prosumer
ascaso steel duo pid
dual thermoblock precision for serious home espresso
the ascaso steel duo pid sits at $2,095 and gives you two separate thermoblocks, one for brewing and one for steaming, so you can pull a shot and texture milk at the same time without waiting. pid control via the onboard screen holds temperature to within ±1.5°c, and you can program pre-infusion, shot time, and brew temperature. warm-up takes about three and a half minutes. the no-burn steam wand and walnut knob are nice touches, and the adjustable opv adds real tunability for the price.
what it does well
- simultaneous brewing and steaming with no wait between the two
- pid temperature control accurate to ±1.5°c with on-screen adjustment
- programmable pre-infusion, shot time, and extraction timer built in
- adjustable opv valve lets you dial in pressure for different coffees
- no-burn steam wand reduces risk during milk texturing
where it stops short
- 12-month warranty is short for a $2,095 machine
- thermoblock steam power rated medium, not ideal for high-volume entertaining
- requires a 20-amp outlet, which not all home kitchens have
- no pressure profiling for those wanting shot-by-shot flow control
specs
- pump
- vibratory
- boiler
- dual
- heating
- thermoblock
- best for
- prosumer
- pressure profiling
- false
frequently asked questions
what is the Ascaso Steel Duo PID?
the Ascaso Steel Duo PID is a prosumer espresso machine. dual thermoblock precision for serious home espresso
how much does the Ascaso Steel Duo PID cost?
the Ascaso Steel Duo PID costs $2,095.
what is the Ascaso Steel Duo PID best for?
the Ascaso Steel Duo PID is best for prosumer coffee.
what are the pros and cons of the Ascaso Steel Duo PID?
strengths: simultaneous brewing and steaming with no wait between the two, pid temperature control accurate to ±1.5°c with on-screen adjustment, programmable pre-infusion, shot time, and extraction timer built in, adjustable opv valve lets you dial in pressure for different coffees, no-burn steam wand reduces risk during milk texturing. trade-offs: 12-month warranty is short for a $2,095 machine, thermoblock steam power rated medium, not ideal for high-volume entertaining, requires a 20-amp outlet, which not all home kitchens have, no pressure profiling for those wanting shot-by-shot flow control.