

Then for the V2, we added automatic pre-infusion, a double and triple precision basket, and an updated automatic on/off programmable timer. The short answer is that the Vivaldi is such a workhorse that we kept all the internals the same, making aesthetic and stylistic changes to make the machine look cleaner, more modern, and more functional. Clive’s CX team fields tons of conversations each week, many of them concern the difference between the vaunted and proven La Spaziale Vivaldi and the Lucca A53 version. Our most popular espresso machine for the past few years, the Lucca A53, is Clive’s crown jewel. 2L external glass reservoir // vibratory pump.Adjustable expansion valve (front panel).All you need is water, a grinder, your favorite coffee, and your lucky mug-espresso bliss. Even though the Puristika cannot steam milk, it can use our Lucca Flow Control system, which is ideal for the espresso tinkerer aiming to experiment with different roast levels, and bean varietals and to push the limit of their espresso recipe.

In stark contrast to the trendy connected machines, touchscreens, and pressure profile espresso machines, the Puristika has a modern look yet brings us back to the fundamentals of espresso brewing.

Stripped to its bare bones, the Puristika aims to keep you pulling the best shots of your life. The Puristika stands out for its pure simplicity and what it distinctly lacks-a steam wand and, thus, milk-steaming capabilities. ECM PuristikaĬhoosing a single-boiler machine from our lineup was difficult, albeit illuminating. At Clive, we literally cannot function without good espresso, and we know you can’t either, so let’s take a closer look at five of our favorite espresso machines of 2022. Perhaps there is a much more straightforward answer to be had-that habitual consumption of coffee is good and that we should all drink more. In recent years, there has been a microscope trained upon the human relationship and coffee, with research posing questions such as: is coffee consumption just a habit, or is it a need ? The University of Southern California folks published a study in April 2022 that suggests a link between habit-forming patterns and cognitive behavior in our daily caffeine intake.
