Espresso machines

ECM

ECM (Espresso Company Milano) hand-builds prosumer espresso machines near Heidelberg, Germany — a family business now in its second generation and sister company to Profitec. Known for chrome-heavy stainless builds, the classic E61 group, and rock-solid engineering, its lineup runs from compact single boilers to the dual-boiler Synchronika flagship.

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The lineup

4 models

Classika PID

Classika PID

entry

One of the smallest E61 machines with a PID, this compact single boiler pairs a commercial-grade brew group with precise temperature control. A chrome-and-stainless gateway into serious home espresso.

~$1,699

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Mechanika Slim PID

Mechanika Slim PID

heat exchanger

A compact E61 heat exchanger that pulls shots and steams milk simultaneously, with PID temperature regulation and an LED shot timer. Powerful steam in a narrow footprint.

~$2,159

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Mechanika Max

Mechanika Max

heat exchanger

A full-size E61 heat exchanger offering simultaneous brew and steam, PID temperature management, and available flow control for pressure profiling. The step up in tank capacity and steam power from the Slim.

~$2,249

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Synchronika II

Synchronika II

flagship

ECM's dual-boiler flagship, pairing the E61 group with a quiet rotary pump, independent brew and steam boilers, PID control, and plumb-in capability. The pinnacle of ECM's hand-built prosumer lineup.

~$3,599

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Espresso · Mono Origine

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95World-class

Where

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95
World-class
Enjoyment 97
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Tastes like

ChocolateHoney

Tasting profile

Crema

Aroma

Flavor

Acidity

Sweetness

Body

Balance

Finish

Well-extracted. Sweet, balanced, and long — this one’s dialed in.

The details

Beans

Mono Origine · FAF Bob-o-link Serra Dos Ciganos 36-hr Anaerobic · Brazil

Single originAnaerobicMedium roastCaturra, Catuai41d off roast · Past peak

The shot

18g
Dose in
25s
Time
42g
Yield
1:2.3
Ratio
1.7 g/s
Flow

Machine: ECM Mechanika V Slim

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AAqil@panamageisha12· 1w
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Espresso · Jwc

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89Outstanding

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89
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Enjoyment 88
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Tastes like

ChocolateNutty

Tasting profile

Crema

Aroma

Flavor

Acidity

Sweetness

Body

Balance

Finish

Well-extracted. Sweet, balanced, and long — this one’s dialed in.

The details

Beans

Jwc · Primavera Chapada de Minas · Brazil

Single originNaturalMedium roastBourbon

The shot

18g
Dose in
27s
Time
42g
Yield
1:2.3
Ratio
1.6 g/s
Flow

Machine: ECM Mechanika V Slim

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AAqil@panamageisha12· 1mo
Espresso

Espresso · Utan Kopi

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91Outstanding

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91
Outstanding
Enjoyment 91
Verified

Tastes like

HoneyBerryCitrusFloral

“Taste of Honeysuckle and Maple Syrup”

Tasting profile

Crema

Aroma

Flavor

Acidity

Sweetness

Body

Balance

Finish

Well-extracted. Sweet, balanced, and long — this one’s dialed in.

The details

Beans

Utan Kopi · Bangkit Liberica Arabica · Johor, Selangor, Sabah

BlendHoneyMedium roast

The shot

18g
Dose in
25s
Time
40g
Yield
1:2.2
Ratio
1.6 g/s
Flow

Machine: ECM Mechanika V Slim

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panamageisha12 Taste of Honeysuckle and Maple Syrup Liberica from Malaysia soil

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Espresso

Espresso · Project O Specialty Coffee

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94World-class

Where

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94
World-class
Enjoyment 96
Verified

Tastes like

Brown sugarStone fruitCitrusBerryFloral

“Best tasting Paraiso so far, bigger ratio to highlight nuances”

Tasting profile

Crema

Aroma

Flavor

Acidity

Sweetness

Body

Balance

Finish

Well-extracted. Sweet, balanced, and long — this one’s dialed in.

The details

Beans

Project O Specialty Coffee · Colombia El Paraiso Arturo Arango · Quindio, Colombia

Single originWashedMedium roastCaturra

The shot

18g
Dose in
28s
Time
43g
Yield
1:2.4
Ratio
1.5 g/s
Flow

Machine: ECM Mechanika V Slim

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Aqil

panamageisha12 Best tasting Paraiso so far, bigger ratio to highlight nuances

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AAqil@panamageisha12· 1mo
Espresso

Espresso · Project O Specialty Coffee

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84Specialty

Where

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84
Specialty
Enjoyment 87
Verified

Tastes like

Brown sugarCitrusChocolateNuttyVanillaBerryFloral

“Orange shade crema”

Tasting profile

Crema

Aroma

Flavor

Acidity

Sweetness

Body

Balance

Finish

Well-extracted. Sweet, balanced, and long — this one’s dialed in.

The details

Beans

Project O Specialty Coffee · Colombia El Paraiso Arturo Arango · Quindio, Colombia

Single originWashedMedium roastCaturra

The shot

18g
Dose in
28s
Time
42g
Yield
1:2.3
Ratio
1.5 g/s
Flow

Machine: ECM Mechanika V Slim

panamageisha12 Orange shade crema

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AAqil@panamageisha12· 1mo
Espresso

Espresso · Home Blend Coffee Roasters

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89Outstanding

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89
Outstanding
Enjoyment 93
Verified

Tastes like

ChocolateNuttyBerryCitrusFloralVanilla

Tasting profile

Crema

Aroma

Flavor

Acidity

Sweetness

Body

Balance

Finish

Well-extracted. Sweet, balanced, and long — this one’s dialed in.

The details

Beans

Home Blend Coffee Roasters · Dolce · Brazil, Ethiopia

BlendNaturalMedium roastCaturra

The shot

18g
Dose in
26s
Time
36g
Yield
1:2.0
Ratio
1.4 g/s
Flow

Machine: ECM Mechanika V Slim

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AAqil@panamageisha12· 1mo
Espresso

Espresso · Project O Specialty Coffee

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90Outstanding

Where

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90
Outstanding
Enjoyment 92
Verified

Tastes like

Brown sugarCitrusChocolateNuttyVanillaBerryFloral

Tasting profile

Crema

Aroma

Flavor

Acidity

Sweetness

Body

Balance

Finish

Well-extracted. Sweet, balanced, and long — this one’s dialed in.

The details

Beans

Project O Specialty Coffee · Colombia El Paraiso Arturo Arango · Quindio, Colombia

Single originWashedMedium roastCaturra

The shot

18g
Dose in
26s
Time
46g
Yield
1:2.6
Ratio
1.8 g/s
Flow

Machine: ECM Mechanika V Slim

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AAqil@panamageisha12· 1mo
Espresso

Espresso · Home Blend Coffee Roasters

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88Outstanding

Where

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88
Outstanding
Enjoyment 92
Verified

Tastes like

ChocolateNuttyVanilla

Tasting profile

Crema

Aroma

Flavor

Acidity

Sweetness

Body

Balance

Finish

Well-extracted. Sweet, balanced, and long — this one’s dialed in.

The details

Beans

Home Blend Coffee Roasters · Dolce · Brazil, Ethiopia

BlendNaturalMedium roast

The shot

18g
Dose in
26s
Time
36g
Yield
1:2.0
Ratio
1.4 g/s
Flow

Machine: ECM Mechanika V Slim

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AAqil@panamageisha12· 1mo
Espresso

Espresso · Project O Specialty Coffee

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77Solid

Where

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77
Solid
Enjoyment 90
Verified

Tastes like

CitrusBerryFloral

Tasting profile

Crema

Aroma

Flavor

Acidity

Sweetness

Body

Balance

Finish

Well-extracted. Sweet, balanced, and long — this one’s dialed in.

The details

Beans

Project O Specialty Coffee · Colombia El Paraiso Arturo Arango · Quindio, Colombia

Single originWashedMedium roastCaturra54d off roast · Past peak

The shot

18g
Dose in
28s
Time
50g
Yield
1:2.8
Ratio
1.8 g/s
Flow

Machine: ECM Mechanika V Slim

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AAqil@panamageisha12· 1mo
Espresso

Espresso · Wes Ngopi

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90Outstanding

Where

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90
Outstanding
Enjoyment 92
Verified

Tastes like

BerryFloral

Tasting profile

Crema

Aroma

Flavor

Acidity

Sweetness

Body

Balance

Finish

Well-extracted. Sweet, balanced, and long — this one’s dialed in.

The details

Beans

Wes Ngopi · Ethiopia Buku Abel (2016 & 2017 ToH #1) · Goro Ditmu,west Guji, Ethiopia

Single originNaturalMedium roastEthiopian Heirloom

The shot

18g
Dose in
42s
Time
33g
Yield
1:1.8
Ratio
0.8 g/s
Flow

Machine: ECM Mechanika V Slim

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Me

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Espresso

Espresso · Wes Ngopi

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71Drinkable

Where

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71
Drinkable
Enjoyment 84
Verified

Tastes like

FloralBerry

Tasting profile

Crema

Aroma

Flavor

Acidity

Sweetness

Body

Balance

Finish

Even, room to tune. No single fault stands out — nudge grind or dose to push sweetness and balance higher.

The details

Beans

Wes Ngopi · Ethiopia Buku Abel (2016 & 2017 ToH #1) · Goro Ditmu,west Guji, Ethiopia

Single originNaturalMedium roastEthiopian Heirloom

The shot

18g
Dose in
32s
Time
36g
Yield
1:2.0
Ratio
1.1 g/s
Flow

Machine: ECM Mechanika V Slim

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Me

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