by HWI/Breville USA
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Commercial features and performance, in a domestic foot print. Espresso perfection requires precision temperature and pressure control, consistently, every time. At the heart of this machine is its dual stainless steel boiler heating sysem with electronic PID temparature control. The brew boiler, for the espresso shot, extracts to within 1-Degree F/1-Degree C while a separate steam boiler offers instant and powerful steam on demand. So you can extract your shot at the right temperature, delivering optimal flavor, while simultaneously steaming your milk to café quality with the 3-hole tipped, 360-Degree swivel steam wand. What's more, there is a Heat Exchanger (HX) and another element in the group head, ensuring the entire system maintains a consistent temperature.The Dual Boiler also features an Over Pressure Valve (OPV), which comes standard on almost all commercial café machines. This commercial feature limits the 15 Bar Italian pump throughout the extraction, preventing bitter flavors in the shot. It also offers a true low pressure pre-infusion, which gradually increases the pressure to gently expand the grinds for an even extraction.But there's much more to this machine for the coffee geek. Adjustable brew temperature (190-Degree-205-Degree F) for different bean roasts and origins; a temperature display in either -Degree F or -Degree C; a preset/manual-override/programmable shot volume; and programmable pre-infusion power. At the same time we've kept it simple with user-friendly features. An optional Auto Start setting preheats the machine at a programmed time; a top-fill 84-fluid ounce(2-1/2-Liter) water tank ensures easy access; and the dedicated hot water outlet makes it faster to pre-heat cups or prepare an Americano. There is also a shot clock and pressure gauge to help you improve your barista skills over time. All you'll need are some freshly ground beans and a bit of practice to rival the best café.