Solis Barista Gran Gusto 1014
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16 reviews
Super machine with minor flaws
The machine is for its price a super entry into the portafilter business, the tamper is extremely high quality and made of complete stainless steel. Also the portafilter with the supplied sieves are top. Again, if you want to make a lot of milk drinks it is nothing the foam lance is just too weak and since it is a thermoblock you also have to wait a long time until it is ready for use. Also, the temperatures are not very stable but with a lot of pre-rinsing you get the temperatures to the desired 93 degrees Celsius. The drip tray is small sharp-edged and very cheap plastic.
Finally to say as a beginner for espresso and coffee leibhaber a top product with best price-performance ratio. However, for milk foam drinks not necessarily suitable.Pro
- Processing
- Tamper
- portafilter
- Esspresso
Contra
- Milk frother
- Drip trays
- Temperatures
Class machine for sieve support beginners, super optics for under 500 Fr.
Solis Barista Gran Gusto
Ok, I admit I'm still a beginner in the almost unmanageable world of espresso and portafilter machines. I once had a portafilter machine from Aldi years ago, absolutely no comparison to this. Even with a standard espresso from Denner (I have now taken in advance intentionally to adjust the grinder Sage The Smart Grinder and to get to know the whole matter) the espresso or capuccino tastes better than I remember it in most cafes.
Coffee is really very easy to make with the Solis Barista Gran Gusto.
Clearly there are certainly better machines (dual-circuit, dual boiler, machines with PID, etc.) therefore "only" 4 stars, but in relation to the price a great device so far.
Do not save but especially as a beginner to a reasonably good mill, I think from Fr. 200.- upwards you're super.
Update with coffees from the roaster follows.
Pro
- great optics
- very fast hot
- cup tray gets really hot
- automatic (time programmable) as well as manual button
- quite quiet
- complete accessories including heavy tamper and small milk jug included
Contra
- foam nozzle a little weak, but for the price segment still good
- drip tray could be larger
Very good coffee maker
We are very happy with the product; it fully meets our expectations for a small home barista. Coffee we always grind fresh with separate grinder; result always extremely fine. Highly recommended!
Attention: Will be regularly decalcified.Good coffee beans in → good coffee out
Pro
- With a good grinder (mine: sage dose control pro) and good beans, you get a really good espresso
- The steam nozzle is fine for a rookie like me
- The tamper, porta filter and foam can are high quality
- Makes a sturdy impression (however only in use since a week)
- Quick startup
- The free coffee beans from solis (as of q1/2021) are actually good
Contra
- Unboxing was a bit of a pain
- You need to follow the tips from kaffeemacher.ch to achieve the right temperature
Neither Barista nor Gran Gusto
Up to now, every machine from the chandlery has made better coffee. All the sieves are Chinese scrap. Did KI design such junk? It's a shame.
Noble,Easy,Espresso
With the right grind (good grinder required) and the right coffee, you can get a great espresso here even with the 1-grinder. For comparison: I couldn't do it with the Lelit Anna.
Pro
- Simple but nevertheless noble workmanship
- Short warm up time
- Easy operation
6 out of 16 reviews
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