Bezzera
Bezzera BZ13
Milan-built heat exchanger that brews and steams simultaneously from a 1.5-liter copper boiler, with PID control taming the classic HX temperature swings. NSF certification and a huge 3-liter reservoir make it legitimate for light commercial duty, yet it heats up in just 8 minutes.
Specifications
Features
Pros
- ✓Heat exchanger design steams milk while pulling shots - no waiting
- ✓PID-managed boiler heats in 8 minutes versus 30+ for classic HX machines
- ✓Built by Bezzera, the family that invented the espresso machine in 1901
- ✓3-year parts and labor warranty beats most Italian competitors
Cons
- ✗Vibration pump instead of the rotary pump some rivals offer at this price
- ✗Not plumbable - the big 3-liter tank still needs manual refilling
- ✗50-pound stainless body needs a deep, sturdy counter (17.75 in deep)
- ✗No flow control or pressure profiling for the tinkering crowd
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