kennyboy993

The ECM puristica looks to die for - if it ever makes production

I’ll try that. He’s not getting his mince pie this year if I don’t get one

That’s never worked for me in the past

Is there a way to formally register interest in this machine anyone know?

Ha pretty sure that is over 16hp

The bambino does not have a built in grinder - the barista pro does though. Bambino is not a bean to cup machine - you have to fill the portafilter yourself, time or weigh shot etc. In general the breville/sage machines produce a good cup - mixed history in terms of longevity

The sage thermo jet machines don’t work well with light roasts. The brew temp is directly related to flow rate so if anything flows fast you can assume it’s below designed brew temp also - how much under I don’t know. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

With all the sage thermo blocks/jets my first port of call would be brew temp. Have you had chance to read the preheat threads on here - is a good idea. They need a good warm up and brew temp is related to flow rate on the thermojets- not sure if the barista touch is as sensitive here as it uses the older thermoblock I believe Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Great info, cheers. Good to know preheat isn’t compulsory Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks matted - glad you referenced the HB thread too, I did see that. Really like the purity and elegant design of the robot - and the portability Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Done more research on the LP and the robot as I really like both - for different reasons. One thing that I’ve read - the Robot does perform better with a preheat even though it states it’s not necessary. Workflow is important to me - one of the reasons why I’ve discounted the flair. Can anyone vouch for preheat need on the robot? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Welcome Paul Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks matted, they seem a great piece of kit - have been reading your posts great to see how happy you are. Need to have a think about how often I’d want to steam milk for guests then this and LP both good options. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hmmm the cafelat looks very interesting. Anybody else tried one of these and had super tasty? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks so yours is completely standard with temp strip perhaps? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk