La Marzocco Strada X Espresso Machine - Insulated Boiler + ABR Scales

Designing the Strada Espresso Machine

Over the course of two years, La Marzocco collaborated with thirty of the world’s finest coffee professionals to design an espresso machine, forming a group known as the “Street Team.” Their collective expertise led to the creation of the Strada, named after the Italian word for "Street" in their honour. The machine was developed to meet the needs of both expert baristas and coffee enthusiasts, blending functionality with design to enhance the espresso-making experience.

Enhancements in the Second Generation Strada

The second generation of the Strada builds upon the original design, offering improved features and modernised aesthetics. Its lower profile not only invites customer engagement in a café setting but also provides baristas with a spacious and open work area. Additionally, the Strada platform encourages creativity and customisation, allowing each machine to be tailored to the specific needs of individual baristas and cafés. It is available in two configurations, ensuring it meets the unique demands of coffee professionals around the world.

La Marzocco Strada X Brochure

Included for Free when you purchase the La Marzocco Strada X through Prime Coffee Suppliers:

• Free! Delivery (Worth £80): 4-7 working days handling and delivery time.
  
• Free! Installation & Water Filter (Worth £520)
• Free! 12 months Fully Inclusive Parts and Labour Warranty. (Includes PSSR, Yearly Service, Valve Changes, Labour, Call-outs and Technical Support). (Worth £1950)
• Free! 1KG of MONT58 Organic Coffee Beans (Worth £36): Start your journey with premium beans on us.
  

Features

• Straight-in Portafilters: Simplify the engagement process, reducing strain by 12x for baristas, improving performance and usability.
• Pro Touch Steam Wands: High-performing steam wands that remain cool to the touch.
• Eco Mode: Programmable stand-by mode for improved energy efficiency.
• Smart Saturation: Monitors flow rate during preinfusion to ensure consistent results.
• USB: Easy firmware updates via USB.
• Steam Flush: Automatically cleans group heads with a burst of steam and hot water between extractions.
• Pro App Compatible: Connects to the La Marzocco Pro App for easy management of profiles and settings.
• Cup Warmer (Special Order): Keeps espresso and cappuccino cups at the proper temperature.
• Hot Water Economizer: Fine-tune tap water temperature for tea.
• Paddle-Based Programming: Redesigns paddles to prevent damage to the puck, avoiding channelling.
• Mass-Based Profiling: Integrated scales for precise control of the pressure curve using beverage mass.
• Personalised Colours (Special Order): Customisable colours based on the RAL system.
• Insulated Boilers: Reduces energy consumption and improves temperature stability.
• Independent Saturated Boilers: Separate boilers for each group head to optimise temperature for different coffees.
• Dual PID (Coffee and Steam): Precise control over both coffee and steam boilers.
• Proportional Steam Valve: Lever-style activation for a proportional solenoid steam valve.
• Intuitive Interface: Familiar control methods to help baristas focus on the coffee, not the tech.
• Digital Display: Simple programming and monitoring of extraction times.
  

ABR Scales

The Auto Brew Ratio (ABR) is a set of scales built into the drip tray of the La Marzocco Linea PB and some other models such as the KB90, GB5s and Strada AV. They allow the barista to create a higher level of consistency with each brew. This integrated scale platform is incorporated into the machine's electronic system and is designed to take the rigours of daily café use, being released only after extensive research done by La Marzocco. The ABR comes in 2 modes:

Ratio Mode - Place the loaded portafilter on to the drip tray scale, allowing the machine to weight the amount of coffee grounds, then you can select an appropriate brew ratio and the machine will stop the shot automatically when the ratio has been achieved.

Mass Mode - The barista has the option to activate the brew group by selecting one of the programmed beverage mass buttons, once the correct mass has been achieved the scale sends a signal to the brew group to shut off and stop the brew.

Specifications of Strada X

What is the difference between Strada S and Strada X?

The La Marzocco Strada S and Strada X share features like auto brew ratio, customisable pressure curves, and compatibility with smart grinders, but they differ in interface and user control:

Strada S:

• Classic design with traditional portafilter twist.
• Simple, one-button operation for consistent results.
• Screen displays shot weight and time for basic feedback.
• Ideal for cafes prioritising efficiency and reliability.

Strada X:

• Adjustable pressure curves on the fly with brew paddles.
• New front slide portafilters (may feel unfamiliar to some).
• Colour screen to manage and visualise pressure profiles.
• Suited for cafes roasting their own beans or experimenting with different profiles.

Overall, the Strada X offers more customisation for connoisseurs, while the Strada S is a workhorse designed for steady, reliable brewing.

About La Marzocco

Known worldwide as the pioneer in Coffee Extraction and Espresso machines, La Marzocco, born in 1927 has been a constant innovator in the coffee industry producing the finest machines possible born on the manifesto of incorporating qualities that are rarely accepted by the present day industrial culture:  intuition, sensitivity, and a desire to accept managed risk as an essential part of their work.

La Marzocco has always focused on the values of integrity, impact, curiosity, courage and celebration. This is what has allowed them to continually innovate and persevere in the manufacturing of the finest in class specialty coffee equipment.