LUCCA Tempo Espresso Machine

The LUCCA Tempo is a compact Italian espresso machine engineered for baristas who want more control without being overly complicated. Clive designed this machine exclusively for customers who care about shot quality, temperature stability, and the ability to experiment with flow control and pre-infusion, all in a footprint that fits most countertops. It's exceedingly rare for a machine at this price to deliver flow control, PID temperature control, and programmable features in such a handsome and compact footprint. 

Even though it is a single-boiler, the Tempo reaches steam temperature remarkably quickly and delivers the driest, most robust steam pressure of any single-boiler machine we've used. It's built for the home barista who pulls one or two drinks in the morning, appreciates straight espresso, and enjoys the ritual of crafting each shot with intention.

Key Features

• Manual flow control paddle: Adjust flow in real time during extraction to manipulate flavor and experiment with advanced techniques like declining pressure profiles
• PID temperature control with shot timer: Maintain precise brew temperature for each shot
• Programmable pre-infusion: Set custom pre-infusion duration to gently saturate the puck and improve extraction consistency
• Saturated group head: Thermally stable design borrowed from commercial machines ensures consistent temperature shot after shot
• Single boiler with vibratory pump
• Gets to steam mode fast: You still have to pull your shot first (becuase it's a single-boiler), but it gets to steam pressure faster than any other single-boiler on the market
• Eco and standby modes: Reduce energy consumption when the machine isn't in active use
• Side-loading reservoir: Easily accessible to refill without needing to move your machine around

Ideal For

The LUCCA Tempo is built for home baristas who want to deepen their espresso practice. If you've outgrown a basic machine and you're ready to experiment with flow profiling and pre-infusion, this is your next step. It's ideal for solo baristas or couples who drink one or two espresso-based drinks per session and don't need simultaneous brew-and-steam capability. If you value a compact design, appreciate Italian build quality, and want a machine you can grow with for years, the Tempo fits the bill. It's also an excellent choice for the home barista who's considering a manual lever machine but wants the forgiveness of a pump and PID while still gaining hands-on control over pressure.