Piccola | ESE Pod Coffee Machine | Piccola
Piccola | ESE Pod Coffee Machine | Piccola
Description
The Piccola by La Piccola is a café machine in miniature. Made in Italy from a single block of stainless steel, it uses the same brew group and the same brass heat exchanger as La Piccola's big machines: the difference is the size, not the cup.
It's the machine for a small team that takes its coffee seriously, or for an office that welcomes visitors. The steel lever locks in the 44 mm ESE pod, the 15-bar pump does the extracting, and the 1-litre glass tank shows you when it's time to refill. It draws 500 W while brewing and under 15 W on standby, so it can stay on all morning.
Spare parts available, a 24-month warranty and a build designed to last decades, not seasons.
Why this machine
- Single-block stainless steel; steel lever and brew group.
- Brass heat exchanger and 15-bar pump: café-quality extraction.
- 1 L glass tank; can be connected to an external tank.
- 500 W, under 15 W on standby.
- 16 cm wide; made in Italy; 24-month warranty.
Specifications
| Format | 44 mm ESE pods |
| Pump pressure | 15 bar |
| Heat-up | Brass heat exchanger |
| Water tank | 1 L, glass, with safety thermostat; can connect to an external tank |
| Power | 500 W (under 15 W on standby) |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 16 × 31 × 26 cm |
| Weight | 5 kg |
| Build | Stainless steel, single block; steel lever |
| Finish | Brushed steel |
| Origin | Designed and assembled in Italy |
| Warranty | 24 months |
FAQs
How long does it take to heat up?
Not long: the brass heat exchanger heats the water as it flows through. Switch it on and it's ready in a couple of minutes; thanks to its low standby consumption you can leave it on.
Is it noisy?
It's a pump machine, like any espresso maker: the noise is brief, just while it brews.
How is it different from the Sara Classic?
The Sara has a 3-litre tank and is designed for continuous use in an office kitchen; the Piccola is smaller (1 L) and lighter, for a private office or a team of 5 to 15 people.
Does more bar mean better coffee?
No. The bar figure manufacturers quote (15, 19…) is the pump's rated pressure; espresso is extracted at around 9 bar in every home machine. The number doesn't tell you which one makes better coffee: what changes the cup is the coffee, the grind and the temperature.
Brewing and storage
Whole bean coffee. Once opened, keep it in an airtight container, away from light, heat and moisture. Not in the fridge. Grind just before brewing and finish it within about 4 weeks: after that it is still coffee, just not the same coffee.
ESE pods. One pod per espresso. It goes straight into the portafilter as it is: no opening, no tamping. Keep them in their box, somewhere cool and dry.
Coffee machines. Follow the manufacturer's manual. Use low-mineral water, clean the portafilter and drip tray after each use and descale regularly. A clean machine makes better coffee. Simple as that.
Shipping and returns
Shipping. We pack and ship your order within 48 to 72 business hours of payment being confirmed. Orders placed at weekends or on public holidays are processed from the next business day. Delivery times are estimates and depend on the destination and the carrier.
Shipping costs. Shown at checkout, before you confirm your order. No surprises.
Returns. Coffee machines and accessories: 30 calendar days from delivery, unused, with tags, in the original packaging and with proof of purchase. Ask us for authorisation before sending anything back. Coffee is food: once delivered, it cannot be returned.
Refunds. Once we receive and inspect the return, we refund the price of the product to your original payment method within about 10 business days. Return shipping is on you, unless the product arrived damaged or the mistake was ours.
Arrived damaged, incomplete or not what you ordered? Email us as soon as possible at hola@cafespezia.es with your order number and, if you can, a photo or two.
Full details in our shipping policy and refund policy.