Is upgrading from Mara X to Linea Micra actually worth it for taste
I’m currently thinking about upgrading from a Lelit Mara X V2 to a Linea Micra and trying to figure out if this would actually improve my espresso or if it’s mostly an expensive workflow upgrade.
My current setup:
Lelit Mara X V2
Eureka Mignon Specialita
Beans: Wild at Heart from 19grams
I can hit the recommended recipe pretty consistently in terms of ratio and shot time. On paper everything looks right, but the taste still doesn’t match what I get from good cafés.
Another issue is consistency. Some shots turn out really good, others are just average, even though I’m not intentionally changing anything.
So I’m trying to understand:
Is the machine the limiting factor here and would a Linea Micra with dual boiler and better temperature stability noticeably improve taste
Or is this more about grinder, water and overall workflow, and the machine would only make a small difference