{"product_id":"astra-m2c-014-mega-ii-compact-automatic-espresso-machine-two-group-heads-compact-220v","title":"Astra M2C-014 MEGA II Compact Automatic Espresso Machine, Two Group Heads, Compact, 220V","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Astra M2C-014 is the MEGA II Compact automatic espresso machine with two compact group heads, built for commercial environments that need consistent, high-volume espresso without relying on advanced barista skills. Only 19.25 in. wide, designed for coffee carts, catering, and limited-space locations. Automatic dosing programs exact shot volumes into the machine so every pull matches your recipe, and the self-tamping, high-density group heads deliver uniform puck compression regardless of who is behind the bar. A copper boiler and Astra's thermocycling system keep brew temperature stable extraction after extraction, even during sustained rushes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n \u003ch3\u003eThermocycling System with High-Density Group Heads\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eAstra's thermocycling system continuously circulates water through the high-density group heads between shots. This eliminates the temperature drop that conventional machines experience during idle periods, so the first shot after a five-minute gap tastes the same as one pulled mid-rush. The copper boiler recovers heat quickly, and the combination delivers the kind of thermal consistency that shows up directly in the cup. For an automatic machine where the operator is trusting the program to deliver quality, stable temperature is what makes that trust warranted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n \u003cp\u003eThe M2C-014 comes equipped with two cool-touch steam wands and one water dispensing valve, with manual steam controls (automated option available) and manual hot water controls. It ships with one single and two double portafilters. The quiet rotary-vane Procon pump connects to a plumbed water line (30 to 50 psi, filtered and softened) through a 1\/4-inch inlet and 1\/2-inch drain hookup. 220V, dedicated circuit required, with a 5-foot power cord included. Handcrafted in the USA from US-standard parts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Astra Manufacturing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51175768129821,"sku":"M2C-014","price":5683.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0699\/4716\/2909\/files\/40743_m2c014_front_e0f269a6-1373-413a-938b-01a7d4863042.jpg?v=1776338327","url":"https:\/\/thechefstore.com\/products\/astra-m2c-014-mega-ii-compact-automatic-espresso-machine-two-group-heads-compact-220v","provider":"TheChefStore.Com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}