Single Boiler
One boiler, two jobs—pull your shot first, then wait to steam. The most affordable, most compact way into espresso-focused brewing.
How to choose a single boiler
Boiler Type
Three ways a machine makes espresso
The boiler type sets the ceiling on what an espresso machine can do. It determines whether there is a waiting period between pulling a shot and steaming milk, how much milk you can steam, and how much control you have over extraction.
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Heat Exchanger
A powerful hybrid between single and dual boiler machines: brew and steam simultaneously, with cafe-level performance and a footprint that fits any home kitchen.
How to choose a heat exchanger
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Dual Boiler
Separate boilers for brewing and steaming, each set to its own temperature, giving you the most control and steam power.
How to choose a dual boiler
How many drinks are you making each morning?
Are you exclusively a straight espresso drinker, or do you make several lattes a day? From one cappuccino before work to four drinks in a row without waiting, find your machine below.
1–2 people
Espresso and the occasional small milk drink
A single boiler or compact heat exchanger will get the job done. You get real espresso without paying for steam power you will not use.
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2–3 people
Back-to-back drinks, mostly milk-based
Heat exchangers and entry dual boilers brew and steam simultaneously, so you don't have to wait for your second latte.
3–4 people
A full round of drinks, every morning
Built to run all morning without recovery time. It's also the category with the most to play with, has the deepest features, the smoothest workflow, and the most room to experiment.
Still not sure?
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