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La Marzocco Strada 3 Group Commercial Machine
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For those of you who look at semi-automatic espresso machines and think, "This still doesn't feature enough customization, I want more out of my machine." Well look no further, the La Marzocco Strada has arrived in our shop and is ready to satisfy even the king of coffee geeks. With first of it's kind pressure profiling, the Strada will be the perfect machine for a real specialty coffee shop, one where customers of all tastes will always come back for more, because this espresso machine is capable of making any espresso drink however they could possibly want it.
This three group machine is capable of handling the demand of a midsized coffee shop or stand that gets quite a bit of traffic. The ability to sling several drinks all at once comes in very handy when your clientele is chomping at the bit to get their morning coffee fix, and this machine is capable of handling those large crowds with no problem at all.
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Learn more about the La Marzocco Strada:
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Crew Review
Pros
- Professional Quality Espresso - The Strada is designed with consistency and quality in mind, as in order to keep the customers coming back for more, you have to make sure your coffee is top notch
- Pressure Profiling - Discover and enjoy hundreds of different nuances in espresso extraction with pressure profilling, enabling you to customize how many bars of pressure are used and for how long, it's really quite fun to experiment with!
- Perfect Steam - Lattes and cappuccinos have never been easier, as the steam functionality on the Strada is both fast and consistent
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Cons
- Difficult Setup - This, along with most commercial machines, is not something you just pull out of the box and are good to go. There is quite a bit of setting up, adjusting settings, getting the correct plumbing, etc. to consider before pulling your first shot
- Very Technical - The old phrase "easy to use hard to master" applies here, as the pressure profiling feature is fantastic, but definitely tricky to get the hang of right off the bat
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How it Works
Once the Strada is properly plumbed and set up, get ready to experiment with pressure profiling.
Compare the different versions
- Mechanical Paddle (MP): This version will allow direct control of water flow and pressure mechanically via an internal valve, thus allowing progressive pre-infusion.
- Electronic Paddle (EP): This version electronically controls gear pumps which provide precise, progressive pressure control.
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Care
For detailed care instructions, please refer to your machine's user manual. We recommend that you also incorporate the following into your cleaning routine:
- Clean the brew gasket with a cleaning brush daily
- Soap out the drip tray every few days
- Clean the filter basket each week
- Keep the steam wand clean; make sure to wipe it down after each use
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Features & Accessories
Whether you are opening your first coffee stand or have been in the business for years, the La Marzocco Strada will fit all the needs of your cafe:
Components & Functionality
- Double Boiler: Eliminate inconsistency while also speeding things up with this double boiler machine, capable of extracting espresso and steaming milk at the same time with very little temperature variance.
- Two Coffee Boilers: Two individual coffee boilers enable you to be running two group heads at two different temperatures.
- Pressure Profiling: Define your coffee shop's signature espresso flavor with this Strada exclusive feature. This machine is designed for the barista to have complete control across the board, controlling everything from extraction time, pressure at any given point and how that pressure is applied (get creative and see what you can come up with!).
- Personal Preference: Select from a variety of models depending on your personal preference of machine style; mechanical paddle (MP) or electronic paddle (EP).
- Articulating Steam Wand: The steam wands on the Strada can easily be moved into multiple directions on it's pivot base, allowing for your baristas to comfortable steam and froth milk comfortably to their preference.
- High Capacity: The Strada is rated to brew between 50 to 100 shots of espresso an hour, making it capable of handling the busiest of coffee shops. It has a pre-heating system that warms water even before it enters the coffee boiler.
- Hot Water Dispenser: Make tea or hot cocoa on the fly with the Strada's quick dispensing hot water nozzle.
- Installed PID: The Strada features a PID for complete temperature control, making it even easier to customize your drinks for those customers with decisive pallets.
- Cup Warmer: The top of the Strada functions wonderfully as a cup warmer, drawing heat directly from the boilers to the stainless steel top, priming those latte and shot glasses for less temperature shock.
- Dual Steam Wands: We like to use these for latte art competitions around the office, but they also serve wonderfully in busy settings where multiple drinks need to be made at once.
- Saturated Groups: With brew heads connected directly to the boiler, this feature will ensure thermal stability for every shot produced.
- Direct Water Line: Once you get this machine all plumbed in, never worry about running out of water mid-shot with automatic refilling directly from your water line.
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Tech Specs
- Color: Stainless steel
- Power: 220V, 6400W
- Size: 18 H x 40 W x 26 D
- Weight: 200 lbs
- Body Material: Stainless steel
- Boiler Capacity: 11.8L steam boiler, 1.3L (x2) coffee boiler
- Origin: Italy
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