Bezzera Unica
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Bezzera Unica is a single-boiler home machine, as stated by the manufacturer: one heating body with thermosiphonic circulation serves both coffee and steam. The body is stainless steel AISI 304, with stated dimensions of 250x425x375 mm and a weight of 18.5 kg. Stated power supply is 220-240V in the European version (110-120V in the North American version), both at 50-60Hz, drawing between 1350 and 1650 W in Europe and between 1200 and 1300 W in North America. The boiler holds 0.5 litres and the water tank 3 litres.
Brewing runs through a vibration pump paired with a manual lever group: pulling the lever up activates the pump and starts the flow, pulling it back down stops it. Temperature is managed by a PID with two separate programs, one for coffee (adjustable between 80 and 100 °C) and one for steam (adjustable between 105 and 120 °C).
The manufacturer also states a coffee pressure gauge and a steam wand with a lever tap for steam and hot water. The manufacturer does not specify the group type (E61 or proprietary), the boiler material, the operating pressure in bar, the pre-infusion type, the presence of a 3-way valve, or the portafilter diameter.
Technical specifications
| Parameter | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Machine dimensions | 25 × 42.5 × 37.5 cm (9.8 × 16.7 × 14.8 in) | manufacturer website |
| Weight | 18.5 kg (40.8 lb) | manufacturer website |
| Power supply | 220-240 V / 50-60 Hz / 1350-1650 W | manufacturer website |
| Boiler architecture | Single boiler | Declared by the brand |
| PID control | Yes | Declared by the brand |
| Pump type | Vibration | Declared by the brand |
| Water tank capacity | 3 l | Declared by the brand |
| Steam wand | Manual steam wand | Declared by the brand |
| Pressure gauge | Yes | Declared by the brand |
Pros and cons
In favour
- PID with two separate programs for coffee and steam temperature
- Dedicated coffee pressure gauge, uncommon at this compact size
- AISI 304 stainless steel body with a compact footprint (18.5 kg, 250x425x375 mm) source
Worth knowing
- Single 0.5-litre boiler shared between coffee and steam, not two independent circuits
- Fed only from a 3-litre tank: the manufacturer does not state a water line hookup
- The manufacturer does not state the group type, the operating pressure, or the portafilter diameter source
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