LUCCA
Tempo
Tempo: a single-boiler with a paddle
4.5
By Priya Natarajan
- Category
- Espresso Machines
- Brand
- LUCCA
- Price
- $1395.00
- Rating
- 4.5 / 5
Tempo is the enthusiast single-boiler. A manual flow-control paddle, programmable pre-infusion, PID, shot timer, and optional walnut accents make this feel like a compressed prosumer machine. It is a genuine pressure-profiling tool for people who do not have the budget or space for a Bianca.
What we liked and didn't
Pros
- Manual flow control on a single-boiler
- Programmable pre-infusion and PID
- Elegant walnut or matte black finishes
Cons
- Single-boiler wait time between brew and steam
- Aesthetics polarize - people love or dislike the paddle
