La Marzocco GB5 2 Group Auto volumetric AV Commercial Espresso Machine

La Marzocco GB5 2 group Auto volumetric AV

La Marzocco GB5 AV Commercial Espresso Machine

Hand finished at the La Marzocco factory in Tuscany, the elegant and understated GB5 Commercial Espresso Machine combines advanced technology and classic Italian design. With an unrivalled reputation for outstanding temperature stability it has sold in its thousands since its launch at the Milan Expo in 2005 and holds a special place in the hearts of baristas and coffee lovers alike around the world.

Standard Features

Dual boilers – The GB5 boasts dedicated boilers for coffee and steam production, ensuring consistent espresso brewing and a constant supply of steam.

Large boiler capacity – With a steam boiler capacity of 7 liters and coffee boiler capacity of 3.4 liters the GB5 is perfectly suited to high volume operations.

Dual PIDs – The PID controllers allow efficient and stable regulation of boiler energy, dramatically reducing temperature variability and ensuring consistent brew and steam temperatures. A simple digital keypad allows the barista to easily adjust the temperature settings to suit the type of coffee being used.

Ruby flow restrictors – Resistant to scale and corrosion, the ruby flow restrictors ensure an even flow rate for consistent coffee, shot after shot.

Mechanical paddle – Allows the barista to have complete control of the extraction process through manual pre-infusion to bring out different characteristics of the espresso and produce signature recipes with the individual touch.

Stainless steel precision port filters – For clear espressos free of taint every time and easy cleaning and maintenance.

Optional Features

The GB5 is available in 2, 3 and 4 groups and offers a range of optional features such as:

• A cup warmer to keep cups at the proper temperature.
• Auto steam feature for milk based drinks that automatically shut off steam production when the required temperature is reached.
• High legs for easy cleaning under the machine and lower risk of baristas developing RSI.
• LED barista lights to provide illumination in low lighting environments and make it easy for the barista to keep an eye on every detail of the brewing process.
• Custom color scheme – choose any color from the RAL system for the ultimate personal touch.

Specifications (2 groups)

High wattage elements 4600

Steam boiler capacity (liters) 7

Coffee boiler capacity (liters) 3.4

Height (inches) 19

Width (inches) 29

Depth (inches) 24

Weight (lbs) 141

The La Marzocco Company Tradition

La Marzocco have been making stylish and high quality espresso machines since 1927. Founded in Florence, Italy by brothers Guiseppe and Bruno Bambi, the company was named after Donatello’s famous mediaeval stone lion representing the free Republic of Florence, sculpted for the Medici papal palace in that city in 1420. The lion and Florentine lily have symbolized the Marzocco brand for over 90 years and have featured in of some of their most iconic products.

With a reputation for outstanding build quality, classic Italian design and innovation, the company can lay claim to some of the most important technological advances in specialty coffee equipment in the 20th century, including the first coffee machine with a horizontal boiler (launched in 1939), the first dual boiler system and the first advanced pressure profiling system. No other company has made a greater contribution to the modern day specialty coffee industry.

Craftsmanship and heritage have from the outset formed an integral part of the La Marzocco ethos. Guiseppe Bambi’s son Pier continued the family tradition as a product designer and engineer well into his 80s and the company’s commercial espresso machines are still manufactured to order in their factory in Tuscany. Every machine is hand finished to exacting standards with minute attention to detail.

Today they are exported to more than 100 countries worldwide, with Australia leading the way as the biggest international market, followed by the United States and the United Kingdom.

The first La Marzocco espresso machines were exported to the US in 1978 and the company continues to have a close association with Seattle where the headquarters of its US operations are located. For many years a Linea Classic machine graced the counter of every Starbucks store and you can still see this iconic machine in use today at the very first Starbucks location in Seattle’s Pike Place Market, although Starbucks have long since switched to fully automated Swiss machines.

Why we love the La Marzocco GB5 commercial espresso machine

La Marzocco fans appreciate that to make an exceptional coffee you need exceptional equipment. We think of the GB5 as the Ferrari of commercial espresso machines, combining precision engineering, outstanding performance and awesome aesthetics. The main reason why we recommend the GB5? You can taste the difference in the coffee.