So what’s so great about the La Spaziale Mini Vivaldi II?

I am on my third and hopefully last (for the foreseeable future) espresso machine and grinder. After many, many weeks of research and many emails and discussion threads later I decided on the La Spaziale Mini Vivaldi II and the MACAP M4 Stepless grinder (with doser). I purchased both from Chris Coffee after chatting many times with Chris and Mary…I am extremely happy with my decision.

Why did I replace my Rancilio Silvia and Rocky Combo?

Typically when someone gets obsessed about something, they learn everything they can, explore, and set higher and higher goals/standards. This happens to me a lot on many different topics, the last being espresso. Without going into painful details, I was ready to arm myself with superior espresso gear on the quest for the God shot.

What I love about my new setup

Below is just a quick list of key features I love about my new setup.

 
• Double boiler
 
• Temperature consistency and control
 
• Pressure control
 
• Grind less clumpy
 
• Far less mess from grinder and espresso machine
 
• Drink making process is much faster
 
• Can whip out drinks as fast as one can (little to no wait time)
 
• The steam is extremely powerful and dry
 
• Both grinder and espresso machine much quieter than past machines
 
• Huge water reservoir and drip tray
 
• Warming tray for cups really works well
 
• and of course, much better output (espresso and milk-based drinks)