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30 STiR coffee and tea / Issue 2, 2018 (April / May) The Aurelia Wave Quality Espresso's VISACREM V6+ Synesso's MVP Hydra Victoria Arduino's VA358 White Eagle Other highlights include: - The machine also is designed to improve energy consump- tion and eco-sustainability. - Pulse-Jet optimizes flowrate and water pressure during the dispensing phase. - Ergonomic improvements include a new Auto-purge sys- tem that allows sprayheads to be automatically cleaned. More information: www.nuovasimonelli.it Quality Espresso The Visacrem V6+ is touted as the only machine that makes design and espresso technology 100% efficient. A Visacrem features thermosiphon espresso technology, digital control with temperature/pressure sensors, and one- touch easy-back flush in an aluminum body. It is available with two or three groupheads. Other features include: - Steam service is triggered by a capacitive touch button. - Hot water temperature for teas can be regulated to be- tween 78 and 98ºC. - LCD touchscreen for easy programming and set up, USB port to transfer parameters or update software. More information: www.qualityespresso.net Synesso Synesso's MVP Hydra provides complete control throughout the espresso extraction process, the company reports. Start with Synesso's MVP technology, add a pump and motor per group and create an independent brewing system with each grouphead. All Synesso machines are built by hand in Seattle, Wash., according to individual customers' requests. Other features include: - Baristas can simultaneously run varying pressure on any group without interruption. - Each brew group temperature is set separately and main- tains a tight tolerance. - 4-stage pressure ramping provides flexibility and engage- ment for espresso recipes. More information: www.synesso.com Victoria Arduino The VA358 White Eagle is the latest addition to the Victoria Ar- duino line. Designed for the specialty coffee market, this espres- so machine adds new features to accommodate baristas' needs. The company's new T3 technology gives each barista the ability to set three temperatures – brewing group, water infusion and steam. The VA358's 51-centimeter height also accommo- dates larger cups and glasses. Other features include: - Available with an "Easycream" system that allows milk to be heated and frothed based on preferences using a steam-air mixing system. - Cool-Touch thermally insulated wand protects baristas and speeds cleaning process. - Thin film transistor (TFT) display gives barista real-time information as compiled in the T# system. More information: www.victoriaarduino.com