BFC Lira S

Lira S is BFC's multi-group machine, available from 1 to 4 groups on the same architecture: a copper boiler feeds all the groups by thermosiphon circulation, with heat-balancing groups to keep brew temperature stable. Groups come in a traditional type, heavier and with more thermal mass, or a lighter type. The control panel comes as a lighted switch, a push-button panel or an electronic touch keypad, or lever dispensing on the multi-group models.

On the electronic models, T.C.I. technology (independent temperature control) is available as an option: it replaces the shared boiler with a dedicated boiler for each group and a separate steam boiler, with hot water dispensed through a heat exchanger; a water pre-heating circuit and insulated boilers keep energy use down. An automatic cappuccino frother with an internal probe is also available, to froth milk hands-free.

The footprint grows with the number of groups chosen, and the counter it sits on has to be sized accordingly. The body comes in red, white or black. It's a machine built for bars and small food service covering several service points, not for home use.