La Spaziale Mini Vivaldi II Espresso Machine

Matching the excellent temperature regulation of its big brother, La Spaziale's Mini-Vivaldi II has an internal water tank, making it a great fit for those who want a double boiler but don't have the option of plumbing in their espresso machine. It also comes with the upgraded .9mm 4-hole tip to help you produce creamy microfoam for your cappuccinos or lattes.

This new La Spaziale update has added a few features both to extend reliability and improve appearance. With a newly designed stainless steel cup warmer as well as a removing the triacs and fan, replaced with dual solid state relay, lowering the overall noise of the machine. The screws in the water tank were replaced to avoid rusting as well.

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Pros

Programmable Dosing - Auto dosing functionality allows you to set up your Mini-Vivaldi to pull shots for a specific amount of time, making it easier to simultaneously steam and brew
4-Hole Tip - The .9mm 4-hole steam tip significantly improves your ability to create smooth microfoam with the Mini Vivaldi

Cons

Size Does Matter - With two boilers, the Mini-Vivaldi is an espresso machine with considerable girth, so keep this in mind before you try to squeeze it onto your kitchen counter
Not Plumbed - The ability to plumb in or not can be a pro or a con, depending on your specific circumstances, but if you're looking to use this in a commercial environment, the manual tank refill may prove to be more trouble than it's worth. For a better commercial solution, we recommend investing in the Mini-Vivaldi's sibling, the Vivaldi II S1

How it Works

Making fabulous espresso is a cinch with these easy steps:

Turn the espresso machine on; brewing temperature will likely be reached in about 10 minutes
While you're waiting for the machine to warm up, you can grind and tamp your espresso in your portafilter
When brew temperature is reached, push the shot button to pull some water through the brew group, warming up all internal components prior to pulling your shot
Insert your portafilter and initiate the shot by pushing the button
Your shot will complete when you've automatically pre-programmed it to end and pressure will release through the valve -- you'll end up with a dry puck for disposal
If you're making a latte or cappuccino, feel free to steam your milk at any time; the double boiler facilitates simultaneous brew and steam
The included manual will walk you through how to easily program temperature, dosage timing and pre-infusion preferences.

Features on the La Spaziale Mini Vivaldi II

Dual Boiler: Superior temperature management is handled by a 1.2 liter boiler for hot water and steam and a .45 liter boiler for brewing.

Easy Temperature Management: Located on the front of the machine, 1C degree increments enable you to tailor the espresso brewing temperature to suit your needs, ranging from 91C (195.8F) to 97C (206.6F).

Dual Manometer: Gauges help you easily monitor boiler and pump output pressure.

Large Water Tank: 3 liter tank allows you to fill less often.

Vibratory Pump: Internal pump has a built-in cut off safety feature.

4-Hole Tip Steam Wand: Swivel steam wand is made of stainless steel and features 4 .9mm holes for improved steaming functionality. Hot water for Americanos or brewing tea is delivered via a separate dispenser.

Dosage Programming: Select your ideal shot volume and then easily brew shot after shot with one touch.

Improved Cup Warming Tray: The cup tray on Mini Vivaldi has been improved with more stainless steel and less plastic.

No Rust in the Water Reservoir: No more screws in the water reservoir means no possibility of rust in the tank.

Automatic Boiler Refill: Driven electronically, the boiler will automatically refill and is mediated by a built-in safety thermostat to ensure excellent temperature regulation without worry of burning it out.

Sophisticated Temperature Regulation: Internal thermometers will activate the heater when a temperature drop of at least one half degree Celsius is detected. This functionality provides an extremely precise temperature reading in both the steaming and brew group boilers, resulting in enhanced performance and superior shot extraction.

Choice of 15 or 20 Amp Circuit: The Mini-Vivaldi II can work on either a 15 amp or 20 amp circuit and we can configure it for you based on your selection before we ship it out. What's the difference between these two power levels?

15 Amp: The machine cycles power between the boilers to assure that both are never on at the same time; this uses less power, but the recovery times between multiple shots and/or milk steaming is slightly longer than if configured at 20 amp.
20 Amp: Both boilers will be on at the same time and so recovery times are faster than in 15 amp mode.

power cord adapter

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:

Descale every 2 - 3 months. We recommend using Dezcal. Read: How to Descale an Espresso Machine
Clean the brew gasket with a cleaning brush daily
Soap out drip tray every few days
Optional: Perform backflush routine and clean the filter basket each week.

Tech Specs

Colors: Black or Red
Power: Choose 15 or 20 amp 110 volt circuit
Power Absorption: 1200 watt steam boiler element & 800 watt brew group element
Size: 16.5" W x 15.5" H x 16.5" D
Weight: 62 lbs.
Warranty: 24-Months Parts and Labor Warranty
Origin: Italy
Certifications: (ETL) Sanitation Listed (Conforms to ANSI/NSF STD 4) and c(ETL)us Listed (Conforms to UL STD 197 Certified to CAN/CSA STD C22.2 No. 109)