DrForinor Congratulations, and enjoy!
Gaggia woes
Yes, as an Elizabeth owner myself I concur. I went for the Elizabeth as a very capable machine that had all of the necessary elements to produce top line coffee and milk drinks. I felt when I purchased it that it was the least expensive option that had all that I wanted. It has not disappointed at all. In fact, the more I use it, the more I appreciate so many aspects of the machine, from the easy programming, mighty boilers, easy cleaning, and small footprint compared to so many other dual boiler machines. Add a great company in Lelit and great online help such as this forum and DaveC’s documents, and it has done it for me. I will not “upgrade”. This machine was the upgrade I needed.
dndrich That’s so very satisfying to hear. Glad you’re happy with it, hopefully I’ll be in the same position soon 😁
Lelit Elizabeth ordered.
Called up hoping that they could check the pressure was at 9 bars before sending it out. They didn’t have any technicians in but said he was confident it should be at 9 bars - I could have placed the orders ages ago 😅
Now, do I place the order for the Niche Zero? Or stick with my SPTK 38?
DrForinor If you really have cash burning your pockets, I can send you my bank account details.
I’d start with keeping the SPTK, and see how you get on… but if you want a Niche right now, here’s the link: https://www.nichecoffee.co.uk/products/niche-zero
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CoyoteOldMan The ONLY reason I am thinking about the Niche - I don’t want to get a machine that is capable of wonderful coffee, but is let down by the grinder (taste wise)? If that’s not the case, then I will leave everything else as is.
You will see a step up, in grind.
But
I would play with the grinder you have for now, learn the machine, and then upgrade. Take your time
It can do the job
Decent De1pro v1.45 - Niche Duo - Niche Zero - Decent is the best machine ever made -
SPTK stays.
Thanks guys.
FedEx 1 day delivery, he wasn’t sure if I’ll get it tomorrow though, so perhaps Friday at the latest.
Brilliant news can’t wait.
Decent De1pro v1.45 - Niche Duo - Niche Zero - Decent is the best machine ever made -
I very much like the idea of grinding directly into the cup, then the cup fits straight onto the portafilter - what the Niche has become well known for.
Is there a cup I can get that I can use with the SPTK that will fit the portafilter as neatly?
Penance Nothing loaded up?
Cuprajake Hehehe, yes I’ll have to wait for that free cup 😅 I do have a funnel right now and that’s what I do, but I’m just thinking of ways to streamline the process as much as possible - also minimise the number of things I have out. If I could grind into the cup and then directly into the PF, can et rid of the funnel.
I did have a look at that, just wasn’t sure how good it was based on a couple of the reviews. One shows a rust spot?
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Be made of chinesium
Sure acaia sell one if you want to spend, Motta also make one im sure, eureka do one too as do normcore
Decent De1pro v1.45 - Niche Duo - Niche Zero - Decent is the best machine ever made -
Had mine around 3 years with no rust or other issues, it is cheap s i guess you takes your chances.
Cuprajake A lot of them have a thick/wide rim/border, which I think won’t show it to fit directly underneath the SPTK, but this one has a section that is completely bare that will allow it to fit. Shame about the chinesium, but then it is cheap.
Penance Thank you, guess it’s worth a try for the price. Fits well into the PF?