0 00:00:00.000 --> 00:00:00.850 Hello everyone 1 00:00:00.850 --> 00:00:01.600 This is Ahnstar 2 00:00:01.600 --> 00:00:03.300 The espresso machine 3 00:00:03.300 --> 00:00:04.300 That I have for you today is 4 00:00:04.300 --> 00:00:05.900 Something that La Marzocco 5 00:00:05.900 --> 00:00:07.540 Really had its ambition for 6 00:00:07.540 --> 00:00:08.900 La Marzocco Linea Micra 7 00:00:08.900 --> 00:00:09.800 Many of you see 8 00:00:09.800 --> 00:00:11.550 Whether a cafe uses the La Marzocco machine 9 00:00:11.550 --> 00:00:12.940 Or not 10 00:00:12.940 --> 00:00:13.840 And consider that a cue 11 00:00:13.840 --> 00:00:15.280 Which shows how much 12 00:00:15.280 --> 00:00:16.280 That the cafe prioritizes 13 00:00:16.280 --> 00:00:17.980 The taste of their coffee 14 00:00:17.980 --> 00:00:19.730 That's how powerful 15 00:00:19.730 --> 00:00:21.130 The brand La Marzocco is 16 00:00:21.130 --> 00:00:22.820 In my humble opinion 17 00:00:22.820 --> 00:00:25.420 And La Marzocco has just released 18 00:00:25.420 --> 00:00:27.360 Home espresso machine 19 00:00:27.360 --> 00:00:28.760 It's this, Micra 20 00:00:28.760 --> 00:00:30.060 The price for this Micra is 21 00:00:30.060 --> 00:00:32.020 4.95 million won 22 00:00:32.020 --> 00:00:34.360 Which is by no means cheap 23 00:00:34.360 --> 00:00:36.960 Still, for something at La Marzocco 24 00:00:36.960 --> 00:00:38.400 That targets home baristas 25 00:00:38.400 --> 00:00:41.640 This is the most affordable and the most compact machine 26 00:00:42.008 --> 00:00:43.558 Exterior 27 00:00:43.800 --> 00:00:45.100 Looking at it from outside, 28 00:00:45.100 --> 00:00:46.180 Compared to Mini 29 00:00:46.180 --> 00:00:51.620 (Mini: length 35.5, height 38, width 53 - Micra: length 29, height 34, width 39) It shrank from Linea Mini by 6cm in length, 4cm in height and 14cm in width 30 00:00:51.620 --> 00:00:52.820 With that said 31 00:00:52.820 --> 00:00:54.680 It may not sound like 32 00:00:54.680 --> 00:00:57.230 A dramatic decrease in size, 33 00:00:57.230 --> 00:00:58.840 As some of you may think 34 00:00:58.840 --> 00:01:00.340 But when I look at it 35 00:01:00.340 --> 00:01:04.620 (30% smaller) I can actually see that it shrank by 30% 36 00:01:04.620 --> 00:01:05.820 It may be a small machine 37 00:01:05.820 --> 00:01:07.520 But it comes with dual boilers 38 00:01:07.520 --> 00:01:09.320 Coffee boiler is 0.25L 39 00:01:09.320 --> 00:01:11.620 Steam boiler is 1.6L 40 00:01:11.620 --> 00:01:13.120 And for the pump it's 41 00:01:13.120 --> 00:01:14.720 A rotary pump 42 00:01:14.720 --> 00:01:16.370 And for both boilers 43 00:01:16.370 --> 00:01:18.060 (PID control / Sensor control device that stabilizes the temperature or pressure to a set value) They come with PID 44 00:01:18.060 --> 00:01:20.300 (PID control / Sensor control device that stabilizes the temperature or pressure to a set value) So it'll be a dual PID 45 00:01:20.300 --> 00:01:23.300 The water tank is 2L, at the bottom 46 00:01:23.320 --> 00:01:24.170 The power switch 47 00:01:24.170 --> 00:01:27.020 Is on its bottom right 48 00:01:27.020 --> 00:01:28.170 The hot water activation knob 49 00:01:28.170 --> 00:01:30.000 (Hot water activation knob) Is here to your left 50 00:01:30.000 --> 00:01:35.200 (Lever-type extraction paddle) It's a lever-type that doesn't automatically switch off 51 00:01:35.200 --> 00:01:37.600 You need to stop the extraction manually 52 00:01:37.600 --> 00:01:38.600 It's a Cool Touch steam wand 53 00:01:41.780 --> 00:01:44.380 It's great in fixing the paddle below in place 54 00:01:44.380 --> 00:01:45.630 Whenever I use a home espresso machine 55 00:01:45.630 --> 00:01:47.080 And happen to insert the Portafilter 56 00:01:47.080 --> 00:01:48.780 With a little too much pressure 57 00:01:48.780 --> 00:01:50.380 It sometimes shakes like this 58 00:01:50.380 --> 00:01:51.180 But for Micra, 59 00:01:51.180 --> 00:01:53.080 It rarely does that 60 00:01:53.090 --> 00:01:55.400 If it shakes whenever I insert the Portafilter 61 00:01:55.400 --> 00:01:56.700 I would have to position it again every time 62 00:01:56.700 --> 00:01:57.600 Which is a lot of work 63 00:01:57.600 --> 00:01:59.640 So I really liked this 64 00:01:59.640 --> 00:02:02.180 And it has a big water tank 65 00:02:02.180 --> 00:02:03.680 The big-sized tray 66 00:02:03.680 --> 00:02:04.980 Is one of my priorities 67 00:02:04.980 --> 00:02:06.780 For a home espresso machine 68 00:02:06.780 --> 00:02:07.830 If this is too small 69 00:02:07.830 --> 00:02:09.620 You'd have to empty it pretty often 70 00:02:09.620 --> 00:02:11.060 Which is a lot of work 71 00:02:11.060 --> 00:02:12.920 The great thing about either Mini or Micra 72 00:02:12.920 --> 00:02:15.220 Is that its water drip tray is pretty big 73 00:02:15.220 --> 00:02:16.400 It was a great game-changer for me 74 00:02:16.400 --> 00:02:18.600 And there's the red float to it 75 00:02:18.600 --> 00:02:20.760 Which gives me a nice cue 76 00:02:20.760 --> 00:02:22.300 For when I need to empty the tray 77 00:02:22.320 --> 00:02:23.320 In my opinion 78 00:02:23.320 --> 00:02:24.320 For a home espresso machine 79 00:02:24.320 --> 00:02:25.770 It's between whether 80 00:02:25.770 --> 00:02:27.160 It can pull a shot and steam milk simultaneously 81 00:02:27.160 --> 00:02:28.670 Or not simultaneously 82 00:02:28.670 --> 00:02:30.900 I think these are the two categories 83 00:02:30.900 --> 00:02:32.260 For a machine with a vibration pump 84 00:02:32.260 --> 00:02:34.940 (Thermoblock = boiler system) Or a Thermoblock 85 00:02:34.940 --> 00:02:37.390 It may be harder to pull a shot 86 00:02:37.390 --> 00:02:38.400 And steam milk at the same time 87 00:02:38.400 --> 00:02:39.500 So for those machines 88 00:02:39.500 --> 00:02:40.640 You start extracting 89 00:02:40.640 --> 00:02:42.040 And when the shot is pulled 90 00:02:42.040 --> 00:02:44.140 You then turn the steam function on 91 00:02:44.140 --> 00:02:46.280 And you'd only then steam the milk 92 00:02:46.280 --> 00:02:48.580 It is for sure limiting for you 93 00:02:48.580 --> 00:02:49.320 To have a quality latte 94 00:02:49.340 --> 00:02:51.040 However, machines with specs 95 00:02:51.040 --> 00:02:52.380 As good as those of Micra 96 00:02:52.380 --> 00:02:54.430 Even with the simultaneous extraction and steaming 97 00:02:54.430 --> 00:02:56.830 It will not get shaky or become unstable 98 00:02:56.830 --> 00:02:57.880 That's this machine 99 00:02:57.880 --> 00:02:59.860 (Can pull shots and steam milk simultaneously) So basically, you can create 100 00:02:59.860 --> 00:03:02.180 A high-quality lattes 101 00:03:02.180 --> 00:03:03.360 Or cappuccinos 102 00:03:03.360 --> 00:03:04.010 The Linea Mini 103 00:03:04.010 --> 00:03:06.220 (Gigluer / regulates the flow of pressurized water in the rotary pump) Used a 0.8mm gigluer 104 00:03:06.220 --> 00:03:08.600 (Gigluer / regulates the flow of pressurized water in the rotary pump) The larger the gigluer means 105 00:03:08.600 --> 00:03:09.500 When you turn on the paddle 106 00:03:09.500 --> 00:03:11.070 The more flow rate there is 107 00:03:11.070 --> 00:03:12.500 Is how you can think of it 108 00:03:12.500 --> 00:03:13.640 But coming over to the Micra 109 00:03:13.640 --> 00:03:16.840 The gigluer size was reduced to 0.6mm 110 00:03:16.840 --> 00:03:20.900 It has a flow rate of 240-250ml per 30 seconds 111 00:03:20.900 --> 00:03:23.560 (Stable extraction with lower flow rates) So you will notice 112 00:03:23.560 --> 00:03:24.700 The flow rate per second has greatly decreased 113 00:03:24.700 --> 00:03:25.860 Why this is important is 114 00:03:25.860 --> 00:03:27.160 If there's too much flow rate 115 00:03:27.160 --> 00:03:29.740 It means the headspace is filled quicker and 116 00:03:29.740 --> 00:03:33.350 The time taken to apply pressure to the coffee puck 117 00:03:33.350 --> 00:03:34.740 Becomes that much faster 118 00:03:34.740 --> 00:03:37.100 The more headspace there is 119 00:03:37.100 --> 00:03:38.840 And the less flow rate there is 120 00:03:38.840 --> 00:03:41.260 It delays the time taken to apply pressure 121 00:03:41.260 --> 00:03:43.780 As it is delayed, the hot water will 122 00:03:43.780 --> 00:03:45.360 Slowly wet the coffee puck 123 00:03:45.360 --> 00:03:46.810 And allows for a more stable 124 00:03:46.810 --> 00:03:48.480 Extraction process 125 00:03:48.480 --> 00:03:50.320 So larger gigluer 126 00:03:50.320 --> 00:03:51.380 And higher flow rate means 127 00:03:51.380 --> 00:03:53.410 The time for pressure will shorten 128 00:03:53.410 --> 00:03:54.410 Which means 129 00:03:54.410 --> 00:03:56.600 It would cause more channeling 130 00:03:56.600 --> 00:03:58.250 There are many cases where 131 00:03:58.250 --> 00:03:59.960 Light-roasted coffee is 132 00:03:59.960 --> 00:04:01.180 Extracted without 133 00:04:01.180 --> 00:04:01.680 Its flavor being fully revealed 134 00:04:01.680 --> 00:04:03.280 That is why people using the Minis 135 00:04:03.280 --> 00:04:04.330 Purposely replace the gigluer 136 00:04:04.330 --> 00:04:06.480 To a 0.6mm 137 00:04:06.480 --> 00:04:08.180 You may ask, 138 00:04:08.180 --> 00:04:09.760 If there is a pre-infusion function 139 00:04:09.760 --> 00:04:11.720 And yes, it has a pre-infusion function 140 00:04:11.740 --> 00:04:14.290 It also has a temperature control function 141 00:04:14.290 --> 00:04:16.780 If you download the La Marzocco Home app 142 00:04:16.780 --> 00:04:18.480 You can check through the app 143 00:04:18.480 --> 00:04:20.020 You can connect your machine by 144 00:04:20.020 --> 00:04:21.900 (1. Machine OFF) Turning off the machine 145 00:04:21.900 --> 00:04:24.340 (2. move lever to extraction) The extraction button, move the lever to the extraction side 146 00:04:24.340 --> 00:04:25.660 (3. Machine ON) And then you turn on the machine 147 00:04:25.660 --> 00:04:28.740 And now you can connect it to your machine 148 00:04:28.740 --> 00:04:30.240 You can go into general settings 149 00:04:30.240 --> 00:04:31.500 To choose the temperature 150 00:04:31.500 --> 00:04:33.660 I set it to 93°C 151 00:04:33.660 --> 00:04:36.620 You can also adjust it by 0.1°C 152 00:04:36.620 --> 00:04:39.100 And you can set your steam pressure 153 00:04:39.100 --> 00:04:43.120 (Three options for steam) You have level one, two and three 154 00:04:43.120 --> 00:04:45.480 So we've tested the steam pressure 155 00:04:45.480 --> 00:04:46.800 We used room temperature milk at 17°C 156 00:04:46.800 --> 00:04:50.320 With the amount of 260g 157 00:04:50.320 --> 00:04:50.970 And with that 158 00:04:50.970 --> 00:04:52.540 For our usual lattes 159 00:04:52.540 --> 00:04:54.740 The temperature is usually between 50~60°C 160 00:04:54.740 --> 00:04:55.450 When done at home 161 00:04:55.450 --> 00:04:57.600 And we tried the 60°C for the steam 162 00:04:57.600 --> 00:04:58.520 For the sake of this test 163 00:04:58.520 --> 00:05:01.600 (Steam level one, 26 seconds, 277g) And then, we steamed the milk in level one 164 00:05:01.600 --> 00:05:04.100 (Steam level one, 26 seconds, 277g) For around 26 seconds 165 00:05:04.100 --> 00:05:05.520 (Steam level one, 26 seconds, 277g) And when we weighed it 166 00:05:05.520 --> 00:05:07.840 (Steam level one, 26 seconds, 277g) It was around 277g 167 00:05:07.860 --> 00:05:11.440 (Steam level one, 26 seconds, 277g) Meaning it was around 16~17g heavier 168 00:05:11.440 --> 00:05:13.220 (Steam level one, 26 seconds, 277g) That's the result 169 00:05:13.220 --> 00:05:14.320 (Steam level two, 22 seconds, 279g) And when the steam pressure 170 00:05:14.320 --> 00:05:16.140 (Steam level two, 22 seconds, 279g) Was tested at level two 171 00:05:16.140 --> 00:05:19.060 (Steam level two, 22 seconds, 279g) It took around 22 seconds to hit 60°C 172 00:05:19.060 --> 00:05:21.410 (Steam level two, 22 seconds, 279g) And around 279g 173 00:05:21.410 --> 00:05:22.780 (Steam level two, 22 seconds, 279g) That was its weight 174 00:05:22.780 --> 00:05:23.940 (Steam level two, 22 seconds, 279g) Which was slightly heavier 175 00:05:23.940 --> 00:05:25.890 (Steam level three, 21 seconds, 277g) And finally when we 176 00:05:25.890 --> 00:05:26.980 (Steam level three, 21 seconds, 277g) Tested it with level three 177 00:05:26.980 --> 00:05:30.060 (Steam level three, 21 seconds, 277g) It took around 21 seconds to hit 60°C 178 00:05:30.060 --> 00:05:30.960 (Steam level three, 21 seconds, 277g) What we noticed here was 179 00:05:30.960 --> 00:05:32.660 (Steam level three, 21 seconds, 277g) For level two and three 180 00:05:32.660 --> 00:05:34.300 There wasn't a big difference 181 00:05:34.300 --> 00:05:36.700 Here's how the steam pressure works: 182 00:05:36.700 --> 00:05:39.920 By heating up the coffee boiler 183 00:05:39.920 --> 00:05:41.270 It increases the pressure 184 00:05:41.270 --> 00:05:43.260 And thus the stronger steam pressure 185 00:05:43.260 --> 00:05:44.210 And with changing the pressure 186 00:05:44.210 --> 00:05:46.280 From level two to three 187 00:05:46.280 --> 00:05:47.230 Wouldn't immediately 188 00:05:47.230 --> 00:05:48.160 Spike up the coffee boiler temperature 189 00:05:48.160 --> 00:05:49.800 And have the pressure change so drastically 190 00:05:49.800 --> 00:05:50.640 So if you happen to 191 00:05:50.640 --> 00:05:52.680 Really need that particular pressure 192 00:05:52.680 --> 00:05:53.720 You have to set the level 193 00:05:53.720 --> 00:05:54.370 And wait 194 00:05:54.370 --> 00:05:55.470 For around 20~30 minutes 195 00:05:55.470 --> 00:05:56.600 Give it some time 196 00:05:56.600 --> 00:05:58.100 And then try steaming it 197 00:05:58.100 --> 00:05:58.920 That's my tip for you 198 00:05:58.920 --> 00:05:59.620 But for us, 199 00:05:59.620 --> 00:06:00.960 Just using it at level one 200 00:06:00.960 --> 00:06:02.520 We encountered no problem at all 201 00:06:02.520 --> 00:06:04.160 So even with level one 202 00:06:04.160 --> 00:06:06.320 It will be enough for a great latte 203 00:06:06.320 --> 00:06:07.370 Or a cup of cappuccino 204 00:06:07.370 --> 00:06:09.660 (Level one is enough!) I'd like to stress that 205 00:06:09.660 --> 00:06:11.660 Once you enable pre-brewing 206 00:06:11.660 --> 00:06:12.860 You can use the 207 00:06:12.860 --> 00:06:14.060 Pre-infusion function 208 00:06:14.060 --> 00:06:14.860 When I set for two seconds on 209 00:06:14.860 --> 00:06:16.980 And four seconds off 210 00:06:16.980 --> 00:06:18.660 It purges water out for two seconds 211 00:06:18.660 --> 00:06:20.420 And it turns off for four seconds 212 00:06:20.420 --> 00:06:22.120 And only then it begins to extract 213 00:06:22.120 --> 00:06:24.060 That's the gist of it 214 00:06:24.060 --> 00:06:26.820 If you choose to turn it off for longer 215 00:06:26.820 --> 00:06:28.180 The carbon dioxide inside the coffee 216 00:06:28.180 --> 00:06:29.740 Will have a longer period of time 217 00:06:29.740 --> 00:06:31.340 To be let out 218 00:06:31.340 --> 00:06:32.740 So for the actual extraction 219 00:06:32.740 --> 00:06:35.390 You'll see how it extracts faster 220 00:06:35.390 --> 00:06:37.080 For its later half 221 00:06:37.080 --> 00:06:38.380 And as this time 222 00:06:38.380 --> 00:06:39.800 Gets more shortened 223 00:06:39.800 --> 00:06:41.080 It means there's less time 224 00:06:41.080 --> 00:06:43.160 For the gas to be let out 225 00:06:43.160 --> 00:06:45.360 Meaning the extraction still holds itself 226 00:06:45.360 --> 00:06:46.960 During the later half of the extraction 227 00:06:46.960 --> 00:06:48.320 So in terms of flavor, 228 00:06:48.320 --> 00:06:49.270 The longer that 229 00:06:49.270 --> 00:06:50.480 The off-time becomes 230 00:06:50.480 --> 00:06:52.120 The espresso will become 231 00:06:52.120 --> 00:06:53.600 Smoother in taste 232 00:06:53.600 --> 00:06:56.440 And the shorter the extraction becomes 233 00:06:56.440 --> 00:06:58.320 The stronger 234 00:06:58.320 --> 00:06:59.880 Your coffee will taste 235 00:06:59.880 --> 00:07:01.280 So you can adjust this 236 00:07:01.280 --> 00:07:02.480 Pre-infusion function 237 00:07:02.480 --> 00:07:03.960 Based on your preference 238 00:07:03.980 --> 00:07:05.870 (Pre-Infusion set for 2-4s) So I have set it for two seconds and four seconds 239 00:07:06.820 --> 00:07:07.620 Hear that? 240 00:07:07.620 --> 00:07:09.070 (2 seconds on) Two seconds 241 00:07:09.070 --> 00:07:12.500 (2 seconds on → 4 seconds off) And then after four seconds of rest 242 00:07:12.500 --> 00:07:14.020 (2 seconds on → 4 seconds off) It begins extraction 243 00:07:14.020 --> 00:07:15.380 Of course, 244 00:07:15.380 --> 00:07:17.910 You need to turn it off manually 245 00:07:17.910 --> 00:07:20.300 The pressure does not change here 246 00:07:20.300 --> 00:07:21.820 The pressure is stable here, 247 00:07:21.820 --> 00:07:23.180 The pump pushing it by 9bar 248 00:07:23.180 --> 00:07:24.300 Micra is not a machine 249 00:07:24.300 --> 00:07:26.420 That allows for variable pressure 250 00:07:26.420 --> 00:07:28.660 The disadvantages of Micra 251 00:07:28.660 --> 00:07:30.380 (lack of display) Is that it doesn’t have a display 252 00:07:30.380 --> 00:07:31.540 If you want to look at the seconds 253 00:07:31.540 --> 00:07:33.660 (Can check the seconds on the app) You need to check it on the app 254 00:07:33.680 --> 00:07:34.780 When you turn on the app 255 00:07:34.780 --> 00:07:36.720 You can see the information such as 256 00:07:36.720 --> 00:07:38.920 The extraction time 257 00:07:38.920 --> 00:07:39.370 Also 258 00:07:39.370 --> 00:07:41.600 There is a automatic cleaning function on the app 259 00:07:41.600 --> 00:07:43.400 Turn the paddle as instructed 260 00:07:43.400 --> 00:07:45.800 And you can activate the automatic cleaning function 261 00:07:45.800 --> 00:07:47.680 The disappointing thing about the app 262 00:07:47.680 --> 00:07:48.800 Was that it was a little slow 263 00:07:48.800 --> 00:07:51.120 Since it’s an app made in Europe 264 00:07:51.120 --> 00:07:52.600 It’s not localized for Korean users 265 00:07:52.600 --> 00:07:54.520 In terms of correct translation 266 00:07:54.520 --> 00:07:57.360 You can use the steamer with the lever 267 00:07:57.360 --> 00:07:59.720 And based on how much you turn the lever 268 00:07:59.720 --> 00:08:02.000 (Lever style) You can intricately adjust the steam 269 00:08:02.000 --> 00:08:03.080 So that’s the steaming function 270 00:08:03.100 --> 00:08:05.060 With the Micra, La Marzocco 271 00:08:05.060 --> 00:08:06.660 Emphasized one thing in particular 272 00:08:06.660 --> 00:08:07.980 It’s this portafilter 273 00:08:07.980 --> 00:08:09.660 This is called a convertible portafilter 274 00:08:09.660 --> 00:08:12.140 (Can separate spout) The spout can easily be separated like this 275 00:08:12.140 --> 00:08:14.420 So you can use it as bottomless 276 00:08:14.420 --> 00:08:15.720 Or you can also use it 277 00:08:15.720 --> 00:08:16.620 With the spout 278 00:08:16.620 --> 00:08:18.460 Attaching and detaching is very easy 279 00:08:18.460 --> 00:08:19.860 Regular portafilters are 280 00:08:19.860 --> 00:08:21.260 Like as you can see here 281 00:08:21.260 --> 00:08:22.980 (Convertible filter/ Stainless steel) Usually made of stainless steel 282 00:08:22.980 --> 00:08:24.940 (Convertible filter/ Stainless steel) With a spout attachment 283 00:08:24.940 --> 00:08:26.340 This material in particular 284 00:08:26.340 --> 00:08:29.060 Is made of something called PPSU Radel 285 00:08:29.060 --> 00:08:31.580 So I’ve researched PPSU Radel 286 00:08:31.580 --> 00:08:33.080 PPSU is short for 287 00:08:33.080 --> 00:08:34.160 Polyphenylsulfone 288 00:08:34.160 --> 00:08:36.000 It has a high glass transition temperature 289 00:08:36.000 --> 00:08:38.000 And low moisture absorption rate 290 00:08:38.000 --> 00:08:39.980 And is an amorphous plastic 291 00:08:39.980 --> 00:08:41.120 In other words 292 00:08:41.120 --> 00:08:42.100 Steel plastic (?) 293 00:08:42.100 --> 00:08:43.480 It’s a good plastic 294 00:08:43.480 --> 00:08:45.290 PPSU is 295 00:08:45.290 --> 00:08:46.440 Plastic 296 00:08:46.440 --> 00:08:48.680 So the temperature rises quickly 297 00:08:48.680 --> 00:08:49.980 But the temperature also drops 298 00:08:49.980 --> 00:08:50.950 Quickly as well 299 00:08:50.950 --> 00:08:53.640 So we tested both 300 00:08:53.640 --> 00:08:55.230 At the same temperature 301 00:08:55.230 --> 00:08:57.200 With an equal amount of dose 302 00:08:57.200 --> 00:08:58.050 Through using same variable 303 00:08:58.050 --> 00:08:59.440 And extracted an espresso 304 00:08:59.440 --> 00:09:00.700 (Convertible filter with fast heat conduction speed) Stainless portafilter was 305 00:09:00.700 --> 00:09:03.180 (Convertible filter with fast heat conduction speed) About 1-2℃ lower 306 00:09:03.180 --> 00:09:04.980 So regardless of taste, 307 00:09:04.980 --> 00:09:06.660 This could affect the temperature 308 00:09:06.660 --> 00:09:07.310 I really consider 309 00:09:07.310 --> 00:09:09.180 This a very fresh approach 310 00:09:09.180 --> 00:09:10.900 In the case of commercial portafilters, 311 00:09:10.900 --> 00:09:12.260 Maintaining the temperature is crucial 312 00:09:12.260 --> 00:09:13.260 During working hours, 313 00:09:13.260 --> 00:09:14.260 Consistently, 314 00:09:14.260 --> 00:09:15.460 Or even after closing 315 00:09:15.460 --> 00:09:16.560 We keep the machine running 316 00:09:16.560 --> 00:09:19.420 And given the limited time 317 00:09:19.420 --> 00:09:20.620 Where extraction needs to be done 318 00:09:20.620 --> 00:09:22.420 Temperature maintenance is crucial 319 00:09:22.420 --> 00:09:24.340 However, with home espresso machines, extraction happen 320 00:09:24.340 --> 00:09:25.140 Once in the morning, 321 00:09:25.140 --> 00:09:25.818 Once in the lunch time, 322 00:09:25.818 --> 00:09:26.300 And once in the evening 323 00:09:26.300 --> 00:09:28.580 Or even just once a day, so 324 00:09:28.580 --> 00:09:31.600 Rather than maintaining the temperature for a longer time, 325 00:09:31.600 --> 00:09:33.360 Rising the temperature faster 326 00:09:33.360 --> 00:09:34.410 Is somewhat more important 327 00:09:34.410 --> 00:09:35.240 Is what I think 328 00:09:35.240 --> 00:09:37.000 So perhaps, at La Marzocco headquarters, 329 00:09:37.000 --> 00:09:37.800 In that sense, 330 00:09:37.800 --> 00:09:39.240 Might have questioned 331 00:09:39.240 --> 00:09:42.480 Would home machines also require 332 00:09:42.480 --> 00:09:44.200 A stainless steel spout 333 00:09:44.200 --> 00:09:45.600 And have considered developing 334 00:09:45.600 --> 00:09:47.000 This PPSU material 335 00:09:47.000 --> 00:09:48.150 Convertible spout 336 00:09:48.150 --> 00:09:49.720 For that purpose 337 00:09:49.720 --> 00:09:51.000 Also another advantage is that 338 00:09:51.000 --> 00:09:53.800 These paddle feet are great to keep it fixed in place 339 00:09:53.800 --> 00:09:55.080 Because whenever I use a home espresso machine 340 00:09:55.080 --> 00:09:56.630 And happen to insert the portafilter 341 00:09:56.630 --> 00:09:58.200 With a little too much pressure 342 00:09:58.200 --> 00:09:59.780 It sometimes shakes like this 343 00:09:59.780 --> 00:10:00.580 But for Micra, 344 00:10:00.580 --> 00:10:02.460 It rarely does that 345 00:10:02.460 --> 00:10:04.840 If it shakes whenever I insert the Portafilter 346 00:10:04.840 --> 00:10:06.090 I would have to position it again every time 347 00:10:06.090 --> 00:10:07.060 Which is a lot of work 348 00:10:07.060 --> 00:10:08.860 So that's why I really liked about this 349 00:10:08.860 --> 00:10:09.610 Then now 350 00:10:09.610 --> 00:10:10.620 I'll show you 351 00:10:10.620 --> 00:10:11.720 How I extract it 352 00:10:11.720 --> 00:10:13.220 And how I make latte out of it 353 00:10:13.220 --> 00:10:14.320 And also the sound 354 00:10:14.320 --> 00:10:15.570 As well as the taste 355 00:10:15.570 --> 00:10:17.260 I'll give you a brief comment on them all 356 00:10:17.260 --> 00:10:19.620 Extraction test 357 00:10:19.620 --> 00:10:21.500 I'll use this Overtime Blend for extraction 358 00:10:21.500 --> 00:10:23.540 I'm using VST 20g for the basket 359 00:10:23.540 --> 00:10:24.980 And I'm dosing 18g 360 00:10:24.980 --> 00:10:27.020 Let's pull around 40g 361 00:10:34.820 --> 00:10:36.020 One downside for Micra, 362 00:10:36.020 --> 00:10:37.220 Which isn't too big a deal, 363 00:10:37.220 --> 00:10:39.520 Is that its water drip tray and spout 364 00:10:39.520 --> 00:10:40.660 Aren't too long 365 00:10:40.660 --> 00:10:41.310 With that 366 00:10:41.310 --> 00:10:42.700 Since it has no display 367 00:10:42.700 --> 00:10:44.500 You must use a scale 368 00:10:44.500 --> 00:10:45.350 Some of you may be using 369 00:10:45.350 --> 00:10:46.760 A brewing scale like this 370 00:10:46.760 --> 00:10:48.940 A small cup fits in like this 371 00:10:48.940 --> 00:10:50.540 But when it gets any bigger than this 372 00:10:50.540 --> 00:10:51.740 It will not fit 373 00:10:51.740 --> 00:10:55.500 (I recommend you use an espresso scale) I recommend you go with this espresso scale like this one 374 00:10:59.900 --> 00:11:01.400 Extraction is looking very stable 375 00:11:01.400 --> 00:11:02.120 It isn't too noisy 376 00:11:02.120 --> 00:11:02.920 So now 377 00:11:02.920 --> 00:11:04.720 I will try pulling a shot and steaming at the same time 378 00:11:19.080 --> 00:11:20.180 One thing I'd like to tell you 379 00:11:20.180 --> 00:11:21.680 When you make a latte: 380 00:11:21.680 --> 00:11:22.780 In a cafe, we usually 381 00:11:22.780 --> 00:11:24.610 Use a 600ml pitcher like this 382 00:11:24.610 --> 00:11:26.940 Or a smaller one, like this 300ml one 383 00:11:26.940 --> 00:11:28.800 But this is a little short in angle 384 00:11:28.800 --> 00:11:30.780 (A little short for a big pitcher) So for a 600ml pitcher 385 00:11:30.780 --> 00:11:32.820 It'll be very tricky to get the right angle for steaming 386 00:11:32.820 --> 00:11:34.620 See how this gets in the way on top? 387 00:11:34.620 --> 00:11:36.420 It'll be very hard to steam the milk right 388 00:11:36.420 --> 00:11:37.220 So that was the 389 00:11:37.220 --> 00:11:39.000 Simple espresso extraction 390 00:11:39.000 --> 00:11:40.600 And steaming milk for a latte 391 00:11:40.600 --> 00:11:41.380 To show you 392 00:11:41.380 --> 00:11:42.380 How Micra works 393 00:11:42.380 --> 00:11:44.420 When you pull shots from it 394 00:11:44.420 --> 00:11:45.570 Here's my final comment 395 00:11:45.570 --> 00:11:46.620 From using Micra 396 00:11:46.620 --> 00:11:48.620 (Final comment) For a short amount of time 397 00:11:48.620 --> 00:11:49.470 Overall 398 00:11:49.470 --> 00:11:50.300 It's very pretty 399 00:11:50.300 --> 00:11:52.540 It has all the necessary functions 400 00:11:52.540 --> 00:11:53.590 To use at homes 401 00:11:53.590 --> 00:11:54.590 Making a shot of espresso 402 00:11:54.590 --> 00:11:55.560 Or a cup of latte 403 00:11:55.560 --> 00:11:57.620 Or other variations of a coffee drink 404 00:11:57.620 --> 00:11:58.870 It lacks nothing for that 405 00:11:58.870 --> 00:12:00.280 It's a great machine 406 00:12:00.280 --> 00:12:01.930 Because in the end 407 00:12:01.930 --> 00:12:03.880 A home cafe is part of an interior design 408 00:12:03.880 --> 00:12:05.980 So its strength on its design 409 00:12:05.980 --> 00:12:07.800 It's something not many can outweigh 410 00:12:07.800 --> 00:12:08.850 The analog part of it 411 00:12:08.850 --> 00:12:10.830 Like how it has no display 412 00:12:10.830 --> 00:12:12.870 That's a downside for sure 413 00:12:12.870 --> 00:12:14.280 But considering its design 414 00:12:14.280 --> 00:12:14.780 As well as 415 00:12:14.780 --> 00:12:15.880 All the needed functions 416 00:12:15.880 --> 00:12:17.540 Doing their job in this machine 417 00:12:17.540 --> 00:12:18.990 Considering that, I think it's worth it 418 00:12:18.990 --> 00:12:20.440 That's what I feel like 419 00:12:20.460 --> 00:12:21.260 However 420 00:12:21.260 --> 00:12:22.460 5 million won 421 00:12:22.460 --> 00:12:23.760 That's definitely a price 422 00:12:23.760 --> 00:12:24.540 Which isn't too accessible 423 00:12:24.540 --> 00:12:25.890 There are so many 424 00:12:25.890 --> 00:12:28.060 Machines with so much more functions 425 00:12:28.060 --> 00:12:29.220 While being much cheaper 426 00:12:29.220 --> 00:12:30.740 In your personal preference 427 00:12:30.740 --> 00:12:32.660 If you use variable pressure 428 00:12:32.660 --> 00:12:35.330 Or if you need the display for the convenience of extraction 429 00:12:35.330 --> 00:12:37.180 Or if you extract your coffee in a more strict environment 430 00:12:37.180 --> 00:12:39.630 Which requires a certain temperature stability 431 00:12:39.630 --> 00:12:40.460 If this is your case 432 00:12:40.460 --> 00:12:41.410 With this price for Micra 433 00:12:41.410 --> 00:12:43.140 There are so many other choices 434 00:12:43.140 --> 00:12:45.530 Of machines with similar specs 435 00:12:45.530 --> 00:12:46.230 So I think you should 436 00:12:46.230 --> 00:12:47.500 Definitely consider that 437 00:12:47.500 --> 00:12:48.300 Nevertheless, 438 00:12:48.300 --> 00:12:50.220 Even if you give up a bit of functionality 439 00:12:50.240 --> 00:12:51.680 And design is your top priority 440 00:12:51.680 --> 00:12:53.110 Then 441 00:12:53.110 --> 00:12:55.480 Linea Micra could be your great choice 442 00:12:55.480 --> 00:12:57.400 That's my opinion on that 443 00:12:57.400 --> 00:12:59.600 That was a review video in a while 444 00:12:59.600 --> 00:13:02.120 I will be back with another 445 00:13:02.120 --> 00:13:03.760 Helpful coffee-related video soon 446 00:13:03.760 --> 00:13:04.260 Bye