La Spaziale Mini Vivaldi II

Perfect espresso is what I was looking for and wanted to limit the variables of reproducible shots.. The mini is able to be set for a particular temperature and adjusted quickly to enjoy the differing flavor profiles brought out by small temperature...

After using an E-61 machine (Giotto) for 10 years, it was a long and hard decision to try another type of machine. The Spaz was the final contender to another E-61 purchase, but there were several form factor issues with the Spaz that prevented a...

I own a Vivaldi II at home, but as a physician I was spending every third weekend at the hospital without my espresso. I took the jump and bought the Mini for use in my office and have been thrilled. I was concerned that the pump would be louder than...

We upgraded from a Gaggia Classic that took us four months to master (which included a bit of hacking to dial down the pressure at the OPV valve) before we could pull consistently good shots. Even so, the Classic can be temperamental, and sink shots...

The double box came very well package by Chris Coffee. They had tested the machine and Scaced it before shipping. I could tell this was done and that water was run thru the system. Chris coffee did this in short order and then repackaged it very...

A very solid twin boiler machine. The option to run in "economy" mode such that it can be used with a standard household electrical outlet is very welcome. Generally very quiet when idling - it tops up the second boiler every couple of minutes but...

I spent a LOT of time on coffeegeek and HB reading prior to purchasing the mini Vivaldi. I wanted to make sure I got the right machine and wouldn't be looking to upgrade in a year or so. The most important thing to me in getting a new machine was...

This was my very first ever espresso machine and I found it extremely easy to use, right out of the box. While I won't say that my first shot was all that great, it wasn't all that long until I was able to produce shots that put our local shops to shame.

This was my very first ever espresso machine and I found it extremely easy to use, right out of the box. While I won't say that my first shot was all that great, it wasn't all that long until I was able to produce shots that put our local shops to shame.

Programmable temperature and time makes consistent shots easy. Plenty of units out their that are proven reliable too. Even has its own forum! Chris' carries and recommends this unit for a reason. Well built, easy to use double boiler machine. ...