La Marzocco Linea Mini! - Unboxing & First Impressions

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  • Опубліковано 1 чер 2024
  • This is my brand new espresso machine, the La Marzocco Linea Mini. And I won this machine for just $21.25. In this video I’m going to break down how I won this machine, the unboxing experience, my first impressions, the customizations and mods I'm planning to do, and where do we go from here. For those asking, this is my very first interaction every with Sprudge and LaMarzocco: imgur.com/a/HXYTfUp
    Things on My Coffee Bar: www.itsxris.com/brew
    La Marzocco Linea Mini: geni.us/linea-mini
    But First, Coffee [Book]: geni.us/but-first-coffee
    How to Make the Best Coffee at Home [Book]: amzn.to/3N2wSX8
    The World Atlas of Coffee [Book]: amzn.to/46wbJvq
    Sprudge [Publication]: sprudge.com/
    Thank you to the team at Sprudge and LaMarzocco for making this happen!
    Written version of this unboxing & first impressions: www.itsxris.com/post/la-marzo...
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    ▬▬▬▬ Video Chapters ▬▬▬▬
    0:00 - How I Won this for $20
    1:06 - Unboxing
    2:36 - Customizations
    4:48 - First Impressions
    6:46 - What's Next?
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  • @itsxris
    @itsxris  6 місяців тому +4

    HUGE Thanks to La Marzocco and Sprudge for making this happen! For those asking for proof, here is the first and only time I had ever interacted with Sprudge or La Marzocco to date: imgur.com/a/HXYTfUp
    -
    An updated list of what's currently on my coffee bar: www.itsxris.com/brew
    All the behind-the-scenes equipment I use to make my content: www.itsxris.com/store

  • @DeanxPatrick
    @DeanxPatrick 6 місяців тому

    Perfect timing! I was looking forward to this video of you, coz I'm gonna pull the trigger

  • @solidstream13
    @solidstream13 6 місяців тому +13

    You really won this? So strange another UA-camr I watch won a Rolex and they review Watches. Seems fishy but if it’s legit congratulations.

    • @itsxris
      @itsxris  5 місяців тому +3

      Had a whole reddit thread made about this (on me specifically) where I responded there, long story short its legit - if they "picked" me, I had no communication about it and it would be illegal if its a rigged raffle. Regardless, I'm under no obligations to either Sprudge or La Marzocco - in fact, my review on the Brew by Weight scale is quite harsh on LM if anything

    • @solidstream13
      @solidstream13 5 місяців тому

      @@itsxris that is Awesome. 👏🏽 👍🏽. Keep the videos coming.

  • @greysuit17
    @greysuit17 6 місяців тому +1

    Congratulations on winning man!

  • @dogflirt
    @dogflirt 6 місяців тому +2

    sheeeshhhh - I haven't been jealous in a while, but DAMN!! 😂✌🥳🥳 and thx for the video😎

  • @_Brewn
    @_Brewn 6 місяців тому

    Huge Congrats! Thats awesome :)

    • @itsxris
      @itsxris  6 місяців тому

      thank you!

  • @baldheadracing
    @baldheadracing 6 місяців тому

    Congrats on the win!

  • @timgerber5563
    @timgerber5563 6 місяців тому +1

    Absolute beauty of a machine! Generally, I‘m not a fan of wood accents on machines as it always gives me the 80s/90s car vibes, but in combination with the metal it looks really cool here!
    Imho besides the brew by weight function there are very few reasons that would make me chose a mini over a micra as a home user though.
    But curious to see how you will mod the machine in the future!

  • @MrJustAdams
    @MrJustAdams 6 місяців тому

    Bro, I followed you back when you were working with a Gaggia Classic. This is awesome!

    • @itsxris
      @itsxris  6 місяців тому

      thank you! :)

  • @Schmiddis_focus
    @Schmiddis_focus 6 місяців тому +1

    Congrats on this win! Would be a dream come true for me as well, enjoy!

    • @itsxris
      @itsxris  6 місяців тому +1

      thank you! cheers on hoping you catch some good luck as well :D

    • @Schmiddis_focus
      @Schmiddis_focus 6 місяців тому

      @@itsxrisimagine.. what would be the odds.. a youtuber winning one and a subscriber of his winning one too lol
      thanks tho!

  • @wavewithvayu
    @wavewithvayu 6 місяців тому

    Damn how lucky are you! Coole machine for sure. Just bought the appartamento tca.

    • @itsxris
      @itsxris  6 місяців тому +1

      I should get a unit to review soon!

    • @wavewithvayu
      @wavewithvayu 6 місяців тому

      Id appreciate this @@itsxris

  • @rianmorris
    @rianmorris 6 місяців тому

    Congrats man that is some unbelievable luck😂 Just as they have a book coming out too - what are the chances!!🎉🎉🎉

  • @gregoryrobak456
    @gregoryrobak456 6 місяців тому

    Wow! I started watching your channel when you had the Gaggia, with all the free machines provided by vendors to review, and now winning the Linea....truly a blessed coffee journey.

    • @itsxris
      @itsxris  6 місяців тому

      thank you so much!

  • @danishcoffeeguy
    @danishcoffeeguy 6 місяців тому

    You're gonna love it!

    • @itsxris
      @itsxris  6 місяців тому

      already am !! ✨

  • @skullduggery45
    @skullduggery45 6 місяців тому

    How are you finding the Mini after having the 800 on your bench for so long? Spring profiled shot vs straight 9 bars 🤔

  • @littledevilz
    @littledevilz 5 місяців тому

    Congrats man, enjoy while it's still in stock form. But once you go for the gear pump mod, there is no going back.

  • @jermainechan4390
    @jermainechan4390 6 місяців тому

    congrats!

  • @braxtonjens7839
    @braxtonjens7839 6 місяців тому

    WOW! So cool! I am interested in the functionality of the acia scale. I haven't been a fan of the LMLM for light commercial or pop-ups due to the lack of volumetrics, but this could change my stance on it.

    • @itsxris
      @itsxris  6 місяців тому

      I have a review of that scale coming soon!

  • @jeftesantiago
    @jeftesantiago 6 місяців тому +5

    Me doing coffee everyday on a $50 Walmart espresso maker and this guy buys a $20 book and he won a LaMarzocco Linea Mini with it. 🤣

    • @itsxris
      @itsxris  6 місяців тому

      haha I know it's kinda crazy

  • @ibandribew
    @ibandribew 6 місяців тому

    I thought I i made out when i got two of these for $3k. $21 is great!
    Not my endgame machine though; I want a lever machine or something with a gear pump.
    Acaia scales works great with these for my coffee cart! I also have a timer attached to the solenoid so it's not far off from the functionality of a machine with volumetrics.

  • @vvashelllllvv45
    @vvashelllllvv45 6 місяців тому +1

    congrats man
    you've come a long way since the Gaggia Classic Pro

    • @itsxris
      @itsxris  6 місяців тому

      Thank you! I know - it's wild what's happened since buying the GCP

  • @yannickkops1959
    @yannickkops1959 6 місяців тому +1

    Long time fan of your honest and passionate channel, keep it going Xris. Thank you on behalf of all your fans

    • @itsxris
      @itsxris  6 місяців тому +1

      appreciate it!

  • @ahmedhrhrah3426
    @ahmedhrhrah3426 6 місяців тому

    Congrats bro, what do you thing of the espresso from the Linea vs the Bainca

    • @itsxris
      @itsxris  6 місяців тому

      thanks! it's very different so far but I will try to share more thoughts in my full review

  • @MrCakers
    @MrCakers 6 місяців тому +1

    0:55 I see Weissmans cookbooks. I recently met him for his book signing for his newest one. Great dude.

    • @itsxris
      @itsxris  6 місяців тому +1

      That's cool! My Binging with Babish cookbooks are signed by Andrew Rea too (met him at his book signings)

  • @fLiP7o7
    @fLiP7o7 6 місяців тому

    What are your thoughts on the artpresso steam wand cleaning tool? I bought one for my linea micra but it makes a mess so I rather use a towel.

    • @itsxris
      @itsxris  6 місяців тому

      i actually enjoy using it! its just a quicker way to wipe before the milk hardens

  • @ludog014
    @ludog014 6 місяців тому

    Congrats! What are you going to do with your Profitec?

    • @itsxris
      @itsxris  6 місяців тому

      thanks! same thing i do with other stuff, gift it, store it, or sell it

  • @Cenot4ph
    @Cenot4ph 6 місяців тому

    Cool machine 😎

    • @itsxris
      @itsxris  6 місяців тому

      Thank you 😎

  • @carsandcoffee8685
    @carsandcoffee8685 6 місяців тому

    I’m interested in the EG1 how are your enjoying it especially in combination with the mini.

    • @itsxris
      @itsxris  6 місяців тому

      Really loving the EG1 so far - I've had some delicious shots, milk drinks, filter brews, I couldn't ask for more. Expect a full review of both the EG1 and Mini in February (at that point in time I will have had both machines for about 100 days)

  • @AK27AK
    @AK27AK 6 місяців тому +2

    Rubber eraser (the white non-abrasive kinds) usually works for adhesive residue removal 😊

    • @itsxris
      @itsxris  6 місяців тому +1

      good to know!

    • @greysuit17
      @greysuit17 6 місяців тому +1

      Tea Tree oil works well too

    • @carsandcoffee8685
      @carsandcoffee8685 6 місяців тому +1

      @AK27AK Thanks for this tip. Now I can finally remove mine with peace of mind.

    • @ibandribew
      @ibandribew 6 місяців тому +1

      Lighter fluid is a beast at removing adhesive

    • @gregoryrobak456
      @gregoryrobak456 6 місяців тому

      Cooking oil works nicely as well and most have some on hand in their pantry.

  • @SynthRockViking
    @SynthRockViking 5 місяців тому

    What ever your "mini" can do
    Linea was impressed, and gave you a discount
    Sounds like actual love

  • @AwesomelyAwesomeO
    @AwesomelyAwesomeO 6 місяців тому

    By the way Damian why does your machine take so long to get started?

  • @raulmpadilla
    @raulmpadilla 5 місяців тому

    Can you tell us what is the grinder that you are using? thanks

    • @itsxris
      @itsxris  5 місяців тому +1

      weber workshops eg1

    • @raulmpadilla
      @raulmpadilla 5 місяців тому

      Thank You. @@itsxris

  • @ihavetype1
    @ihavetype1 6 місяців тому

    The LM lunar connected to LMLM with what? Bluetooth or WiFi? If Bluetooth, this would be game changer for pop up purpose. No more dream of GS3 to me. Thanks

    • @itsxris
      @itsxris  6 місяців тому

      bluetooth!

  • @justy234
    @justy234 6 місяців тому +2

    Not gonna lie, I'm out here entering every competition I see to win a linea mini/micra.

    • @itsxris
      @itsxris  6 місяців тому

      i would too

  • @homecafecharlie
    @homecafecharlie 6 місяців тому

    You lucky thing!!!

  • @nathan9113
    @nathan9113 6 місяців тому

    I bought this machine and a lux d grinder for my wife to replace her breville and she loves it.

  • @LimitedWard
    @LimitedWard 6 місяців тому

    Your apartment must be mighty cramped now that you have so many espresso machines. Any chance of a giveaway for the old machine to free up space? 👀

    • @itsxris
      @itsxris  6 місяців тому

      I mainly end up gifting these machines to family haha! I do have alot of extra grinders now I could do a giveaway with 👀

  • @iamjerney
    @iamjerney 6 місяців тому

    Weird I’ve never heard it pronounced Lin-A but that makes so much sense

    • @itsxris
      @itsxris  6 місяців тому

      i might be mistaken but i feel like thats how ive always heard it

  • @Hammi4Real
    @Hammi4Real 6 місяців тому

    You lucky son of a gun. One in a million shot.

  • @thenameiwantedwastaken
    @thenameiwantedwastaken 6 місяців тому

    Homie has had $20k worth of machines on his bar in the last 2 years and he only paid for one of them. I need to start a UA-cam channel

    • @itsxris
      @itsxris  6 місяців тому +1

      easier said than done

  • @slimigan
    @slimigan 6 місяців тому

    SCOTCHBRITE?! Just a tiny bit of goo-gone would take that off in seconds...

    • @itsxris
      @itsxris  6 місяців тому +2

      i have made mistakes i know

  • @s96822
    @s96822 6 місяців тому

    The Liniea Mini is an outdated machine despite bearing the name LM. Have you considered trading / selling it to get a more cutting edge / current machine?

    • @itsxris
      @itsxris  6 місяців тому +1

      not at the moment, but I agree, it's definitely "basic" compared to a lot of other machines out there for less money though

  • @SergeyKamenezki
    @SergeyKamenezki 6 місяців тому

    Congrats! But end game? Is it? Kinda simple, no?

    • @itsxris
      @itsxris  6 місяців тому +2

      kinda tried to pose "endgame" as a question towards the end of the video! my full review after 100 days will determine if it is (for me) ;)

    • @SergeyKamenezki
      @SergeyKamenezki 6 місяців тому

      @@itsxris Hehe, ok. How's your eg1 doing?
      Why don't you jump into the decent world?

    • @danishcoffeeguy
      @danishcoffeeguy 6 місяців тому

      it's a lot of people's endgame machine. I luckily also got it and still is my end game machine. all that fancy decent stuff isn't for everyone and doesn't change anything about it being an endgame machine for some.

    • @itsxris
      @itsxris  6 місяців тому

      I want to try it, but its expensive and I'm nervous about long term longevity of the company itself. Probably will bite the bullet someday!

    • @SergeyKamenezki
      @SergeyKamenezki 6 місяців тому

      @@danishcoffeeguy The problem is that at core it's a simple 9 bar flat liner more or less.
      If going to LM I'd think of gs3 mp as an end game option.
      Outside the world of LM Rocket R91 is a really good option.
      It sure depends on what you like about coffee and if you like to play around and experimenting.
      Decent can be both super nurdy and super simple, this is what I see in it.

  • @crawdaddyy
    @crawdaddyy 6 місяців тому

    If you ever want to get your return on investment I would gladly buy it for $20 😉

    • @itsxris
      @itsxris  6 місяців тому

      noted ;)

  • @michaelgonzalez5643
    @michaelgonzalez5643 6 місяців тому

    I'll give you $22

    • @itsxris
      @itsxris  6 місяців тому +1

      I'll take it

    • @michaelgonzalez5643
      @michaelgonzalez5643 6 місяців тому

      @@itsxris 😆 don't say something you don't mean. I will venmo you if you're not careful 😁

  • @JimboJones99
    @JimboJones99 5 місяців тому

    Donate a Linea Mini to a child in Africa 🙏

  • @LifestyleLab_
    @LifestyleLab_ 6 місяців тому +1

    Clickbait! $21.25 not $20.00! 😉

    • @itsxris
      @itsxris  6 місяців тому

      you got me 🤲

  • @piplup10203854
    @piplup10203854 6 місяців тому

    I was just recommended this machine if I had the budget to splash but dang winning it for 20 bucks is amazing!!! Even if it was only for half off I'd still be stoked about winning but for 20 bucks that's just mind boggling!! I'd need to get a better grinder than my DF64 Gen 2 if I won this ha ha

    • @itsxris
      @itsxris  6 місяців тому +1

      df64 gen 2 is SO good, punches above its weight!

    • @piplup10203854
      @piplup10203854 6 місяців тому

      @@itsxris ☺ That makes me super happy. I finally settled on the Bambino Plus but it was tough between that and the Gaggia Classic Evo Pro but the PID made the difference for me as a newbie. I currently use an Aeropress but I would like to have something that's a big bump up from that :) I hope I have it for a few years but I got it for 399.99 on sale for Cyber Monday in Blue

    • @sekf
      @sekf 6 місяців тому

      @@itsxris for milk drinks, would you recommend niche zero or DF64 gen 2 with perhaps SSP burr upgrade?

    • @itsxris
      @itsxris  6 місяців тому +1

      @@sekfniche or stock df64, you dont need SSP for milk drinks

  • @johnnyword4545
    @johnnyword4545 6 місяців тому

    Almost $6k machine for $20…….lucky man! 🥲🥲