LaRhea Professionale Urban Espresso Machine - 8 Litre Boiler
LaRhea Professionale Urban Espresso Machine - 8 Litre Boiler
Low stock: 1 left
Couldn't load pickup availability
The LaRhea Professionale Urban is a cutting-edge traditional commercial espresso machine that merges modern Italian-inspired aesthetics with high-performance functionality. Built around a striking chrome, black, and wood chassis, it features an ergonomic, low-slung stance paired with a colour touchscreen LED display and touchpad controls designed for intuitive barista operation. The unit is outfitted with down and side LED lights to illuminate the work surface, alongside two cool-touch steam wands and a dedicated hot water outlet for versatile beverage preparation. Connecting directly to a plumbed water supply, it provides a continuous, efficient workflow for demanding hospitality environments.
Engineered to scale effortlessly with venue output, the Urban is available in two robust configurations. The 2-group model houses an 8-litre boiler powered by a 4000W heating element, set within an 800mm wide footprint (95kg). For larger venues, the 3-group variant expands to a 13-litre boiler backed by 5600W of power across a 1040mm frame (117kg). Both models share a consistent height of 590mm and depth of 600mm, delivering exceptional thermal stability and reliable speed during peak service.
LaRhea Professionale Urban Espresso Machine Brochure
LaRhea Professionale Urban Espresso Machine Product Sheet
-
Free! Delivery (Worth £95): 1-3 days Free Standard UK Delivery, Direct from UK Warehouse.
-
Free! Bronze Service Plan (Worth £1200): Gives you 1-year parts coverage, labour or call-out fees, direct phone support for quick technical help. Click here for more info about this plan
- Free! Installation, Water Filter and on-site training (Worth £350)
- Free! 5kg of MONT58 Sustainable Coffee Beans (Worth £150): Start your journey with premium beans on us.
- 10 Trees planted with every order of LaRhea Professionale Urban Espresso Machine - With our environmental Project through Ecologi.
Features
Italian-Inspired Urban Design: Features modern, sleek lines built around a premium chrome, black, and wood chassis.
Colour Touchscreen LED Display: Equipped with an intuitive colour touchscreen display and touchpad controls for seamless programming and operation.
Cool-Touch Steam Wands: Includes 2 cool-touch stainless steel steam wands for safer, burn-free milk texturing during high-volume service.
Integrated Workstation Lighting: Built-in down and side LED lights illuminate the drip tray and work area for maximum visibility.
Dedicated Hot Water Outlet: Features 1 independent hot water dispenser for fast preparation of teas and Americanos.
Plumbed Water Supply: Connects directly to a mains water line to support continuous, non-stop commercial operation.
Specification for LaRhea Professionale Urban Espresso Machine
| Feature | 2-Group Model | 3-Group Model |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 590 mm x 800 mm x 600 mm | 590 mm x 1040 mm x 600 mm |
| Weight | 95 kg | 117 kg |
| Boiler Capacity | 8.0 Litres | 13.0 Litres |
| Power Consumption | 4000 W | 5600 W |
| Finish / Colour | Chrome / Black / Wood | Chrome / Black / Wood |
| Interface / Controls | Touchpad & Colour Touchscreen | Touchpad & Colour Touchscreen |
| Lighting | Down & Side LED Lighting | Down & Side LED Lighting |
| Steam Wands | 2 Cool Touch | 2 Cool Touch |
| Hot Water Outlets | 1 | 1 |
| Water Supply | Plumbed Mains Supply | Plumbed Mains Supply |
Why the laRhea Professionale Urban is a Smart Commercial Investment
In demanding hospitality environments, maintaining speed, consistency, and barista safety during peak rush hours is critical to profitability. The laRhea Professionale Urban bridges high-capacity operational demands with barista-level drink execution. Engineered as a heavy-duty, touchscreen commercial espresso machine inspired by Italian urban design, it gives venue operators, busy cafes, and restaurants a versatile platform to elevate their coffee offering while delivering continuous, high-volume output.
Key Commercial Advantages
1. Italian Urban Design & Integrated Workstation Lighting Featuring an eye-catching chrome, black, and wood chassis, the Urban serves as a visually captivating centerpiece behind any counter or service station. The machine incorporates down and side LED lights to illuminate the drip tray and work area, ensuring maximum visibility during espresso extraction and beverage preparation under any ambient lighting.
2. Colour Touchscreen & Touchpad Interface Equipped with an intuitive colour touchscreen LED display alongside touchpad controls, the machine enables staff to program and navigate drink recipes with precision. This modern digital interface makes service fast and straightforward, reducing barista training time and beverage preparation errors during peak hours.
3. Cool-Touch Steam Wands & Scalable Boiler Capacity Built specifically to protect baristas and handle relentless daily demand:
-
Cool-Touch Steam Wands: Features 2 cool-touch stainless steel steam wands designed to prevent accidental burns during continuous milk texturing, improving workplace safety.
-
Scalable Commercial Power: Available in 2-group (4000W element / 8-litre boiler) and 3-group (5600W element / 13-litre boiler) configurations. These high-power heating systems ensure exceptional thermal stability and fast recovery for pulling shots and steaming milk simultaneously.
4. Continuous Plumbed Operation and Dedicated Hot Water Built for non-stop commercial use, the Urban connects directly to a plumbed mains water supply, eliminating manual refilling delays. It includes 2 steam wands for simultaneous milk frothing alongside a 1 dedicated hot water outlet for quick tea and Americano service without flavor cross-contamination.
Delivering Long-Term Value
Available in robust 800mm (2-group, 95kg) or expanded 1040mm (3-group, 117kg) footprints, the laRhea Professionale Urban packs high-volume commercial capability into a modern frame. By combining touchscreen controls, cool-touch steam safety, and integrated LED illumination, this unit lowers service bottlenecks while providing a premium, customizable coffee experience across any busy commercial venue.
About the Brand Rhea
Rhea Vendors Group is an iconic Italian manufacturer that has been pioneering automated coffee and beverage solutions since 1960. Renowned for combining 100% Made in Italy craftsmanship with cutting-edge engineering, the brand is famous for elevating the automated coffee experience through high-end industrial design and proprietary tech like Varitherm induction heating and Variflex brewing systems. Operating in over 90 countries, Rhea bridges the gap between commercial efficiency and authentic barista-quality espresso, making it a global benchmark for premium workplace, hospitality, and self-service coffee solutions.
