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1 ELEKTRA BELLE EPOQUE
From R165 000-R220 000
Elektra has been handcrafting machines since 1947, with the Belle Epoque being one of the most popular. Designed in copper, brass and chrome, this gadget is offered in group 2 and group 3 configuration, depending on the production environment. The perk is that the machines are fully functional in a café bar environment. Features include a steel frame with anti-twist unit connections, double access cup-holder compartment and high precision gauge, with double scale. Visit www.elektrasrl.com.
2 ROCKET R58
R49 590
The Rocket R58 is in a league of its own. According to the Cape Coffee Beans website, the R58 includes height-adjustable features and gauges to monitor and adjust boiler pressure. Other features include stainless steel chassis, electronic preinfusion system and thermosiphon system for temperature stability. It also looks sexy and slick – it’s just the right combination. Visit www. capecoffeebeans.co.za/products.
3 WMF 900 SENSOR TITAN BEAN TO CUP COFFEE MACHINE
R33 060
If you love your coffee – whether it’s lattes, espresso or even a piping hot cup, then the WMF 900 Sensor Titan is one to try. As one of the most popular bean-to-cup coffee machines for a home or small office, it can make eight beverages with a touch of a button including espresso, latte and cappuccino. The WMF 900 Sensor Titan has a single touch operation, double cup serving (brew two at once), low-noise disc grinder, programmable coffee strength, cupfilling quantity and a portion of milk and WMF Connect & Clean milk system, with zero energy function and four eco-modes. It also has the steam jet feature for pre-warming drinks. Email: professional@wmf.de.
SYNESSOS MVP HYDRA
From R162 000
Now here’s a nifty machine to add to your home. Synessos MVP Hydra, which sells from $11 300 (R161 065) up to $21 200 (R302 175) is timeless and super high-tech. Sarah Palmer, the global sales manager for Synessos, said the MVP Hydra provides unparalleled control throughout the espresso extraction process and the four-stage pressure ramping provides the highest level of flexibility and engagement for any espresso recipes. There is also a twoyear warranty on all machines. For further information, visit www.synesso.com.
VAN DER WESTEN SPEEDSTER
R290 648
Van Der Westen Speedster prides itself on design, temperature stability and consistency. There are only a 100 of these made a year. The Speedster has two separately functioning boilers, one large steam boiler to produce hot water and steam, and the other to heat water to brew the coffee. Email: marketing@ keesvanderwesten.com.