Meraki Espresso Machine - How Good Is It and Should You Back It On Kickstarter? 

Man, that looks FANTASTIC. $1,200 for a dual boiler AND rotary pump? Is there anything that's even close to that? I think I'm in love...

Thank you so much for taking the time to make this review!

Dropping he beans at the start, we've all been there 🤣 Love those corner lights on the right. Very cool setup 😉

Great work! Really informative, this machine looks interesting

Can you inform me? I am keeping my eye out for a used Gaggia; price being an issue for me. What makes the espresso better in this machine? Is it the grinder? The portafilter? Is the temp you set this to better than the stock temp in the Gaggia? Still a little up in the air what makes espresso better in these expensive machines. Fantastic video, loved it. Want one of these machines :)

What do you think about not-compatible portafilter in this machine to any other from the market - it's big disadvantages in your opinion, maybe you get some additional information from company that they would change that in next release? Do you think for this price (1200$ us dolars) it is possible to find something better for first professional home espresso set, if yes, then what is your recommendation?

What do You think about grouphead and portafilter heating only to 50⁰C by default, which is way too low for proper espresso extraction?

Has anyone “backed” it? Considering it but the kickstart campaign is only in $ or HK$ - says approx £860. I’m in the UK

How does the grinder work for non-espresso use?

Do you know the people behind it? They don't show the team behind it. Are they legit?

Is the water tank removable?

Does it have pre infusion now?

Thanks for showing this so called amazing screen

If you are doing a review at least read the latest on their website on price, release date and what they have already said they would change: Hi Meraki fans, 📌We've received a lot of feedback about our product from testers and Facebook group lately, and we'd like to synchronize with you the latest progress of our R&D team. However, we hope you can understand that engineering modifications cannot be rushed. Each change must undergo stages of design proposals, prototype making and validation, and rigorous testing before being approved for our final production units. The following items are currently undergoing engineering evaluation, and we wish to provide you with a glimpse of the direction we are heading. Please be aware that the changes listed below have NOT been confirmed or released for production units yet. 1. Grinder In our initial prototype, our grinder was designed with 30 stepped settings. However, in the upcoming testing batch, we are transitioning to a stepless design. The grinder encoder will still be utilized to display the grind level on the screen. 2. Grinder Spout The grinder spout was originally made of aluminum. However, for our upcoming prototype batch, we will replace it with stainless steel for improved aesthetics. 3. Brew Paddle and Steam Paddle Our brew paddle and steam paddle were initially designed in plastic. They were intentionally made loose in the first batch of prototypes to facilitate easier modification of injection tooling for adding resistance and feedback. While the hard tooling for both paddles have been optimized, we are presently redesigning them using aluminum. 4. Group Head Our group head was originally designed with aluminum. We are currently in the process of designing and testing the group head using stainless steel for improved sealing, reduced resistance, and enhanced aesthetics. 5. Pre-infusion Our first batch of prototypes does not feature low-pressure pre-infusion, primarily serving home espresso enthusiasts looking for consistent high-quality shots with ease. We are currently developing a control algorithm for our rotary pump to enable low-pressure pre-infusion, catering to coffee aficionados seeking greater control over the espresso-making process. 6. Other changes Other engineering modifications such as parts calibration, molding optimization, UI adjustments, and tolerance stack checks are also underway to ensure the quality of the mass production batch. While we continuously welcome feedback and refine our product, it's important to note that the process for testing and approving design changes typically spans weeks to months. We will keep you updated on any confirmed engineering changes in the future. Please stay tuned! 🧡 #Meraki

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