Espresso machine is one of the most important things when opening the espresso-based coffee shop. Because it is important, the selection of espresso machines is fairly tricky. When we are faced with the question, what is a quality espresso machine, most people would refer to well-known brands such as La Marzocco, Synesso, Nuova Simmonelli, Slayer, or Kees van der Westen.
Of course, there are other examples, but some brands are examples of people who are often mentioned when talking quality machine. However, in fact, there are many other espresso machines where the quality is not less than popular brands, some even have interesting features are not possessed by other brands. Here is some good quality espresso machine that we rarely hear.
UNIC
UNIC, a brand of Italian espresso machine which equipped with some of the most sophisticated technology that is rarely found on other machines. For example, the feature "Thermalink Network", which is to regulate power consumption to be more efficient and consistently set the temperature control PID (proportional-integral-derivative).
Additionally, there are technologies "Dosamat" which can instantly detect portafilter when plugged in the grouphead, then perform the appropriate extraction of coffee dose (single shot or double shot). Just like La Marzocco Strada, some types of machines UNIC also equipped with a pressure control feature which gives barista controls to regulate air pressure when performing the extraction.
This machine is much to be aligned with La Marzocco, so that it becomes the primary choice for many cafés. If you want a machine with all the sophistication that can be offered at this point, then you can consider UNIC.The flagship machine of the UNIC is Stella di Caffè.
DALLA CORTE
Dalla Corte, the official machinery used in the World Latte Art Championship (WLAC) event. The machines that produced in Italy was chosen as the official engine WLAC because Dalla Corte have the "Milk Control System" technology.The control system features can produce consistent steam milk, so the barista can make frothing milk with very short notice and replicate easily. In addition, the steam temperature can be set as desired to obtain the best results.
BOSCO
The coffee enthusiasts certainly know the espresso machine with a lever models. This type of machine is the forerunner of the modern espresso machine that we often see now. In principle, pumps used in modern engines replaced by a lever and a piston which will then pump the water to grouphead. One of the best machines in this class is Bosco. What is unique from Bosco, he still produced handmade by Bosco founder himself in his workshop in Italy, since the beginning of its establishment until now.
Some Bosco designs, like his grouphead, also applied in known brands machine such as Kees van der Westen Mirage Idrocompresso. Bosco durability has been tested for decades and is very consistent extraction results. If you want a machine which simple with easy maintenance, then this machine can be an alternative for you. The Bosco flagship machine is the Sorrento type.
RANCILIO
Rancilio actually is one of the major players in the arena of the espresso machine in the world. There was one of the Rancilio technology is not possessed by other manufacturer, it is "Temperature profiling".
The technology that is called by Rancilio as micro-boiler facilitate the barista to change the water temperature during the extraction process takes place. Thus, this technology opens a new exploration area for the coffee flavor desired. If your cafe prioritize some of experimentation, then Rancilio Classe 9 Xcelsius can be a consideration for you.
If you're looking for an espresso machine for your business purposes, the quality of the four machines above could be your consideration, of course, customized to the needs and the concept of coffee shops you want to run.
SEE ALSO:
- HOW TO MAKE ESPRESSO COFFEE
- ESPRESSO COFFEE MAKER
