LA MARZOCCO LINEA MICRA: Review of La Marzocco's New Home Espresso Machine!
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Find below time cues, links, AND another Temperature Test (at 98C).
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This article has both the WBC standards for heat test PLUS bonus responses to questions by Greg Scace himself:
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*I did not take averages from 4-25 seconds and produce standard deviation as protocol asks for because I don't have a data logger. Apologies. working on getting one!
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98C Temp Test:
shot--temp--time before pull
1-- 96.1C (10min)
2- 97.6 C (5min)
3- 97.8C (2min)
4- 98.6C (2min)
5- 97.9C (1min)
6- 98.2C (1min)
7- 97.1C (30s)
8- 98.2C (30s)
9- 94.5C (10s)
0- 93C (10s)
1- 90.8C (10s)
2- 88.5C (10s)
3- 87.7C (10s)
4- 87.7C (10s)
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Time Cues:
0:00- Intro
1:42- Visual Overview
3:27- Beatbox Break
3:44- Visual Cont'd
6:54- LM Home App
9:54- Temperature Testing
12:13- Insides
18:41- Mini Milk Digression
19:31- Elephant in the Room
22:04- Wrap-up
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Your beatbox... Respect +1 ☮️
Watched the whole thing, thank you for getting in-depth about the inside and different components. Yes, I do think this machine is worth the $ in the long run. Love how the flow restrictor is located in a conveniently accessible location, very important.
The only thing that wasn't clear is the steam power, the LM Mini is known to have amazing frothing capabilities and how will you rate the Micra, say the Mini is 10/10 in steam power? Thank you for that! Yossi
@@ozespresso Micra steam power matches mini steam power.
@@LanceHedrick Thanks
That was a cracking intro!
Your beatboxing was unironically a 10/10
haha! Thank you, Mic!
It was like ok. Then he started going off.
What can this man not do?!
Hot fire with the beat boxing for sure 🔥🔥🔥
It has really gotten better
I’ve just ordered this machine and thanks so much for your review. I completely agree however with your comments regarding flow control and price. In a perfect world, I would love to utilise flow control but I unfortunately then remind myself, I am a Dad, I have a wife and a dog that require attention + I would like to keep my job and as such I just simply wouldn’t have the time to make the most of it. What I love about this machine is its a great quality plug and play machine, quick to heat up and just simple for those of us with not enough hours in the day! :) Keep up the great content! Cheers
Best honest review out there, all the other reviews don’t have you level of depth and detail.
The beatboxing made my day. I also loved that Lance went for metric system when showing the sizes. Great review Lance! Thanks so much!
haha thank you!
That cracked me up so hard hahaha
Thank you for making a review that made sense and was honest. I have been looking for a home machine for a while and was interested in what this had to offer. Also, as someone who is probably very less knowledgeable than most people here about espresso machines, I appreciate you breaking down the more complicated things to a language that I can understand!
Lance, the production quality on your videos has been stellar! Thank you for all your hard work.
thank you so much for the kind words! I'll pass them to my friend and videographer and editor, Hugo.
I would go with an ECM Synchronika or Lelit Bianca with flow control for less money. La Marzocco is nice but way overpriced for what it is.
@@GuitarsAndSynths But this video wasn’t about the ECM or Lelit machines. There are many machines for less money…we aren’t go to list them all for you 🙏
Lance is the only youtuber or video personality of any kind I enjoy watching, whatever the topic. He's just funny and cool.
Thank you Lance for this wonderful informative video. You are my "go to" when it comes to knowledge and the coffee experience. I have had this machine on my list for the past 5 years... unfortunately life got in the way... however now is my time and i couldn't be more excited. Time has worked in my favor with the new Linea Micra !.
I love espresso machine deep dive videos. I'm always looking for my eventual upgrade, so the more I learn from a genius of coffee, the better knowledge I'll have to choose the best machine for my capabilities. Love your content!
Edit: Your point about lack of flow control for the price is a good point. All other machines I've looked at for that price range have flow control
wonderful! So so so glad you enjoyed the video!
You are truly a beast when it comes to reviews 😂. Just right in your face weather you like it or not. Just love it!
Last time I clicked your video was around mid 2021 - but now look how your channel has grown and content quality has improved!
Congrats for 100k subs and your studio looks more pro now compared to home-kitchen setup a year ago
One of the best reviews out there. Thanks for the overview of the internals. The Micra is a buy for me, ordered one in Black. Great match for my use case after 16 years with an Expobar Office Lever is simple, good shots and a quality home machine. Flow control has never been a consideration. Looking forward to having it delivered.
I think LM have done a wonderful job of introducing a new machine that doesn't alienate any of their existing customers and broadens the market for the LM experience. Build quality, consistency, and service is what keeps people in the LM eco-system, so any machine that can expand that reach a little more is a good thing IMO! Great machine, and very happy to see they haven't compromised anything in their philosophy - as a Linea Mini owner I can happily say this is going to be a great machine for anyone who wants simple, quality coffee and a machine that's a joy to use (without wishing I had it!)
100% agreed!
I’m hoping to get one as a 50th birthday present to myself. It’s really the only machine that ticks all the boxes for me without going mega expensive. My priorities are quality, repairability, and consistency. I want the programmable startup and shutoff, ability to plumb it in, small size, fast heat up. I don’t care about flow control. I’m anticipating that it will be the last machine I buy to serve me well for the latter half of my life.
Programmable startup and shutoff you can get on any machine with a $10 smart plug!
While I watched the video I thought I'd bought it if it was 2.000$, I didn't expected such a high price!
Same! When I was told about it, I was sticker shocked!
Agreed
Yea that’s what I was expecting as a price point. At the point you’re contemplating a $4k spend I’m guessing a mini isn’t going to be any further out of reach.
Feel the same, even into the $2700 range. I feel like they think they need to price over the $3-3400 machines everyone has been getting the past few years (with more features).
@@jay90546u8 well, it's only $2850 in Europe. Just like the mini, they really take advantage of US customers.
I love my linea mini. The app has some decent features but is definitely made by people who don’t know how to make apps. It has however improved greatly in the past year. The mini heats up way faster than any rocket machine I have owned in the past due to the saturated brew group. Heat up times have never been an issue for me.
Great video Lance! The Instagram algorithms have been blasting me with ads for this machine so I’m happy you were able to give it a review shortly after its release. It seems like what you’re paying for is the build quality, consistency and DEFINITELY the name. For a US buyer it’s definitely at that price point where, if you’re deep enough into all of this, you might as well get a Decent DE1PRO and essentially be capable of doing whatever you want with a shot while still having 30+ preset shot profiles to choose from. Thus I agree with you that at this price point, it needs some sort of additional feature like flow profiling or a built in scale & shot timer to justify the price. Speaking of the DE1PRO, curious about your thoughts/waiting on your eventual review of the Synesso ES1 when that comes out.
My first thought, but the more I read about the machine itself, and it's ability to deliver accuracy, while pulling back on some features that may become detrimental, means that this guy should be seriously considered. Nothing against a pressure or flow profiling (or temperature profiling) but the Micra seems like the machine that will present any coffee with dead on consistency with "good" results, while something like a lever or DE will have some very good, some very bad, and some "good" results.
Most people, not all, but most, will either want or experience and then deeply value that consistency. At least from what I've seen on the HB forum from lever users that really enjoyed the Micra and it's repeatable and fuss free results.
wow I love how in depth you go! This was super interesting and insightful. New sub.
The more videos like these I watch, the more I appreciate the choice of brewing coffee I use! THE FRENCH PRESS!!!
I'll still use my espresso machine, but I get you. Mine is cheap and simple. I haven't even ever frothed milk with it.
I have really been wanting LMLMini and this brings it in to more attainable space. However, my concerns are in the realm of technology. This has marginally changed here and that was my pause with buying the mini and now with the micra. Great video Lance!
5 minutes heat up time for a dual boiler is just fantastic. Price is not to high for a plumbable capable machine. The intern lay-out is great for this small footprint. Inshort, I think they made a home-run with this machine.
And yet for most people they can get all the features they need and all the quality for $2000 from lelit or Rancilio so this seems really overpriced
@@1physicslelit and rancilio are not the same quality. But u pay a good amount for the reputation and name of la marzocco.
There are several plumbable machine at this price range
@@1physicsany DB rotary machine is gonna be at least $3k so this is not much more in respect to those.
You deserve a subscription… such a detailed review. A lot of work.
Appreciated
thank you! I really do appreciate it!
I'll second this. Subscribed.
I never would have seen this if it hasn’t been for your question post! Great video. I think the portafilter set up is a genius idea.
How did you manage to merge my two passions, espresso and beatbox?! A new level of respect for sure lol
wow, great machine! - I really appreciate how they made every important part easily accessible for maintainance - having worked shifts on the big LM Lineas I loved the workflow on those maschines, loved the tank-like sturdiness , loved the classic extraction profile (like 95% of the time I don't really need pressure/flow profiling, I'm content with a stable flat 9-bar profile or a flat 6-bar profile) and also loved the way they steam milk - if you can have all those things we love about LM in a small form factor and at a smaller budget (compared to let's say a GS3) for home users: great! - - - I would have only maybe preferred the classic LM steam wand compared to the double walled one (maybe make it an option?), I just personally like the thinner steam wands and I don't mind it getting hot.
Your videos are the best and most entertaining. Thanks keep them coming.
Great review! Thanks for putting out quality material.
I think the Micra is originally what the Mini was suppose to be. Clearly smaller than the Mini (oxymoron) and clearly a real home unit vs the Mini half home/ half commercial unit. I really think this hits a solid double and if the batter is a fast runner, it's an easy triple! With a naked filter, who needs a plastic splitter? Great job LM! Lance, how about a review of LM Leva - that is a real machine!!!
Great video review.
I have had a Linea Mini for a little over three years. I would have definitely looked at the Linea Micra as the smaller size would have been an easier fit in my kitchen. Needless to say I have loved having the Mini during the pandemic.
One thing to think about with La Marzocco is the parts and repair network. La Maraoccos are primarily caffe machines and there is a network in place to keep these running 7 days a week as an outage would be a disaster for both the caffe and the espresso addicted populace. The Mini uses the same parts as the commercial machines, at least for the replaceable bits (vacuum breaker, gicleur, valve rebuild parts, group gasket, dispersion screen, etc.) and the network of caffe repair personnel can easily work on the Mini (and presumably the Micra).
I had a minor issue with my Mini, vacuum breaker needed replacement, which is quite normal as this part wears out periodically. I called LM for advice and they suggested a local repair person. I contacted him in the afternoon and he said he would repair it at my house and would be over that evening. I said, “What? I can wait until tomorrow (or next week)!” Nope, he was coming that evening. He replaced the vacuum breaker, showed me around the internals of my machine a bit, and the total bill including travel time was quite reasonable. The next time the vacuum breaker needed replacement I did it myself and the part was readily available even during the pandemic. By comparison a friend had an issue with a popular prosumer brand machine and he had to pack up his machine, transport it to the shop, and then wait 1-2 months for completion of the repair due to supply chain issues or whatever.
Most espresso machines by design are not consumer grade items that require no service. They are more like an automobile that needs an annual oil change or a performance bicycle that requires periodic tune-ups than an iPhone that just works for 2-4 years until you drop it, break the screen, and replace it with the latest model.
Yeah- LM has incredible maintenance and ease of access to their parts. Wonderful brand re: quality
Love the in depth reviews!
Love the new space... keep grinding Lance... love you.
Appreciate it greatly!
I’ve had the LMLM for 3 yrs or so now and love it. Reliability and consistency are great and included in the price. I think if you were considering the LMLM, this is the perfect option, most people don’t need to do 30 shots in a row and the LMLM will remain a go-to for pop-us, carts, etc. no doubt the micra will be great for the typical home user and less overkill than the mini.
agreed with this! And great to hear about your experience having one for 3 years. They are tanks!
I think you nailed it with "less overkill" lol. Still overkill, but less! That's how I'll sell it to my wife.
Honestly I want more nerdy deep dives into the inner workings of espresso machines even if not a review
heard! I Wonder how many people would like this?
First off, I don’t usually comment on videos. Secondly, new to your channel, which I Just sub’d. THANK you for this deep dive into this machine. Your content is amazing and valuable.
I think it’s a nice equipment. I own a DC Mina, and even though I enjoy flow control, I find this machine quite appealing too. Thank you Lance!
Awesome review, perfect,as always. On the pressure profiling subject: I"ll never forget how disappointed I felt the day that I found out that that paddle Is actually a glorified on off switch. Please, potentiometer people build a pressure profile kit that actually gives a decent job for that paddle!
haha for sure! Yes- I was sad when I learned the reality, as well. missed opporutinity!
Great video Lance! One small technical piece- the pump head bypass adjustment on the Linea Mini can be adjusted with the body casing on. Drop the metal board box, pull it forward, and you can reach the adjustment screw with an open or box-end 10mm wrench. (It is definitely more accessible on the Micra though!)
Ah nice. Something even the LM person I was talking to didnt bring up! They said take panel off lol. Cheers
That beatboxing is out of nowhere but I love it. So sick. You are very good at it. And always, enjoy watching your videos.
Just took delivery of mine. I absolutely love it.
Great video and production as always Lance. I have a 6 year old LMLM at home and it has been incredibly reliable. Although I was wishing LM would have brought flow control out instead of a smaller brother that is priced the same when I bought my LMLM.
Yes. I was hoping for flow control out of the box, as well. At least the option for preinfusion is nice?
Great video
As a LMLM owner
Reliability and quality is worth every dime
I wish I new more about the flow control as when I purchased mine I was still learning and I had it customised by specht. Great video!
@@LanceHedrick a good option (line in pressure) for plumbed in machines but not for others who are not able to plumb in their LMs. So much so that I got a Flair 58 as a sidekick to tinker with pressure profiling.
@@antoniokozmas9916 How do you like the flow control mod?
@@2deparrish kinda annoyed my LMLM doesn’t have it
And to get it installed is pretty pricy but I will get around to it
Beautiful machine Lance! As to the price, at the end of the day people who buy La Marzocco know what they're getting. You're paying for top quality, reliability and a brand.
Absolutely! Name and quality of parts.
Fantastic review. This machine is at the top of my list, even at its price. The quality makes it worthwhile IMO
Didn’t expect a micra review this early.. thanks a lot lance - great as always 🙏🏻
got it a month or so ago! Been waiting to drop it
@@LanceHedrick oof that must have been hard!
Lance, another detailed and informative review. I do agree about the price point. Are you surprised that small but nice features such as a timer display or auto flush were not incorporated? Would love to hear your honest review on the E1 Prima now that it has been on the market for a bit. Thanks
I’m sure you’ve heard this by now, but I believe the app now has a timer and auto flush.
@@adamotlewski3799no I was not aware that La Marzocca added a shot timer and auto flush. Is that just for the micra or the mini too?
@@jamkid44 to be honest I'm not sure, but I've been doing a lot of research on the Micra and watched at least one video from more recently than this, where they demonstrated the current version of the La Marzocco app. There is indeed a shot timer that automatically starts and stops on your phone, and there is also an auto cleaning feature that backflushes the machine several times for cleaning. Annoyingly I can't find the exact video I watched.
Haha was pumped to see another great looking la marzocco machine... then I checked the price and cried a little on the inside
the price is... not a little haha
@@LanceHedrick lol not a micra price
I laughed bc it was even more than i thought. They should release a nano. ;)
Thanks a lot for your honesty Sir Lance 🙏 you're the best
haha thank you!
Great info and I love your Video and I just ordered one because of your info!
I use the single spout for spro-over. It's easier to get a decanter under and it doesn't spurt.
Ahhhhhh you exist! haha
This machine is definitely the La Marzocco I've been looking for.
A machine with longevity and well thought out.
I would lower the pressure to 6 bars, and just start making coffee.
I work with coffee, and repair espressomachines as well. I just want a machine that consistently can make the same coffee for me and my girlfriend, in a proper price range.
Yeah that makes sense. I like a bit different styles of espresso than flat 9 or flat 6, but I see the appeal for those who do, absolutely.
Great video lance. I agree - it’s a lot for what it is!
Great review. Thanks Lance
I was thinking it would be 2500.. 4k is wild
Pfff
it's a high price. I mean, I get it from the materials they use, but phew! A bit too much imo.
@@LanceHedrick developing an app is also expensive and since this is the first? machine a lot of the price of the app is reflected in the machines price.
But it's still too steep
WTF this dude randomly beatboxes and then literally physically drops the base. Legend.
As a person whose been using La Marzocco for a decade, I’d be happy to pay $3900 for that machine, but I don’t want features - I want exactly what that is. Built like a tank, will never break down, built with quality in mind.
But I won’t buy it because a V60 and a Virtuoso make high quality coffee and have been for me for like 8 years. As a cafe owner, there isn’t much of an economic justification for me to have an espresso machine and when I want espresso at home, the Flair does what I want.
Thanks for a thorough and solid review, Lance. Always appreciate you.
It seems to me like the competition is not actually between this and the Mini, but rather this and the GS3. I am a home espresso fanatic with an E61 machine now. I have been looking to upgrade for awhile now and this might be the machine for me. I will almost never be pulling more than 6 shots in a row without the time to let it catch up, so the smaller footprint and price tag is a plus to me if the quality of the shot is the same. I can't see a reason why (as a home user), I would go for the Mini over the Micra based on this review. I can see going for something like the GS3 though to get flow control. Then it's a question of $4,000 rather than $2,000 which definitely hurts. In summary it feels like I go with a flow control E61 of some kind (which are not actually that much cheaper than the Micra), the Micra, or a GS3. I personally am leaning towards the Micra. For home users who want consistency and reliability it seems the way to go. Thoughts?
i have the exact same question. I am also looking to upgrade from an e61 hx machine and was previously considering the mini and the gs3, so the price of the micra is not a problem, but more just a consideration how much do I really need to spend to get more consistent coffee.
@@adamotlewski3799 I decided to pull the trigger and go for the Micra. I have had countless incredible espressos pulled from a LMLM which doesn't have flow control. I think in the end flow control just adds one more variable to try and get right. For a home user, the consistency and ease of daily use came out ahead of the features of the GS3. I feel like I don't need to waste 4-5 shots getting not only the grind and ratios dialed in, but also the flow profile correct. Especially when buying 12oz bags of coffee. Plus saving $4k doesn't hurt.
@@gsparrowpepin Hey thank you, that is really good to hear / know. My suspicion about flow control was that it was essentially another variable for me to screw up the shot. I'm 85% sold on a Micra, but my main question as of right now is if the componentry redevelopments between the Mini and the Micra affect a day to day home user who is only pulling a few shots. I am hoping someone soon posts a video that is more of a head-to-head simultaneous comparison.
@@adamotlewski3799 I am good friends with the owner of a shop in my area who runs a LMLM and also has one at home. We are going to put them side by side and do some tests when the Micra shows up so I will let you know how that goes. I would also be stoked to see Lance make a video on this too.
@@gsparrowpepin That would be awesome!!!! Please make sure to follow up here with me, I would love to hear about it.
Regardless of performance or brand reputation, I think people will have the perception that the Micra is a baby/diluted version of the Linea Mini and I think that's really gonna be the thing that bites La Marzocco on this one. Especially at that price, where most people would probably spring for the Mini or go for a cheaper but still maxed out dual boiler E61 option with more features. Not to mention the Decent. I don't think they've added nearly enough in the differentiation department.
I see it differently. I predict that this machine will outsell the mini. Of course we will still have to wait for the market to catch up on this one to offer all the nice accessories and mods that the mini already has, but essentially why would you now get a mini? Only reason to go for one now is the ability to produce more shots in a row. So I agree that they kind of cannibalise their own sales with this one, but they are reaching customers who previously might have not bought a mini.
I agree, Tim. I think people will be buying this over the mini due to price, heat up time, and thermal stability innovations. The mini will only be bought for commercial usage imo
@@LanceHedrick Im just not sure the market for people willing to buy a $4000 machine is that different from the one where they're willing to buy a $6000 machine. I get that two grand is technically a lot of money, but we're still at the top end of home espresso pricing in either case. If I'm in the market (which I am) for a new home espresso machine, do I want the most nerfed, home oriented version of a La Marzocco, or do I want, for example, a top of the line Lelit Bianca V3, which is more feature rich and about $800 less? I guess LM is taking a bet that there's a lot of LM fanboys out there that would love to have a LM machine, if only it fit under their cabinets, or if only it had 10 minute faster heat up time, etc.. And I'm just not sure that is ~that~ many people.
Thanks Lance, great video review. Mine is on the way after careful consideration and your thoughts. Flow control not a big deal, long term reliability is huge.
Really helpful review. I recently bought a Rancilio Silvia Pro X and my priority in the decision was an established community of home users, quality materials/build, consistent shots, PID, and dual boilers. If I were to be looking for flow control and other features, I would be comparing this Micra to other products. However, the pricing doesn't quite line up with the features.
The price isn’t just a little bit too much… it’s a lot too much.
If they brought this out earlier it would probably sell well. Layoffs are starting to hit for their target audience so it will probably not sell well. I’ll be keeping my Flair 😊
Oh wow! Didn't know this. And i love my flair ;)
I also love my Flair 58, but what machine besides the Decent and Lelit would you recommend? And cannot afford a GS3, Thanks!
Thanks for keeping me engaged even though I have no plans on getting a home espresso machine
Great review mate. Thanks heaps
This price is nuts
Much more affordable than the Mini. Price is pretty fair.
How much I haven't finished the video haha
@@michaelmarquez6133 aounr $3,900.00 I think. Fairly resonable for what it is and who it is for. Consdering the target audience would have previously had to purchase the 2x more expensive mini.
Comparable to the Decent, so I would say it's pretty sane.
Way overpriced!
Incredible review. Subscribed!
Great review Lance, perfectly pronounced, smooth and fast going through the product professionally.
LMLμ is way too expensive unfortunately.
thank you! I really appreciate the kind words. And yeah, it is not cheap.
I have been dreaming of a Linea machine for years but ever since I got an E61 machine it kind of killed my dream. It's just simply so beatiful to operate a machine. I just love pressing the level, option for flow control. I still think Linea Mini/Micra are a fantastic machine. I just like having more tinkering options, I think I'll always opt for an E61 brew group.
Thank you for such a detailed review of the LM Micra. Had this been available two years ago when I was setting up my coffee bench, I definitely would have picked this up.😁☕☕😁
absolutely my pleasure! Thank you so much for watching!
Thanks for a superb video, clearly you know coffee machines in & out & i love the enthusiasm for all things 'nerdy' if i were to buy a new machine you would be the one i'd turn to. Studio design is great too , love dark vibe, keep up the fantastic work & big hello from great britain
Awesome video as always, jut what Im looking for!!!! Thank you.
thank you so much!
I had a two group Linea with the Bambi caps mod and dual PID in my kitchen for 5 years. it pulled absolutely fantastic shots but when we moved south from New York State and were temporarily in an apartment, there was not only no space for it but I could not possibly plumb it in or add a 240 volt circuit for it. I replaced it with an Alex Izzo Duetto III. Dual PID and rotary pump but no flow control or adjustable pre-infusion. it makes absolutely fantastic shots, and we've been using it everyday for 5 years with no issues at all. That being said, if I was looking for a new home machine, the Micra would be on my short list in that price range. But... it's close to $1000 more than the Duetto IV Plus, and I can't imagine that the shots would be significantly better.
I remember commenting on your first letting you know that I thought the focus was not correct. I must admit, the video quality has improved substantially. Much more pleasant to watch your great content this way!
thanks! appreciate that, Salih!
A fantastic Review of La Marzocco's New Home Espresso Machine, looks like something that would really suit a small coffee roasters like us or even for home :)
I have never heard Lance beatboxing and now I want more!!!!
Great video Lance. I'd love to get one of these on my bench one of these days 😎
Love the lighting in the video! Crisp AF!
thank you!
We own a Decent espresso machine and tbh we hardly tweak the settings. I like having the additional profiling options, though. I have seen people on the Decent forum that are overwhelmed by the Decent and give up and sell. The Micra is for them. Keep up the great videos.
I agree! I like being able to play. But for those that want reproducibility, this is the one.
Thanks for reviewing the product so thoroughly. You did a deep dive beyond the brochure for sure. After owning a high end home focused machine the inevitable need for repairs has come. No one local wants to fix it, and shipping/logistics/time lost and costs, beyond reasonable. I confirmed your points about quality with a repair company, confirmed their ability as well as willingness to repair the machine and the investment is a smart move. I don’t want to throw a machine away again, and will invest in quality and a network of support to keep this running. I make 4 shot/milk based drinks for myself and coworkers 5 days per week. Starbucks will cost $20 each day and isn’t close to the quality I can make with a machine like this paired with quality beans. I will pay the price for a good filter and a water supply line hookup and will take good care of an expensive machine that should last for many years. Thanks again for your review!
That was exactly what every person in the world who was waiting to see a micra was hoping for thank you. I laughed, I cried, I hurled. It had everything except an Emilee.
haha fantastic feedback! Thank you so much for watching. And yes- no Emilee. this was filmed while at home in Portugal ;)
@@LanceHedrick Do you speak Portuguese???
Thanks for the video. This is the perfect machine for me. Dual Boiler, good looks, and quality. I have no need for flow control, I just want a non-E61 machine that works. Very well balanced in looks, and will look even better with some walnut accents. It's not cheap, but when price is the only negative, it's still a winner in my books. Should be perfect for the home.
Absolutely! SOunds like a perfect pair for you!
sudden beat boxing from you makes my morning amazing 😂😂😂
hahaha that makes me happy! Thanks for watching.
genuinely enjoyed the god tier beatboxing, unexpected and pleasantly enjoyable
Thx for a great review, now i can decide 😊
Sick video. Exactly what I was looking for
thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!
Great review! I agree with you, I wouldn’t spend 4k on a machine without flow control but in the other hand I think it worth the price if you want something really robust and reliable
Agreed! Simple, robust, and backed by the guarantee of LM longevity
Hi Lance. Great video as always. The point you made about the short steam wand resonates with me. On my LMLMini, I find that when steaming milk for a 200ml cup, some small jugs are fine with virtually zero milk wastage (stock jug and Edo for example) whereas others (like Fellow) result in more wastage. So the LMLMicra with its even shorter steam wand, will waste even more milk. Not an issue for those who have larger milk drinks. Incidentally, this is one reason why I didn’t like the Sage/Breville Oracle with its auto steam function - you need too much milk for it to operate without wastage.
for sure. If you use a small enough pitcher, you should be fine with no milk waste for small drinks, though!
You can get a small jug that is all you need. If you can't steam using a smaller jug, it's your coffee/milk steaming skill not the wand.
Great review!! Ive watched so many since yesterday lol.
Pricing and heat up time aside, if you have a choice between the mini and micra, which one would you buy?
Hey Lance, Single spout portafilter user here. Yes we exist😉. I almost never need to split shots and as I use a spring lever machine cutting the shot is quicker and cleaner with a single spout👍
I think I wept with joy when I saw this come up in my feed.
haha that makes me so happy! Glad you enjoy some of my content!
Excellent video Lance; thanks, and yes... it's worth it.
haha thanks for watching!
Your videos really have the "La Marzocco" quality (for cheeper). Thanks for sharing.
The Linea Micro is a beast. The water reservoir is a great idea especially. But I'd prefer to bye a ASCASO Steel Duo PID (Half the price, same results). And with the difference, I'll buy a great grinder.
Awesome video. Definitely makes me consider buying one (have been eyeing a Linea Mini for years). Yes it’s a lot of money and doesn’t have all the bells and whistles but it’s a la marzocco. It’s like a classic s class.
Yup! Exactly right
Love the video and loving the moustache too 👍
thank you so much!
Hey Lance! Fantastic deep dive into the Micra! Though, I'm apprehensive about the short steam wand since I would need a bigger milk pitcher if I want to steam a 10oz latte. I feel like I would either not get the appropriate angle within the pitcher to get the milk texture silky smooth from the start.
This is my only road block from buying this machine! Everything else seems amazing!
Those B-Roll Intros are FIREEEE
Wow fast to review 👍 I like it! Should make my mini more valuable in the resale department
Love the Magic Schoolbus reference! 😂
I love that Lance talked about his 20 year old La Marzocco. While obviously out of a lot of people’s budgets - with climate change being a big issue we need to transition to a world where things last longer and are designed to be maintained and repaired. Buy fewer but better, sell what you’ve appreciated thoroughly (or give away) to the next owner who wants it and will cherish it , pay a skilled person to refurbish it or repair it - all add up to economic activity but a whole more sustainable than how things often work today.
yeah! All about machines that can last a while. Sustainability is important!
as a technician I really appreciate this amount of detail and begrudgingly acknowledge the utility of flat head screws
as a furniture and lighting designer I can also just comment that flat head screws are much nicer looking, for what it's worth.
First, Robertson or square drive flat head screws are aesthetically pleasing, and second, they can take far more torque than either the Phillips, Slotted or Torx screws. Thirdly, Robertson screws and bolts can be held horizontally with a screwdriver making them usable with one hand, and more so when the Robertson screwdriver has magnetic capabilities.
Excellent video, Lance. I’ve yet to encounter another review of this machine. Looks like an excellent machine, of course, but my oh my $4k will scare away all but the deepest pockets. Can you mimic flow control with the brew paddle?