Top 5 best professional coffee machines
There are usually no problems with choosing a coffee machine for home use. If you do not brew coffee too often, even the simplest carob device will do. Deciding on a model for a coffee shop is somewhat more difficult. It is necessary to take into account its performance, activity of operation, consider a set of additional options. Professional coffee machines are distinguished not only by their high cost, but also by the excellent quality of the finished drink. For small coffee shops, you can choose simpler models - there are good carob options.
For large catering establishments, oversized automatic or semi-automatic coffee machines with the ability to connect to the water supply are more suitable. In the ranking, we have collected five of the best professional coffee machines for coffee houses of different levels.
Rating of professional coffee machines
5 Faema E98
The coffee machine is distinguished by its elegant appearance and workmanship typical of all Faema machines. The two-group carob model E98 produces up to 240 cups of quality drink in 60 minutes, which is on par with large cafes and popular coffee houses. It belongs to the semi-automatic type, does not prepare cappuccino automatically, it works only with ground grain, therefore, an independent coffee grinder must be installed and increased requirements are imposed on the professionalism of the barista.
On the other hand, when these conditions are met, competent human participation provides the best result due to the precise adjustment of the amount of water, grain and temperature, taking into account the wishes of the visitor. In order for the specialist to deal exclusively with taste and not be distracted by technical factors, a thermosyphon system is introduced into the design for temperature stability, which is very important in preparing the correct espresso.
4 C.M.A. Pratic avant
The classic design espresso machine is designed for commercial use with volumes of up to 250 cups per day. It is a pleasure to prepare espresso, Americano on it for a professional barista, another useful use of it is serving hot water for tea. The model is available in two versions: semi-automatic (AER) or electronic (SAE) with 1, 2 or 3 working groups, and also in 3 stylish colors - cream, red and black in combination with the color of stainless steel.
Standard equipment includes automatic water top-up (AWR), 2 steam pipes in 2- and 3-group units, built-in motor pump, water level indicator in the boiler. Optionally, the manufacturer offers to install a cappuccino maker, LED surface lighting and an electric cup warmer. In the reviews, professional baristas praise the device for its efficiency, reliability and safety, but note some noise that appears if the car is not cleaned in time.
3 La Cimbali M1 Milk PS
Small dimensions for a professional machine (350 x 620 x 760 mm) and balanced power (3.7 kW) allow it to be used at home, in the office and in establishments where they order up to 150 cups of espresso a day. The company "La Chimbili" is more than 100 years old, it specializes exclusively in the production of coffee machines and tirelessly improves technology. One of the latest features on the M1 Milk PS is the Smart Boiler. It is responsible for the constant supply pressure of water and steam, even during peak loads, in order to extract all the strength and aroma of the coffee beans.
Other innovations include the Milk PS milk pump for multi-layered drinks at different temperatures, and the Cappuccino System for cappuccino and latte preparation at the touch of a button. Optionally, a telemetry module is offered, which analyzes the statistics of coffee consumption and opens the possibility of planning. The Russified software of the device diagnoses its operation, sets auto-wash cycles and reports errors and malfunctions.
2 Schaerer Coffee Prime
The professional coffee machine brews 40 types of coffee on dry and fresh milk and is intended for use in hotels, conference halls, sports clubs. Thanks to the intuitive interface with obvious one-touch buttons for selecting a drink, the visitor can interact directly with the device, which frees up staff for other tasks and provides the business with autonomy.
The capacity of the Coffee Prime model is 80 cups of espresso, with the connection of the Power Pack option it increases to 100 cups. The design is built on a modular basis; to expand its functionality, a full-fledged set of additional units is provided: a powder product supply system, a steam boiler, a second coffee grinder, an infusion accelerator, etc.
1 WMF Espresso
Expensive, but very high quality professional 7000 W coffee machine. The best option for large establishments where you need to quickly prepare large volumes of coffee. Carob model, prepares a drink exclusively from grains. The built-in grinder holds 1,100 g of coffee. The degree of grind can be adjusted depending on the desired taste of the finished beverage.
The model is equipped with a pressure gauge, the strength of the coffee and the portions of hot water can be adjusted. To prevent the cups from bursting, the coffee machine preheats them. Technically, the model is very reliable and durable - the body is made of durable metal. Semi-automatic coffee machine - whipped milk must be added to cappuccino separately. Despite this, the owners of coffee shops and restaurants leave only positive reviews about it.
