I purchased this Cafelat Robot Barista as a definite upgrade from my current espresso maker. I already know what coffee beans and recipes I like so there was very little dialing in to do. I watched a lot of videos on this machine before I purchased it so I had the routine down before I purchased it too.
From the start I have not had a really bad espresso shot from this machine. I believe that if you heat up the portafilter, the basket and your cup, you will have the same results too. It helps to start with a 15 second pre infusion and a 25 to 30 second extraction time at 6 to 9 bars of pressure.
Also, I must add that dealing with Eight Ounce Coffee is indeed a pleasure, and the employees really seem to know their products.

What a gem the Robot is. This is about as simple as it gets. I have a Flair Classic and got frustrated at the number of parts and the amount of fussing needed to use it. The Robot is so much simpler and it still makes wonderful coffee. Despite its simplicity, it still provides the means to explore variables like dose, brew ratio, pressure, pre-infusion, and flow. You can find a good recipe and just make good coffee or you can experiment with it as much as you want to see how various factors affect flavor. Pair the Robot with a good espresso grinder for best result. The included tamper works fine, but a WDT tool and a leveling tamper make puck prep simple and consistent.

From the moment I unpackaged this, it was immediately clear that the construction of all the components was incredibly robust. I am fully confident that this will be making espresso shots for many years to come. The process was relatively straightforward as well, and my first shot ever pulled on any machine turned out delicious thanks to the robot.

Thank you!

It does well! Just invest in a proper grinder and forget about Marzoccos lol