CMA Astoria Vintage 3 Group Commercial Espresso Coffee Machine

Costa commissioned Astoria to make this vintage-style coffee machine, which AMV designed. It oozes a subtle blend of elegance and charisma, professionalism and sophistication, with the chrome-plating adding that extra touch of beauty. The style is reminiscent of 50’s American diners, but the tech is right up to date. Multi-boiler and microprocessor controlled helping to optimise your beverages. The machine also has downlights at the point of coffee extraction for a touch of practicality whilst adding to the overall appeal. The side panels also light up separately, for that extra theatre; a true showpiece of a machine and designed for that wow factor.
This is the brand you will see in every Costa shop and for good reason. Yes, the Italian style is obvious, but the quality of the drinks these machines can optimally produce, and the inherent reliability built into these machines is terrific. Also just see how heavy they are, that is due to the quality of build, simply put, quality machines simply weigh more! Lastly the serviceability, which is not normally thought of until needed, but it is something to consider. As Astoria is used around the country, service engineers are familiar with their upkeep so that when you find you need a service, you can easily find assistance. This example is a 3-group unit and while used, it is in a genuinely nice condition, vibrant red and gleaming chrome. Some light scratches and marks from use but not much to comment on, it does look very impressive indeed.  

Videos of the machine functioning can be arranged upon request.

Multi-boiler Tech. These units have different boilers for each of the functions - four in total. Each head has its own while the hot water and steam combined, have their own, much larger dedicated boiler. A so say 'normal' machine would have just one, but this is not your average machine. This means you get lots of steam and hot water - perfect for great coffee and satisfied customers and most importantly the hot water and steam production doesn't affect the coffee. No more running your hot water down, losing temperature and then finding you can’t make any shots. The digital display shows more than simply the temperature and pressure. One feature being, you can opt to set the display to show the shot timings, helping you to make sure that your extractions are spot on. Another plus of using a multi-boiler machine is you can set each head temperature individually through the easy-to-use interface. This means that you can optimise different coffees using different heads. Furthermore, when its quiet, you can have the option to set individual heads to switch off after a specified period. When required you touch a button, and they quickly heat up ready for service. This is simply to save electricity which has become increasingly expensive as of late. Through this system and the insulation of each of the tanks is how the potential electrical cost saving of 47.6% is quoted by the manufacturer. Perhaps though, we should view this like the maximum range of an electric car, it will be down to how one uses it. However, I think an owner should enjoy using a third less electricity. In summary, this machine helps you to make great coffee and saves you money – it's no wonder that this technology is so popular.

This quality machine is no lightweight tipping the scales at just over 100kg. A true centrepiece - very vibrant, shiny & simply stunning. Very, very, expensive brand new, which is why you will see these machines offered at very high prices...but not this one!

This machine has been professionally prepared by an experienced coffee engineer. Renewed and re-loved. A process which takes about three days to produce a machine of this standard. The machine will have been fully serviced, checked, renewing consumable parts so it will be ready to perform again for your customers. Whilst it has been used, we endeavour to make the machine both perform and look as close to new as we can. The best bit is, that this is at a fraction of the price of a new machine. Please see the extensive photos....

Supplied with three double group handles and water and waste pipes for connection to services. We have also included a single basket and spout in case single shots are required to cover all bases together with a backflushing plate for that all important cleaning process.

This unit comes with an internal pump for space efficiency.

Furthermore, this espresso machine is supplied with a two-month return-to-base warranty for your peace of mind.

We have a palletised delivery service available at £75.00 nationwide* (£62.50 exc. VAT).

*The Scottish Highlands and Islands as well as Northern Ireland will incur an additional charge, please contact us for a quote.

Shipping to Europe is also available, again please contact us for more details. You are welcome to collect or if you wish, we can wrap and palletise in preparation for your courier without cost. Our hours are Monday - Friday 9:00am-5:30pm and can assist you with loading - which with the weight of this machine, you will need! If you choose to use the palletised delivery service, please note, that this is a door-to-door delivery service, the delivery driver cannot be expected to lift the machine into your premises.

 
 

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

All items purchased from LCM Ltd are inspected, tested (when able) and sold as stated in listing. We aim to be frank in assessment.  

All items must be installed by a qualified person (i.e., engineer, electrician, plumber or gas fitter) and tested by them prior to use. If service and remedial work is required, it must be performed by a qualified individual or firm.

Any items supplied not as described can be returned within 14 days for a full price refund.

The limit of our liability extends only to the value of the purchase price of the equipment and does not cover for any consequential loss of any kind associated with possible failure of equipment supplied.

 
 

 

From The Manufacturer...

 

The energy (and economic) saving

Plus 4 You is a machine from Astoria's Green Line series: these low environmental impact products allow up to 47.6%* of the consumption to be reduced compared with traditional coffee machines. Thanks to an innovative software that manages the automatic standby system during breaks, the night energy saving feature and the intelligent adjustment of the temperature. Plus 4 You distributes power only if and where needed. The machine automatically puts one or more groups into standby mode when the workload decreases and prepares them for full capacity when needed. But in case the barista needs all units to be operative, they automatically turn right on the keypad and in 60 seconds will be fully operational at the programmed temperature. This is how you get the highest quality, flexibility and constant yield per cup with significant savings, for the barista and for the environment.

Design

Vintage design. Sinuous and harmonious lines, underlined by touches of light irradiating from the background, characterise the machine side panels. Soft and dynamic features bring together the professional character and bring together the bold but refined style of the chromed covers.

As a standard and for maximum versatility in all preparations, the machine is equipped with a LED light that illuminates the work area, and with units lifted by concealed cup lifting racks. The display, placed at the centre of the controls area, allows the main machine parameters to be programmed and displayed.

 

Many Possibilities

With Plus 4 You, you can:
- set the temperature of the coffee water tank for each single unit
- set the steam boiler pressure
- produce steam with a dedicated boiler in a continuous and constant mode
- ensure the minimum water coffee temperature variation (max. +/- 1°C) in comparison to the set value

 

Temperature self-adjustment

The innovative technology of this model provides a heat adjustment device that allows a maximum performance together with the most suitable temperature to be fully exploited. The system simultaneously compares the parameters for dispensing individual coffees with optimal pre-set values and, in real time and according to the singularities of the coffee used, provides information on the product in the cup.

Features

·       Electronic dispensing of servings

·       Automatic water refill

·       Hot water mixing system

·       LED illumination of workspace

·       Raised groups

·       Retractable raised cup grates

·       Display functions language options: Italian, English, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese

·       Display with programming of the temperature of the coffee water tank for each group

·       Display with programming of the temperature of each group

·       Display with programming of the steam boiler pressure

·       Display with counter of selections for each type of serving

·       Display with diagnostic messages for easier service

·       Display with manual or automatic energy saving settings

·       Display with display of machine parameters

·       Multi-boiler

 
 

 
 

Here's a video of a very similar machine (CMA Astoria Sabrina) sharing many of the features:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2DwZxPspmg

Installation Services Required