6 Most Expensive Coffee Machines
If you’ve always wondered why a cup of coffee seems to be pricey when bought in a cafe or restaurant, coffee machines may be a big factor for the huge price tag. There are numerous costs involved when brewing a coffee drink and most of them aren’t cheap. Some of these costs include the coffee beans and coffee makers wherein the latter normally cost thousands of dollars. Here are some of the most expensive coffee machines to date:
1. Javabot - $1 Million
The Javabot coffee machine found inside high-end cafe Roasting Plant is the most expensive coffee machine to date, costing a massive $1 million. Featuring multiple storage columns that roasts, grinds, and brews different kinds of coffee beans, the Javabot is all-in-one machine that accomplishes the entire coffee-making process in less than 48 hours.
Aside from its New York and Detroit locations, Roasting Plant also operates in London and in multiple airports including the San Francisco and Minneapolis International Airports. The cafe is one of the very few coffee retailers in the world that roasts their own coffee.
2. Siphon Bar - $20,000
Only available in the Blue Bottle Coffee branches in New York and San Francisco, this gigantic customized coffee machine is valued at a whopping $20,000. Officially called the “Siphon Bar”, the machine features a system of vacuum brewing and halogen-powered heat as well as glass globes and bamboo paddles to create a one of a kind manual coffee-making experience.
The aesthetics and technology are impressive, but nothing more impressive than the speed that the Siphon Bar is able to produce from brew to cup: one minute or less. Blue Bottle Coffee is one of the most notable coffee roasters in the United States and also operates in numerous locations in Japan and South Korea. It was recently acquired by Nestle in 2017.
3. The Rancilio Classe 10 - $18,500
Presented by Rancilio, an Italian based company, and this coffee machine consists of modern technology and electronic systems. It features, electric cup warmer to ensure cups are kept at optimum temperature.
4. Franke Evolution 1 Step - $18,000
Up to 24 individually programmable beverages can be made using the Franke Evolution. This includes latte, cappuccino, espresso, and many iced drinks. It has 2 grinders, hoppers for various roasts, and an Autosteam wand for steaming milk.
5. Blossom One - $11,000
This machine has inbuilt WiFi to help baristas download and share recipes. Also, it has a 1.3 MP camera to scan the QR codes of coffee beans. It hosts individual modules to control temperature, volume, pressure, and time. Its body can be made of two materials combined – stainless steel and wood.
6. Clover - $11,000
Made by three Stanford graduates, Clover is for serious coffee drinkers. This machine can be found at cafes such as Stumptown Annex in Portland. Clover makes coffee using a process similar to the French press. Hot water enters a brew chamber, a filter is dipped in, and perfect coffee is made, while the grounds rise to the top of the chamber.
In Closing
These are some of the top line lavish coffee machines on the offer. If you love coffee and can afford it, give them a try!
