La Marzocco is proud to announce SmartSteam, a brand new product feature available to add to any new Linea PB order. SmartSteam is designed to add functional automation to the milk steaming process, automatically stopping the steam pressure when the sensor in the steam wand reaches a programmed temperature. Simply program your desired temperatures in the menu, start steaming by pressing the button for your SmartSteam steam wand, and aerate your milk like you usually would. When the milk approaches your ideal temperature, the machine will automatically cut the pressure, resulting in perfect milk temperature every time.
Barista Assistance
SmartSteam features a temperature sensor attached to the end of a traditional steam wand, allowing baristas to expertly texture their milk the same way they would on a traditional steam wand. By automatically stopping at the desired temperature, SmartSteam delivers consistency while freeing baristas to focus on quality.
Predictive Temperature
SmartSteam uses a predictive algorithm to deliver precise milk temperatures. As the milk starts to heat up, the SmartSteam algorithm will track how quickly the milk is heating, predicting the exact moment that the pitcher will reach the desired temperature. The algorithm then cuts the steam pressure so that any carryover heating won’t cause the total milk temperature to exceed the programmed target.
Easy Programming
SmartSteam is easily accessible in the Linea PBs barista programming menu and can hold two separate temperatures, as well as a kid’s milk temperature for cooler drinks. Once the temperatures are set, they can be selected by pressing the Smart Steam button briefly or holding it for a more extended period.
Availability
SmartSteam is available now on any new Linea PB espresso machine, but must be specified at the time of order. It cannot be added as a retrofit kit for older Linea PB espresso machines.
