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Field trip! This time around we headed to Nuova Simonelli’s showroom for a tour of their commercial-grade machines. Gail goes over the features, options and …
Crew Review: Nuova Simonelli Aurelia Commercial Espresso Machine
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Then I’d stick with the GB/5, FB/80 or into the NS Appia machines —
consistent, standard, not much to mess around with and make great shots.
FB/80 if the looks are the thing. We don’t have a Swift grinder on hand to
do a video on it but unless you have a very well trained staff, it is more
trouble than it is worth. I’ve seen it in action and you have to take great
care not to mess it up. If you get a grinder that has dosing function and
can train on tamp pressure, that’s a better choice IMHO.
@coffeefusion They are a popular option for restaurants and hotels mostly –
Kat
@TheNatchers I hear ya!!! I am agitating for a demo in our store 😀 😀 😀 –
Kat
I haven’t played with the Aurelia II yet, so I don’t know how it
practically compares. NS developed that model in order to provide more
functionality for the niche market of specialty coffee, but if you don’t
plan on playing with temperature, then their machines in general work great
and produce consistent temperatures, etc. What is your budget? If you can
give me some idea of what you can spend, I can provide you with a few
options to consider. – Kat
I am using a Victoria Arduino Adonis which is based on the Aurelia. I love
those steamer controllers!!
@SeattleCoffeeGear for next year we have a different brand. And is not
stable unfortunatelly. Marzocco was before Simonelli, which was more
consistent but passed that also. Money talk…..
Great to hear! They actually have a newer version available, the Aurelia 2,
but we haven’t been able to film/demo it yet. – Kat
@iasonas8 That *is* interesting! A lever Cimbali from the 70’s was the
first machine I ever worked on 🙂 Oh, nostalgia – Kat
@unlokia Thank you!! 🙂 – Kat
@SeattleCoffeeGear Cimballi…
Hahahaha; always trying to get a little face time 😉 – Kat
thanks for the reply Kat, what would you recommend for a new coffee shop
that wants to serve top notch and consistent shots.? comparing with the new
aurelia 2 or any other high quality machine? since the new aurelia has a
double boiler does that make them very similar? am i at this point just
choosing a brand?
Hmmmmm……I’d first figure out what’s up with it, and also what kind of
water treatment, care and maintenance they had with it. – Kat
thanks for posting videos of these machines, especially for me looking to
opening a coffee shop, these have really helped me in making a decision on
the machine that is best for me
no, i am not going to be playing around with temps, and i dont need an auto
steam function. im ready to invest what is necessary in order to keep up
with high volume while still keeping the quality. looks are a plus since i
am focusing on interior as well. thats why i have been looking a lot at the
FB80. could you please do a review on the la marzocco swift grinder? i am
almost sold on it since i dont need to worry about consistent dosing and
tamping.
ok thanks for the help, how much extra is it to get a fb80 two group custom
painted in white? and how long would it take?
@iasonas8 Interesting! Who is the next manufacturer up to the table? – Kat
That’s some serious coffee making business! 😀 – Kat
I have the same espresso machine plus the grinder you have in the video. I
am having a little trouble with my espresso shots though. My grinder
setting is at 1 and I tamp down pretty hard. But my shots come out way too
fast and the water flow is extremely strong. The shots barely have crema
and are done extracting around 10 seconds. I don’t know what is wrong! Any
suggestions? Thank you.
Sounds like it could be a grinder issue – may need a thorough cleaning or
perhaps a new burr set, depending on the age. Crema is indicative of the
coffee you’re using and how recently it was roasted. I’d check the grinder
and the coffee’s age, then go from there 🙂 – Kat
@SeattleCoffeeGear Well, you do a great job… and it is always
entertaining! 😀
Do you guys know why Nuova Simonelli machines are used in the World barista
competition(I think they don’t use other brands) ?
I can’t give you quotes/estimates via YouTube, sorry. You can contact us on
our site and our commercial sales and support guys can help you with a
price quote and ETA, etc. – Kat
Would have been interesting to see that auto steamer in action. I guess how
useful it is would depend on how easily you can ledge a jug with it. If you
could get consistent milk using it it, it would be interesting!
@DoberFrann Great to hear!! Yeah, they’re awesome 🙂 – Kat
So I found a guy locally selling a 3 group first-gen Aurelia. It’s way more
then what I need but the price is AMAZING. The only down side is it appears
it has been dropped, so it may need some work. Is it worth buying, fixing
up and perhaps just flipping it so I can buy a nice home espresso machine?
Yay!!! I can’t wait until we can go and do one on the new Aurelia II 🙂
Glad you enjoyed the video! – Kat
@unlokia Thank you!! We try to make it fun and sometimes we succeed 😉 – Kat