Bezzera Unica

No, the Unica does not include a built-in grinder. You will need to purchase a separate, high-quality burr grinder to pair with this machine to achieve the grind consistency required for espresso.

The PID controller allows you to set and maintain an exact water temperature for brewing. This is crucial for dialing in different roast profiles, as lighter roasts often benefit from higher temperatures while darker roasts may taste better at slightly lower settings.

Yes, it is capable of steaming milk for lattes and cappuccinos using the manual joystick-style steam wand. Because it is a single-boiler machine, you will need to switch the machine into steam mode to heat the water to steaming temperature, which takes a short moment, rather than brewing and steaming simultaneously.

The E61 group head is an industry standard known for its excellent thermal stability. It circulates hot water from the boiler through the group head, ensuring the metal remains hot and consistent, which helps prevent temperature fluctuations during your extraction.

The Bezzera Unica features a pressure gauge that allows you to monitor your extraction in real-time, but it does not have a manual flow control paddle to adjust pressure mid-shot. You control the pressure primarily through your grind size and tamping technique.

The machine is quite compact for a prosumer model, but it is heavy at nearly 41 pounds. It stands 14.76 inches tall, so be sure to measure the clearance under your kitchen cabinets to ensure you have enough room to easily access the water reservoir on top.