☕the home espresso gear that earned a permanent spot on the counter

owned it two years, no regrets. steam is instant, no waiting around between shot and milk

replaced a Baratza Encore, the single upgrade that changed my shots most. low retention, dial it in looser than you'd think

the bluetooth flow tracking is genuinely useful, not just a gimmick

needles bent within the first month, still works fine, just looks rough now

diagnostic tool more than a daily driver honestly. keep it around for whenever a shot tastes off

technically for pour over but I use it constantly for rinsing and descaling too

bought it before I actually learned to steam properly, haven't touched it since