Robot Series

Agree. I honestly have no interest in upgrading from my robot. The other machines have a cool look and feel, but nothing beats the simplicity and quality combination of the robot.

Cafelat Robot - mostly making coffee for myself - mainly drink iced lattes - I can "save" and shots, so less bean waste - No back flush or descaling necessary Lagom Casa - minimal static, retention, and mess

I use my stainless steel French press for my daily coffee. Recently I got myself a Cafelat robot and a Nespresso Virtuo POP for my teenage girls. The robot makes mind blowing espresso compared to the Nespresso’s pseudo cup, and the maintenance is supremely simple. Get the Cafelat robot you won’t regret it.

First of all you watched the wrong people on yt. It's coffee influencers. On yt money talks. All the reviews of machines it's not real user experience, they have the machine for 1 week, play a bit pull 2 shots and think they know all a about it. I suggest get a manual lever machine. A cremina, a Pavoni or a cafelat robot with a top of the line grinder. All this heat up under 10 min, the Cafelat is ready as fast as the water boils. Also a manual grinder like a kinu m47 it's awesome, small compact setup. I use a manual setup and the quality it produces can't be found in a coffee shop. I hope you consider. https://preview.redd.it/ve845w6lhzhg1.jpeg?width=3000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9759480de7adc0ba19d3618b28f96acfb8a2fc6b

Cafelat Robot. a one time investment. Best espresso you can get. No maintenance. Use whatever water you want...

A manual lever is like driving a stick vs an automatic car. The lever gives you all the control and the best shots I’ve ever had are with profiles only possible on a lever (or very expensive computerized machines). If you are a little adventurous go with a lever machine. Starting with a Flair/Cafelot/LaPavoni/Odyssey will let you learn a lot and make unbeatable extractions. If you don’t need to steam milk then a Flair58 is an excellent choice (I love mine!) and no temperature management like an LP. If a steam wand is important then LaPavoni or Odyssey Argos. If you just want you push a button and get a decent shot easy, then Bambino is for you. And don’t forget there is no good shot without a good grinder.

I do both, nearly every day. I got a Cafelat Robot, with a Timemore 078s grinder, produces some amazing espresso, workflow is ridiculously simple, and doesn't occupy much counter space. It is fascinating to take the same coffee bean, enjoy a nice aeropress coffee, then experience the same bean as an espresso with the Robot. No machines to clean, a very hands-on manual process.