As low as
$7,500
Overview
La Marzocco's GS3 Espresso Machine is designed for the passionate espresso enthusiast who knows the only way to be satisfied is to invest in one of the best machines available. The GS3 is pricey, but its commercial-grade features more than balance the cost: Dual stainless steel boilers, powerful steaming functionality, PID temperature control, volumetric pump and variable hot water temperature regulation to name a few.
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Skill Level
Beginner: Simple controls and forgiving pressurized baskets help new users brew better.
Intermediate: For the daily barista looking for finer shot controls and higher machine quality.
Expert: For the espresso enthusiast who needs premium components and cutting-edge brew features.
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Programming
Manual: Manual dosing and steaming puts drink quality in your hands.
Moderate: Espresso programming adds consistency to every drink you make.
Automatic: Automated brewing and steaming make espresso even easier.
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Size
Compact: 8" Width or less
Mid-Size: 8-12" Width
Full-Size: 12" Width or more
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Temp Control
Single Boiler: A single boiler handles both brewing and steaming.
Double Boiler: Dedicated brew and steam boilers allow for increased consistency.
Thermoblock: A quick-heating boiler alternative for faster warm-up times.
Heat Exchanger: Flash-heated brew water and a large steam boiler lets you brew and steam simultaneously.
Boiler+Thermoblock: A traditional boiler for brewing with a thermoblock for instant steaming.
Double Thermoblock: Two dedicated thermoblocks offer instant brewing and steaming.
Double Boiler
Features
- Dual Stainless Steel Boilers: A 3.5 liter steam boiler produces strong, dry and sustained steam, easily producing latte microfoam. This is complemented by the separate 1.5 liter brew boiler, which allows for excellent temperature consistency and regulation for both operations.
- Large Internal Reservoir: 3.5 liter reservoir loads from the bottom, resting behind the drip tray, and features an opening for easy refill without removing the entire unit.
- Convertible Water Source: Use the internal reservoir or set the machine up to directly connect to your location's plumbing.
- Sophisticated PID Control: Tailoring your brew temperature to achieve the best extract is simple with this digital-displayed PID that utilizes multifunction keypads.
- No Burn Wands: Double wall insulated stainless steel hot water and steam wands offer easier handling and cleaning.
- Internal Volumetric Pump: Also known as a rotary vane pump, this quieter pump is designed to maintain a specific volume capacity that is consistently maintained.
- Saturated Brew Group: Water is distributed evenly across the brew group, resulting in an more consistent pre-infusion and extraction rate, reducing the possibility of channeling.
- Hot Water Tweaking: Easily select how much cold water you want incorporated into the hot water pulled from the boiler, tailoring your teas or Americanos to your preferred temperature.
- Monster Drip Tray: If you don't setup the draining kit, no worries -- the huge capacity of the GS/3's drip tray means you won't have to empty it very often.
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Pros
- Temperature Control: With the PID interface, you can select your ideal brewing temperature based on the coffee you're using.
- Steam Power: The GS/3 makes tons of dry steam that quickly and easily creates silky microfoam.
- Build Quality: The commercial-grade build quality makes this machine a must for your home or cafe.
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Cons
- Price: This is one of the most expensive machines that's designed for home espresso. A good workman never blames his tools. You won't regret it :)
- Size: The GS/3's large size takes up prime countertop real estate. If you've got it, flaunt it! Park that baby front and center.
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Pros
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How Does it Compare?
2017 Update! La Marzocco has made some recent changes to the GS/3 MP version. The new GS/3 MP sports a redesigned conical valve (a common repair point in earlier models), a new brew pressure manometer at the brew head, and a modified pump switch that allows for pre-infusion and manual pressure control when using the reservoir. Both AV and MP configurations now feature a new cool touch steam wand that replaces the teflon inner lining with a double wall stainless steel design.
About La Marzocco
From top of the line home espresso machines to a wide range of commercial options, La Marzocco delivers. The Italian espresso authority was founded in 1927 in Florence, and has been a premier manufacturer of high-end espresso machines since the very beginning. Classic designs and construction meet incredibile innovations in espresso brewing to build a catalog of beloved machines.
Specifications
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Manufacturer
La Marzocco
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Skill Level
Expert
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Width
15.75 inches
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Depth
21.0 inches
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Height
15.5 inches
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Product Weight (lbs.)
0.000000
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Watts
1600W
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Volts
120V
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Programmability
PID, Pre-infusion, Shot Time
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Case Material
Stainless Steel
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Boiler Material
Stainless Steel
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Cup Clearance
3.5 inches
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Boiler Volume
Steam: 3.5 liter | Brew: 1.5 liter
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Reservoir Size
3.5 liter
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Solenoid Valve
Yes
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Cup Tray
Yes
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Portafilter Size
58mm
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Available Portafilters
Non-Pressurized, Bottomless
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Warm Up: Brew Time
15 minutes
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Boiler Design
Double Boiler
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Certified to NSF/ANSI Standards
Yes
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Pod Friendly
No
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Water Sources
Convertible - Internal Reservoir or Plumbed in
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Auto Shut Off
Yes
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Auto On
Yes
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Pre-Infusion/Aroma
Yes
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Material
Stainless Steel
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Warranty Information
What it Covers: La Marzocco espresso machines
Home Use
- GS/3: 13 months
- Linea Mini: 2 years
Warranty Point of Contact: Seattle Coffee Gear
Contact Information: 866-372-4734 or email at service@seattlecoffeegear.com
Eligible for SCG Extended Warranty? No
Can SCG Repair? Yes, read more about our repair services
Commercial Use
Length: 13 months parts, 90 days labor
Warranty Point of Contact: Seattle Coffee Gear
Contact Information: 866-372-4734 or email at service@seattlecoffeegear.com
Can SCG Repair? Yes, read more about our repair services
Care and Maintenance
- Clean the brew gasket daily with a cleaning brush.
- Soap out water tank (if applicable) and drip tray every few days.
- Perform backflush routine and clean the filter basket each week.
User Manual
Videos
La Marzocco GS/3 Brew Head Maintenance
La Marzocco GS/3 Brew Bottomless Portafilter
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| Price |
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| Auto On | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Shut Off | Yes | |
| Boiler Design | Double Boiler | Double Boiler |
| Boiler Material | Stainless Steel | |
| Boiler Volume | 1.9 L Brew | 3.6 L Steam | 0.17 L brew boiler | 3.5 L steam boiler |
| Cup Clearance | 3.5 inches | |
| Cup Tray | Yes | Yes |
| Depth | 20 inches | 21.00 inches |
| Height | 17 inches | 15.00 inches |
| Portafilter Size | 58mm | 58mm |
| Programmability | Temperature, PID, Profiles, Pre-infusion, Shot Time, Milk Temperature | Temperature, PID |
| Reservoir Size | 2.5 L | 2L |
| Solenoid Valve | Yes | Yes |
| Warm Up: Brew Time | 15 minutes | |
| Water Sources | Convertible - Internal Reservoir or Plumbed in | Convertible - Internal Reservoir or Plumbed in |
| Width | 16.25 inches | 14.00 inches |
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