it's back!!!

That's right.
The GS3 has returned - for a limited engagement.

I'm writing an article for Barista Magazine, and needed a very flexible and very solid test-bed machine for the article. Given the requirements, there were few (very few) options. When I told Kent and Bill about what I was doing - they offered the machine.

Very cool.

Actually... the GS3 has not only returned - it has returned in an improved manner. There are some changes to steaming that are pretty profound. I can now choose a wand tip, there is no syphoning, steaming is far faster and smoother... it's all good stuff. In addition, there are some changes to temp control that seem to be providing even better (!) stability.

I'm loving the machine - all over again.