I have had a barista express for 18 months now, and a Niche grinder for 12 months which i upgraded to.
I would now like to upgrade my machine. I discounted machines like the Linea due to the high price tag, and assumption that other than maybe build quality/reliability it has no advantage over the machines I've shortlisted.
I was previously set on DE1 but now unsure due to price increases, plus I've lost my initial interest in all the tweaking/experimenting it offers. I've also heard it stands out for light roasts which I don't really enjoy. The main reason it's still in my shortlist is because i love the quick start up time (i don't have a fixed coffee time daily) and the small form factor.
Londinium - (or some other spring lever machine?) - i really like the simplicity and beauty of these machines, and from what i've read will deliver equally good coffee (if not better) than other machines, without the need to have hundreds of profiles and settings to vary like the DE1 (yes i know the DE1 can also just work by pressing one button and not tinkering)
My preferences:
- Excellent quality, consistent/repeatable milk based drinks, often 2-3 at a time (i believe all machines can do this)
- Easy & quick workflow (Londinium seems best at this?)
- Quick heat up time (DE1 wins here)
- Good value (Lelit wins here)
Would love to hear about people's experiences with these machines, especially those of you who have used multiple and can compare.
I would now like to upgrade my machine. I discounted machines like the Linea due to the high price tag, and assumption that other than maybe build quality/reliability it has no advantage over the machines I've shortlisted.
I was previously set on DE1 but now unsure due to price increases, plus I've lost my initial interest in all the tweaking/experimenting it offers. I've also heard it stands out for light roasts which I don't really enjoy. The main reason it's still in my shortlist is because i love the quick start up time (i don't have a fixed coffee time daily) and the small form factor.
Londinium - (or some other spring lever machine?) - i really like the simplicity and beauty of these machines, and from what i've read will deliver equally good coffee (if not better) than other machines, without the need to have hundreds of profiles and settings to vary like the DE1 (yes i know the DE1 can also just work by pressing one button and not tinkering)
My preferences:
- Excellent quality, consistent/repeatable milk based drinks, often 2-3 at a time (i believe all machines can do this)
- Easy & quick workflow (Londinium seems best at this?)
- Quick heat up time (DE1 wins here)
- Good value (Lelit wins here)
Would love to hear about people's experiences with these machines, especially those of you who have used multiple and can compare.