Answers to the questions we are asked most often about the Swiss Espresso Extractor®. All connection data is on the Technical Data page. If yours is not here, we are glad to answer it through the contact form.
How much coffee does the Swiss Espresso Extractor produce?
Each brew delivers 5 litres of espresso at 6 Brix, the usual espresso concentration. The daily output depends on the cycle time, on setup and cleaning times and on how many units run in parallel.
Can the concentration be adjusted?
Yes. After homogenisation the Brix value can be adjusted in the tank, anywhere from 3 to 12 Brix. At 6 Brix one batch yields 5 litres, at 3 Brix well over twice that. The same raw material can therefore serve as a strong concentrate or as a ready-to-drink beverage.
Can the machine produce cold brew?
Yes, with the same unit. Brewing temperature ranges from 20 to 92 degrees, and the machine switches between hot and cold extraction within seconds, with no conversion work. Classic espresso and cold brew come from the same machine, and switching costs no changeover time.
How many people are needed to run it?
One. That person starts the process, after which the system runs autonomously under supervision. The brewing cycle is fully automated and digitally monitored. Staff are needed mainly for refilling, cleaning and quality control, not for the extraction itself.
How much coffee does one batch use?
2.0 kg of coffee beans. The beans are drawn in at the start of each batch and ground fresh in the integrated grinder. Nothing is ground in advance, which is what makes the difference in taste. Depending on the concentration set, those 2 kg yield between 5 and just over 11 litres.
Can output be increased beyond one machine?
Yes. Several units can be operated in parallel, a second, third or fourth. Output rises accordingly with each additional unit. This is the usual route when demand exceeds what a single machine delivers in continuous operation.
Which industries is the machine suited to?
Anywhere coffee is processed further rather than drunk as it is. Dairies and the dairy industry for chilled coffee beverages, the canning industry and vending operators for canned coffee and bag-in-box, and confectionery and spirits producers for ice cream, pastries and coffee liqueur. There are separate pages on the confectionery industry and on concentrated coffee in bag-in-box for vending. Cold extraction is used for cold brew.
What is the delivery time?
Around 6 months from order. Each machine is built to order rather than supplied from stock. If you have a date by which production needs to start, please allow for that lead time and get in touch early.
What is the Guinness World Record about?
On 26 September 2008 Guinness World Records confirmed the Swiss Espresso Extractor® as the fastest espresso machine in the world: 11.5 litres of espresso in one minute from 2 kg of beans. That was an extreme setting at a low Brix value, not everyday operation. The certificate and the details are on the World Record page.
How long has the machine been around?
The Swiss Espresso Extractor® was launched in 2005, and in 2008 Guinness World Records confirmed the world record. It is not a new design but one in service for over twenty years, and it is developed further on an ongoing basis.
Is remote service available?
Yes. The machine can be monitored and diagnosed remotely over a cable connection; this requires a stable internet connection of at least 100 Mbit/s. Faults can often be resolved without anyone travelling to site.
Who services the machine?
We develop, build and service the machines ourselves and support them worldwide. Service and spare parts therefore come from the same place that built the machine.
Where is the machine built?
In Switzerland, with production in Hünenberg. The machine was developed together with SK tec SA, based in Mendrisio, which has worked in the coffee sector for over 30 years. The grinding technology comes from Centino. More on the Partners page.
Can I see the machine beforehand?
Yes, we are glad to arrange a demonstration with no obligation. For a first impression, see the films on the Movies page and the photographs under Pictures. To arrange a date, write to us through the contact form.