
Edit***
Thanks to everyone who’s responded! It’s definitely reassuring to know that the overall user experience isn’t as dependent on the app as I had originally thought. Certainly alleviates my concerns. 🙏🏼
I finally fired up this brand new LM Linea Mini and I noticed that the white brewing light under the group head do not come on at all. I believe that I read somewhere that they only come on while pulling and here’s a video of one of my pulls without the light coming on. Am I missing something?
I had the custom handles installed with the order. Could they have forgotten to connect the lights when the paddle was swapped? Has this happened to anyone else?