Dalla Corte Mina schwarz Dualboiler mit Flow Control

Dalla Corte Mina | Espresso machine | black

• High-end dual boiler with pressure profiling
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• Rotary pump
• Quantity programming
• Manometer for pump pressure and pressure on the coffee grounds
• Lead-free brass in all components that come into contact with drinking water
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• mature design
• pure solid water machine

Suitable for

The Mina is one of the high-end espresso machines and impresses with new innovations that make the passionate barista's heart beat faster, whether in the home coffee bar or in the Korean trendy café. Equipped with the proven and extremely temperature-stable Dalla Corte brewing group, an equally precise pressure profiling and the Multi-Boiler technology in one of the most beautiful guises of all. Elegant controls via a stylish lever, as well as heavy metal-free components that come into contact with drinking water, are exclusive to Dalla Corte.

In addition to the multi-boiler technology, a new Swiss precision flowmeter ensures the most accurate automatic dosing. The special feature lies above all in the innovative DFR valve (Digital FlowRegulation), which controls the flow of the brewing water. Up to 5 freely selectable (100 manipulated variables) positions can be set freely in time (second-by-second) and reproduced exactly. The technique is similar to pressure profiling, but works via the passage, not via the pressure of the pump as usual. The resulting pressure in the brew head is displayed separately in the central manometer.

Astonishingly, different components of the beans can be more or less emphasised in this way. So it's no longer just a distinction between harmonious and "not tasty", but actually nuances of taste. The same bean can taste delicious and well-balanced fruity (more so with low flow) or strong and spicy (more so with strong flow).

The Mina, like all Dalla Corte machines, is made exclusively of CW510L (lead-free brass) in all metal components that are in contact with drinking water. To our knowledge, this is unique in the world. Another special feature of the Dalla Corte machines is the slightly narrower portafilter diameter of 54mm. This means that the surface area of the coffee puck is smaller and thus optimises the extraction rate through a more even extraction.

In everyday use

How do you like your espresso best? Sweet, fruity and sour or strong and bitter? With the Mina, you can now control this precisely down to the last milimetre. Pressure profiling and brew ratio can be quite complex at first, but Dalla Corte has developed a very comprehensive but intuitive app that shows the user how to brew the desired espresso in an easy-to-understand way. The 5 intervals for pressure profiling are displayed graphically and can be easily adjusted and saved. The set profiles can be started in style using the lever. Once a suitable shot has been found, all parameters can be saved and easily reproduced perfectly via the quantity programming. The brewing temperature can be set to a tenth of a degree and is kept constant using the PID controller.

The Mina is operated via the central lever and the multifunction knob. The button is used to select the type of use (single espresso / double espresso / water dispensing for 1 dose / water dispensing for 2 doses / manual selection of the outlet with switch lever / cleaning). In addition, the portioning and a short cleaning shot can be selected here. The lever is used for triggering and, if necessary, for selecting the diffuser sizes.

Thanks to the 3-litre service boiler, the Mina produces a very dry steam and creates an extremely fine-pored milk foam. Of course, the temperature of the service boiler can also be controlled through the app.

The following options can be ordered as well:

• GCS (grinder-control-system) - In combination with a dc two or dc one grinder
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• MCS (milk-control-system) - A special MCS steam arm is required
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• OCS (online-control-system) - In combination with a LAN module
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In addition to the matt black, white or yellow versions, the Mina can be personalised in an infinite number of ways. Many types of wood, metal or glass are available as well as glossy, transparent or matt versions. Mina adapts to your style.

Details we particularly like:

• Beautiful design, with numerous customisation options
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• Control via the lever is cleverly solved
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• Manometer for the pressure applied to the coffee grounds
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• Incredibly precise adjustment of the needle valve possible
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• Lead-free brass in all components that come into contact with drinking water
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