Bianca

People talk about whether you want single or dual boiler and if you make multiple drinks… I have the Profitec Go and though a fantastic machine I predominantly only make milk drinks so I would recommend a dual boiler for sure. After two years of single boiler workflow… just kind of sucks. Not the machines fault but I just ordered a Profitec Ride and cannot wait for it regardless if I only make 2 drinks a day for myself. Also aesthetics are huge for me and though subjective. All that being said when You first pop into the world of Espresso LM always comes up. When I first started my journey that’s what I wanted so bad (beautiful looking and built very well)… but honestly I’m glad I didn’t jump to this right away. Now knowing there’s a lot of machines that are just built with same quality or actually has WAY more features than the LM I would expand your horizon. Here’s a few to look into… if budget isn’t necessarily a thing without spending crazy amount… Profitec Drive, ECM Synchronika II, Lelit Bianca V3 (these are probably the most popular dual boilers at least here in the states and provide flow control if that’s something you want to venture) if you’re looking to spend a little less there are heat exchangers (people hate on these but there’s nothing wrong with them just a flushing work flow) the two I would go for here is ECM Mechanika Max or the Mechanika Slim PID, or Lelit Mara X . If budget isn’t your thing stay away from Single boilers but if you think you’re only going to do espresso the honestly just stick with SB however don’t knock milk drinks… cortados or flat whites is chefs kiss if you ever though lattes were to milky… so yeah double boiler ftw

Jumped in the deep end and bought a Lelit bianca and specialita. Upgraded the specialita to df84 bc I got a killer deal. If i had to do it again: keep the df84 and pair with a converted gaggia -> gaggiuino, londinium e24, decent/Wendougee Data S, or keep my lelit bianca For most beginners: get a Bambino or gaggia + a good grinder is probably the answer. With the gaggia convert it gaggiuino and chill.

Lelit Bianca is probably your best choice. It looks good on your counter, it’s a conversation starter, and it works great. Then spend another $1,500 to $2,500 on a great grinder to make great coffee. If you cheap out on the grinder, you will get cheap coffee. Order of importance: 1. Coffee 2. Grinder 3. Brewer

Same aswell! Great machine. Went from ECP3420 -> Apex v2 -> Bianca v3 with EG-1. Went all out so I don't need to upgrade for many years. Best quality, no problems for the past months I've had it.

Goddamn we all love the Bambino! I had one for years and recently upgraded to the Bianca. While my morning coffee ritual now is a massive step up in coffee quality and quality of life, I still have a spot in my heart for that cheaper, smaller, simpler Bambino!