strada ep The Strada EP incorporates technologies from the aerospace and medical industries: where component failure is not acceptable. redefining the reliability, durability, and control of the espresso machine. La Marzocco set out to design the Strada EP (Electronic Paddle) because of a shift in the market. As more coffee roasters began moving toward direct trade and relationship coffees, we realized there was a need for a more stable, reliable, and versatile machine that enabled them to showcase the very best of these coffees. The Strada EP has the capability to repeat pressure curves automatically. Once the barista has recorded a pressure curve tailored to a coffee, a simple movement of the paddle will replay the programmed curve. With the electronic paddle, the barista is able to focus on customer interaction without having to attempt to manually manipulate pressure during the brewing process.

strada ep features and specifications Electronic Paddle Electronically controlled gear pumps provide precise, direct pressure control. Motor speed is controlled with La Marzocco’s classic paddle interface. The Electronic Paddle assures absolute and direct control of pressure at any point during the extraction and it is manually controlled by the barista. Thanks to the Strada EP technology it is possible to program and reproduce pressure profiles. 12 Independent Boilers Separate boilers for each group head allow barista to optimize temperature for individual coffees. Thermal Stability System As...