Automatic Espresso Machine for Office
Hey everyone, wanted to get peoples opinion on a super-auto for an office setting. I have a friend who is looking to buy a machine for their office. Ease of use is a big factor in this one, and a traditional set up is not quite what his boss is looking for. I have a few options picked out already but appreciate others feedback.
Here are the details he sent:
Price range, I'd say under 3 grand. But we need solid performance WAY
more than features, so less if possible. A low end model of a high end
brand is a likely choice.
General requirements:
• good espresso (no real need for drip coffee or "strength controls"
since we've got a hot tap)
• steam/froth/foam is nice but no need for tons of options.
• built-in hopper & grinder
• Solid construction--this thing will get used quite a bit (I'll be
cleaning/maintaining it, so that's no big deal; I actually like to do
that shit)
• Good looks would be really nice. Clean, sharp lines without
unnecessary bulgy plastic curves and decoration and crap. What can I
say, we're designers. (this is relatively low priority, of course.)
Here are the details he sent:
Price range, I'd say under 3 grand. But we need solid performance WAY
more than features, so less if possible. A low end model of a high end
brand is a likely choice.
General requirements:
• good espresso (no real need for drip coffee or "strength controls"
since we've got a hot tap)
• steam/froth/foam is nice but no need for tons of options.
• built-in hopper & grinder
• Solid construction--this thing will get used quite a bit (I'll be
cleaning/maintaining it, so that's no big deal; I actually like to do
that shit)
• Good looks would be really nice. Clean, sharp lines without
unnecessary bulgy plastic curves and decoration and crap. What can I
say, we're designers. (this is relatively low priority, of course.)
Replies to This Discussion
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Permalink Reply by nik orosi on
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jura, swiss made machine, has all, hooper, can use beans, pods, all...automatic steaming, fridge for milk, all in all, great performance. roger federrer is a guy whos on their advertising. im for this one, please, do some tests with, i think its worth.
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Permalink Reply by Sarah Dooley on
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Matt, it is just a coincidence really- I just did a tasting at a womens home here in ballard where we ran coffees through her Saeco office system machine. She is looking for locations to place these machines and this may be a good option for the gentlemen to get a machine that will have an operator/ maintenance program that he will not have to endure. Also I would never recommend something that I could not get my hands into, pull apart and completely clean. Also I enjoyed a really good Americano from it.
The womens name is Katie Beck, and her email is k_m_beck@yahoo.com. If anything she will be able to educate you on the way to go possibly or be able to provide the service? I dunno, but she's savvy about this style of equipment.
Yours,
Sarah
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Permalink Reply by Jason Dominy on
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The Jura machines would fit that bill. I don't have much experience with the Saeco machines, but the Idea Cappuccino works pretty well, although is more than $3k.
Sarah Dooley said:Matt, it is just a coincidence really- I just did a tasting at a womens home here in ballard where we ran coffees through her Saeco office system machine. She is looking for locations to place these machines and this may be a good option for the gentlemen to get a machine that will have an operator/ maintenance program that he will not have to endure. Also I would never recommend something that I could not get my hands into, pull apart and completely clean. Also I enjoyed a really good Americano from it. The womens name is Katie Beck, and her email is k_m_beck@yahoo.com. If anything she will be able to educate you on the way to go possibly or be able to provide the service? I dunno, but she's savvy about this style of equipment.
Yours,
Sarah
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Permalink Reply by Paul Johnson on
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Thanks for the helpful, friendly recommendations, all! (I'm the mooching friend). Matt's also suggesting the Nuova Microbar. Anyone have any experience with this one?
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Permalink Reply by Matt Milletto on
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Cool things about the Microbar are:
2 grinders,
Metal group
Great extraction (for a super auto)
PID temp control
Paul Johnson said:Thanks for the helpful, friendly recommendations, all! (I'm the mooching friend). Matt's also suggesting the Nuova Microbar. Anyone have any experience with this one?
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Permalink Reply by BaristaOnDutY on
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Hi I Carry That One Through My Network, have no personally Experience with it, but I figured it was out of the price range as, the new ones which are 2 model one with pour water in and direct plumbed line..Good Reviews but both are in the 6k range if you are speaking of Nuova Simonelli Microbar ? I think they are even slightly cheaper than on the distro website. I'd have to check...
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Permalink Reply by Damian on
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I have just bought a Jura ENA5 to try. Only out of the box so still have to test it. Single grinder with cappuccinatore. Extremely small footprint for offices. DM
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Permalink Reply by Alec Jacobson on
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Any final word on this? Our office is now also considering super-autos.
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