Modbar Steam System - Extra Dry Steam Performance

The Modbar Steam system delivers a minimal, modern aesthetic under-counter solution coupled with impressive commercial power and control. Crafted meticulously for absolute ease of use and maintenance, this stand-alone milk texturing station offers highly flexible, unique configurations that let you set up one or two taps per under-bench module. This modular design allows business owners to seamlessly arrange their under-counter layout however they like to make the absolute most out of their available cabinet space.

A major technical triumph of the system is its extra dry steam performance. An improved internal design guarantees dry steam by entirely eliminating condensation in critical areas along the fluid steam path, ensuring your microfoam remains flawlessly textured without excess water dilution. Staff can confidently interact with the sleek above-counter hardware thanks to the integration of a double-walled, vacuum-insulated pro touch wand that remains completely cool to the touch during operation. To protect the machinery over long-term use, the module features a dedicated refresh button that avoids scale formation by allowing fresh water to recirculate seamlessly inside the boiler at the press of a button.

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Modbar Steam System User Manual

You get this when you Purchase through Prime Coffee Suppliers:

• Free! Delivery (Worth £95): 1-3 days Free Standard UK Delivery, Direct from
  UK Warehouse.
• Free! 2 Years Full UK Warranty - This includes: Parts that break due to
  manufacturing defects, and back to base repairs in one of our workshops in
  the UK. If a repair cannot be done a replacement machine will be sent out.
  This is inclusive to manufacturing defects and not damage from daily use or
  cleaning related issues.
• Free! 5KG of MONT58 Sustainable Coffee Beans (Worth £30): Start your journey with premium beans on us.
• 10 Trees planted with every order of a Modbar Espresso EP System With our environmental Project through Ecologi.

Features

Programmable Pressure Profiling: Baristas can design, save, and replicate unique pressure curves to perfectly match multiple coffee recipes and origin profiles.

La Marzocco Strada EP DNA: Equipped with a high-precision internal gear pump—the exact same technology used in the famous Strada EP—providing micro-precise real-time pressure control.

Dual Brewing Modality: Features complete flexibility with both manual and automatic brewing functions, letting you profile shots on the fly or run standard auto-volumetrics during a rush.

Advanced Module Interface: Intricate profile adjustments are managed beneath the counter via an intuitive touchscreen display and a physical joystick built right onto the module casing.

3-Zone PID Temperature Control: Operates with two progressive boilers and an independently heated group head, factoring in time, volume, and usage to maintain absolute thermal stability across the 1.5-meter line.

Profile Sharing & Storage: Includes built-in USB ports on the under-counter module to easily save, export, and transfer successful pressure profiles across multiple café locations.

Automated Maintenance: Outfitted with automated, built-in back-flush and rinse cleaning programs to simplify end-of-day workflow for staff.

Specification for Modbar Espresso EP System

Elevating the Bar: Why Forward-Thinking Specialty Cafés Are Investing in the Modbar Espresso EP

In the highly competitive specialty coffee sector, standing out requires an intentional blend of cutting-edge extraction science and uncompromised hospitality design. While traditional countertop espresso machines have long served as the functional anchors of coffee shops, their massive physical footprint presents a distinct challenge: they act as a literal and figurative wall between the barista and the guest. For premium hospitality businesses looking to break this barrier, the Modbar Espresso EP (Electronic Profile) under-counter system represents a profound operational and aesthetic upgrade that directly impacts profitability, brand loyalty, and beverage quality.

1. Eliminating the Physical Barrier to Maximize Hospitality

The most immediate business argument for adopting the Modbar Espresso EP is the complete transformation of your café layout. By hiding the bulky boilers, computer modules, and pumps entirely beneath the counter, you are left with a sleek, low-profile chrome tap that opens up the service line.

• Enhanced Customer Interaction: Baristas can maintain direct eye contact and converse freely with guests without a massive metal chassis blocking the view. This setup turns the extraction process into a transparent, interactive experience.

• Increased Retail Velocity: Removing the physical barrier streamlines counter acoustics and ergonomics. Guests feel more inclined to ask questions, engage in upselling conversations (such as exploring premium single-origin micro-lots), and add high-margin pastries or retail bags to their orders.

2. Attracting Discerning Coffee Consumers with Advanced Flavor Profiling

Today’s specialty coffee consumers are more educated than ever; they actively seek out unique flavor profiles, distinct processing methods, and origin-specific characteristics. The Espresso EP is a tool built specifically for flavor exploration, powered by the exact same high-precision gear pump technology found in the legendary La Marzocco Strada EP.

• Custom Pressure Profiling: Your team can design, save, and replicate precise pressure curves for every single coffee bean on your menu. Whether you want an elongated low-pressure pre-infusion to tame a bright, light-roasted Kenyan coffee, or a declining pressure finish to prevent over-extraction in an Indonesian bean, the EP gives you the precision to unlock flavor notes that standard 9-bar machines simply cannot achieve.

• Menu Diversification: Being able to save multiple distinct recipes directly onto the module means your café can effortlessly serve a highly specialized, rotating origin menu alongside a reliable house blend.

3. Merging Creative Control with Peak Rush Efficiency

A common concern for business owners investing in manual profiling equipment is the potential slowdown during peak morning rushes. The Modbar Espresso EP completely solves this bottleneck through its dual brewing modality.

• Manual Mode for Low Volumes: During slower periods or dedicated tasting flights, baristas can utilize the system's manual features to tweak recipes on the fly and experiment with extraction variables.

• Automatic Volumetrics for High Volumes: When a queue forms out the door, the machine can switch over to its automated, pre-programmed volumetric profiles. Baristas simply lock in the handle and activate the tap—allowing the machine to execute a flawless, profile-consistent extraction every single time while the barista turns away to milk steam or interact with the next customer.

4. Built on Trusted, Commercial-Grade Engineering

Investing in under-counter equipment shouldn't mean sacrificing mechanical durability. Because Modbar is wholly owned, engineered, and manufactured by La Marzocco in Florence, Italy, it brings unparalleled operational peace of mind to business owners.

• Rock-Solid Thermal Stability: Utilizing a sophisticated 3-zone PID temperature program across progressive dual boilers and an independently heated group tap, the EP maintains strict thermal consistency even under relentless back-to-back commercial use.

• Simplified Maintenance & Sourcing: The internal components share an identical DNA with standard La Marzocco machinery. For your business, this means that local commercial technicians will already be intimately familiar with how to service the unit, and sourcing replacement parts globally is incredibly fast and straightforward.

The Bottom Line

The Modbar Espresso EP is not just a visual statement piece; it is an investment in operational agility, top-tier extraction capability, and modern spatial branding. By moving the mechanical mass out of sight while doubling down on precision extraction technology, your business positions itself at the absolute forefront of the specialty coffee movement—delivering a memorable, premium experience that keeps customers coming back.

Scouting Innovation: Prime Coffee Suppliers Hits the London Coffee Festival to Explore the Modbar Lineup

LONDON — The annual pilgrimage to East London’s iconic Old Truman Brewery on Brick Lane remains the ultimate litmus test for the future of the hospitality sector. For the procurement and engineering teams at Prime Coffee Suppliers, the recently concluded London Coffee Festival provided the perfect stage to evaluate the latest technical hardware shaping modern café design. At the absolute top of the sourcing agenda this year was an in-depth, hands-on assessment of the highly acclaimed La Marzocco Modbar under-counter system.

As open-plan hospitality, minimalist counter layouts, and experiential design transition from niche trends to core commercial requirements, traditional above-counter espresso machines are increasingly viewed as physical barriers to customer engagement. To experience the alternative firsthand, the Prime Coffee Suppliers team spent extensive time at both the Modbar stand and the festival’s high-octane Latte Art Live stage, where the sleek, low-profile Modbar system was designated as the official machinery partner. The open layout proved immediately transformative: without a massive metal chassis blocking the view, audience members and buyers enjoyed an unhindered, close-up look at world-class baristas executing precision pours.

Putting the Hardware to the Test

Beyond aesthetics, the technical team at Prime Coffee Suppliers subjected the Modbar lineup to rigorous performance analysis during the festival’s high-volume roaster takeovers.

The evaluation focused heavily on the Modbar Espresso AV (Auto-Volumetric) system. Built on the mechanical foundation of the legendary La Marzocco Linea PB, the system proved it could handle relentless back-to-back service without a single hitch in thermal stability. The team observed:

• Thermal Consistency: Modbar’s multi-zone PID heating loops effectively overcame the classic under-counter challenge, keeping temperature delivery rock-solid across insulated fluid lines throughout peak afternoon rushes.

• Integrated ABR Scales: The built-in drip tray scales utilizing La Marzocco’s Drip Prediction software were put through their paces, automatically halting extractions at precise mass targets to eliminate human error.

• Modular Versatility: The team explored the full ecosystem, assessing the standalone Modbar Steam tap—featuring a dual-stage lever and cool-touch wand—alongside the automated Modbar Pour-Over tap, which allows a single barista to scale multi-profile filter brewing workflows.

The Supplier’s Verdict

"Seeing the Modbar system anchoring major interactive zones like Latte Art Live and the True Artisan Café leaves no doubt about its commercial readiness," noted the Head of Equipment Procurement at Prime Coffee Suppliers. "For our B2B clients in the luxury boutique, high-end hotel, and specialty café sectors, Modbar isn't just about freeing up counter space. Because it shares internal components and engineering DNA with the standard La Marzocco lineup, it gives our service division absolute confidence in long-term parts reliability and maintenance simplicity."

With the insights gathered from the showroom floor, Prime Coffee Suppliers is officially expanding its commercial portfolio to offer fully integrated Modbar consultation, custom bench-drilling installation templates, and multi-tap lease packages tailored for premium hospitality fit-outs.

About the Brand 

La Marzocco Modbar began in the early 2000s when two American bandmates and coffee professionals set out to shatter the physical barrier of bulky traditional espresso machines by hiding the complex mechanical clutter beneath the counter and leaving only elegant, minimalist taps above. Recognizing the revolutionary potential of this under-counter design, industry giant La Marzocco became an early investor in 2012, eventually absorbing the brand's manufacturing entirely into its legendary factory in Florence, Italy. Today, Modbar operates as a premium, design-forward sub-brand whose equipment is built with the exact internal DNA, heavy-duty boilers, and electronic reliability of the iconic La Marzocco Linea PB. By combining this world-class mechanical power with cutting-edge multi-zone thermal stability, Modbar has become the global benchmark for luxury hotels, high-end retail boutiques, and specialty cafés looking to turn coffee service into a barrier-free, interactive piece of theatre.