Need-To-Know
What is it?
The LUCCA A53 Mini espresso machine is custom produced by La Spaziale specifically for Clive, based on the sturdy Vivaldi II espresso machine platform. It's a dual boiler, reservoir only, vibratory pump machine with a saturated group head design. It also features volumetric shot dosing, as well as an optional shot timer and pre-infusion chamber.
Who is it for?
The home-barista who wants every tool a cafe has to pull perfect, consistent shots with enough power to pound out cappuccinos for the next dinner party. You want an espresso machine that offers looks as well as drinks and easily fits under any cabinets with a front-loading reservoir.
Why did we make it?
We saw a commercial machine with great in-home potential and turned it into one of the most versatile and well-loved home espresso machines out there. By updating the design and interface we built a machine that makes pulling great shots easy and one we'd all be proud to have in our kitchen. We use this machine daily at Clive HQ in Portland and can assure you it will stand the test of time.
Check out our full product review of the A53 on our blog as well as the Why We Love the A53 Mini video.
What's Included
- Rhino stainless steel tamper
- Oscar Water Softening Pouch
- Black handle double spouted commercial portafilter
- Black handle bottomless commercial portafilter
- Double basket (18g)
- Triple basket (20g)
- Blind basket
- 15 amp converter cord
- Cleaning brush
- Home Barista Starter Kit (courtesy of Clive)
- 3-year parts and labor warranty provided by Clive Coffee (1-year for commercial use)
- 1-year warranty against manufacturer defects for wood panels
Details
- Volumetric dosing adjustable through touchpad
- One degree group temperature adjustability indicated by LED display
- Dual gauge displays pump pressure and steam boiler pressure
- Swivel stainless steel steam arm
- Steam tip with 4 smaller .9 mm holes
- Brew boiler: Nickel plated brass, .45L
- Steam boiler: Nickel plated brass, 1.2L
- Reservoir: 2.4L, BPA Free
- ETL certified for commercial use
Technical Details
| Dimensions | |
| Height: | 15.25 in |
| Width: | 16.50 in |
| Depth: | 16.50 in |
| Weight: | 62 lbs |
| Housing | |
| Material: | Stainless steel (Black plastic side panels, or optional wood) |
| Drip Tray: | Matte black plastic |
| Drip Tray Cover: | Stainless steel |
| Drip Tray Capacity: | 1.6 L / 54 oz |
| Drainable Drip Tray: | Yes, with optional drain kit |
| Water Reservoir | |
| Reservoir or Plumbed: | Reservoir |
| Capacity: | 2.4 L / 81 oz |
| Material: | BPA free plastic |
| Removable: | Yes |
| Low Water Shutoff: | Yes |
| Steam Wand | |
| Material: | Stainless steel |
| No Burn (Insulated): | No |
| Wand Movement: | Articulating, full rotation |
| Steam Tip Holes: | 4 |
| Optional Steam Tips: | Yes |
| Controls | |
| Temperature: | Digital temperature control |
| Brew Temperature Adjustment: | Individual degree, Celsius |
| Steam Boiler Adjustment: | Individual degree, Celsius |
| Display Type: | Light up numerical display (numbers blink to indicate heating) |
| Display Can Be Disabled: | No |
| Integrated Shot Timer: | No |
| Built-In On/Off Timer: | No |
| Display Cleaning Reminder: | No |
| Pre-Infusion: | With optional pre-infusion chamber |
| Flow Profiling: | No |
| Volumetric Dosing: | Yes |
| Pressure Gauges: | 2, pump pressure and steam boiler pressure |
| Cup warming tray | |
| Material: | Stainless steel |
| Portafilters & Tampers | |
| Materials: | Chrome plated brass body with plastic handle |
| Type: | Commercial 53mm (deeper baskets hold as much as 58mm equivalents) |
| Portafilters Included: | 2 (spouted and bottomless) |
| Baskets Included: | Double basket holds up to 18 grams, triple basket holds up to 22 grams, and backflush disk for cleaning |
| Tamper Included: | Yes |
| Group head | |
| Type: | Semi-saturated, electronic solenoid activated |
| Maintenance: | Urnex Full Circle or Cafiza backflush detergent |
| Boilers | |
| Material: | Nickel plated brass (inside and out) |
| Brew Boiler Size: | 0.45 L / 15.2 oz |
| Steam Boiler Size: | 1.2 L / 40.6 oz |
| Steam Speed: | |
| Brew Boiler Power: | 800 W |
| Steam Boiler Power: | 1250 W |
| Boilers Automatically Fill: | Yes |
| Insulated: | No |
| Heating Element Access: | Steam boiler element accessible from top, brew boiler accessible horizontally |
| Pump | |
| Pump Type: | Vibratory |
| Recommended Brew Pressure: | 9 bar |
| Adjustable Brew Pressure: | Yes |
| Warranty | |
| Clive Warranty: | 3 years for home use, 1 year for commercial use |
| Other Details | |
| Recommended Application: | Home, office or business |
| Commercial Certifications: | ETL certified |
| Max Wattage: | |
| Plug Type: | 20 amp (comes with standard 15 amp converter) |