Is the xBloom Studio WORTH IT? I brewed 1000 cups to find out...

Order the xBloom Studio via this link: https://xbloom.com/lizhappybeans Also Free limited coffees if you pick the new color options! The xBloom Studio has brewed me over 1,000 cups of coffee in the last 500 days… so it’s time to see if it’s still as good as day one. In this long-term review, I compare my well-loved daily machine against a brand new xBloom Studio to see how it actually ages over time: from moving parts and grinder performance to brew quality and cosmetic wear. You’ll see side-by-side tests of the integrated scale, the conical burr grinder, the kinematic spout, and the moving arm, plus a full breakdown of how Auto Mode and the Omni Dripper changed my daily workflow. I also push the grinder with retention tests, and check whether the white finish is still holding up or turning into a coffee-stained mess. If you’re wondering whether a $600 pour-over machine is actually worth it long-term — or if a simpler manual setup is enough — this video walks you through the real tradeoffs so you can decide if the xBloom Studio fits your coffee life. What You’ll Learn How the xBloom Studio holds up after 500 days & 1,000+ brews Grinder, scale & kinematic spout performance: old vs brand new unit Omni Dripper durability, filter fit issues & the reality of daily use Auto Mode, app control & how they change your pour-over workflow Brew speed, retention tests & taste comparisons with beans and xPods Who the xBloom Studio is perfect for (and who should probably skip it) 💬 LET'S CONNECT Instagram:   / lizhappybeans   TikTok:   / lizhappybeans   Chapters: 00:00 - Intro - xBloom Studio 500 days later... 01:31 - What is the xBloom Studio? Quick overview 03:37 - My daily experience with the xBloom Studio 06:54 - How it held up overtime 08:30 - Old xBloom vs new xBloom: Cosmetic differences 09:51 - Degradation of the moving pieces? 12:11 - Performance comparison: the scales 13:11 - Grinder retention test 14:15 - Grinder performance test 15:12 - Brewing test: taste test with regular beans 17:40 - Brewing test comparison: using the xPods 19:02 - My final thoughts...do I still recommend it?