Decent DE1PRO

Overview

The Decent DE1PRO is arguably the most technologically advanced espresso machine ever created for home use. Born from a Kickstarter project by software engineer John Buckman, the DE1PRO uses a thermoblock heating system paired with precision gear pumps to achieve something no other home machine can: real-time control of pressure, flow, and temperature simultaneously throughout the entire extraction. The machine connects to a tablet running the Decent app, which displays live graphs of pressure, flow, weight, and temperature — and allows the user to design custom extraction profiles or download community-shared profiles for specific coffees. The DE1PRO can replicate the pressure curves of virtually any espresso machine ever made, from a classic E61 to a La Marzocco Strada to a manual lever. Its thermoblock heats water on-demand with minimal waste, reaching brew temperature in about 20 seconds. At just 9.5 kg, it is remarkably light for its capability. The community around the Decent is exceptionally active, with thousands of shared profiles and ongoing firmware updates. This machine is for the data-driven barista who wants to understand and optimize every variable in their espresso.

The Decent DE1PRO comes equipped with PID temperature control for precise brewing, pre-infusion for even extraction, pressure profiling for advanced shot manipulation, flow control for barista-level precision. It features a thermoblock boiler system made of stainless steel with a 10 ml capacity. The gear pump delivers 9.0 bars of pressure for optimal extraction.

Priced at $3,499, the Decent DE1PRO 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 Decent DE1PRO is a substantial machine, weighing in at 9.5 kg, manufactured in Canada, drawing 1200W of power. With dimensions of 270 x 370 x 370 mm (W×D×H), make sure you have adequate counter space. The built-in water reservoir holds 1000 ml, making it easy to set up anywhere in your kitchen.