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La Spaziale S11 Mini Brio Espresso Machine Compact Café-Quality Espresso for the Home Counter The La Spaziale S11 Mini Brio packs the same dual-boiler engineering as the full-size Brio into an even more compact, reservoir-only design — built for home baristas who want café-quality espresso without any plumbing installation at all. Like its larger sibling, the Mini Brio runs a dual boiler system — a 0.45-liter dedicated coffee boiler and a 2.5-liter stainless steel steam boiler — so you can pull a shot and steam milk at the same time without a temperature trade-off. Independent PID temperature control keeps every shot consistent. Running entirely off its integrated water tank, the Mini Brio skips the plumbing requirement entirely — just fill the reservoir and go, making it one of the simplest ways to get genuine dual-boiler performance on a home counter. Precision Meets Intuitive Control The Mini Brio features the same 3.5" RGB touchscreen display as the full-size Brio, giving you complete control over volumetric dosing, brewing parameters, and shot monitoring via a real-time LED delivery indicator. The display also alerts you when the water softening resin needs replacing. Volumetric dosing delivers precise, repeatable shots at the push of a button, and you can independently power down the steam boiler or group head to save energy when the machine isn't in active use. Choose Your Steam Wand The Mini Brio is available with either a Manual Steam Wand for traditional hands-on milk steaming, or an Auto-Steam Wand for one-touch, consistent microfoam — a nice option for households or small offices where multiple people use the machine with varying skill levels. Important: Reservoir Only, Not for Commercial Use The Mini Brio runs exclusively off its internal water tank and cannot be plumbed into a water line. It is not NSF or ETL certified, and per warranty terms, it is not intended for commercial use — commercial deployment will void the warranty. This is strictly a home/residential machine. Why Choose the La Spaziale S11 Mini Brio? For home baristas who want the Brio's dual-boiler performance and touchscreen precision without any plumbing hassle, the Mini Brio delivers the full café-quality experience in the smallest, simplest package in the lineup. Features at a Glance Dual Boiler System: 0.45L coffee boiler + 2.5L stainless steel steam boiler PID Temperature Control: Independent, precise regulation of group temperature 3.5" RGB Touchscreen: Full control over dosing, brewing parameters, and monitoring Volumetric Dosing: Programmable, repeatable shot volumes LED Delivery Indicator: Real-time shot progress tracking On-Demand Steam & Hot Water: Available at the push of a button Reservoir-Only Operation: No plumbing required — just fill the tank Independent Boiler/Group Shutdown: Energy-saving when not in use Heated Cup Tray: 15-cup capacity Softening Resin Indicator: Alerts when replacement is needed Steam Wand Options: Manual Steam Wand or Auto-Steam Wand (M.A.T.) Specifications Spec Detail Dimensions (W x H x D) 16.25" x 17.5" x 18.25" Weight 27 lbs Boiler Capacity (Brew) 0.45 liters Boiler Capacity (Steam) 2.5 liters Power Supply 110V, 1200W, 15A Plug Type Standard USA 110V Commercial Certification Not certified — residential use only
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