La Cimbali M100 Attiva

Overview

The La Cimbali M100 Attiva is a flagship two-group commercial espresso machine from one of Italy's most prestigious espresso equipment manufacturers, founded in Milan in 1912. The Attiva variant introduces independent boiler technology — each group head has its own dedicated brewing boiler with individual PID temperature control, allowing baristas to run different temperature profiles on each group simultaneously. The massive 14-liter steam boiler delivers limitless steam capacity for high-volume service. Cimbali's proprietary Smart Boiler Energy Saving system reduces energy consumption by up to 47 percent during low-demand periods. The saturated group heads, directly connected to the boiler system, provide thermal stability superior to E61 thermosyphon designs. Pressure profiling capability on each group enables creative extraction approaches for specialty coffees. An integrated touchscreen per group displays shot data in real-time. The M100 Attiva represents top-tier commercial equipment for specialty coffee shops, competition environments, and venues where espresso quality is a defining brand element. World Barista Championship-level engineering.

The La Cimbali M100 Attiva comes equipped with PID temperature control for precise brewing, pre-infusion for even extraction, pressure profiling for advanced shot manipulation. It features a dual boiler boiler system made of copper with a 500 ml capacity. The rotary pump delivers 15.0 bars of pressure for optimal extraction.

Priced at $13,999, the La Cimbali M100 Attiva is designed for passionate enthusiasts and semi-commercial users who accept nothing but the best. As a semi-automatic machine, it gives you control over the brewing process while handling pressure and temperature automatically.

In terms of build quality, the La Cimbali M100 Attiva is a substantial machine, weighing in at 62.0 kg, manufactured in Italy, drawing 5200W of power. With dimensions of 530 x 615 x 540 mm (W×D×H), make sure you have adequate counter space. This machine requires direct plumbing, which provides unlimited water supply but needs professional installation.