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I've been using the meraki daily for the past few weeks, mostly making flat whites and cappuccinos, and the thing I've appreciated the most is actually how much simpler my morning routine has become.

Before this, I was using a separate grinder and espresso machine setup. I enjoy the process, but on busy mornings, making coffee before work sometimes felt like more of a project than a quick routine. Between weighing the beans, grinding, adjusting the dose, and checking the shot, there were just a few more steps than I wanted when I was trying to get out the door.

The built-in grinder was probably the part I was most skeptical about. I've always assumed a separate grinder would be the better choice, but so far it has been more than enough for my daily drinks. The grind consistency has been reliable, and I haven't found myself missing my old setup.

The biggest thing I've noticed is that I’m more likely to make coffee even when I’m short on time. I still get to be involved in the process, but there’s less measuring and moving things around.

If I had one complaint, it would be that I wish it could save different coffee profiles. For example, having a few saved settings for different beans would make switching between coffees easier.

Overall, I think meraki found a nice middle ground. It's not a fully automatic machine where you just press a button, but it also removes some of the repetitive parts of making espresso.

Been using the meraki for a few weeks. Some thoughts.