Facts & Myths:
Myth:
The bigger an espresso machine is, the more stable and reliable it becomes.
Fact:
By using a combination of high-quality materials, sophisticated temperature control and fast acting heat elements "Ai-1" is capable of providing excellent response time and true thermal stability while maintaining a small footprint and conserving energy.
Myth:
Steam Valves are nice because you can "trim" back the steam pressure as you finish frothing milk.
Fact:
Excellent micro-foam is created by the velocity of the steam, as well as the temperature. Ai-1 features push-button steam, this allows you to cut the steam pressure exactly when you approach target temperature in your pitcher... no more incessantly spinning a valve handle to cut your steam at the
perfect time, and no loss of pressure (velocity) throughout the frothing process.
Myth:
Customers don't care about what goes on behind the veil of a typical espresso machine.
Fact:
As consumers become more aware and educated of coffee culture and quality they desire a more immersing experience. Ai-1 removes the curtain between your barista and customers, not only is the entire process of their drink creation visible (for maybe the first time) but the interaction level is greatly enhanced without unnecessary barriers.
Myth:
It just makes sense to have a bigger machine with more brewheads
Fact:
A well trained barista is the master of time management. 2 or 3 group espresso machines may seem like a good idea if your establishment has high output, but when two or more baristas attempt to "dance" around the same machine performance is advertently affected. Bumping elbows and sharing brewheads and steam wands with your neighboring barista soon becomes a hinderance and makes interaction with your customer all the more difficult. Ai-1 is modular by design, it fits into your cafe wherever you desire a "barista station", strategically placing your grinders and under-counter refrigeration between machines creates "zones" where customers experience their drink creation from start to finish, this is where Ai-1 really shines; in providing a unique one-on-one experience which will set you apart from your competition and bring you closer to your valued customer.
Finally... if your establishment relies on a single 2, 3 or 4 group espresso machine as the life-force of sales, you are taking an inherent risk. All espresso machines will need maintenance and repair over the course of their lifetime. By choosing modular espresso machines you in fact are purchasing a valuable insurance policy. Never again fear a loss of sales or reputation by an infamous breakdown, Ai-1 is completely modular independent, if you experience failure or maintenance on Ai-1, your other stations will remain fully operational... Ai-1 is it's own back-up plan.
Myth:
The bigger an espresso machine is, the more stable and reliable it becomes.
Fact:
By using a combination of high-quality materials, sophisticated temperature control and fast acting heat elements "Ai-1" is capable of providing excellent response time and true thermal stability while maintaining a small footprint and conserving energy.
Myth:
Steam Valves are nice because you can "trim" back the steam pressure as you finish frothing milk.
Fact:
Excellent micro-foam is created by the velocity of the steam, as well as the temperature. Ai-1 features push-button steam, this allows you to cut the steam pressure exactly when you approach target temperature in your pitcher... no more incessantly spinning a valve handle to cut your steam at the
perfect time, and no loss of pressure (velocity) throughout the frothing process.
Myth:
Customers don't care about what goes on behind the veil of a typical espresso machine.
Fact:
As consumers become more aware and educated of coffee culture and quality they desire a more immersing experience. Ai-1 removes the curtain between your barista and customers, not only is the entire process of their drink creation visible (for maybe the first time) but the interaction level is greatly enhanced without unnecessary barriers.
Myth:
It just makes sense to have a bigger machine with more brewheads
Fact:
A well trained barista is the master of time management. 2 or 3 group espresso machines may seem like a good idea if your establishment has high output, but when two or more baristas attempt to "dance" around the same machine performance is advertently affected. Bumping elbows and sharing brewheads and steam wands with your neighboring barista soon becomes a hinderance and makes interaction with your customer all the more difficult. Ai-1 is modular by design, it fits into your cafe wherever you desire a "barista station", strategically placing your grinders and under-counter refrigeration between machines creates "zones" where customers experience their drink creation from start to finish, this is where Ai-1 really shines; in providing a unique one-on-one experience which will set you apart from your competition and bring you closer to your valued customer.
Finally... if your establishment relies on a single 2, 3 or 4 group espresso machine as the life-force of sales, you are taking an inherent risk. All espresso machines will need maintenance and repair over the course of their lifetime. By choosing modular espresso machines you in fact are purchasing a valuable insurance policy. Never again fear a loss of sales or reputation by an infamous breakdown, Ai-1 is completely modular independent, if you experience failure or maintenance on Ai-1, your other stations will remain fully operational... Ai-1 is it's own back-up plan.
