The Ascaso Barista T is a top-tier commercial espresso machine built for serious coffee professionals. It combines precision engineering with sustainable performance, using 100 % stainless steel and 99 % copper water circuits – no traditional boiler – to deliver fresh, clean water for every shot.

With independent thermoblocks for each group and a separate steam boiler, it ensures unbeatable thermal stability and continuous steam power. Triple PID control, rapid heat-up, and up to 50 % energy savings put it in a class of its own. Finished in high-grade steel with barista-focused ergonomics, this machine is designed to work hard, look sharp, and produce exceptional coffee all day long.

Comparison to Barista T Pro and Barista T One

The Barista T Pro, Barista T Plus, and Barista One espresso machines share several core features but differ in their levels of technology and functionality. All three models offer 4 programmable volumetric doses per group, dual digital multifunction displays per group, and thermal stability of ±0.5°C with PID control. They are also equipped with an 8.5-litre insulated steam boiler, independent coffee groups, and identical dimensions, weight, and power ratings across 2- and 3-group versions.

The Barista T Pro (also known as the Barista 2024) stands out as the most advanced model, offering a 4.2” LCD touch screen, app connectivity (Android), insulated tubes, insulated coffee groups, and heating elements integrated into the coffee groups. These features are exclusive to the Pro version and not available on the standard Barista T or Barista One.

The Barista T (also known as the Barista T Plus or Barista 2023) retains the high-end build and functionality of the Pro, such as insulated steam boiler and dynamic pre-heating, but lacks the Pro’s touch screen, app connectivity, and enhanced insulation features.

The Barista One is the most streamlined option, matching the Barista T in core performance but similarly missing the advanced features found in the Pro version. It is positioned as a simpler alternative while still delivering professional-level coffee consistency and reliability, and comes with a joystick for steam.

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