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For the ROK, it's 49mm

It's all just a video!

With the C2, I think it was around 15, but I can't really remember

Yes, it can happen. It's not every time, but it does happen and you don't really notice it happening.

You never know :)

Go for it! Great little machine

Yes, and it does help. Though if you're getting the machine to heat the water it doubles the time to make a shot and uses up twice as much battery. I think it makes more sense if you're using already hot water :)

@@nickscoffeestudio thanks mate

Ironically, it's one of there quiet machines out there

@@nickscoffeestudiothe thing is it’s such a high pitch whir on the meraki that’s more annoying than even the super loud vibration pump on my Silvia pro x

I agree, I’d prefer a low humm than a high pitched whine. I actually think the DVT1 Meraki was more quiet than DVT3.

Really ruined it right

It's in my library without an artist just titled, "good night". No idea where it came from, sorry!

You could… but it would be facing the wrong direction 😂

I can’t remember exactly, this video was shot a long time ago. But I can say that since it’s a 49mm basket, you can grind more coarse than say a 58mm basket since the puck is deeper. Also, grind size will really depend on the beans, if light roast, more fine, if dark roast more coarse. Hope this helps.

I think I get what you meant there, and I agree, Meraki and Jet are aimed at different markets. Both shine in their own ways, but consumers will need to decide which bracket they fall into

Yes, you can fit two small espresso cups on the scale :)

I have tried some medium light roast beans and I was at setting 16. I've been using mostly medium roasts at a setting in around 20 ( scale of 1 being finest to 30 being coarsest) - so yes, this will do light roasts no problem!

Yes you can do if you want to go a little more advanced with it - up to three bars, hold it there for about 5-10 seconds and then up to 8/9 bars and slowly decline :)

Thanks for watching!

Thank you! Appreciate the comment :)

I think it’s a valid comparison, no?

@ No. Alot more enjoyment from a Tesla. Only the sound from GTI may be missing, sometines

My point here is to state the difference to a beginner between having something that can be operated manually vs something that is fully automated. If you're into cars, having a manual gearbox means full control, but you need to know how to use it. The same way the Meraki gives you that control aspect, though you need to understand espresso. Both the Oracle Jet and Meraki make good coffee, same as how the GTI and Teslas are both good cars. The difference is in how you operate them. Some will enjoy one over the other. Both can be enjoyed immensely. But people tend to fall into one bracket or another.

For the Dedica, I was at about setting 4. Don't give up! If it's choking, just go one click coarser each time, and maybe try using the inner burr adjustment too if you find yourself too quick/slow between the main steps. I know it's an awful waste of beans, but you'll get there!

@nickscoffeestudio thanks a lot for quick response and much needed motivation 😉 I will keep on trying 💪

You're right, but most people starting on their espresso journey - just like I was when I made this video - have likely seen these naked portafilter shots on YT and will know the phrases "bottomless" and "pressurised". Hence the comparison.

Glad you enjoyed it :)

Thanks! I asked Meraki this question before and they said it was designed for espresso specifically, allowing more fine tuneable adjustments across the range

Thanks, Larry! That's a great set up you have! Where are you based? I generally end up with medium roasts - Ireland hasn't quite gotten into lighter roasts just yet so they can be difficult to find. I also love a good Geihsa bean for pour over. And I tend to like beans grown at higher elevations. On the bar right now are some lovely Geisha beans from Peru and some Costa Rican espresso beans too - I'm always trying out new beans!

Hey there! Nice, which do you prefer between the Flair and the Robot? I know that Strad Espresso have an early bird price on their site now for €590, I think the retail will be closer to €900

Thanks for the comment! Fingers crossed it gets there soon. I experienced delays too waiting for the DVT3. Seemed to be a carrier problem rather than Meraki. Hope you enjoy it when it arrives!

Thanks! Hope you got something valuable from it :)

I really appreciate this comment :) I did try to find a thread adaptor but I couldn't find anything on short notice unfortunately. Maybe it will be a future video

If only Lelit would send me a Bianca! Maybe one day ;) Out of curiosity, what machine are you using now?

@ Thank you Nick, fingers crossed you’ll get one. Currently I am using a Nespresso capsule machine from Koenig. I‘ll be diving with the Meraki in a new world of coffee making. :-)

Wow big step up! You'll love it. :)

Really glad to hear you like the videos! I hope you like the Meraki when it arrives :) Do you have any machine right now?

Thank you! Hope you got something from it :)

As far as I know, The DVT3 and Productionn Grinders will be the same - if there are any minor updates, it can only be a good thing I guess :)

@nickscoffeestudio just finished the full video, great job testing despite not being able to fit your scace tool in there (I do think they make one that's just a 58mm basket so you could use it with the Meraki portafilter, but it's not a big deal). No need to get too particular with testing, I know Lance backed the Kickstarter and we know he's gonna get real nerdy with his. I already backed the machine on Indiegogo so if they deliver on everything I've already seen, I'll be (very) happy. Feel free to post tons of content dialing it in with different beans and doing other stuff with it though! I've watched every Meraki video on TH-cam and I just want more content to hold me over until I can get my own hands on it.

Thanks for watching :) Yeah I was looking at getting a 58mm basket one, I think I will get it for future videos, it would be handy to have! I will have more on the Meraki soon - I wish Lelit would send me a Bianca and I can compare to that! Wishes come true, right?!

Yeah that's a common problem amongst us coffee fans! I'll be doing a comparison between Timemore's 064s and the Meraki soon too - just waiting on the time more stuff to arrive :) What machine are you using now?

@ I have a Breville Barista Pro paired with a Zerno Z1. Nothing out there that’s reasonably priced makes me want to retire it except the Meraki.

Nice set up - I think you're right, the Zerno is your focus point - from what I've heard it's about the best 64mm grinder out there so I understand the temptation to upgrade if there's a unit without the grinder. I'm trying to imagine the aesthetics of the Meraki with a third of it chopped off!

Thank you! Hope you enjoy it as much as I have when it arrives :)

This built-in grinder really is that good? Or do you think its worth to upgrade grinder to stand alone after few months for example for df 64 gen 2, or Eureka mignon specialita / other?

It’s the Normcore pocket scale! :)

I’ll have some more content out on the Meraki soon ;)

I bought an upgrade from Ali Express

Cleaning has been pretty easy. The grinder can be easily cleaned by removing the top burr. And you get a blind basket for backflushing. The machine actually gives you step by step process for cleaning in the UI.

Yes it does fit! The tools that come with the Meraki are 58mm, but the basket will fit with 58.5mm tools