Anna

Who this workflow suits

Anna lets you choose the machine and grinder separately. That gives you separate upgrade decisions, but the grinder belongs in the initial budget and counter plan. Choose it for the adjustment and dosing routine you want, rather than matching the machine’s finish alone.

The tradeoff to think through

A shared brew-and-steam boiler makes the sequence of milk drinks important. Read how the machine changes between brewing and steaming and returns to brewing temperature. Compare that routine with a model that explicitly supports concurrent operation if you regularly make several milk drinks.

Ownership before accessories

Read the cleanup instructions for the exact milk system you will use. Check the manual’s water requirements, coffee-path cleaning and service arrangements before ordering optional accessories. Confirm the supplied baskets, jug, filters or adapters with the selected retailer; a family photograph does not establish what is in the box.

Three grinder workflows to consider

These are espresso-grinder options to research, not a claim of accessory or portafilter-support compatibility.

• Baratza Encore ESPFor a numbered espresso adjustment range and dosing-cup routine.
• Eureka Mignon ZeroFor weighing individual bean doses and changing coffee.
• Eureka Mignon LibraFor a hopper-fed routine with weight-based dosing.