La Marzocco Linea Auto Brew Ratio PB 2 Group
Overview
The Historical classic.
The Linea PB, designed by and named in recognition of Piero Bambi, refashions the technical and stylistic workings of the Linea Classic, La Marzocco’s industry icon introduced to the marketplace over 20 years ago. In addition to distinctive La Marzocco features, the Linea PB is equipped with exclusive, user friendly interface software that gives the barista control over boiler temperature, brewing volume, hot water tap dose and other options, ensuring a new level of performance and reliability. The machine’s lower profile and increased work area make it practical, without abandoning world renown Italian design.
ABR
Auto Brew Ratio uses precision scales built beneath each group of the Linea PB. The Auto Brew Ratio scales are incorporated into the espresso machine ‘s electronics system and provide the barista a new level of consistency, by giving control over beverage mass.
Auto Brew Ratio has two modes: Mass Mode and Ratio Mode.
Mass Mode
In Mass Mode, the barista programs the desired finished beverage mass. The barista activates the brew group by selecting one of the programmed beverage mass buttons. When the desired beverage mass has been reached, the machine automatically stops the brewing process.
Mass mode is best applied in cafe settings where the barista weighs the ground coffee in the portafilter for every shot, and has a specific target weight for the finished beverage.
Ratio mode
Using ratio mode, the barista programs the preferred brew ratio into the machine. When preparing to brew, the barista places the loaded portafilter on the drip tray scale, allowing the espresso machine to weigh the ground coffee. The barista may then engage the portafilter and activate the brewing cycle by selecting one of the programmed brew ratio buttons. The Ratio Mode will automatically stop the shot when the correct brew ratio is achieved.
Ratio mode is best applied in coffee bars that do not weigh every ground coffee dose, or those cafes that would like to eliminate the step of weighing and correcting the coffee dose to a tenth of a gram. Auto Brew Ratio allows the barista to eliminate the step of weighing and correcting the coffee dose, while still consistently achieving the same brew ratio.
Ricardo Cortes –
No complaints whatsoever. This machine is full of quality all the ay through. I liked it so much that I bought a second one for our beach house. I know there are much more expensive grinders out there, but I don’t know what the extra cost would get you.
Carlos Caballero –
The La Marzocco is definitely an upgrade from my previous entry-level burr grinder. It can grind finer than necessary to produce a great espresso shot, has “infinite” grind level settings, and is pretty quiet. I would recommend. PS: Thanks to Mark in Customer Service for the recommendation.
Alba Aguilar –
I wanted a quiet espresso grinder and I definitely got one! The La Marzocco lives up to its name, can barely hear it upstairs and definitely doesn’t wake up the family.
The grind adjustment is easy to use and has a large adjustment range. I just use it for espresso, but wonder what else it can do.
Finally, size and color; doesn’t taRead more about review stating successo silenziosoke up too much room in the counter, it is compact which is great! Ferrari red is a standout color as well, nice smooth paint with the stainless steel makes a unit you’ll be happy to have on display no matter what color you get!