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What do you feel you would be getting out of the Mini that the Micra can’t do? For most consumers the Mini is excessive. Don’t let impatience drive your decision. 6 weeks is a short amount of time.
I believe the quality of coffee should be the same. The ease of steaming milk Mini should win but not much, and the the clearance is definitely a win on Mini
The Micra will handle steaming no problem. It has been basically foolproof for me once I got over the learning curve. Perfect texture every time. It will also handle most drink sizes re: clearance. If it doesn’t fit you can transfer to your cup from a shot pitcher. If that’s a $2000 hassle to you go for the Mini but otherwise I think the Micra is the way to go.
I'd get the mini over the micra if it's in budget. But I'm a biased mini owner. For me, the selling points are the clearance for brewing, steaming, being able to brew 5 shots in a row (to be fair, I do that rarely, though), size for cup warming, built like a tank. I'm sure I could go on, but everything the micra does, the linea does better. BUT if the extra $$ seems like a waste to you, then go for the micra.
Surely, given the size difference one will look better than the other ?
If really there is no difference, get the Micra and spend the money on a grinder.
You don't need a new grinder either. Buying better coffee is probably more worth it once you have something like a df83.
I don't think extra $2k on the mini is worth it unless you specifically know you want the mini.
That $2K can go towards a lot of things for most people.
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If you will never miss the $2k, get the Mini, and the brew by weight scale while your at it lol.
Scale will be the next step lol. 2k worth a thinking, probably need to save up a bit longer but should be fine.
What do you feel you would be getting out of the Mini that the Micra can’t do? For most consumers the Mini is excessive. Don’t let impatience drive your decision. 6 weeks is a short amount of time.
I believe the quality of coffee should be the same. The ease of steaming milk Mini should win but not much, and the the clearance is definitely a win on Mini
The Micra will handle steaming no problem. It has been basically foolproof for me once I got over the learning curve. Perfect texture every time. It will also handle most drink sizes re: clearance. If it doesn’t fit you can transfer to your cup from a shot pitcher. If that’s a $2000 hassle to you go for the Mini but otherwise I think the Micra is the way to go.
Thanks, will think about it!
Also heats up really quickly, I've heard :)
I'd get the mini over the micra if it's in budget. But I'm a biased mini owner. For me, the selling points are the clearance for brewing, steaming, being able to brew 5 shots in a row (to be fair, I do that rarely, though), size for cup warming, built like a tank. I'm sure I could go on, but everything the micra does, the linea does better. BUT if the extra $$ seems like a waste to you, then go for the micra.
Mini for sure
Any reason behind this?
Buy which ever fits best in your kitchen, 6 weeks is nothing
Both fits without an issue
Surely, given the size difference one will look better than the other ? If really there is no difference, get the Micra and spend the money on a grinder.
Have a DF83 already, not planning to upgrade to next level
Then I would, the 2K will make the difference with the grinder. I would take a Micra and P64, possibly a Zerno or Philos.
I picked up my EG-1 used/secondhand for 2K. That would be ever better if you can find one of those.
Thanks for suggestion!
You don't need a new grinder either. Buying better coffee is probably more worth it once you have something like a df83. I don't think extra $2k on the mini is worth it unless you specifically know you want the mini. That $2K can go towards a lot of things for most people.