La Marzocco Linea Micra Espresso Machine
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- Опубліковано 1 лип 2024
- Craft delicious espresso drinks at home with the La Marzocco Linea Micra. This premium home espresso machine from the legendary La Marzocco brand features double-boilers, PID temperature control, and a convertible portafilter for ease of use. With a quick heat up time and simple setup, the Linea Micra makes it easy to enjoy café quality espresso at home.
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Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:34 - Overview and Features
3:07 - What's in the box
3:38 - PID connection
7:50 - Demonstration
12:22 - Outro
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I’ve watched multiple reviews/demonstrations, this is the best by far. This machine is perfect for home in every way. People who say it’s too expensive don’t understand the quality hand made craftsmanship and amazing after sale support. I eventually bought one and you only need to use the app once, set to your liking it’s done, and I get the exact same perfect coffee like the shop every day. The quality of the machine blew me away it’s like driving a Ferrari.
Best micra review on YT. Period. 👌🏼
Great small machine with some power! Love to own one.
I appreciate you straightforward style, great review!
Thank you watching and for your kind compliment.
Great video Slawek. Very thorough and concise.
Thank you for the kind words Kyle!
Nice simple and concise review. Great work !
Thank you for the kind compliment.
I’m loving the micra!
The modular portafilter is a great idea!
I agree, it works well and it's easy to change too.
Perfect review Thanks
A great video & review. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for showing that Americano, really good review as that is what I will be using it for.
A dream ! you're the best !
Thanks for watching!
Slavic is a legend :)
Great machine - would be great to have one at home in yellow :)
Great video !
Thank you for your kind words. I'm also a huge fan of bright bold colours, the yellow really brightens up a room.
Great video, thanks. I love the loveramics cups, what was the double walled glass one?
Thanks so much for this comprehensive discussion and demonstration. I watched several Micra videos lately and this one is the most informative. I have been trying to discern the noise level of the machine as it pulls a shot. Your video makes it clear how quiet it is. So many other videos try enhancing with music, or talk endlessly over the extraction, which makes it impossible to hear the machine. I appreciate your straight forward approach.
Thanks for watching and for the kind compliment.
Thank you for this video. I am actually considering buying the Micra. There are other good machines on the market for sure - however none of them seems to be that quiet and small. I also like the Ascaso Steel Duo PID but the sound of that pump will get on my last nerve, I know that by just watching a couple of vids. So this means saving up for this cutie. I would love your review on the new Eureka Mignon Libra, too.
Thank you for your detailed 'tutorial' on this machine. I want to get away from the E61 hot-heads (which I have). This is the best excuse for getting one. And La Marzocco HQ in the U.S. is a 20 minute drive from my home. So I am already in touch with an employee here to get a demo! It is definitely a home-run!
Aha! Another Seattleite. There's a great story about how La Marzocco HQ ended up in Seattle, and it has to do with Starbucks and a local entrepreneur coffee enthusiast.
I dream to have this coffee machine❤
Surely a nice machine. Why is the steam pressure (maxed at 3) lowering dramatically to 1 bar after a couple of second frothing ?
the La marzocco Linea micra vs ECM Sychronika, 2 great machines. Is one better than the other?
saving up my pennies for one. dig it!
In the US, that's 390,000 pennies. 🙂
Hi, could you please tell me how long to wait for the steam to be ready?
Very nice machine, I still have my eye on a Olympia Cremina Spring lever as my grail machine, same price!
The Cremina is a machine with legendary status.
Coming back to this video a few months later as I’m doing my research with the possibility of maybe buying a Micra. Nearly 6 months since it was released, is there an official plumb-in kit available yet?
Great review. Thanks. So far, you're the only one who demonstrated the app, making it easy to see how to set it up. Can you have the app brew by time? (I know the brew by weight is only for the Mini & GS3, using La Marzocco's ridiculously priced mod of the Acaia Luna scale.)
No you can't. Other reviewers said it's only possible by switch.
Eureka Libra and La Marzocco Micra. My dream team 🙂
One more question : can you know the temperature of the boilers in real time with the app ?
Very cool machine.I have an ECM Syncronika with flow control, which I love. However, it's a big machine. I would have gotten this if it were out at the time I got my Sync.
Same here, I got a ECM Classika, it worked well, but still annoyed for steaming milk.. thinking to do a full ultimate upgrade...
@@daisywuwoo1 I likely would have bought the Micra if it was out when I got the Syncronika. The ECM is an awesome beast. Especially with flow control. However it’s a big honker and takes up a lot of real estate.
Same, downsizing our home and this would be a nice option with our now more limited counter space. I love my Synchronica but this takes up a lot less space. Also considering the Lelit Bianca V3 that can mount the tank to the side for more flexibility on shallower depth counters.
Can you show inside the pitcher when you steam milk...and the positioning?
Dear Santa, i’ve been a good boy all year long. After 3 years of covid, loosing my businesses, having to support employees that dealth with depression, having to go trough a whole year without salary, having to sell all my toys to get trough these difficult times ( rocket appartamento, fausto ) to be able to take car of my family of 3 and support my girlfriend that is a teacher, and had to deal with all of this s**t. I’ll take one of these. Thanks!
That's rough
Nice Video 😎. Even though I dislike the mobile app requirements. If it was £2k or lower I would most likely purchase one. I'm considering the ECM Heritage Mechanika Slim VI. Unfortunately not much new ECM content so not sure if it's a good choice.
Exactly my thought. I would have guessed the cost at 1500-2000.. at 4k it’s still a niche high end product with a very small number who will buy. I love the looks. But they’re not worth more than double of what you could get a similar performing machine for. I did the stupid cheap machine progression over the last decade and finally have a GCP. It’s a good machine. Next one if I do upgrade will have pid, dual boiler and other things you’d expect with a dual boiler machine. But you can check everything off the list for less than half of the lazaroco.. and I really don’t want one that looks like a quantum computer/fusion machine.
Dumb question - but do you have to turn it off with the paddle? Can you set it up via app to flick off after a given volume of water / time?
Hi please send a link to the plumb in kit you mentioned
Is there a shot timer on this machine?
Interesting that his temperature is set to 91C. Mine came set at 94C out of the box. Any thoughts on why the temp was lowered 3 degrees?
Finally. A real review. Appreciate the content. Do you feel the price is justified? Or would you look at the Bianca V3 which is getting a lot of comparisons when looking at value?
I'm also having a hard time convincing myself to get this over the Bianca V3 which is significantly much cheaper and allows you to do more like flow control, etc. I reckon you can get espresso on the Bianca that is just as good or even better than the Micra/Mini for way less money. And you even have to buy a separate kit if you want to plumb in a Linea. For the price they're listed at, it should've been included 😔
I think a lot of it boils down to personal preference. When comparing features to features you do pay a premium for the La Marzocco brand but I think with the contributions they have made to the specialty coffee industry they have earned it. Build quality wise La Marzocco is very good, it is at a higher level than Lelit but the value on a machine like the Bianca is great.
I do agree with a lot of what you have said. The value proposition on some other machines is undoubtedly higher.
A great video highlighting an impressive machine. "Dear Santa, sorry, but I've got another change to that list I sent you"!!!!!
Happy holidays!
Why do you have to turn it off? Will the water continue to come out?
How to dial in?
I think I found the right machine to replace my Diletta Mio
The only thing missing is a shot timer in my opinion. When reaching this level of equipment, both regarding pricing and the quality you'd expect in your coffee, a shot timer is a must. But i'd buy it in a second, if i could talk the wife into it. :D
The shot timer is available on the app, but of course you have to have your phone at hand 😅
@@amynova2002 Ok, good to know.
@@amynova2002 it is NOT available on the app
@@AxelZein Yes, it is. You need to have the status view open and then when starting the pump it will turn into a shot timer.
Micra in size, Macro in price
La Marzocco Linea Mafia 😂
In your opinion, is there any reason to buy the mini over the micra for a home user? Or maybe a better way to ask is, does the quality of the mini justify the premium over the micra?
The Micra is a great option for someone with space constraints. Personally, I prefer the larger size of the mini but this is personal aesthetic preference. You get a larger steam boiler on the Mini but the majority of home users making just a few cups of coffee a day will be fine with the Micra.
Btw how would you compare the Micra with Lelit Bianca? Thanks 😊
This is a difficult comparison because the Bianca has flow control and an different group head. Both machines are very capable. The Micra is significantly smaller than the Bianca as well.
Ordered a white Linea Mirca in the US (shipping mid Dec). I do not need flow control but I do want a small dual boiler that delivers Cafe style consistency at home.❤ Plus machine looks like work of Art 🖼️ 🔥🔥👌
The Linea Micra delivers on all those points so I think you will be well pleased with your purchase. Congrats!
Congrats! But getting consistent results at home depends on more important variables. You can get better-than-cafe coffee at home with even with a Breville if you have a good grinder, good beans, and pay attention to your puck prep and dialling in.
Do the porta-filters of the Linea Mini fit the Micra.
Yes they do.
but the auto on off function power on machine but also power off? because in the menu I read standby and not power off...
Do your other 58 mm portafilters work with the micra?
Regular LA Marzocco portafilters do fit so if you prefer a standard portafilter you can use it.
Do you have information when the plumbing kit will be available?
I believe that the plumb in kit from the Mini works for the Micra.
can u pls use normal units? thanks for the video!
What is a 'normal' unit?
Couple things I would change 1. The PID I love the idea of an app it can be very convenient however I like the idea of a traditional PID in the event I either don't want to use an app or let's say the technology for some reason fails; wifi sensor inside the machine ect. 2. Make the spouts for the portafilter metal not plastic that is unacceptable at that price. 3. That steam wand looks a little awkward to use could be improved.
All in all none of these would stop me from owning it but however I feel these revisions should be considered when its time to revamp the machine for the 2nd generation.
The machine uses bluetooth not wifi to connect to your phone. It pretty much can't break and you'll never have to change the settings once you've set them once.
Part of their rationale for the plastic spouts was to reduce the thermal mass, thereby improving (ie, decreasing) the time required to heat up the head and portafilter.
Thanks, awesome review. This clearly tells me that this thing is just too dear for the features it offers. Bianca V3 or maybe an ECM Synchronika/Profitec Pro 700 (with flow control) could give you the same or even better results in the cup.
The problem is the e61 headgroup and the much slower heat up times. I have had several e61 machines but with electricy prices and the future i want one with a saturated headgroup. And then the options are limited. Which would be a good choice?
the profitec / ecm look like harleys… if your wife allows that…
@@jacobburkh25Excellent point. My wife loves the look of the white La Marzocco for our white kitchen cabinets and a white Ceado grinder. She would veto the all metal shiny machine.
No scale?
E61 58mm portafilter works on it? (pesudo)
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Will Niche Zero be a bottleneck for Micra?
The Pesado portafilter does fit the Micra but I can't comment on the Niche as I have not used one.
@@iDrinkCoffeeCanada Thanks for the reply
Only the rich can afford these machines, let us the poor alone
what a pity that on the Micra (and for this price level), that the paddle is not for flow profiling control...
Sucks a few years ago you could get a mini for that price
It strikes me as really strange that the micra doesn't pre-infuse unless it's plumbed in.
All machines need to be plumbed in to have pre-infusion
In order to pre-infuse you need a lower pressure or some way of restricting the flow. The La Marzocco GS3 mechanical paddle has a conical valve that allows for a kind preinfusion but it's really just restricted flow. Technically speaking pre-infusion is done at a lower pressure and traditionally espresso machines that are plumbed in will use line pressure to preinfuse. There are some machines that use a magnetic gear pump which is a multi speed pump capable of pumping water at different pressures. This is found in La Marzocco EP (Electronic Paddle) machines or some other brands that have machines with pressure profiling.
so i can buy the micra from this site in canada, ship it to the US without paying sales tax? tha'ts like a $400 savings🙌🏻
Unfortunately we are not allowed to ship La Marzocco products across the border because of our dealer agreement with LM.
@@iDrinkCoffeeCanada ah nuts
@@iDrinkCoffeeCanadaWho is the LM dealer in the United States for the Micra? Thanks!
@@jonathanl2748 The micra is sold only through La Marzocco Home in the USA from what I understand.
@@iDrinkCoffeeCanadaOh well. I like to support a dealer network when I can. Thanks.
It is obviously an amazing machine, but you did not mention the elephant in the room... it's $3,900 USD. Now you are clearly getting a LOT of machine and features for your money, and quality at this level does not come cheap, but at that price it would take 4 years (2 trips to the coffee shop, 5 days a week) to "break even". Still, it's a super sexy beast isn't it. (ie, I want one!)
well done! but can u pls use normal units? what are inches?
No pre infusion without plumbing,plastic for the convertible PF and an inch or 2 short to fit in scales/cup = a pass. Otherwise I would jump on this.
Ascaso baby t plus … is for me the better machine
Was ready to buy until I found out that you needed an app for settings…
A number of people have raised that concern; I'll provide it as feedback to the manufacturer.
If you want unnecessary bells and whistles, go spend almost as much for an inferior machine.
If you want a consistently perfect espresso, buy the Micra.
La Marzocco has no flow control? Surprising.
The fact that the machine needs an app to adjust temperature and can’t be used without one is a nonstarter for me. Among other things it is a huge invasion of my privacy. I want to have the option to use the app or not.
I understand your point of view. The La Marzocco app also requires registration so that's another request for information as well. Luckily, there are lots of standalone machines as alternatives.
You can use old phone for home devices - no private data, no risk.
Was thinking “I could see this being 1500-2k…”. Nope!!! 😂
Having to use a phone app is an instant fail for me.
I understand your point of view. The La Marzocco app also requires registration so that's another request for information as well. Luckily, there are lots of standalone machines as alternatives.
That said, the menus on a Profitec and ECM are incomprehensible so I would much prefer an app.
@@asmith2886 Yes most of the displays and user interfaces used by manufacturers are pretty crappy. However, at this price point surely La Marzocco could have a color touch screen as well as an app. And if they don't want to sully the appearance of the machine make it detachable like Rocket does on some of their machines.
It does mean you don’t need digital controls on the device itself, or a removable controller that will be annoying to reconnect or hide away. So I think this gives the right balance of keeping the machine looking analogue and classic, whilst keeping the controls you’re likely to use infrequently hidden away on a device that almost everyone has and anyone who can afford this coffee machine will have.
For me it’s opposite the machine is piece of art. A digital display will eventually fail while app will improve over time.
Overpriced, overpriced, overpriced. For the corners cut, overpriced. Maybe they think coffee enthusiasts are idiots, willing to pay inflated prices, because other products have gone up due to China tariffs and supply chain. Charging what was the mini already expensive price, is disgusting.
You’re not pronouncing Micra correctly fyi. It’s a short i sound. You’re welcome.
That's because I was speaking English and not Italian. Many of the words are anglicized including the model and also the brand. In Italian it would be the lah marr-ZOH-koh LEE-nay-ah MEE-crah
Ah so SOLLY
@@manbearpig999 wow you’re so funny with that racist remark. Reported you
Machine is piece of crap. Bought mine from IDC months ago (great company btw) but I have not been able to get past the annoyance of the elbow bend on an already way too short steam wand. La Marzocco sucks, I wish I bought anything else