The laPavoni Bar T2V is a small to medium size volumemetric commercial espresso machine. With its electronic programmable dosing and digital control pad and microprocessor makes for a user friendly machine.
Its press-forged nickeled chrome brass brew groups with vertical infusion chamber and pressurization system and a boiler of copper equipped with transversal heat exchangers and front injectors for each group. This combination provides for consistency of temperature during the brewing process along with ample steam for frothing your favorite Cappuccino or latte.
Pressure is easily controlled my monitoring the double scale gauge for proper pump and boiler pressure. A generous 14 liter boiler with electronic automatic water level control with sight glass allows the user to observe the water level at all times.
The laPavoni Bar T2V espresso machine offers 4 cup size selections including continuous brewing and a stop button. In addition these machines features 2 flexible steam jets along with one flexible hot water jet to accommodate a variety of espresso based brewing needs.
The Bar T2V laPavoni commercial espresso machine is an ideal machine for use in small to medium restaurant or café environments.
A delicious espresso is not something that just magically appears it is a direct result of its ingredients, the quality of the espresso machine and the skills of the barista. Since many brewing techniques are subjective, you will need to develop your own skills to create an espresso that is pleasing to your palate. There is no substitute for knowledge therefore it is essential to acquire the basics of brewing a great espresso.
The primary ingredient of espresso is water therefore, the water you use should be filtered (conditioned) and pure, there should be no distracting taste or odor. If stale water is used it will produce a poor quality espresso with an objectionable taste. Always be certain the water is fresh and has not been sitting in you espresso machines water tank or reservoir for days if not weeks. Many people believe that by merely heating the water it will eliminate impurities and improve its taste, this is not the case. There is no substitute for quality water, not only will it enhance the taste of your espresso but it will extend the life of your espresso machine as well since it will be free of impurities and minerals that can create scale build-up in your machine. On other note it is ideal to have a brewing temperature of just over 200 degrees Fahrenheit for optimal taste.
The other essential ingredient of a great espresso is the quality of the beans. Here again there is no substitute for freshness and quality. For even the best beans will develop a foul taste if allowed to sit around and become stale. Ideally a dark roast is best suited for a quality espresso; the grind should be fine and no more than 10 days old. After this period of time ground coffee begins to loose its aroma therefore it s good idea not to purchase large quantities of coffee that will not be consumed within a reasonable period of time. Then again since all of our palates are different it will require sampling of different blends of beans until you find one that is suitable to your taste.
The last component to producing a great espresso is the espresso machine itself. It should be a quality machine from a reputable manufacturer and dealer. The espresso machine you choose should be able to supply water at the proper temperature that the oils, aroma and flavorful essence of the espresso coffee can be fully extracted. Another consideration is that is should have ample steam to properly froth milk for producing quality lattes and cappuccinos.
Over time as you fine tune your brewing skills and will master the techniques necessary to produce a great cup of espresso coffee. Some tips that will help you achieve that goal are; Make certain the machine is warmed up and you run through a shot of hot water to warm the machines dispenser. Make sure the grounds are properly tamped with enough pressure to compact them; tightly compacted grounds require a longer period of time for the water to run through therefore, you are able to extract the full flavor from the ground espresso. On other tip is to have your cup warmed that way your freshly brewed shot of espresso will not be chilled from a cold cup.
Remember quality ingredients, a few tricks of the trade, and it won’t be long before you are pulling shots like a master barista for that delicious cup of espresso.
After many successfully years with the laPavoni Europiccola and Professional line of espresso machines now comes the Stradivari series. This machine conveys a clean design along with laPavoni’s technical expertise with over 100 years of espresso machine experience.
The Stradivari along with the laPavoni Jolly coffee grinder combined creates an exceptional espresso beverage. The Stradivari design was inspired from the violin and famous lute-maker Antonio Stradivari who lived in Cremona Italy.
The Plinth is reminiscing of the Violin case and the lever the bow. The end result is the newest LaPavoni espresso machines the “Stradivari”. Aesthetically beautiful as well as practical, dependable and pleasurable to use, not to mention the delicious espresso it produces, this machine is a true classic.
With a Saeco Royal Coffee Bar and the straightforward touch of a button you’ll be on your way to great espresso coffee in a matter of minutes. The Royal Coffee Bar brewing process begins with the grinding of the beans; the machine tamps the coffee and then dispenses coffee/espresso with an abundance of creamy crema. With its technologically advanced digital display, operating the Royal Coffee Bar is both easy and trouble free, even for those new to the art of espresso. The digital display also allows you to program the machine using 7 different languages. You may choose separate temperature settings for each espresso coffee brewed. In addition you can preset your drink to a predetermined quantity, then steam the milk using Saeco’s patented Cappuccinatore automatic frother for a delicious latte or cappuccino. You also have the option to hooking up the machine to a direct water supply. The Saeco Easy Clean technology makes clean up a breeze with its removable brew group for efficient chemical free clean-up. The Saeco Royal Coffee Bar espresso machine with its trendy graphite and silver finish is an ideal solution for your coffee requirements at home or in a office decor.
Gourmet Espresso beans are commonly referred to as oily dark roasted beans however, in reality there is no such thing as espresso beans or espresso roast. Espresso coffee is achieved by blending a variety or beans as well as special roasts with the objective of creating the best possible tasting espresso. As no two blends are exactly the same, achieving this goal can be a challenge.
Depending upon what espresso beverages the blend will be used for the choice will vary. Espresso coffee used in milk based drinks such as cappuccino or lattes will possess different characteristics than a blend of coffee used for a true espresso to be drunk without any additives. The milk based espresso beverages must have an unique aroma that will balance its full flavor and be enjoyed when blended with milk based froth.
Many roasters will have their own signature blends of espresso with strictly guarded formulas. Since individual palates are unique, it is best to sample different espresso gourmet coffee blends until you find one that is suitable to your taste.
The Gaggia Espresso Dose provides the user with the options to brew delicious cappuccinos, espresso, tea hot or chocolate drinks. A popular choice in the semi-automatic home espresso machine category, the Gaggia espresso dose with its stainless steel boiler provides greater steaming and brewing capabilities. In addition it features a dosing button which allows the machine to memorize your favorite quantity of coffee for either 1 or 2 cups of espresso. The Gaggia Espresso Dose features a Pannarello frothing apparatus for frothing or steaming of you favorite espresso beverage. Its stainless steel cup warmer is passively heated by residual heat from the machines boiler.
The Espresso Dose uses a portafilter that inserts into a chrome plated brass brew group, along with three separate filter baskets for a single shot, double shot or a pod capable basket for using the new single serve coffee pods. All this along with its 15 bar pump pressure, removable 42 oz. water tank for easy refills and a small footprint means the Gaggia Espresso Dose espresso machine fits conveniently on your kitchen counter or coffee station.
The Gaggia Company is Italy’s best know producer of coffee and espresso machines for commercial and home use. Its name is one in the same with classic tradition and dependability throughout the world. It was during 1948, the company that was formed by Achille Gaggia, the man to who we owe a great deal of gratitude to for successfully developing espresso coffee as we know it. On September 5th 1938 Mr. Gaggia filed a patent for the modern steam free espresso coffee cream machine for household use. The newly developed Baby Gaggia soon became very popular throughout Italy. The Baby machine to this day arguably is considered to be the best family coffee maker. Despite the evolution of time Gaggia products are still manufactured in their Robecco sul Naviglio plant in Milan. Gaggia carries on the tradition of attention to details along with cutting edge technology.
Over the years Gaggia coffee machines have evolved for the traditional lever piston driven mechanism to a completely automatic machine which grinds, doses, and brews delicious espresso coffee all with the touch of a button. These super automatic machines are a result of years of experience along with painstaking research and development. Gaggia continues at the forefront of technological developments and introductions of new machines within the espresso coffee industry with its never ending pursuit of perfection.
Over the decades Gaggia has supplied households as well as espresso houses throughout the world with its distinctive espresso coffee aroma brewed from countless coffee machines. Combine their sound approach, deeply rooted in the past along with one of the best known names in the Italian coffee industry and the result is an exceptional line of coffee machines.
Positioning toward the future, with a relentless search for more efficient ideas, pioneering technologies and state of the art design, you can be assured we will be at the forefront with our production of a Gaggia espresso machine to meet and surpass our customers expectations.
La Marzocco’s Dual Boiler Technology provides you with plenty of milk steaming power while maintaining the ideal brewing temperature. Espresso machines have two basic functions, brewing espresso and steaming milk. High demands of steaming power can upset the temperature stability of a single boiler heat exchanger type machine. That can lead to bitter or scorched espresso. La Marzocco dedicates a high quality stainless steel boiler both to the brewing of espresso and the steaming of milk, allowing them to operate at the same time yet independently of one another. The brewing boiler holds a large quantity of water at the perfect temperature and is controlled by a precision thermostat that guarantees a coffee temperature disparity of less than ± 1° C , whereas single boiler machines rely on less accurate pressure stats, controlling the actual pressure of the boiler rather than its temperature. Moreover, our PID system equipped models guarantee a deviation in brewing temperature of less than ± 0.5° C, a true industry record. The high capacity steam boiler contains no internal heat exchangers and is therefore more efficient. The steam pressure can be set to optimum levels without fear of impacting the brewing temperature along with its high power dry steam output makes all the difference when frothing milk for the best micro-bubbles, to produce creamy cappuccinos, lattes and macchiatos. With La Marzocco commercial espresso machines, consistency is the norm, not the exception.
GS/3
the “lite” professional
The newly reintroduced La Marzocco GS/3 “lite professional” significantly redefines standards for quality of performance within the light commercial and home espresso machine categories. In comparison to premium high volume machines on today’s market the GS/3 received high reviews.
With a relatively small footprint, the GS/3 with it’s built in reservoir or direct water line supply this machine is flexible for home or lite commercial use. The La Marzocco Lite professional produces sufficient steam for frothing cappuccinos or lattes and has quick recovery for commercial applications for use within catering, professional office or restaurant settings.
The brainchild of La Marzocco’s lead US engineer Bill Crossland saw to it that this machine was designed from conception to be the ultimate home espresso machine. Wishing to design a machine for home use on the North American power grid, Crossland and La Marzocco hit a home run and achieved that goal utilizing 110 V, 15 amp max service with the GS/3.
The lite professional’s dual stainless steel boiler technology and saturated brewing groups, PDI temperature control, brew water pre-heating system, internal volumetric pump all provide for consistency during the brewing process. In addition the multifunctional keypad, digital display and “cool touch” stainless steel steam wand are all features that make the La Marzocco GS/3 Lite Professional a very user friendly espresso machine.
This is the first “home” machine that has generated a massive “want” factor in the professional world of espresso and being backed by an internationally renowned company like La Marzocco you can look forward to years of dependable service.
The Espressione Café Retro is an espresso machine of stylish vintage design along with advanced technological features. The Café features an ESE system with chrome plated brass pods and pod porta filter that allows for the use of traditional ground coffee or easy single serve pods.
Its solid steel and ABS body construction and chassis is treated with a rust inhibitor and has a durable baked on powder coat finish. With a rapid heat up time of 2 minutes, a powerful eighteen bars of pump pressure, along with a UL 1050 watt heating element and a 24 oz. heavy duty aluminum boiler the Café Retro has a virtual zero recovery time for continuous brewing.
The Espressione Café Retro Espresso Machine is both simple and enjoyable to use in addition to brewing a great cup of espresso coffee.