Ascaso espresso machines and coffee grinders
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About Ascaso Espresso Machines and Coffee Grinders

ascaso 2009For more than 40 years in the espresso world, Ascaso has transformed to build not only a reputation on quality, which is unheard of with espresso machine manufacturers in Spain, but also a reputation in building world-class leadership in espresso machine manufacturing.

Jesús Ascaso, the founding father of today's Ascaso, was born in a humble mountain town in the north section of Spain. He was a man with an entrepreneurial spirit which included integrity and good old fashion hard work. Since his small town offered him very little opportunity, Jesús left for Barcelona with the equivalent of $30 in his pocket and a head full ideas.

In the 50's, espresso started to become popular in Spain, and in Barcelona, espresso popularity led to a flourishing industry. In 1950, Jesús Ascaso began to work for a espresso machine spare parts supplier. His main task was chrome-plating parts. Between 1952-1962, Jesús worked on the production line at Gaggia making espresso parts for consumer espresso machines throughout the world. In 1962, Jesús opened his own espresso machine spare parts supply company in Barcelona, Spain. Today, Ascaso sells it spare parts in more than 50 countries in the world.

José Luis Ascaso, son of Jesús, has been the current leader in the diversification of Ascaso in the last 10 years. He created an espresso machine factory to unify his knowledge of espresso components and design and espresso culture. "For coffee lovers" was born. 1st-line Equipment had the opportunity to evaluate sample models circa 2003. To make an interesting story short, 1st-line Equipment did not like the sample machines in terms of internal design and performance for the United States. Our voice fell on deaf ears as another potential importer did not make the demands, and the other importer seemed to Ascaso as an easier company to deal with. Approximately four importers and four years later, Ascaso came back to 1st-line and inquired again about import ship. Our first question was is the changes we requested were made. We received an astounding yes! 1st-line Equipment, LLC and Ascaso work hand-in-hand to bring about high quality home and office espresso machines.

Today, Jesús Ascaso works in his factory about 18 hours per day for six months of the year. For the remainder of the year, he lives in the town he left over 50 years ago - taking care of his tomatoes and honey.








Steel Series Espresso Machines

Please note that the term 'Professional' used by Ascaso does not mean commercial use. It only signifies that the grouphead and portafilter accommodate 58mm diameter sized filter baskets like that found on commercial machines. This does not include pod baskets.

Ascaso Steel Uno "Special Edition Versatile" Espresso Machines

Ascaso Steel Uno "Special Edition Versatile" Espresso Machines

$549.00
Similar internals as the Dream, but found with a stainless steel body!
Ascaso Steel Uno Professional Espresso Machines

Ascaso Steel Uno
Professional Espresso Machines

$599.00
The steel and the blue. Industrial aesthetics. Professional power.
Ascaso Steel Uno Professional Espresso Machines

Ascaso Steel Uno Professional
Espresso Machine WITH PID

$799.00
Why fuss with aftermarket PID systems when Ascaso does it all for you?
Ascaso Steel Duo Semi-Auto Professional Espresso Machines

Ascaso Steel Duo Semi-Auto
Professional Espresso Machines


$799.00

Dual heating systems - thermoblock for steam and boiler for coffee.


The Ascaso Steel DUO Versatile Office

$899.00
The Premiere Espresso Machine for the Office Enviroment. Adaptable to both Pods and Ground Coffee, this truly is a VERSATILE machine!
Ascaso Steel Duo Tronic Professional Espresso Machines

Ascaso Steel Duo Tronic
Professional Espresso Machines

$999.00
Dual heating systems - one thermoblock for steam and one boiler for coffee. Three programmable coffee dosage buttons!

 


Dream, Arc and Basic Espresso Machines

The term 'Versatile' indicates a 57mm diameter sized filter baskets - one for single cup ground coffee, one for double cup ground coffee, and one for single-dose easy-serving-espresso (E.S.E.) pods. Double dose and coffee pods (i.e. Melitta) will not work on these machines.


Ascaso Dream Versatile Espresso Machine


Ascaso Dream Versatile Espresso Machines
$549.00-$649.00
The boldest outline. A wink to the past and a bet to the future. Available in 13 colors.


DREAM UP!
Dream UP features newly redesiged internals. The new 3-Way Solenoid ensures dry doses, no leaks, and no overperssure.


Ascaso Dream Pod Only Espresso Machine


Ascaso Dream Pod-Only Espresso Machines
$779.00-$899.00
Easy to use. No mess. Available in 2 colors.


Ascaso Black Arc Espresso Machine
Ascaso Arc Versatile Espresso Machines
$399.00-$419.00
Similar performance packed in an attractive and small shell. Available in 2 colors.
Ascaso BASIC Espresso Machine
Ascaso Basic Versatile Espresso Machines
$279.00
Basic design with good performance. A real performer at an entry-level price.

 


Grinders
All of the Ascaso grinders below offer a very important feature: stepless adjustment. Meaning... there are no stepped settings for the fineness of the coffee grinders used for espresso machines. This is a great feature as sometimes to get a great espresso on an espresso machine, you need setting 8.5 which can not be achieved on a stepped grinder that has settings 8 and 9. Stepless adjustment allows the user to get to the achieved setting. The down side to stepless adjustment is that it is not a practical grinder for use in multiple coffee brewing methods (i.e. drip, french press, espresso). In other words, these need to be dedicated grinders for one grind fineness - no switching.

The I-Mini grinder is a very small grinder for very low-volume home applications that do not require a very, very fine grind. In other words, it is a great grinder for the Ascaso espresso machines that are listed as 'versatile', but do not work as well for the Ascaso 'professional' machines which require the I-1 series or I-2 series of espresso coffee grinders.

Ascaso 1D/I-2D Espresso Grinders
Ascaso 1-2/I-2D Conical Burr Espresso Grinders
$299.00-$339.00

Ascaso I-Steel I-2 Doserless Conical Burr
Ascaso I-Steel I-2 Doserless Conical Burr Espresso Grinders
$306.00


Accessories

 

Ascaso "For Coffee Lovers" Ceramic Espresso and Cappuccino Cups
Ascaso "For Coffee Lovers" Ceramic Espresso and Cappuccino Cups
$45.00-$50.00