I used to be a barista and we used a commercial size La Pavoni at the shop I worked at. It produced beautiful shots. I decided to purchase this for my personal use at home because I was familiar with the brand. Like any new baristo/barista, you have to do your research on how to pull good shots. There is a lot of trial and error. That being said, most espresso snobs will tell you to avoid machines with built in grinders, but honestly, this machine and its grinder works great. I have had it for about 8 months now, and like the commenter below me, (Brad), I wasn't pulling good shots at first. When you are using a light roast, you need to grind EXTREMELY fine, and sometimes use less beans. In dark roasts, you have to go coarser. You generally want to pull a double shot in about 25-30 seconds. I have found the perfect "sweet" spot for my drinks and I am happy to say I have saved so much money making my own specialty drinks at home that taste a million times better than Starbucks.
If you are looking for a straightforward & easy to use machine, this is a great all in one.
Love the grinder so far but when I first opened it, it was a bit dirtier than most seasoned grinders I’ve received in the past. Knowing that the grinder is purchased from the manufacturer. I was a bit concerned it might’ve been used prior. I purchased the brand new grinder but for some reason the hopper had dried drops of coffee on it. And the grinder itself had grinds all over the shoot. With priced paid for the grinder I’d assume it’d be better prepped.
Great communication and it was delivered so fast! Made it before my Christmas trip! Really happy and satisfied.
Excellent Puqpress Mini auto coffee tamper. Everyone should have this tamper in there kitchen next to espresso machine. Works great .
Thanks Majesty Coffee !
This is not my first La Spaziale S1Mini. Have owned one for many years, and it's without fail the best machine I ever owned. I purchased this second on from Majesty Coffee recently. I will say they are Johnny on the Spot with shipping and customer service. I could not believe the extra box of gifts I received from them also. No sales tax, free superfast shipping, one-year extended warranty, and super nice people. What else is left? Five starts!
This is my first espresso machine. It came promptly as ordered, and it looks great. So far I am having some issues with how long it takes to produce the espresso, and I understand that the grind size, amount of grind, and how tightly it is tamped can affect how the machine performs. I have tried various combinations of grind size, amount, etc., and I find the machine takes 5 minutes to produce a shot, and that the espresso comes out in drops, not as a stream. This may be due to my inexperience in using the machine, but until I get feedback from Majesty coffee, I can only rate the machine 3 stars.
If you've ever owned a product from the 1970s or older, you know what it means to own something that is solidly built. The Super Jolly V Up is SOLID. It performs, and has my faith that it will continue to perform for the next decade. Its nice to look at, and instills trust that my business is covered when it comes to a solidly built, grinder that won't fail. Plus, with a name like Super Jolly.... how can you not want this grinder!
Does what it's supposed to do. Pain to use, constantly listening for a beep upon which the roaster turns off unless you hit the timer button.
Working great very easy to setup. Set up in a small office people really like it
Incredible machine. Consistent, sleek, beautiful, well built espresso machine.
Delivered with care and works great. Very happy with this purchase.
Easy for consistency
Once I had the crane lift it into place things went smoothly. Caution: this grinder is very heavy. Other than that - it's pretty much perfect. No clumps, no mess, no hands. Weight is determined by grinding time; single, double, and manual settings. Build quality is next level. Powerful, quiet, fast, and heavy.
This grinder does a great job for my decaf espresso beans! Thanks Baratza!
I went from a Breville Barista Express to this dual boiler beauty and couldn't be happier with this purchase. Cost a pretty penny, but every espresso made makes me reassured about my purchase. Shipping took a few days longer than normal, but assumed that was due to the open box.
Steams milk incredibly quick, and my lattes taste even better! Hope this is my last espresso machine purchase since I don't think my wallet can take another hit like this.
The grinder has all the desirable features for all types of coffee beverages. The price is good and worth paying for this high quality product
I've had my Quick Mill Silvano machine for 3 years now. I purchased it after 2 Breville consumer machines crapped out after 2 years... one stopped making steam, the other leaked. And neither made great tasting coffee or substantial crema. So I took the plunge and purchased this machine and I'm so happy I did. What I love about it: the PID display of boiler temp and brew time. The simplicity of the controls. The fact that I can froth at the same time as pulling shots. The quality of the parts and longevity of the machine. The ease of cleaning. Finally, and most importantly, the great taste of the espresso I get every morning from the Silvano.
This machine has been a joy to own and use. Majesty Coffee was great to work with and I would definitely continue to buy from them.
Yes, $3,000 is a lot of money. However, when you decide to enter this high level espresso machine category (DB, PID, flow control, excellent steam power, etc.), you will quickly find that the Lelit Bianca V3 is a bargain.
Moving up from a Gaggia Classic, I was concerned that I was over-buying and paying for a lot of features I would never use. Wrong! Initially, I left everything at factory settings and did not touch the flow control. A few weeks and tons of perfect shots later, I'm experimenting with shot profiles, Turbo shots... you name it.
I'm getting great shots and only wish I had saved the money from the earlier machines and gone straight to the Bianca. It's that good.
Downsides: None that I can see.
You will love this machine.