969.Coffee ElbaV EVO

ElbaV EVO is a heat-exchanger machine: a 1.5-litre stainless steel boiler feeds both the brew group and an articulated, burn-safe-tipped steam wand, so you can froth milk while the coffee is pouring. The panel carries two separate gauges, one for pump pressure and one for boiler pressure. The top lid opens and closes like a drawer to top up the 2.5-litre tank without moving the cups, though the tank still lifts out fully.

An orange light warns if the tank runs dry, or if a forgotten pour runs past 90 seconds: either way the machine stops itself. The front drip tray detaches completely for emptying and washing. Every evening the portafilters and filters need soaking in hot water to dissolve coffee oils, with the included blind filter for backflushing the group, and the steam wand should be cleaned after each use to avoid milk buildup. A single dose takes about 7 g of coffee, a double about 14 g.

It's configured at order time by colour and by knobs, available in three wood finishes – black, walnut or olive. This heat exchanger is built very narrow for the kitchen, with controls handled by knobs and gauges: suited to anyone who wants to froth milk while the coffee pours, in a small footprint.