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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AAqil@panamageisha12· 1w
Espresso

Espresso · Wes Ngopi

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90Outstanding

Where

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90
Outstanding
Enjoyment 92
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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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AAqil@panamageisha12· 2w
Espresso

Espresso · Wes Ngopi

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71Drinkable

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Home

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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