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As the coffee industry continues to grow, the need for quality espresso coffee machines continues to grow with it, and we at Coffee Machine Warehouse are proud to assist you in finding the best machine for you. When you first begin your search for the right machine, you will be inundated with different brands and choices, and it is always helpful to have someone there to assist you in explaining the key differences and similarities between each choice, and this small guide may be exactly what you are looking for.

There are many different commercial coffee brands available such as, Astoria, Wega, Nuova Simonelli, La Cimbali, La Marzocco, Synesso, Kees Van Der Westen, Slayer and many many more, and each of these brands has a different machine for you to choose from. To help you with this we have described a few recommended models below so you can gain an understanding of the different machines available.

Firstly, Astorias new Tanya Compact 2 Group, the perfect machine for your mobile coffee vehicle.

Astoria is manufactured by CMA, the company behind Wega. Everyone in Coffee knows Wega’s have the reputation of being super reliable and robust and Astoria carries lots of the same internal mechanics. The Astoria Tanya Compat is the perfect 2 group machine for your mobile coffee vehicle, this is due to a large range of fantastic features that make it perfect for low power situations and low space counters. The Tanya Compact includes high cup group heads so that you can fit large 16oz cups, with a built in cup raiser for the smaller cups, and is all situated in compact design that is made to take up a small amount of bench space. Pairing this with a low power 2500 watt element, this machine is able to run on low power, without compromising output and control, making this the perfect machine to instal in your up and coming coffee van or small cafe.

Secondly, the Wega Polaris and the Wega Polaris Tron, its upgraded counterpart.

Wega has been producing high quality professional espresso coffee machines since 1985, giving them 35 years’ worth of experience and the understanding of what makes a great espresso coffee machine.

They are known as extremely reliable machines, when provided with the correct care and maintenance these machines are known to have some of the best running life spans on the market. Wega also continuously researches and improves on their designs, to ensure that they are able to retain their spot as one of the best brands of espresso machines available. This is true about both the Wega Polaris and the Polaris Tron. The Polaris is a sturdy and reliable workhorse and the Polarius Tron has been updated to feature more modern features such as shot timers and electronic barista lights. The Polaris will always be a fantastic machine for a cafe looking for a reliable machine.

Thirdly, the outstanding Kees Van Der Westen Spirit, highly considered one of the best commercial coffee machines available in today’s market.

Kees van der Westen built an icon with the Spirit Triplette 3 Group espresso coffee machine. This particular machine is packed full of features we love with adjustable drip tray height, individual group temperatures & multiple boilers that will ensure you can keep up with the morning rush. The Kees Van Der Westen Spirit can also come equipped with Idro-Matic Pre Infusion cylinders, allowing you to experiment with a wide variation of pre infusion pressures.

This machine would be loved by any barista with the joy to work on it.

If you would like to talk to us about the brands discussed above or any other machine that you are interested in then our experienced sales and marketing team would love to hear from you!

If you ever find yourself in the market for an espresso coffee machine, feel free to contact us at Coffee Machine Warehouse, we have the largest range of used and refurbished machines in Melbourne, and we would be happy to help you find the machine that is right for you.

Please feel free to contact us on +61 487 000 462 and Sales@coffeemachinewarehouse.com.au or visit us in store at 1858 Princes Highway, Clayton 3168.