LUCCA X58 Espresso Machine

The LUCCA X58 is built by Quick Mill in Milan exclusively for Clive Coffee. It combines a heat exchanger boiler with PID temperature control — a rare pairing at this price — delivering simultaneous brewing and steaming with precise thermal management. Its remarkably quiet vibratory pump (using Quick Mill's pulsar technology) makes it ideal for shared living spaces. Best suited for intermediate home baristas making multiple milk drinks daily who want commercial-grade steam power in a compact, beautifully designed package under $2,000.

Most heat exchanger machines lack PID control, relying solely on a pressurestat to regulate steam boiler temperature — which means brew temperature is less precise. The LUCCA X58 adds a PID controller that monitors and fine-tunes the thermosyphon loop feeding the E61 group head, giving you tighter temperature stability shot to shot. This means you get the simultaneous brew-and-steam convenience of an HX design with the temperature accuracy typically found only in dual boiler machines. It's a meaningful engineering advantage at this price point.

Prevention is key with any heat exchanger machine, where scale buildup inside the boiler and thermosyphon loop can degrade performance over time. Start by testing your water hardness with Clive Water Hardness Test Strips, then install a water softening solution — a BWT or Oscar Water Softening Pouch for the reservoir works perfectly. Additionally, backflush the E61 group head weekly with espresso-safe detergent and lubricate the cam lever periodically. Clive's barista team can walk you through every step.

Yes — the LUCCA X58's E61 group head is fully compatible with the LUCCA E61 Stainless Steel Flow Control device, sold separately, which adds manual pressure profiling for more nuanced shots. In the box, you'll receive the machine, a single and double portafilter basket, a tamper, and a blind basket for backflushing. You'll still need a quality burr grinder (the Eureka Mignon Specialita is a popular pairing), a precision scale, frothing pitcher, and tamping mat.

The X58 sits as Clive's premium heat exchanger offering, a natural upgrade from single-boiler machines like the LUCCA Solo or LUCCA Tempo. Buyers stepping up from a single boiler will immediately notice the X58's ability to steam and brew simultaneously, plus its powerful dry steam for fast, silky microfoam. For those who eventually want independent boiler control for espresso and steam temperatures, the next step up would be a dual boiler machine. Clive's team can help you decide which path fits your workflow.