Meraki Espresso Machine HONEST Review: This Is a Weird One…

Get my FREE Espresso Troubleshooting Guide here → https://happybeans.gumroad.com/l/vjotpg Check out my beginner-friendly program Espresso Made Easy → https://lizhappybeans.com/espresso-ma... The Meraki Espresso Machine is one of the strangest espresso machines I’ve ever reviewed — and I mean that in the most honest way possible. It’s a dual-boiler, smart, all-in-one espresso machine with an integrated grinder, touchscreen controls, brew-by-weight, auto-steam, a rotary pump… and a price that usually sits between $1,800–$2,000. It looks futuristic. It steams like a commercial machine. It’s packed with tech. And at the same time… some things about it just don’t make sense. In this video, I put the Meraki through real-world testing — including the grinder performance, scale accuracy, espresso consistency, steaming power, workflow, build quality, and who this machine is actually meant for. Because honestly? This machine is only perfect for a very specific type of person. If you’ve been curious about the Meraki, considering buying it, or wondering whether the hype is real, this review will help you figure out if this is the right espresso machine for your home bar. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 01:04 – Meraki did this REALLY well... 02:27 - Did They Fix The Portafilter Issue? Spoiler Alert... 04:56 - Is The Grinder Good? 06:01 - Testing the Meraki Grinder 10:38 - How to Pull A Shot 11:35 - Full Espresso Test 14:08 - Features: PID, Rotary Pump & Touchscreen 14:53 - The Meraki Steam wand: Too good! 16:15 - Making a Latte with the Meraki 17:26 - Hands-free Milk Steaming with Meraki 20:15 - Pros & Cons of the Meraki 24:05 - True Downsides To Consider... 26:26 - Who Should Buy The Meraki?