Is The La Marzocco Linea Mini Suitable for Business? | Popup Coffee Business Tips

[@alancoffeebar2410]

First off thank you for creating and sharing this video. I appreciate your honest feedback, pros and cons about the LMLM and how it fares in the world outside of home use. Keep it up 👍🏼

[@NapoleonRinconHomeBarista]

Thank you! The pleasure is mine. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@ddmendes]

Thanks for the honest feedback. This is the kind of info I was looking for and it's hard to find.

[@gusmank]

For updates. The new version you can change the 1 second pre-infuse. To 5 second. It helps.

[@NapoleonRinconHomeBarista]

I know! I was really excited when they made the announcement, but we have the older model and it’s not fit for the app. There’s an upgrade we would have to install for it to work. But that part isn’t available yet. As soon as it is released, I hope to install it and use the app. Cheers my friend!

[@sebastianvelez7528]

My friend!! You gave amazing tips, thank you so much

[@sethgarrett3870]

I really appreciate this video! I am in the middle of a coffee trailer build and I was leaning towards the LM LM or the LM GS3, the main reason being they run on 15/20 amp circuit.

[@NapoleonRinconHomeBarista]

My pleasure! The Mini may work for your business if your demand is low. If not, I would skip the GS3 and go with a new or used two group Linea Classic or Linea PB. I’ve seen Linea Classics in great condition for 7k. This may be a good time to find a good deal, as there may be some coffee companies going out of business.😞 To run a two group machine, I believe you’re going to need at least a 30 Amp circuit.

[@sethgarrett3870]

NapoHBarista TV my problem with a 2 group Linea or honestly even a single is that it would be a major power increase, so I will need easily double the size of generator.

[@sethgarrett3870]

NapoHBarista TV for instance a 2 group Linea pulls 4400 watts, the LMLM only pulls 1820 watts

[@Straightfromshibuya]

hey love this video, ive used a linea mini and it works good. Using a slayer i felt spoiled and always wanted the ability to program the boiler as well as pre infusion time. i ended up going with the fully manual Profitec 700 pro dual boiler, it is a fraction of the cost of the linea mini and it works extremely good. It does have a PID for the boilers for group head and steam and i could push the steam pressure to 15 bars.

[@NapoleonRinconHomeBarista]

Hey thank you! Wow that’s impressive. The Slayer is my dream machine. Yeah there are machines out there that offers more features. La marzocco just released an update that allows for more controls via their new app. We purchased the Linea Mini because it’s a little beast and it’s super durable. I wish I went bigger, but I also have no regrets with our purchase.

[@johnnymata523]

Hello quick question can I do 50 to 70 drinks with the profitec 700 in 5 hrs ?? Looking to start up a small pop up bar. Thank you

[@Straightfromshibuya]

@@johnnymata523 yes! We use it in a farmers market setting to serve around that many drinks. I would say a flow jet system and an actuator are essential to not burn out the internal water pump. A voltage regulator or generator would give you the constant power to the machine. If you are using it in a building you don’t have that problem just if you are doing events. I love the manual flow rate for pre infusion shots. I use a 20g vst basket but use 18g of coffee so that I can have room to bloom the puck.

[@johnnymata523]

@@Straightfromshibuya thank you so much for that great info. I was thinking of getting two of those and putting them side by side would that work you think ??

[@kldproject720]

LM has no pre infuse system, volumetric system, and digital temp setting. In my opinion it is suitable for homebaristas who want good coffee at home. We can use it for commercial purpose but in low quantity. Overall i love this LM.

[@NapoleonRinconHomeBarista]

I agree with you 100%. We have no regrets.

[@abdulmohammad8595]

great video, Can you possibly do a video more on the popup side of the business.

[@NapoleonRinconHomeBarista]

Yeah I guess I can dive a little deeper into the world of popup coffee. : )

[@joselynflores3553]

This was very helpful ! Thank you !

[@NapoleonRinconHomeBarista]

My pleasure.

[@jeffhirata]

Thanks for the excellent review! Probably one of the best I have seen! A 2 group machine would be great for you, but lugging it around would be pretty painful I'm guessing.

[@NapoleonRinconHomeBarista]

Thank you! Yes, it would be much too heavy for us. Therefore I’m happy with our purchase. : )

[@orrinbelcher6593]

Great video fun and informative thank you

[@NapoleonRinconHomeBarista]

The pleasure is mine!

[@quity919]

Great video! Thanks man hope u are well

[@NapoleonRinconHomeBarista]

Thank you! All is well, thanks for asking. Hope the same for you.

[@alvinho565]

omg my dream setup!!!!! love it

[@cynthiasoliman9864]

Hello! truly enjoyed your videos. Any recommendations to where I may purchase the La Marzocco Linea Mini?

[@PotensVirgo]

Thanks legend!!!

[@slacayo]

Very nice video. Information super informative.

[@NapoleonRinconHomeBarista]

Thank you!

[@braekhaven]

Im opening up a coffee trailer. Matcha is the main menu dish. But I Need to steam milk more than anything. Would this be suitable or should I go for commercial?

[@budihartonohoo]

Hey thanks for the video! Could suggest any particular grinder best paired with LM?

[@NapoleonRinconHomeBarista]

The Mahlkonig line of espresso grinders are great! Best bang for the buck as well.

[@MaxPizarro]

Great video! Can you share the lavender latte recipe?

[@NapoleonRinconHomeBarista]

Thank you! Yeah, I think I can make that happen. lol

[@jennybeimers1542]

If you had to guess, how many 12oz lattes do you think you could produce in an hour on the LM?

[@hrdcpy]

Is there any better small home setup? I doubt it.

[@katejimenez4912]

Great video thanks.. I m very curios with Lavender Latte do you use any oil? If you can share thanks

[@NapoleonRinconHomeBarista]

Thank you! I guess I can share our recipe. We use Lavender extract.

[@aireenyee]

Hi napho what grinders do you have? What do you suggest?

[@aireenyee]

Pls reply plsssssssssss.

[@Malibuflatliner]

what if I used 2-3 breville barista express espresso machines for a shop?

[@NapoleonRinconHomeBarista]

I guess it’s possible, but what impression is your business making? You want your customers to experience something they cannot at home.

[@Deedzy86]

What is a Lavender Latte??

[@NapoleonRinconHomeBarista]

Oh wow! I guess I’d have to share a our secret recipe. lol

[@georgejohnson6258]

Is it possible to see the set up

[@Mrbobster87]

Man brother good video, brother can you please send me dimensions of your cart?

[@espressostateofmind]

Great video! I love your coffee set up! What’s your favorite brewing device?

[@NapoleonRinconHomeBarista]

Thank you! 🤔 I’d say V60, but sometimes I brew with the Chemex when I want a clean cup.

[@zakifariz]

i've heard La Marzocco release an app that allows the mini to pre infuse up to 5 sec.

[@NapoleonRinconHomeBarista]

I know, I forgot to mention that. It slipped my mind because we have the older model and it’s not fit for the app. There’s an upgrade we would have to install for it to work. But that part isn’t available yet. As soon as it is released, I hope to install it and use the app. Thanks for the heads up though. 👍

[@shiriiiiii7665]

So is there any other machine recommendation?thank you

[@NapoleonRinconHomeBarista]

Nuova Simonelli Appia 2

[@brittanybutler2211]

@@NapoleonRinconHomeBarista can the recommend machine handle at least 50 customers

[@siendofranciscojavier]

Hola, from #tampa #florida

[@NapoleonRinconHomeBarista]

👋

[@aireenyee]

What is your grinder?

[@NapoleonRinconHomeBarista]

Mahlkonig E65s

[@aireenyee]

NapoHBarista TV thanks for replying🤗 may you suggest what is the best grinder could have aside Mahl Konig, thinking of ceado

[@NapoleonRinconHomeBarista]

aireen liboon my pleasure. It’s hard to recommend grinders cause I only have experience with a few. The ANFIM CODY 2 seems to be a solid choice at a lower price point. prima-coffee.com/equipment/anfim/cody-ii

[@afraniosimoes3653]

Hi, once again congratulations! Very informative as usual. Direct question... 50 shots a day is possible? Thanks

[@Omar-uv9il]

Would you use this in a coffee trailer?