The Ten Most Expensive Commercial Espresso

Machines

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Interest in coffee is at an all-time high, and new coffee roasters, bean varieties and brands crop up every week. But it’s not just about discovering the best coffee; it’s about the machines you

use to showcase a bean’s quality and flavours. We've found the top ten most expensive commercial coffee machines around.

Mostly for fun, because no one can afford them. That said, if you want to buy one, get in touch!

10. Blossom One Limited - £7400

This stylish little number is a limited edition creation by the top talents from Apple, Tesla and a small start-up called NASA. Built-in WiFi lets baristas share brewing recipes, and a camera scans coffee beans for quality control. Can be custom-design in Zebra Wood – whatever that is? It's pricey, but things only get saucier from here!

9. Synesso Cyncra - £8300Known for its durability and consistency, the Synesso Cyncra is a barista favourite worldwide. Hand built in the USA, it boasts touch steam wands, three espresso shower heads and individual brew boilers. A great one for super high-end coffee shops.

8. Nuova Simonelli Aurelia - £8950

Nuova was the official machine manufacturer for the World Barista Championships 2009-2011. This Italian machine manufacturer has over 70 years’ experience in the coffee industry, and you can tell they've been paying attention the last seven decades. With unique features such as guaranteed temperature precision and sturdy Italian leather handles, this is probably the best machine you'll get for under £10k.

7. Rancilio Espresso - £12,300

Roberto Rancilio started the Rancilio Espresso Machine Company back in 1927, in a small village of Milan. Still one of the most popular coffee machines in the industry, it offers stainless steel casing, slick design and topside cup storage to keep them warm. How cool is that?

6. Concordia Xpress 6 - £12,600Like its airborne namesake, the Concordia holds the record for the fastest commercial coffee machine. The pioneers of the first fully automated espresso machine on the market, it is a digital barista. It combines an espresso machine, single cup brewer, two grinders and a milk refrigerator and can create over 1,000 different drinks. Just WOW!

5. Elektra Belle Epoque - £13,250

Looking like a long lost cousin of a ‘Doctor Who’ Dalek or perhaps an early model R2D2, the Belle Epoque is a throwback to the coffee machines of yesteryear. With the undoubted elegance of its copper and brass design and the admirable craftsmanship of the individual levers and controls, it’s easy to see why it’s so valuable. Bravo Elektra, Bravo!

4. Van Der Westen Speedster - £13,300

The Van Der Westen Speedster is a personal favourite. It's got a patterned high polished chrome finish with built in motor and water softener. The Speedster is one of the most expensive espresso machines on the market. You should see how it shimmers in the sunlight aboard our 132 foot yacht (the 212 foot one is always in the shop).

3.Siphon Bar - £13,320

In 2008, an American coffee shop called Blue Bottle created and built a Siphon Bar machine in their café. Imported from Japan, Siphon is an ancient form of vacuum brewing using glass globes, halogen powered heat and bamboo paddles. One for the world’s most serious coffee connoisseurs.

2. La Marzocco FB80 4 Group AV - £15,000

After 80 years in the coffee industry, La Marzocco created their FB80 model as a testament to their constant pursuit of perfection and caffeine excellence. A barista and coffee shop favourite, this model lets you adjust brewing temperature and digital thermal stability along with all essentials. Dubbed “The Kings of the commercial coffee machine,” we'd have to agree.

1. Roasting Plant Javabot - £668,000

Recognising we're taking slight liberties with the phrase "coffee machine" here, you'll find this mammoth machine amongst the hustle and bustle of New York City. The series of transparent columns contain green coffee beans. They're measured, roasted and stored for 48 hours before the coffee is ready for packing or roasting. Half a million quid worth of roasting equipment finished off with a Willy Wonka style design.

If you fancy a commercial coffee machine if your very own, please do get in touch!

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