List Price: $23,320
If you’ve visited a specialty coffee shop over the last 10 years, there’s a high likelihood that your espresso was brewed with a Linea PB. The Linea PB adds to the reliability of the Linea Classic S with significant feature enhancements designed to put the barista in the driver’s seat. And with the choice of volumetric or Auto Brew Ratio (ABR) technology, baristas can customize every aspect of extraction to benefit both the end cup and the behind-the-bar workflow.
The Linea PB machine is also available as the Linea PB X. While the Linea PB has one brew boiler that powers all group heads, the PB X features an independent brew boiler for each group head. This feature empowers baristas to tailor the temperature of each group head to match the recipe for a specific single-origin coffee, blend, or roast level that you might find at a coffee shop that prioritizes rare or exceptional quality coffee varietals.
Performs Best For
Mid to high-volume coffee shops that desire customizable barista controls (such as dedicated temperatures) to enhance espresso quality, aid in a smooth bar flow, and improve energy efficiency.
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Noteable Features
Digital Controls
In comparison to the older Linea Classic S, the Linea PB has digital controls that allow baristas to program everything from steam temperature to volumetric dosing with the push of a button.
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Volumetric (AV) allows baristas set the desired output of the shot and the machine stops automatically based on the programmed pulses. Optional drip tray scales for Auto Brew Ratio (ABR) capabilities allows baristas to set a desired coffee: water ratio and the machine automatically pulls the shot to that ratio.
Piero Group Caps
To accomplish the proper volumetric dosing features, La Marzocco introduced Piero Group Caps with the Linea PB. These group heads have an integrated flow meter that ensures proper thermal stability and pulse accuracy in comparison to older Linea models.
Eco Mode
For energy-conscious cafe owners, the Linea PB also comes with Eco Mode. In Eco Mode, the machine enters a “standby” state which lowers boiler temperatures when not in use.
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