Conti Ace

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Dedicated 1-group precision espresso machine, perfect for small, niche venues or serious domestic barista, where a passion for coffee knows no limits.

Coffee Equipment Item

Brand
Conti
Model
Ace
Group options
  • 1 Group
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Multi Boiler, Triple Heat Zone System With an independent coffee boiler and coffee group accurately temperature controlled by its own PID system, supplied with preheated water from our steam boiler exchanger, Ace ensures perfect precision for your coffee every time. Each parameter is adjustable to offer perfect brew temperatures for coffees of different origin or roast profile.

Soft Pre-Infusion Intended to replicate the elementary yet effective one-way pre-infusion found originally in lever espresso machines, our in-house system ensures that the barista can fully saturate the coffee puck under controlled low pressure. This results in incredibly consistent extraction and espresso with increased body and better mouthfeel.

Small But Mighty Despite its compact footprint, the Ace has serious capacity, packing in a 2.75l steam boiler and 0.9l coffee boiler, with the added ability to utilise our power management system to increase or decrease the power consumption at will.

New • Smart Water Filter Service

Receive replacement filters automatically

Just swap the filter cartridge over whenever you receive a replacement. Thanks to an internet-connected filter head, we'll send a replacement cartridge in the last four weeks of your filters working life. Never miss an exchange again. Plus, your local water is automatically optimised for coffee making.

Smart Water Filter Service (Invite only)

from £19.90 ex VAT / month and a £99.90 initial fee
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Is this bitter? Or sour?

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If saliva starts to pool or drip, that’s caused by acidity – which we perceive as sourness.

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This machine is ace when you have limited space and need a professional set up. Accurately control the temperature with the multi-point PID system and benefit from espresso and steam capacity with Conti's handcrafted 2.75l steam boiler and 0.9l coffee boiler. This solid, robust and easy to use single group espresso machine offers lots of bang for your buck. But remember it doesn't have an internal reservoir so you'll need to plumb it in or use a line pump if on a cart or kiosk.