{"title":"Machines","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"lelit-marax-espresso-machine","title":"Lelit MaraX Espresso Machine - Black (with 9 months free coffee)","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you're really into home espresso drinks but don't want to break the bank, this is probably the machine for you. The MaraX is a popular \"prosumer\" model because it has the classic Italian stainless steel design, a small footprint, a relatively affordable price tag, and some clever buttons to quickly change some of your brew settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe love machines like this because they allow you to get behind the controls of making great coffee without a major investment of money and counter space. In fact, one of our founders started out on a machine just like this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you buy this machine from us, you're supporting Skylark's mission to explore how \"good\" coffee can be for everyone involved AND you'll get \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ea nine-month coffee subscription for free\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e — that's 2 x 250g bags of coffee each month. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(Once the machine is purchased, we'll email you to sort out your subscription.) We're pretty sure that's the best deal around for value and quality combined and it's our way of making sure you have some excellent coffee with which to put your new machine to the test. If you need some barista training to go with it, check out our partner project, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.probaristas.com\/\"\u003ePro Baristas\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's what you need to know:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt has the classic e61 grouphead that home baristas love, plus maple wood handles and knobs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnlike other machines with a \"heat exchanger,\" it heats up quickly (24 minutes) but the grouphead doesn't get super hot while idle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere's a simple button to switch between three brewing water temperatures, and another button to boost your milk steaming pressure if desired.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt has a large 1.8L boiler and a 2.5L water tank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou can brew espresso and steam milk at the same time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt has a quiet vibration pump when you're making coffee.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter a period of inactivity, the energy saving system puts the steam boiler to sleep.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe know a lot of thought goes into buying a machine like this, so feel free to reach out with questions — we have staff who use machines like this. The manufacturer's data sheet is \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/assets.breville.com\/Lelit\/PCGWI02\/UK+Tech+Sheets\/MaraX.pdf\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFurther specs include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e: 22.5x52x35.5 cm (LxDxH)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/span\u003e: 18.4 kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAccessories\u003c\/span\u003e: Proper tamper, 3 basket sizes, and cleaning tools\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePortafilter\u003c\/span\u003e: Commercial 58mm with maple wood handle\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eLED lights\u003c\/span\u003e: One to indicate when the water is low and one to show when the machine is heating\/heated\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eVoltage\u003c\/span\u003e: 220-240 V 50 Hz | Plug Type G (UK 3-pin)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eGauges\u003c\/span\u003e: A double gauge with both steam and pump pressure\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWands\u003c\/span\u003e: Anti burn steam and hot water arms, with a steam boost button\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eGrouphead\u003c\/span\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"metafield-multi_line_text_field\"\u003eL58E with mechanical pre-infusion, lever activated brewing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWater supply\u003c\/span\u003e: Internal tank only\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Skylark Coffee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56287859900802,"sku":null,"price":1199.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/9566\/1686\/files\/1_0abb72f4-f272-4608-ba5b-36f7a2a20b40.png?v=1770979872"},{"product_id":"lelit-bianca-espresso-machine","title":"Lelit Bianca Espresso Machine - Black (with 12 months free coffee)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the machine for the coffee devotee who wants to control all of the variables — a top-of-the-line beauty with all the bells and whistles. Honest confession: When we started to get obsessive about coffee at home, we would have flipped over a machine like this. This model also has better features that some of the fancy brands that cost 50% more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bianca was one of the first home machines to have both a PID (to quickly change water temperature) and a paddle to control water flow\/pressure. It also has two boilers, one for brewing and one for steam, and can be plumbed into the water mains or run on a tank. In short, this is the dream machine for the true enthusiast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you buy this machine from us, you're supporting Skylark's mission to explore how \"good\" coffee can be for everyone involved AND you'll get \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ea whole year's coffee subscription for free\u003c\/span\u003e —\u003c\/strong\u003e that's 2 x 250g bags of coffee each month. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(Once the machine is purchased, we'll email you to sort out your subscription.) We're pretty sure that's the best deal around for value and quality combined. It's also our way of making sure you have some excellent coffee with which to put your new machine to the test. If you need some barista training to go with it, check out our partner project, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.probaristas.com\/\"\u003ePro Baristas\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHere are the main features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManual water flow control with a paddle and gauge on top of the grouphead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectronic PID for manual water temperature control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo boilers for simultaneous brewing with powerful steaming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaddle, knobs, feet, and handles in maple wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectronic controls for setting extraction profiles, different boiler pressures, and pre-infusion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe know how important an investment like this can be, so if you have any questions just reach out to us. These machines are often the pride of a coffee lover's kitchen (or office) and we're impressed with both the features and the price of this one. The manufacturer's technical sheet is \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/assets.breville.com\/Lelit\/PCGWI02\/UK+Tech+Sheets\/Bianca.pdf\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFurther specs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"xps-ps-feature-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"xps-ps-feature-section-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"xps-ps-feature-section-content-title\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"xps-text xps-text-p2-bold\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e: (WxDxH): 58.5 x 29 x 39 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/span\u003e: 27.17 kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAdjustable settings\u003c\/span\u003e: Steam pressure, water temp, water pressure, pre-infusion, steam boiler off, standby function\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eVoltage\u003c\/span\u003e: 220-240 V 50\/60 Hz | Plug Type G (UK three-pin)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAccessories\u003c\/span\u003e: Proper steel\/wood tamper, 3 brew baskets, cleaning tools, plumbing-in kit, water filter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWater tank\u003c\/span\u003e: 2.5L, BPA free, with the option to place it on three different sides of the machine \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePortafilters\u003c\/span\u003e: Spouted and bottomless, standard commercial size, with maple wood handles\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"metafield-multi_line_text_field\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBoilers\u003c\/span\u003e: Brewing 0.8L, steam 1.5L\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eGauges\u003c\/span\u003e: Brew pressure gauge on top of the grouphead and a dual steam and pressure gauge on the front of the machine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eGrouphead\u003c\/span\u003e: L58E e61 group with paddle control\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eGraphic screen\u003c\/span\u003e: Brew timer, dose counter, machine heating\/hot indicator, low water indicator, etc.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWands\u003c\/span\u003e: No-burn steam and hot water arms with commercial valves\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePump\u003c\/span\u003e: Rotary pump with calibration via external screw for easy access\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWarmup time\u003c\/span\u003e: Less than 24 minutes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"metafield-multi_line_text_field\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Skylark Coffee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56292782571906,"sku":null,"price":2199.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/9566\/1686\/files\/2.png?v=1770979916"},{"product_id":"sage-bambino-espresso-machine-two-colours","title":"Sage Bambino Espresso Machine (with 3 months free coffee)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Bambino is the classic entry-level home espresso machine — everything you need to make tasty coffee in a small, relatively affordable package. Loads of Skylark customers brew with the Bambino. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith this machine, you'll be making your own café drinks without too much fuss — although you will need to buy a grinder separately (we have a good option here).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are simple buttons for brewing one or two shots of espresso at a time, plus solid hot water and steam functions for both black and milky drinks. We like that the machine heats up super quickly (there's no big boiler inside) and comes with all of the extra bits that you need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you buy this machine from us, you're supporting Skylark's mission to explore how \"good\" coffee can be for everyone involved AND you'll get \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ea three-month coffee subscription for free\u003c\/span\u003e —\u003c\/strong\u003e that's 2 x 250g bags of coffee each month. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(Once the machine is purchased, we'll email you to sort out your subscription.) We're pretty sure this is the best deal around for value and quality combined, and it's our way of making sure you have some excellent coffee with which to put your new machine to the test. And if you need some barista training, check out our partner project, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.probaristas.com\/\"\u003ePro Baristas\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's a reason this machine is popular with people making espresso at home for the first time. It's the ideal place to start. For a deeper dive, the instruction manual is \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/assets.sageappliances.com\/BES450\/SES450_UK_UG1_G21_FA_WEB.pdf\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetails:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComes with a 54mm portafilter, several brew basket options, a milk steaming jug, a plastic tamper, a water filter and cleaning tools.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 19.5 (W) x 32 (D) x 31 cm (H)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater tank: 1.4L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower requirements: 1300-1600W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA rapid heating system that's ready in seconds with PID temperature control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA low pressure pre-infusion before brewing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA limited two-year warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComes in pale \"sea salt\" or \"brushed stainless steel\" finishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Skylark Coffee","offers":[{"title":"Sea Salt","offer_id":56306508136834,"sku":null,"price":319.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Brushed Stainless Steel","offer_id":56306508169602,"sku":null,"price":319.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/9566\/1686\/files\/3_e1899d90-4172-4f66-86c5-308b112844bd.png?v=1770980081"},{"product_id":"sage-barista-pro","title":"Sage Barista Pro Espresso Machine (with 6 months free coffee)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a handy, all-in-one machine that grinds coffee, brews it, and steams the milk in one silver case. That means it's more affordable than buying a comparable espresso machine and grinder separately, though you may not have as much control over the specifics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe built-in grinder has conical burrs and 30 settings. The display screen lets you change the grind along with other settings, and Sage's patented heating system gets the machine hot in seconds. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a compact option for those who don't want to shop (or faff) with different pieces of equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you buy this machine from us, you're supporting Skylark's mission to explore how \"good\" coffee can be for everyone involved AND you'll get \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ea six-month coffee subscription for free\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e —\u003c\/b\u003e that's 2 x 250g bags of coffee each month. (Once the machine is purchased, we'll email you to sort out your subscription.) We're pretty sure that's the best deal around for value and quality combined. That's our way of making sure you have some excellent coffee with which to put your new machine to the test! And if you need some barista training to go with it, check out our partner project, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.probaristas.com\/\"\u003ePro Baristas\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore details:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAccessories\u003c\/span\u003e included are a dosing funnel for the grinder, a 54mm portafilter with multiple basket options, a stainless steel milk jug, cleaning tools, and a water filter. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe included tamper is magnetic, and can be fixed to the machine body or removed to use by hand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e: 35.4 x 34.3 x 40.6 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBody\u003c\/span\u003e: Brushed stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWater tank\u003c\/span\u003e: 1.9L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBean hopper\u003c\/span\u003e: 250g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePower requirements\u003c\/span\u003e: 1680 watts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eScreen settings\u003c\/span\u003e: Grind control, one or two shots of espresso, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow pressure pre-infusion before 9 bars of brew pressure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eGrinder\u003c\/span\u003e: 30 settings, with Baratza steel conical burrs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePID temperature control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited two-year warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Skylark Coffee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56293521752450,"sku":null,"price":709.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/9566\/1686\/files\/3_dedbb132-4cdf-4416-b833-eb5fe19b2d32.png?v=1770979962"},{"product_id":"baratza-encore-esp-pro-coffee-grinder","title":"Baratza Encore ESP Pro Coffee Grinder (with 1 month free coffee)","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn general, it's hard to make good espresso without a solid grinder. The Baratza Encore has been one of the best entry-level filter grinders for awhile, but this model also grinds for espresso. That makes it perhaps the best all-round electric grinder for less than £300. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you buy this machine from us, you're supporting Skylark's mission to explore how \"good\" coffee can be for everyone involved AND you'll get \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ea one-month coffee subscription for free\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e — that's 2 x 250g bags of coffee. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(Once the machine is purchased, we'll email you to sort out your subscription.) We're pretty sure that's the best deal around for value and quality combined and it's our way of making sure you have some excellent coffee with which to put your new machine to the test. If you need some barista training to go with it, check out our partner project, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.probaristas.com\/\"\u003ePro Baristas\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo adjust the grind on this machine (a crucial step for great coffee) you don't need to choose between \"clicks\" — the adjustments are smooth and stepless. There's an anti-static feature to keep grinds from spraying everywhere and a built-in timer as well. In short, this machine is great value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40mm conical burrs removable by quick release (no tools)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBurr speed: 550rpm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 13 x 15 x 34 cm, 3.84kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle dose mode (can use without a hopper) or timer mode \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrinds from 1.3g to 2.2g per second\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacity: Bean hopper 300g, single-dose chamber 45g, grounds bin 120g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody: Anodised zinc and durable ABS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower requirements: 220-240VAC 50\/60 Hz, 70W 0.8A Classe II\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo-year manufacturer's warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Skylark Coffee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56293551112578,"sku":null,"price":249.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/9566\/1686\/files\/3_1.png?v=1771501674"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.skylark.coffee\/collections\/machines.oembed","provider":"Skylark Coffee","version":"1.0","type":"link"}