Are you happy with the machine? I like mine but coming from a drip machine this tastes great but not sure if I would have done better spending 1k on a different machine anyway I’m happy just need help dialing in espresso settings
@@steevthetechI haven’t unboxed my TK-02 since I’ve been watching your reviews. My return window is tomorrow 2/18/24. With that said, knowing you returned yours I think I’m doing the same now. I now have my eye in the breville barista touch impress…. Any thoughts on that machine and what was the deciding factor for you to return the TK-02?
@LucasGrail between the very loud clicks during operation, plastic off gassing smell, extremely large amounts of water being used DAILY, recipes that are backwards, cumbersome milk prep and tube clean up I figured it wasn’t worth it. I was throwing out filtered water daily because the drip tray was full. And that was the short list. It looks nice, a little long though, but it really needs some UI polishing and better communication from TK re: issues and updates. Their OTA updates should have happened at launch. Not three months later.
@@steevthetech I appreciate your quick reply and details provided. Very informative and once again your details verified my decision on returning it unboxed. I really think the design is cool but the reasons you listed just aren’t what I want to deal with everyday. Hopefully they see your experiences and make it better in the next version.
@@LucasGrail Many people who buy these machines don't know how a super automatic works... For one, these machines will never be able to produce a shot as good as the quality you get from a manual espresso machine with a 58mm portafilter.. #2. These machines rinse quite often and are very messy.. #3 Lots of moving internal parts #4 The steam and froth milk will never get above 120 degrees especially milk drinks with a lot of foam like a cappuccino. #5 Some super automatics are better than others.. You are paying for convenience and not quality. #6 These machines need a lot of maintenance.. Just ask any Starbucks employee and they will tell you that the super autos in Starbucks require lots of care and upkeep.. #7. The expensive $2700 to $3300 super autos do make far better drinks than the cheaper $700 to $1000 machines.. Just go with the Breville Barista Touch Impress.. The shots are more intense but not 100% better than a super auto costing the same.. The Touch has a lot of plastic on it as well and its a cross between an advance manual machine and a semi auto..
Are you happy with the machine? I like mine but coming from a drip machine this tastes great but not sure if I would have done better spending 1k on a different machine anyway I’m happy just need help dialing in espresso settings
I liked it but ultimately returned it.
@@steevthetechI haven’t unboxed my TK-02 since I’ve been watching your reviews. My return window is tomorrow 2/18/24. With that said, knowing you returned yours I think I’m doing the same now.
I now have my eye in the breville barista touch impress….
Any thoughts on that machine and what was the deciding factor for you to return the TK-02?
@LucasGrail between the very loud clicks during operation, plastic off gassing smell, extremely large amounts of water being used DAILY, recipes that are backwards, cumbersome milk prep and tube clean up I figured it wasn’t worth it. I was throwing out filtered water daily because the drip tray was full. And that was the short list. It looks nice, a little long though, but it really needs some UI polishing and better communication from TK re: issues and updates. Their OTA updates should have happened at launch. Not three months later.
@@steevthetech I appreciate your quick reply and details provided. Very informative and once again your details verified my decision on returning it unboxed. I really think the design is cool but the reasons you listed just aren’t what I want to deal with everyday. Hopefully they see your experiences and make it better in the next version.
@@LucasGrail
Many people who buy these machines don't know how a super automatic works... For one, these machines will never be able to produce a shot as good as the quality you get from a manual espresso machine with a 58mm portafilter..
#2. These machines rinse quite often and are very messy..
#3 Lots of moving internal parts
#4 The steam and froth milk will never get above 120 degrees especially milk drinks with a lot of foam like a cappuccino.
#5 Some super automatics are better than others.. You are paying for convenience and not quality.
#6 These machines need a lot of maintenance.. Just ask any Starbucks employee and they will tell you that the super autos in Starbucks require lots of care and upkeep..
#7. The expensive $2700 to $3300 super autos do make far better drinks than the cheaper $700 to $1000 machines..
Just go with the Breville Barista Touch Impress.. The shots are more intense but not 100% better than a super auto costing the same.. The Touch has a lot of plastic on it as well and its a cross between an advance manual machine and a semi auto..
Maaaaaaaan. My espresso are soo bitter
Gotta dial in those espresso settings and try different beans.
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