La Spaziale Unveiling Top-of-Line S40 Suprema Next Month in Milan

The La Spaziale S40 Suprema

Bologna, Italy-based La Spaziale is launching the S40 Suprema espresso machine, which is being pitched as a more automated and barista-friendly alternative to its other top-of-the-line model, the S40 Selectron.

La Spaziale says the Suprema provides numerous technically advanced features that make the machine more practical for use in high-volume applications, while maintaining the aesthetic and many of the same quality controls as the Selectron and other models in the S40 line.

The company is debuting the Suprema at the upcoming TuttoFood 2015 show in Milan.

Available in 2-to-4-group models, the Suprema includes La Spaziale’s electric coffee grounds system (EGS), which maintains humidity levels within the portafilter. Other key features include LED lighting in the drip tray, and programming of scheduled, standard maintenance, of which operators are notified through the S40’s large, bright LED displays.

There is also independent temperature control for each group and an advanced machine temperature controls, including a temporary boost function, all of which are easily accessed through a main LED display or individual displays above the group heads.

Optional features include an adjustable automatic milk frothing system, as well as a soft varnish exterior finish.

Here are some more features, straight from La Spaziale:

• Electronic coffee machine with automatic dose setting.

• Electronic boiler temperature control.

• Boiler temperature visualization on led display.

• Visualization of extraction time on led display for each group.

• Individual temperature control for each delivery group (ITC).

• EGS Function (Electronic Coffee Grounds System).

• Operating temperature temporary boost function (UP function).

• Visualization and control system of water level in the boiler.

• Preset hot water delivery for infusions with adjustable temperature.

• Led lights for drip tray grid.

• Total coffee counter function.

• Electric cup warmer with consistent temperature control.