Bosco lever espresso machines

Bosco: living proof that high-tech doesn't always mean 'better'.

Since inception in 2004 we have always used lever machines.  Espresso tastes significantly better from a lever machine. A lever machine opens out the roast, the delicate complexity becomes apparent, and the taste moves from 'flat' to an outstanding three dimensional taste experience.

We have looked at La Marzocco, Slayer, Synesso, and the rest. They're beautiful, feature-rich, and make wonderful coffee in skilled hands.  However, they are complex with a separate electric pump for each group, saturated groups, a lot of wiring, a lot of pressure balancing, multiple boilers, and so...

Olympia Cremina

This is the finest domestic espresso machine in the world.  Period.  You cannot beat a high quality lever machine if you demand the ultimate espresso. Into the bargain you receive longevity through simplicity (no electric pump) and a build quality you would only find in a Swiss watch.  Londinium have a customer base whose demands are legendary, yet every one who has bought the Cremina has had their expectations exceeded. Five years after purchasing they appreciate their Cremina more than the day they bought it.

Lever machines allow you to become a part of the espresso creation process as you...

Bacchi espresso machine and parts

The Bacchi delivers to our brief: real espresso.  Made in Trieste, Italy.

Do not for a moment think that the Bacchi is merely a 'steam driven' espresso machine in the style of a Bialetti moka pot.  The Bacchi utilises a two chamber system.  The bottom chamber is a closed system, where the water is heated into steam, which forces a piston upwards.  Above the piston is a second chamber, completely independent from the first.  It is the water in this second chamber that is forced through your coffee at just the right temperature that creates the perfect espresso.

The...

Pharos 68mm conical burr manual espresso grinder

68mm conical burr set.  A truly iconic product

Includes the new Pharos counter pad which eliminates rocking and sliding on the three stud heads

We were highly skeptical until we tried the Pharos, then we knew that we had to offer it.  The grind quality is nothing less than exceptional.  It is not mere puffery to claim that the grind quality is on a par with the exceptional Mazzer Robur electronic.  Once you see the product in this light it represents exceptional value for money

Unlike small diameter manual grinders the beans do not feel as though they...

Mazzer Robur electronic

Mazzer grinders do not require any introduction.  Mazzer are the commercial standard in coffee grinders the world over, and have been for years.  As a result, in addition to the benchmark performance they provide, service expertise and spare parts are readily available wherever you are.

Silver only.  240V, single phase, UK plug only.  Price includes delivery by courier on a 'next day' service to anywhere in the UK.

Now in stock.

Mazzer mini electronic, type 'A'

Mazzer grinders do not require any introduction.  Mazzer are the commercial standard in coffee grinders the world over, and have been for years.  As a result, in addition to the benchmark performance they provide, service expertise and spare parts are readily available wherever you are.  As the name suggests, the Mazzer Mini is simply a scaled down version of the Mazzer Super Jolly.  The electronic edition of the Mazzer mini contains the larger diameter burr set found in the Super Jolly which means it takes less time than the standard Mazzer mini to grind the same amount of coffee.

The...

Two Ancap espresso cups and saucers

The iconic ‘Ancap’ espresso cup. Manufactured in Italy with hand applied decals, then kiln fired a second time to seal the decal for years of vigorous use in commercial environments. The thick wall porcelain with the deep high quality glaze distinguishes them clearly from cheap imitations. The thick wall ensures the espresso retains its heat, and the small surface area of the cup ensures the crema forms dense & deep, not being able to disperse. No pitting in the glaze where the handle joins the body of the cup, as is often found on low quality cups.

This second edition...

Reg Barber Londinium Espresso tampers

Pure indulgence.  The handle is made from solid wenge wood and the base from solid brass; you'll wear out before these tampers do.  Man has been making tool handles out of hardwood for a long time, and we still think it is the correct choice.  Whatever the weather, hardwood is never too hot or too cold, it just feels right, unlike metal & synthetic handles.  After much deliberation and experimentation, we changed our order from 'c-flat' bases to just plain old flat, on the grounds that we don't really buy into the idea that a convex face helps to seal...

Fine digital scales with calibration weight

Do you know what 16g of coffee looks like?  Neither do we, that’s why we use fine scales every time we run a new coffee.

Fine scales remove one more variable from the espresso equation.  These scales will quickly pay for themselves by significantly reducing the amount of coffee you waste, and dramatically improve the taste of your espresso.  You can easily taste the difference in your espresso when you change the dose by as little as 2 grams, hence the need for precision.  Two AAA batteries and a 200g calibration weight are included.  The scales are accurate to...

Everpure-Claris water filter and softener

The new Claris water filter system has been designed to cater for the exacting requirements of speciality espresso. 

For speciality espresso a certain amount of hardness in the water used is necessary for a pleasant taste and proper extraction of flavour from the coffee bean. However high levels of minerals (typically calcium carbonate) commonly found in the water supply in many parts of the world can lead to limescale formation in your espresso machine, which will be increasingly expensive to rectify the longer it is allowed to accumulate.

If you envisage your espresso machine providing you with an income stream...

Swissgold permanent coffee filters

In our ignorance we happily used a paper filter for years. Then we found Swissgold permanent filters.

Proudly made in Switzerland, the quality of this product is self-evident the moment you taste the coffee that flows from it. Unlike a paper filter, the Swissgold filter does not absorb any of the lipids and prevent them from flowing into your cup. Why is this important? Well the lipids contain most of a coffee’s flavour. Unlike methods of preparation where your coffee comes into contact with aluminium or stainless steel, the Swissgold filter will not taint your coffee as it is plated...