Kees Van Der Westen - Speedster
£3,300.00
Unit price
/
Unavailable
Couldn't load pickup availability
Kees van der Westen Speedster
The Speedster is the ultimate one-group espresso machine, offering extreme precision and maximum control in a compact, speedy package.
To maintain its iconic look, most changes to the Speedster are internal. Brass components have been replaced with stainless steel, ensuring water doesn't contact brass parts. Connecting to water mains is easier with a push-in fitting and improved pump-cable plug. Mix-water temperature can now be adjusted externally, and electronics have been relocated for extended lifespan.
The pre-infusion cylinder volume has increased by 17%, and a dual-spring setup provides smoother pressure. The steam boiler pressure gauge is removed, with steam temperature readable from the controller display. The brew lever is now 30% thicker with fewer holes for added strength.
Key Features:
-
Large steam boiler with a total volume of 3.5 liters and water content of approximately 2 liters.
- Standard temperature set to 135°C for long-lasting steam power.
- Heat exchanger in steam boiler pre-heats water flowing to the coffee boiler, reducing temperature fluctuations.
-
Large coffee boiler with a volume of 2.1 liters.
- High volume stabilizes brew temperature.
-
Heat-neutral polymer dispersion block:
- No heat loss.
- Prevents buildup of oils and fats.
- Stays clean longer.
- Individual electronic temperature controllers for each boiler with easy-to-view displays.
- Self-bleeding group.
-
Pre-infusion cylinder:
- Ensures a slow infusion process with a step-less build-up of pressure to full extraction mode.
- Allows for a finer grind and higher yield.
- Reduces channelling and prevents fines from traveling down.
- Dual-spring loaded piston absorbs initial pressure, allowing longer saturation of the puck.
-
Intuitive operation by lever:
- Group lever offers automatic and manual (extended) infusion.
-
Membrane-type group screen:
- Provides excellent dispersion.
- Reduces coffee sucked up by pressure discharge at the end of extraction.
- Stays clean longer.
- Shot timer installed in full view, next to the group.
-
Two hot water temperatures under one switch:
- Toggle switch up gives boiling water.
- Toggle switch down supplies a mix of cold and hot water.
- Temperature of mix-water is easily adjustable by changing the amount of added cold water.
- Energy-saving mix-water system provides a steady, non-splattering stream at the correct temperature for Americanos.
- Energy-saving Eco mode on each temperature controller for nights and weekends.
- Adjustable-height drip tray.
- Stainless steel filter holders with KvdW design handles.
- Wide choice of filter baskets, in various sizes and types.
-
Heavily protected heating element with extra safety measures:
- Additional safety level probe.
- Temperature cut-out switches.
- Entire frame made of stainless steel, powder-coated in crackle black.