La Marzocco FB80 2 Group Semi-Automatic

Artisan Control Meets Anniversary Engineering

The La Marzocco FB80 2 Group EE honors 80 years of espresso innovation while preserving the hands-on control that skilled baristas demand. This semi-automatic configuration puts extraction timing entirely in your hands, enabling real-time adjustments based on bean freshness, grind, and environmental conditions. Built for specialty roasters, competition-focused cafés, and coffee programs where barista craft defines the customer experience.

The Semi-Automatic Advantage

Manual start-stop operation gives experienced baristas complete authority over extraction time and flow. Adjust on the fly for single-origin variations, dial in new roasts mid-service, or extend extraction for specific flavor profiles. This is the choice for cafés where barista skill is part of the brand identity and every shot is a deliberate expression of craft.

Core Features

• Manual Extraction Control: Barista-activated start and stop for complete command over shot timing and flow profiling.

• Dual Independent Boilers: 3.4L coffee boiler and 7L steam boiler operate autonomously for simultaneous brewing and milk texturing.

• Saturated Brewing Groups: Thermally stable group heads eliminate temperature drift during back-to-back extractions.

• Precision Pre-Heating Circuit: Water reaches exactly 170°F before coffee boiler entry, reducing thermal shock and recovery lag.

• Microprocessor PID Regulation: Electronic temperature control maintains coffee boiler within ±0.5°F of target temperature.

• Bambi-Designed Group Cap: Ruby flow restrictor integrated into group cap prevents bypass channeling and maintains saturated brewing zone.

• Digital Shot Timer Display: LCD interface tracks extraction time per group with programmable temperature settings.

• Variable Hot Water Temperature: Adjustable spout temperature for tea service, Americanos, and manual pour-over applications.

• Commercial Portafilter Set: Heavy-duty stainless steel handles with La Marzocco precision-engineered filter baskets.

• Limited Anniversary Edition: Commemorative red composite panels mark La Marzocco's 80-year milestone in espresso engineering.

• Barista Work Lights (Optional): LED illumination for precise dosing, distribution, and tamping in any lighting condition.

Specifications - 2 Group Semi-Automatic

Best Fit for Semi-Automatic Operation

• Specialty Roaster Cafés: Showcase single-origin coffees with barista-controlled extraction tailored to each bean's characteristics.

• Competition Training Environments: Practice manual profiling techniques and develop barista skills with professional-grade equipment.

• Craft-Focused Coffee Bars: Emphasize barista expertise as part of the customer experience and brand differentiation.

• Low-Volume High-Quality Programs: Prioritize extraction precision over speed in boutique café settings.

Why the FB80 2 Group EE?

• Barista Empowerment: Manual control enables real-time extraction adjustments based on grind, dose, and environmental variables.

• Skill Development Platform: Train baristas in traditional espresso technique without automated assistance masking fundamentals.

• GB/5 Heritage Engineering: Saturated group design and thermal stability system proven across decades of commercial service.

• Collector's Anniversary Model: Limited 80th anniversary edition with unique design elements celebrating La Marzocco history.

• Space-Efficient Design: Under 30" width accommodates tight counter layouts without compromising professional capability.

Elevate your barista program with manual precision.
The FB80 2 Group EE combines 80 years of thermal engineering with the hands-on control that defines specialty coffee culture. Ideal for cafés serving 80-150 espresso drinks daily with skilled barista teams.

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