• Espresso output: 40g – a large double shot. (approx. 40ml)
• Brew pressure: 8-10 bar (Maximum 12 bar)
• Brew temperature: 90-95°C
• Ground coffee weight: 15-20g of freshly ground coffee
• Grinder required: a burr grinder designed for espresso is highly recommended
• Water required: 110-120ml
• Time to make espresso from cold: 3 to 6 minutes, depending on stove
• Time to make a repeat espresso: 3 to 6 minutes, depending on stove
• Recommended extraction time: 25 – 30 seconds.
• Maximum time on stove: 8 minutes
• Compatible stove types: Gas, induction (with plate, available separately), electric halogen, electric ring, traditional stove (Aga, Rayburn), camping gas stove.
Materials
The machine is made from die-cast and machined brass, with an electroless nickel plating, giving it both excellent resistance to acids, and good thermal uniformity.
In the Box
• 9 Barista espresso machine
• 9 Barista tamper
• Heat transfer plate (for use on most gas cookers, induction plate required for use on induction stoves)
• Getting started instructions
• Spare safety ring and boiler O-ring
• 9 Barista stickers
Other materials used are;
• Silicone rubber: All seals, the thermal break and basket cap
• PTFE: the valve pin
• PEI: the group insulator
• Stainless steel: basket and heat exchanger coil
• There is no aluminium in the machine
9Barista is beautifully simple. It has no electronics and only one moving part. The machine produces professional-quality espresso by using a new, patented technology that sets it apart from all other espresso machines.
Professional espresso
9Barista consistently produces perfect brewing conditions just like the large machines at your local cafe. The result? Exquisite espresso with perfect crema.
Inherent reliability
Constructed from solid brass, and with no electronics or moving parts (apart from a spring) 9Barista is engineered to last a lifetime.
Cost & speed
9Barista uses fresh ground coffee, not pods. If you add up the cost, 9Barista will pay for itself within about a year.
9Barista is fast – it only takes 3-6 minutes to make an espresso from cold.
Small & versatile
Small, compact and perfectly formed, 9Barista works on any cooker, from electric hobs including induction (additional induction plate required), to gas or Aga and even on a camping stove !
William Playford, the inventor and founder of 9Barista, developed a passion for building complex thermodynamic machines since 2006. The 9Barista was designed to use as few resources as possible and to last as long as possible, whilst not compromising at all on espresso extraction performance. Since founding the company we've built a fabulous team at 9Barista, and a wonderful community of customers who share similar values. We're always seeking ways to improve how we run our company so that we can reduce our impact on the planet and make a positive contribution to society.
Our induction stove adaptor plate for the 9Barista. We recommend starting on a medium heat on a small induction zone and increasing until the desired brew times are achieved.
This plate has been specifically designed to work on induction stoves, and won’t work on gas stoves. Please see the heat transfer plate for use on most gas stoves.
WARNING: Consult your induction stove manual before use. Your induction number settings will relate to power in Watts. Use the induction plate at the setting closest to 600 Watts. Use above 1000 Watts could result in damage to the plate and your stove.
William Playford, the inventor and founder of 9Barista, developed a passion for building complex thermodynamic machines since 2006. The 9Barista was designed to use as few resources as possible and to last as long as possible, whilst not compromising at all on espresso extraction performance. Since founding the company we've built a fabulous team at 9Barista, and a wonderful community of customers who share similar values. We're always seeking ways to improve how we run our company so that we can reduce our impact on the planet and make a positive contribution to society.
A replacement Basket Cap to fit all 9Barista espresso machines.
The basket cap fits inside the 53mm filter basket, and helps to keep the ground coffee is position.
William Playford, the inventor and founder of 9Barista, developed a passion for building complex thermodynamic machines since 2006. The 9Barista was designed to use as few resources as possible and to last as long as possible, whilst not compromising at all on espresso extraction performance. Since founding the company we've built a fabulous team at 9Barista, and a wonderful community of customers who share similar values. We're always seeking ways to improve how we run our company so that we can reduce our impact on the planet and make a positive contribution to society.
If 9Barista is left on the cooker for a long time (hours), and has got very hot, a few components will need replacing.
This kit contains a complete set of parts to get your machine up and running again. The items included are listed below:
• 1 x safety valve (inc. safety ring)
• 1 x thermal break
• 1 x group insulator (inc. seal)
• 1 x valve pin (inc. seal)
• 1 x boiler O-ring
• 1 x upper chamber O-ring
• 1 x valve body seal
• 1 x main valve spring
You will also need a 3mm Allen/hex, and a 13mm spanner/wrench to open the machine up and replace the components.
William Playford, the inventor and founder of 9Barista, developed a passion for building complex thermodynamic machines since 2006. The 9Barista was designed to use as few resources as possible and to last as long as possible, whilst not compromising at all on espresso extraction performance. Since founding the company we've built a fabulous team at 9Barista, and a wonderful community of customers who share similar values. We're always seeking ways to improve how we run our company so that we can reduce our impact on the planet and make a positive contribution to society.
A replacement Group Insulator for the 9Barista espresso machine.
William Playford, the inventor and founder of 9Barista, developed a passion for building complex thermodynamic machines since 2006. The 9Barista was designed to use as few resources as possible and to last as long as possible, whilst not compromising at all on espresso extraction performance. Since founding the company we've built a fabulous team at 9Barista, and a wonderful community of customers who share similar values. We're always seeking ways to improve how we run our company so that we can reduce our impact on the planet and make a positive contribution to society.
William Playford, the inventor and founder of 9Barista, developed a passion for building complex thermodynamic machines since 2006. The 9Barista was designed to use as few resources as possible and to last as long as possible, whilst not compromising at all on espresso extraction performance. Since founding the company we've built a fabulous team at 9Barista, and a wonderful community of customers who share similar values. We're always seeking ways to improve how we run our company so that we can reduce our impact on the planet and make a positive contribution to society.
William Playford, the inventor and founder of 9Barista, developed a passion for building complex thermodynamic machines since 2006. The 9Barista was designed to use as few resources as possible and to last as long as possible, whilst not compromising at all on espresso extraction performance. Since founding the company we've built a fabulous team at 9Barista, and a wonderful community of customers who share similar values. We're always seeking ways to improve how we run our company so that we can reduce our impact on the planet and make a positive contribution to society.
A replacement valve spring for the 9Barista espresso machine.
William Playford, the inventor and founder of 9Barista, developed a passion for building complex thermodynamic machines since 2006. The 9Barista was designed to use as few resources as possible and to last as long as possible, whilst not compromising at all on espresso extraction performance. Since founding the company we've built a fabulous team at 9Barista, and a wonderful community of customers who share similar values. We're always seeking ways to improve how we run our company so that we can reduce our impact on the planet and make a positive contribution to society.