flagship
commercial
la marzocco linea pb
the multi-group bar standard of modern specialty cafés.
Two-group or three-group dual-boiler commercial. PB stands for Piero Bambi. Workhorse for thousands of cafés worldwide.
what it does well
- separate coffee and steam boilers maintain consistency during busy service
- dual pid control lets baristas dial in both boiler temperatures from the machine interface
- eco mode reduces boiler temperatures during idle periods, lowering energy costs
- auto-volumetric and auto brew ratio configurations support repeatable dosing
- ruby flow restrictors resist scale buildup and erosion over time
- available in 2, 3, and 4 group configurations to match cafe volume
where it stops short
- high price point puts it out of reach for many small or first-time operators
- steep learning curve for baristas new to commercial dual-boiler machines
- large footprint and weight, up to 306 lbs for the 4 group, require serious counter planning
specs
- pump
- rotary
- boiler
- dual
- heating
- boiler
- best for
- cafe
- pressure profiling
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frequently asked questions
what is the La Marzocco Linea PB?
the La Marzocco Linea PB is a commercial espresso machine. the multi-group bar standard of modern specialty cafés.
how much does the La Marzocco Linea PB cost?
the La Marzocco Linea PB costs £12,000–£22,000, released in 2013.
what is the La Marzocco Linea PB best for?
the La Marzocco Linea PB is best for cafe coffee.
what are the pros and cons of the La Marzocco Linea PB?
strengths: separate coffee and steam boilers maintain consistency during busy service, dual pid control lets baristas dial in both boiler temperatures from the machine interface, eco mode reduces boiler temperatures during idle periods, lowering energy costs, auto-volumetric and auto brew ratio configurations support repeatable dosing, ruby flow restrictors resist scale buildup and erosion over time, available in 2, 3, and 4 group configurations to match cafe volume. trade-offs: high price point puts it out of reach for many small or first-time operators, steep learning curve for baristas new to commercial dual-boiler machines, large footprint and weight, up to 306 lbs for the 4 group, require serious counter planning.