I just wondered what materials folks used to put on the cup warming area? I used to use like a black mesh material but the trouble was as the cup warmer heated up it used to stick to the top! I had thought about just cutting up a towel then I found a spare one of these which I can cut down…….unless anyone has a better suggestion

Gripmat seems to work well for me. B&M do it on rolls of black, white or grey

I like the scratched look, but you could probably buy helitape to cover it

Yep, no protection for me, mine is covered in little marks and surfaces scratches.

Wabi sabi!

La Marzocco Linea Mini - Mazzer Philos

Ikawa Roaster