The coffee machine: S5 During the competition the contestants will work on the espresso coffee machine model S5 EK , in the electronic version with automatic dose setting . Being on the market since 2005, up to now it is the most appreciated and popular La Spaziale model among its customers . What is peculiar about this machine is the electronic temperature control , through a led panel which allows the barista to always know and easily read the operating temperature and to be able to better control and set it, as needed.
The electronic temperature control is also essential for a highly sensitive adjustment of the operating temperature of the machine according to the coffee blend used and for a perfect and consistent espresso extraction. The specific version used during the competition (see the picture enclosed ) will be a 3 group T.A. (Take Away), that is to say a coffee machine with raised groups (16 cm distance between spouts and drip tray ) and removable supporting grids for espresso cups: this allows all baristas to deliver perfect espresso and cappuccino drinks both in traditional cups and in take way tall paper cups , being “the take away mode” so popular especially abroad. All S5 machines are also equipped with a manual lever , instead of a knob , for steam delivery : this feature is generally so much appreciated by baristas who can better control the steam dose necessary to correctly foam milk for cappuccino preparation.
As all the other La Spaziale espresso coffee machines ,also the S5 is built with the special heat exchange system between boiler and delivery group with steam circulation instead of water . This technology , patented in 1970, which makes all La Spaziale coffee machines unique , grants : – High performance of the machine , with significant energy saving – Utmost temperature consistency of the group-head – Remarkable reduction of limescale deposits in comparison to other coffee machines with water circulation
The company
La Spaziale Spa has been producing traditional espresso coffee machines since 1969: founded in Bologna by Adriano Cacciari , nowadays it is still successfully run by his daughter Franca Cacciari and by her husband Maurizio Maccagnani, who has developed for over 30 years the business and commercial strategies of the company.
After 44 years of business activity , the company is still growing, always believing in the values which have made it a key-reference for baristas all over the world : granting a high quality and constant result in the cup for Italian Espresso through a reliable and technology advanced coffee machine. The top quality standard represented by la Spaziale is mostly evident in the production process : all machines are produced in Bologna and all components are 100% made in Italy. Every coffee machine before being available on the market for the final customers is subject to a careful and strict quality control process and is fully tested to grant a perfect efficiency on the bar counter.
Today with 3 venues in Italy, three abroad (USA, Brazil, Romania) and over 100 distributors in the world, La Spaziale brings to each coffee bar the true passion for the Quality Italian Espresso Coffee .
