Vibiemme Domobar espresso machines
Vibiemme, usually shortened to VBM, makes espresso machines in Italy, and the Domobar line is its best loved home range. These machines use the classic E61 group head, which circulates hot water to keep the group warm and stable, along with copper boilers and a stainless finish.
Heat exchanger or dual boiler
The Domobar Junior Digital is a heat exchanger machine with a 1.1 litre copper boiler, so you can pull a shot and steam milk without waiting to switch modes. A small OLED display lets you manage temperature and shot timing. The Domobar Super Digital is a dual boiler: a small copper boiler dedicated to brewing and a larger one for steam, each under PID control. It adds a touchscreen and pressure profiling, so you can store extraction recipes.
Which suits you
If you mostly drink flat whites and cappuccinos and want a simple, robust machine, the heat exchanger is a sensible choice. If you want to fine-tune brew temperature, experiment with pressure and steam at full power at the same time, the dual boiler is where to go. Both can run from a water tank, and the dual boiler can also be plumbed in.
A practical tip
Use softened or filtered water suited to copper boilers and avoid distilled water. Good water protects the boilers and the group head, and it keeps your machine running well over time. Ask us about the right filtration for your local water.
Talk to the Jetblack team
Visit one of our showrooms in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Hobart, Newcastle or Kiama to see the machines in person, or contact us and we will help you choose between them.
