Experience a taste of Italy in the comfort of your own home with the Espressione Caffe Novocento Espresso Machine. This retro-style machine features a sophisticated body made of chrome-plated metal. It offers a variety of powerful features yet is designed for home use, and is so easy that even beginners can create the perfect espressos, lattes, and cappuccinos. Professional elements like a brass filter holder, Maxi-Cappuccino steamer, solenoid valve, and 15-BAR pump pressure make this machine a high-performance workhorse that gives you tasty, consistent results ... every time.
Features of the Espressione Caffe Novocento Espresso Machine
- Chrome body/rust inhibitor for years of looking like new
- Can be used with ground coffee or coffee pods
- Quick warm-up: less than 2 minutes for full heat
- High-quality, 8.5-oz. boiler with Thermo Cream system for rich, crema-topped espresso
- Maxi Cappuccino steam wand for super-easy foamed milk; extra air hole in wand provides fast results
- Solenoid valve prevents dripping and helps keep consistent pressure
- Front thermometer for easy monitoring of temperature
- Large, 1-liter removable water tank with visible refill line
- Stainless steel drip tray removes for clean-up
- UL-rated, 1000-watt heating element
- 120 volts
- 8W x 9.5D x 14.5H inches
- Weighs 17 pounds
- 1-year manufacturer's warranty included
This machine comes complete with a chrome-plated portafilter for coffee pods, a brass portafilter for ground coffee with double and single spouts (interchangeable), a filter insert basket, measuring spoon, tamper, and manual.
What does "BAR pressure" mean?
Pressure is the result of the packed (tamped) coffee giving the water resistance to pass through. The pump forces the water through that resistance and the power it needs to do so is commonly measured in BAR (= kg per square centimeter). A pressure rating is used on most pump-driven espresso machines; 9 BAR, the typical accepted pressure for brewing espresso, is 8.8 atmospheres of pressure or 130 pounds per square inch. Good pumps should be able to create more pressure (power) than they need to produce perfect espresso so that they don't break when the right combination (fineness and consistency of grind, tamping, amount of ground coffee) are not prevalent. A good pump has a capacity of creating 15 or more bars. To produce a lasting crema on top of your espresso, the water should pass through the coffee at approximately 7 to 9 bars of pressure.
