What We're Loving - Coffee Machines

What We're Loving - Coffee Machines

A rotating shortlist of espresso machines our team likes, currently the Profitec JUMP, Ascaso Dream PID, Nurri R-TYPE DBR and ACS Vesuvius. They span thermoblock, heat exchanger and dual boiler designs, so use this page to compare approaches, then see them in a showroom where available.
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Profitec JUMP
Profitec JUMP

With the Jump, Profitec have enhanced their popular Pro 400 by adding an additional display and a sophisticated update to the aesthetics with a bla...

$3,699 RRP $4,000
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Ascaso Dream PID - Default
Ascaso Dream PID

The most emblematic coffee machine in Ascaso’s home range, the Ascaso Dream remains an icon in the world of home baristas and coffee enthusiasts al...

$2,199 WAS $2,799 RRP $3,100
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Nurri R-TYPE DBR - Black & Walnut
Nurri R-Type DB

R-TYPE DB Coffee Machine – Compact, Stylish, and Built to Perform The R-TYPE DB is Nurri Coffee’s latest compact domestic machine, designed to i...

$3,899 WAS $4,290 RRP $6,600
Vesuvius
Vesuvius

Taking its name from the famous stratovolcano that destroyed the ancient Roman city of Pompeii. Vesuvius is a pressure profiling, dual boiler machi...

$7,999 RRP $8,500

Espresso machines worth a look

This is a hand-picked shortlist that changes over time. The four machines here represent different ways of heating and controlling water, so they suit different kitchens, budgets and levels of involvement.

Compact and fast

The Ascaso Dream PID uses a thermoblock, which heats up quickly, along with PID temperature control, adjustable pre-infusion and an externally adjustable overpressure valve. It has a 1.3 litre reservoir and a body that combines aluminium with stainless steel and brass.

Heat exchanger with E61

The Profitec JUMP is a compact heat exchanger machine with an E61 group, PID control and programmable pre-infusion. Versions with flow control let you adjust pressure during extraction.

Dual boilers

The Nurri R-TYPE DBR is a compact dual boiler with a ring group head, with separate stainless steel boilers for brewing and steam. The ACS Vesuvius is also a dual boiler with an E61 group, and pressure profiling lets you vary brew pressure through the shot.

Choosing and seeing them

Think about how many milk drinks you make, how much counter space you have and how hands-on you want to be. Many machines are on display in our showrooms in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Hobart, Newcastle and Kiama.

Frequently asked questions

A thermoblock heats water on demand and warms up fast. A heat exchanger uses one boiler for steam with a tube that heats brew water. A dual boiler has separate boilers for brewing and steam, giving the most independent control. Each suits different users and budgets.

It is a compact E61 heat exchanger machine with PID control, so it asks a bit more involvement than a simple automatic. Some people enjoy that involvement. Our team can show you the workflow and help decide whether it suits you.

Pressure profiling lets you vary the pressure during the shot, for example gentler at the start and firmer in the middle. On the ACS Vesuvius, a speed-controlled pump enables it. It adds a variable to explore, so some buyers prefer a simpler machine.

Many machines and grinders are on display in our showrooms, and they can often be demonstrated. Because the shortlist changes, contact the nearest showroom first to check what is on the floor, then you can compare size, build and workflow in person.

Yes. Tell us how many drinks you make, whether you drink milk-based coffee and how much bench space you have. We can walk you through the trade-offs between these designs, and suggest a grinder to pair with the machine.