Victoria Arduino’s Black Eagle VA388 has been named as the Official Espresso Machine for the 2015 – 2017 World Barista Championship (WBC). As an umbrella brand of Nuova Simonelli, this is the third consecutive sponsorship of the WBC for the leading Italian espresso machine manufacturer. The Black Eagle features the company’s T3 technology, which offers standards of accuracy in terms of extraction, flexibility, control and thermal stability. The technology was developed from Nuova Simonelli’s experience as a WBC sponsor, working closely with past champions. The machine has a lower profile compared to past models, and both the digital and manual commands have been carefully designed to be functional and ergonomic. The solid machine is made of recyclable materials including copper, stainless steel, and aluminium. The machine features impressive sustainability, including energy savings of at least 40 per cent compared to a standard espresso machine. See www.victoriaarduino.com
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