La Marzocco FB80 4 Group Semi-Automatic

Ultimate Manual Control for Elite Barista Teams

The La Marzocco FB80 4 Group EE creates the ultimate platform for specialty coffee programs where four skilled baristas work simultaneously, each commanding manual extraction control backed by GB/5 anniversary-edition thermal engineering. This flagship semi-automatic configuration serves elite roaster cafés, barista training academies, and competition preparation facilities where extraction precision across four independent stations defines program excellence. Support 250-400 espresso drinks daily while maintaining the hands-on control that separates craft coffee from commodity service.

Four-Station Manual Mastery

Semi-automatic operation across four groups creates a professional training and production environment where barista skill scales to meet demand. Four experienced operators work independently—each dialing in extractions, compensating for environmental variables, and profiling shots based on real-time sensory feedback—while saturated group technology ensures thermal consistency across all stations. This configuration represents the pinnacle of manual espresso craft at commercial scale, ideal for programs where barista expertise is the competitive advantage.

Core Capabilities

• Quad Manual Extraction Control: Four independent start-stop stations enable simultaneous barista-controlled shot profiling across all brewing positions.

• Maximum Dual Boiler System: 6.8L coffee boiler and 14.5L steam boiler provide thermal capacity for sustained four-group manual operation.

• Four Saturated Brewing Groups: Thermally stable extraction environments maintain consistency across all four manual-controlled brewing stations.

• Quad-Group Pre-Heating Network: Water conditioning to 170°F across all four groups minimizes thermal recovery between manual extractions.

• Independent Quad PID System: Separate temperature regulation per group with digital monitoring and fine-tuning across all four stations.

• Four-Position Group Cap System: Ruby flow restrictors integrated across all four groups prevent channeling during manual operation.

• Quad-Station Shot Timer Array: LCD displays track extraction time independently per group for precision barista feedback across all four positions.

• Variable Hot Water Temperature: Adjustable spout control supports diverse beverage preparation in high-volume manual operation.

• Complete Four-Group Portafilter Set: Stainless steel portafilters with La Marzocco precision baskets for all four brewing stations.

• Flagship Anniversary Design: Red composite 80th anniversary panels across professional 47" four-group platform.

• Optional Four-Zone LED Lighting: Work lights illuminate all four brewing stations for precision manual workflow.

Specifications - 4 Group Semi-Automatic

Best Applications for 4 Group EE

• Elite Roaster Flagship Locations: Showcase single-origin portfolio with four-station manual extraction control by expert barista teams.

• Professional Barista Academies: Train multiple students simultaneously on flagship four-group manual extraction platform.

• Competition Preparation Facilities: Provide professional four-group environment for developing championship-level manual profiling skills.

• Luxury Hospitality Coffee Programs: Deliver craft espresso service at scale with skilled barista teams in premium hotel environments.

Why the FB80 4 Group EE?

• Flagship Manual Platform: Four independent manual stations create the ultimate environment for barista skill development and craft execution.

• Scalable Barista Expertise: Manual control across four groups enables skilled teams to maintain craft standards at commercial volumes.

• Professional Training Capacity: Four-group configuration provides comprehensive platform for developing barista expertise at scale.

• GB/5 Anniversary Engineering: Commemorative 80th edition built on legendary thermal platform scaled to flagship four-group capacity.

• Ultimate Specialty Platform: 47" four-group footprint delivers maximum manual control with commercial-grade thermal performance.

Build your flagship specialty program on manual excellence.
The FB80 4 Group EE combines anniversary-edition thermal engineering with ultimate manual control for elite cafés serving 250-400 espresso drinks daily with expert barista teams.

Planning a flagship specialty café or training facility?
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