La Marzocco Linea Mini (2023)

FAQs

La Marzocco Linea Mini? ›

One of the best things about La Marzocco espresso machines is that they are built from scratch. In fact, they are handmade, and they are hand-tested. This is why the machines are worth the investment. It's also one of the reasons many people consider the brand's coffee machines to be superior to other brands' machines.

One of the best things about La Marzocco espresso machines is that they are built from scratch. In fact, they are handmade, and they are hand-tested. This is why the machines are worth the investment. It's also one of the reasons many people consider the brand's coffee machines to be superior to other brands' machines.

Home espresso machines are often divided into 'domestic' and 'prosumer' grade machines. The La Marzocco Linea Mini is one of the very few machines that are a step above these categories: a true commercial-grade espresso machine, but compact enough to fit into a home kitchen.

Why are La Marzocco espresso machines so expensive? One of the reasons that justify the price is the dual boiler system. But other than that, it is the quality of build that separates La Marzocco from the other coffee makers and the sole reason it costs more. La Marzocco espresso makers are built to last.

Most cafes and shops brew their espresso using 9 bars of pressure; in fact, every machine sent from the La Marzocco factory in Florence is calibrated to brew at this pressure. Pressure is important, but it's equally as important to think of pressure as just one of the variables that go into extracting your coffee.

If you're searching for your forever machine, the La Marzocco Linea Mini is engineered to last a lifetime. Every component is robust and well made, both internally and externally.

Is the La Marzocco Linea Micra worth it? While it is very expensive, the Linea Micra is incredible. It has commercial build quality, unparalleled temperature stability and steam pressure, and a rotary pump designed for consistent and repeatable pressure.

Switch the coffee machine on. It will take about 10 to 15 minutes to warm up (the red light will stop flashing when the machine is ready to be used, and the steam gauge on the left should read 1.3 - 2.0 BAR when ready to steam).

Each Linea Mini is hand-crafted at the La Marzocco headquarters in Italy and tested at their workshop in Melbourne, ensuring perfection in every cup.

water reservoir

An integrated 2.5 liter water tank makes plumbing optional.

Which La Marzocco is best for home? ›

While a beginner can get a satisfactory machine for as little as $100, as your tastes and skills develop, you can expect to pay around $500 for a good espresso machine. The commercial machine territory is a whole different ball game and they range from $1,000 to over $20,000.

For the most part, setting your espresso machine at a brew temperature of 200 °F / 93 °C will give you good results. You can think of Brew Temperature as a way to adjust to different roasts and brew ratios.

For a GS3, with a . 6mm restrictor, we are looking for approximately 250 grams of water in 30 seconds. For a Linea Mini, with a . 8mm restrictor, we are looking for approximately 500 grams of water in 30 seconds.

La Marzocco machines will be set at 200 °F / 93 °C at the factory and this is the industry standard espresso brewing temperature. The temperature can be adjusted, if a particular recipe recommends it, but should usually stay between 195-205 °F / 90-93 °C.

An expensive home espresso machine is a better choice in the long run due to having higher-quality materials and more convenience features. Functions such as pre-wetting, built-in grinders, and high pressure bars will make your coffee taste incredible.

There's low demand for espresso machines, so brands invest a lot of money in specialist, high-quality parts as well as intangibles like customer support in order to establish their reputation. Grace put as much value on this as she would the function of the machine.

Additionally, because these machines are often equipped with built-in grinders and other features, they tend to be more expensive than manual machines.