The following are three different brands of espresso
machine that we recommend for use in cafes or restaurants. They
are all automatic (i.e. volumetric), and range in price from
$4800 (+ GST) for a 2 group Megacrem, to $10900 (+ GST) for
a 2 group Conti.
We have used and serviced many different
brands of espresso machine over the years, and we have found
these are the best three to use. Which one you choose will
largely depend on the expected or current volume of your business.
Remember, you don't race at Bathurst in a 4 cylinder car.
They have been used, tested and proven according
to our criteria.
This criteria is based on:
quality of espresso produced
engineering and design
reliabilty and ease of repairs
manufacturer backup and support
ease of obtaining spare parts
ergonomics (ease of use for barista)
value for money
ability to handle high volumes
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Conti - Twin Star 2
The
Conti Twin Star 2 is by far the best espresso machine in the
world, bar none. This is one of the world's few multi-boiler
machines, and the engineering, computer, componentry, and
high grade stainless steel parts and boilers set this machine
far ahead of anything else available. If you have a high volume
site, or even if you are only doing moderate volume but want
the best, this is the only machine to go for.
Main Features
Individual stainless steel boilers for each
group.
Individual temperature programming for each group.
Huge 20 litre boiler for steam and hot water.
Ergonomic lever steam wands.
2.2 bar steam pressure. (double other machines).
Steams a 1.5 litre milk jug in just 10 seconds.
All group heads have precise temperature control.
Automatic backwash facility on each group.
LCD screen displays current events.
Alarm on screen to remind for backwashing.
High groups to take grande cups.
Deep portafilter heads to take up to 21 gram basket for grande's.
4 different program levels to set all parameters.
Automatic on/off time function.
100mm clearance underneath to conform to world health standards.
Daily count of number of cups made.
G-10
The G-10 is the second best machine in
the world, and probably the best value for money. It doesn't
have stainless steel boilers and hoses like the Conti, nor
does it have the very high steam pressure of the Conti.
However it is a lot cheaper, and it is better than any other
machine out there. If you want really good quality espresso,
but can't make the Conti fit in the budget, then this is
the machine for you.
Main Features
Individual boilers for each group.
Individual temperature programming for each group.
Seperate boiler for steam and hot water.
Ergonomic lever steam wands.
All group heads have precise temperature control.
LCD screen displays current events.
High groups to take grande cups.
Deep portafilter heads to take up to 21 gram basket for
grande size takeaway's.
Megacrem
This machine is manufactured
and distributed worldwide by Cunill, who are a well known
European manufacturer of all types of equipment. It is very
basic, but the illuminated blue touchpads and styling make
it fairly attractive. What makes this machine great value
for money is the fact that it produces great espresso when
not worked too hard, and is at least as good as many other
more expensive brands. They obviously have got a good handle
on the engineering with regard to group head temperatures,
and the rate of flow. The group head is the same as the well
known Faema E-91.
Features
Polished stainless steel and black body panels.
Built in volumetric pump.
Copper boiler with individual heat exchanger per group.
Automatic boiler water level control.
In built magnetic calcium neutraliser on pump and groups.
Direct pre-infusion chamber on each group.
Touchpad with micro-processor and semi automatic override
switch for each group.
Option of 4 different doses per group.
2 steam taps and one hot water tap.
11.5 litre copper boiler.
Power: 240V 15amp. Weight: 65kg. Width: 710mm. Depth: 600mm.
Height: 500mm
For further information about
any type of espresso machine, or to purchase one of those
listed here, email info@cre8ivecoffee.com
or phone 07-55272717, or +61-7-55272717 from overseas.
