Bezzera BZ10
Heat exchanger (HX) · Prosumer tier · semi auto. Best for enthusiast / dialed-in and latte & cappuccino.
| Boiler | Heat exchanger (HX) |
| Machine type | semi auto |
| Price tier | Prosumer (~$1,500–3,000) |
| PID temperature control | No |
| Pre-infusion | Yes |
| Portafilter | 58mm |
| Built-in grinder | No — pairs with a separate grinder |
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What the specs mean for you
Heat exchanger: one boiler held at steam temperature lets you pull a shot and steam milk back-to-back without waiting. No PID, so expect more shot-to-shot temperature drift than on a PID-equipped machine — a common tradeoff at this tier. Pre-infusion wets the puck gently before full pressure, which helps extraction on lighter roasts. No built-in grinder — budget for a separate burr grinder; that's a real second purchase first-machine buyers often underestimate. Its 58mm portafilter is what determines which third-party baskets, tampers and bottomless portafilters fit — accessories sized for a different mm won't.
Who it's for
- Enthusiast / dialed-in — Temperature control, pre-infusion and flow for chasing the perfect shot.
- Latte & cappuccino — Steam power and simultaneous brew/steam for milk-heavy drinks.
The boiler, in plain terms
A single boiler kept at steam temperature with a heat-exchanger tube drawing brew water through it — so you can pull a shot and steam milk at the same time. The prosumer sweet spot. See every heat exchanger (hx) machine →
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