Bezzera Espresso Machines Factory Tour

See how Bezzera espresso machines are made in this behind the scenes factory tour. Whole Latte Love takes you inside the Bezzera factory in Milan, Italy. Luca Bezzera leads the tour and is the 4th generation of the family making espresso machines for nearly 120 years in Milan. His great, great grandfather patented the portafilter in 1901 and the single serve espresso machine in 1903. Bezzera makes about 80% of their machine components in their own factory - rare among espresso machine manufacturers!
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[@coz594]

The man knows his very name is on each machine and he wants the product to be perfect. My next machine will be a Bezzera. Great video. Thank You! I subscribed.

[@Wholelattelovepage]

Hey coz, You're welcome and thanks for the sub!

[@RA35GT]

I love how this guy knows all the little things about the processes in his company.

[@jdejota1029]

You can recognize a well driven company when the owner knows the business bottom-up. Since Luca is the 4th gen. driving the company, I might guess now he's been working in the factory in every department until being handed over.

[@ognjencorovic]

@@jdejota1029 this is how it should ideally be done.

[@BootsyFrost]

Totally. I was probably gonna buy Bezzera anyway but this guy just clinched the sale :)

[@ognjencorovic]

I just bought a Strega. Solid machine. Took me a couple of days to dial in my fav light roast and am getting flavour notes from it that I didn’t know were there before.

[@rinky_dinky]

@@ognjencorovic I think I might very well get the strega as well

[@johnwet6969]

14.46 right down corner - most important part of the factory tour! 👍👍👍 😂😂😂

[@arturvh]

I'm really impressed. In the world of just making money they make such good products on their own. I see passion and so much love to make things like they should be done. I wish Europa would wake up and then went on Bezzera's way rather than making all the stuff in China. I will never change my Bezzera machine to even better but mass produced product. I'm proud of you. Greetings from Poland.

[@bropocalypse2065]

My next machine will be Bezzera for sure.

[@lindagreen3495]

Great video from WLL. This is not the first video on Bezzera's factory and they are one of the very few espresso companies who can showcase how components were crafted from semi finished raw material. Many companies simply can't as they purchase most of their components from OEM and assemble their own brand of machines with minor changes to the design. The E61 grouphead is one of the most copied grouphead from faema, has its own flaw and advantages. Not only does Bezzera carries that, they have at least 3 different types of groupheads, each with its own character and advantages. For mechanical machines, one will only know if it's reliable after decades of usage. Bezzera is probably the oldest manufacturer with a strong track record in their quality. They only thing lacking is their marketing. There's no reason why a century old established brand like Bezzera selling cheaper than a new brand with similar or poorer quality.

[@Wholelattelovepage]

Hi Linda, Thanks for the comment!

[@daledearing5163]

Luca is fantastic, thanks very much for the tour!!! Such a pro, clean, family-run company!!

[@dnbnetwork3531]

Thank you so much for this tour,as a french Bezzera brand lover and user!Appreciate a lot!

[@Wholelattelovepage]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@44Bigs]

I love Bezzera. Focusing on building quality traditional machines instead of marketing and gimmicks.

[@Wholelattelovepage]

Thanks for the comment!

[@1Mazeppa]

Not a lot of conversation about the New Hobby online, and I was a little reluctant to give it a try ....... until I saw this video, which gives me confidence that it is built by people who care and take their business seriously.

[@Wholelattelovepage]

Hi PT, Thanks for the comment! Luca Bezzera and previous family have about the longest history in espresso! Just in case you missed it here's my review of the Hobby: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJK7i3p6hrRgj7M Marc

[@nathanb316]

I just bought a matrix and I was really sold by the leadership qualities and expertise of this owner. He really knows his stuff and he is smart about having a new age product like a Matrix as well as keeping the classic Duo look as well.

[@juggernaut316]

love to see things made in Italy

[@wakeawaken430]

We should ALL listen to Luca when he says "set your opv at vibe pumps machines at 11 bar closed system pressure Saluti d'Atene Luca

[@FelixWidjaja]

Awesome factory. I did not know they put so much attention in food compliance materials. By the way, did you see it? Bottom right? 14:47 😅

[@Wholelattelovepage]

Hi Felix, Eagle eyes! I missed that oops - factory reality!

[@stihl888]

Yep...didn't get that one past me either!

[@CookieManCookies]

They have to lol, if they don't. The factory gets shut down. I think they should use a different material that doesn't contain any lead. Like Stainless Steel. Unfortunately stainless doesn't have the same heat capacity as brass or copper.

[@williambaker7181]

Authentic Italian factory. 😂

[@rinky_dinky]

It's classical Italian painting 😘

[@giovannibelle1615]

Definitely buying a Bezzera after watching this video

[@Wholelattelovepage]

Hey GB, Thanks for the comment! Marc

[@freightdawg6762]

Outstanding!!

[@ming6371]

An amazing video on the care and material taken to build an amazing machine. Have been on the BZ10 and couldn't be happier

[@Wholelattelovepage]

Hi Ming, Thanks for the comment! Bezzera probably makes more of their own components than any other machine manufacturer. Marc

[@14-BODHI]

Bellissimo grazie

[@BungHoleCamper]

Incredible production facility and quality!

[@Wholelattelovepage]

We agree! Thanks for the comment!

[@ridebmx83]

Great Video! Nice to see that the Luca Bezzera knows exactly whats happening in the manufacturing process! He even knows the type of material (Brass/Copper) that they use in the process! I love the fact that they produce 80% of the parts in house. Thats the main reason why my first semiprofessional coffee machine will be from Bezzera!

[@Wholelattelovepage]

Hi r, Thanks for the comment!

[@fab-antonio]

Great video.

[@Wholelattelovepage]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Coffeeinthusiast1]

You guys are awesome from the detail reviews to the factory tours, just simply great, cannot get any better than that, keep up a good work Marc and Todd!!!

[@Wholelattelovepage]

Hi Igor, Thanks and we will! Marc

[@hjaafker]

Impressive manufacturing and great quality control.

[@BobMacNeal]

Cool tour! I recently got a Bezzera Magica. Outstanding quality machine from top to bottom. Magica is the best machine you can buy for $2K US.

[@Wholelattelovepage]

Hi Bob, Happy to hear you enjoyed the video! Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the Magica! Marc

[@ab185]

What a great video--thanks for making and sharing this!

[@Wholelattelovepage]

Hi TT, You are welcome and thanks for taking a moment to leave a comment! Marc

[@x_ph1l]

Awesome factory. I'm in the middle of creating my own factory, so this is twice as interesting. Thanks!

[@Wholelattelovepage]

Hi Phil, Thanks for the comment. What will you be making in your factory?

[@x_ph1l]

@@Wholelattelovepage For now it will be firepits (with robotic welding & painting), but later want to go into fast food automation.

[@nvcycler]

This is an excellent video showing a quality manufacturer. Thank you.

[@Wholelattelovepage]

Hi NVC, Thank your for the comment! Marc

[@sklineline]

Thanks for this great video. I love my Bezzera and I expect I'll continue to love it for the next ten or fifteen years!

[@Wholelattelovepage]

Hi sklineline, You are welcome and thank you for the comment! A nice machine which you can love for decades! Marc

[@alanh8101]

Very cool I just bought my first Bezzera 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@Wholelattelovepage]

Enjoy it!

[@unclesam1707]

Quality talks ✅

[@Wholelattelovepage]

Yes it does - thanbks for the comment! Marc

[@klausg.99]

Great Company, great Products, Lucky Customers like me! Bezzera Duo DE

[@Wholelattelovepage]

We agree!

[@KhorBaPeaceComesFromWithin]

This is awesome, thank you!

[@Wholelattelovepage]

Khor Ba You are welcome and thank you for the comment! Marc

[@kosiekoos9408]

Fantastic. Hugh investment in tech🌼

[@Wholelattelovepage]

Yes indeed!

[@wasrio1403]

Great video guys, really good to see inside the factory. I especially like the section starting at 14:48 ;)

[@Wholelattelovepage]

Hi WR, Thank you for the comment! So you like the testing? Marc

[@LeonAllanDavis]

These are the guys I'm buying my machine from. 100% Italian, or as close to Italian as you can get. Other machines are designed in Germany and Italy and built in Italy so you get fooled and think it's an "Italian" machine... It isn't. It's German or French or Czech. I'll give my USD to the Italians...

[@Wholelattelovepage]

Hi LAD, Thanks for the comment. Bezzera is one of the oldest machine manufacturers and make about 80% of their own components in house. That's rare! Marc

[@Smellslikegelfling]

I don't think there's anything wrong with a German designed - Italian built espresso machine. Companies like ECM build solid machines with a simple and clean design that are reliable easy to maintain. Italian machines certainly have more design flair and the history is there, but it's mostly an emotional decision. However with a company like Bezzera, I like that they design and manufacture in house. It means that they know every component inside and out, and they care how it's made. That is worth something for sure.

[@delosreyesgino]

How this hyped me up to get a bezzera over a rocket. It's kind of like in house swiss movements hehe.

[@jeangagnon6563]

So much work and technologies behind these machines. So interesting, I’m glad you give us access to see what is behind our final product. For someone that is looking to invest in a prosumer machine it is so hard to pick one company over another like ECM or Bezzera or Expobar or Marzoccco and Rocket...I guess it depends on your local dealer and is relationship with one of these big company... Bezzera seems to go for digital screen display, which is nice now, but how is it going to look in 20 years? Are these reliable? Time will say... Ecm has a more classic approach with small pid display and rocket does not let is PID show...It is nice to see temperature and shot timer but some of local barista i talked too says they would not put more money for that. Some old machine will do the job just fine.....Anyway thanks again for sharing these information.

[@Wholelattelovepage]

Hi jg, Thanks for sharing your thoughts. There is a lot to consider!!! Marc

[@GuitarsAndSynths]

La Marzocco is legendary but expensive. Starbucks and coffee houses use them so they are solid.

[@frankyangcoolingfanhx-fan8175]

like it very very much

[@Wholelattelovepage]

Thank you so much 😀

[@rifqiaufan1546]

Just purchased bezzera b2016 2 group. Hope it’ll last long as expected

[@Wholelattelovepage]

Hi RA, Just be sure to feed with good water and perform routine maintenance on schedule. Scale deposits are number one cause of problems in machines.

[@rifqiaufan1546]

@@Wholelattelovepage noted. Thanks for the advice. Really appreciate it. 🙏

[@seedalieedfalah5911]

Hello sir, a beautiful and enjoyable trip. Yes, I wish you success👋🙏🌹🌷

[@Wholelattelovepage]

Hi se, Thanks for the comment! Marc

[@rinky_dinky]

I really want to know the thought process that was put into designing the strega, bezzera is an old and traditional company, I'm very impressed that they would put a pump into a classic lever machine

[@fab-antonio]

My ECM Casa V has served me well for 5 years. I am considering an upgrade to the Bezzera Magica. Does anyone have any good or bad to say about this machine?

[@Wholelattelovepage]

Hey fab, Thanks for the report on your Casa V. I went in-depth on the Magica in this video including tour of internal components: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f3O4m3SQlq-MldEsi=fi12DiWJHTkD19dX Marc

[@Jantonvid]

this really makes me want to buy a bezzera machine

[@Wholelattelovepage]

Hi Jose, Thanks for the comment! Marc

[@seanbenyakar7722]

Hi thank you for your exellent videos can you explainn me please , how to adjust the flow meter ,the water controller makes the water problems that should come out automatically do not work properly all the time in the measurement the amount of water that comes out varies by about five grams difference thank you

[@Wholelattelovepage]

Hi Sean, Not sure I fully understand the question, but I'll take a shot. Guessing you are referring to an automatic dosing machine? If so, many/most use time to stop the extraction automatically. When using that type of machine changing your grind size or coffee dose allows water to flow less or more freely through the ground coffee. If auto extraction is based on time and flow rate through the ground coffee changes then the liquid volume will change as well. Hope that helps! Marc

[@seanbenyakar7722]

@@Wholelattelovepage thank you for your answer ,The amount of ground coffee and compression do not change, the problem is that I get a different result of the amount of water about 4-6 ml difference between pouring.

[@lisalisa3110]

Do the same parts / components go into the new model Hobby? I am debating between rancilio Silvia vs hobby, but this video made me lean toward the hobby.

[@Wholelattelovepage]

Hi Momster L, Thanks for the question. Yes, parts are essentially the same. Hobby at one point had an auto-frothing wand. Current model we carry has a manual steam wand. May different in other countries. Here's more details on the version of Hobby we carry: www.wholelattelove.com/products/bezzera-hobby-espresso-machine Video comparing Hobby, Silvia, Gaggia Classic and ECM Casa at that link as well. Marc

[@pauloamw]

Awesome, more!

[@Wholelattelovepage]

Thank you for the comment. We will have more from Bezzera as well as Ceado, Rocket Espresso along with already posted factroy videos from Expobar, Profitec and ECM. Marc

[@BH-BH]

Great video

[@Wholelattelovepage]

Hi B H, Thanks for the comment! Marc

[@dennisstempher9684]

Awesome!

[@Wholelattelovepage]

Dennis Stempher thanks for the comment!

[@solocyclist3993]

I just purchased a faulty bz 10 and it lasted 2 days, i dont know if they sold me a dud on the price. I have sent it back for a replacement bz10 and hopfully i wount have anymore problems with the new one, iam sure the owner wouldnt be impressed with this review.

[@distlledbrewedreviewed]

Very informative and interesting video.

[@Wholelattelovepage]

Hi HSR, Thanks for the comment. More videos coming from other Italian manufacturers! Marc

[@Elfin4]

Can you please do a review of the new Bezzera Aria rotary pump with PID

[@Wholelattelovepage]

Hi E, If/when I get my hands on one I will! Marc

[@Elfin4]

@@Wholelattelovepage Any updates on the Aria?

[@Eiji_Kisaragi]

hi mark , have you check the company evoca ? they produce gaggia milano,necta machines .. very interesting

[@Wholelattelovepage]

Hi a, Thanks for the tip! Marc

[@34TR3m]

I was thinking about which espresso machine to buy being worried about lead in brass. He should write that lead free information he gave in the video also on his homepage, might increase sales..

[@Wholelattelovepage]

Hi 3, Thanks for the comment. Lead in brass is a valid concern. All manufacturers use brass components which meet EU/US standards.

[@TheBallisticSerb]

Hi guys any plans to review the Bezzera Mitica TOP?

[@Wholelattelovepage]

Hi OSR, At this point no plans to - sorry!

[@geenuis]

Hi , i was wondering i see that Bezzera is still not isolating there Boilers , is this done on purpose? maybe to warm up the cup tray better ? i don't understand ,everybody else has isolating material on there boiler, hoped you asked it on the tour i'm curious about there answer , i also think there was a much better interaction on the Crem Expobar tour , this was more a kind of bad english one man show from mister Bezzer

[@Wholelattelovepage]

Hi Ge, By isolating you mean insulating? Many manufacturers do insulate boilers and some do not. Some do it on all their machines and others do some. In some cases un-insulated boilers may radiate more heat for passive cup warming. The Expobar tour/machine build was nice: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5vcdahnecR2oJY I think the main point of the Bezzera tour was they manufacture most of their machine components (about 80%) in their own factory. That's rare! Most manufacturers are buying the bulk of their components from third parties.

[@geenuis]

@@Wholelattelovepage Yes sorry I'm from the Netherlands so i made a mistake , we call it isolating (isoleren in Dutch) insulating in English, I understand it is very rare that they make almost all there parts themselves, but i just like to here Tod (i believe) and Marc, they can explain it so much better , want to buy a new machine and I am doubting between a Brewtus 4 vibration or ECM technika 4 Pro ....hmmmm Thanks for all you're Great video's

[@GuitarsAndSynths]

How reliable are these machines long term? Have read horror stories on how poorly they are constructed with electrical shorts and so forth.

[@Wholelattelovepage]

Hi RM, Hmmm... Take care of them and they are very reliable! I've toured facilities of most of the major manufacturers and Bezzera does more quality assurance testing than just about anyone. Marc

[@GuitarsAndSynths]

@@Wholelattelovepage good to know! I heard La Spaziale has trouble and not best support but glad to hear Bezzera is good quality.

[@CupofTea3]

what material is the hobby 01 boiler made of?

[@Wholelattelovepage]

Hi Matthew, Thanks for the question. It's made of brass. More specs on the hobby available here: www.wholelattelove.com/products/bezzera-hobby-espresso-machine Marc

[@CupofTea3]

@@Wholelattelovepage Is the inside plated? Also what is the heating element made of? And is it plated with anything

[@scottscottsdale7868]

I see a Haas CNC machine. Haas F1.

[@TheEspressoTV]

Nice Video, i just saw this video now. You show the same which I did 10 years ago... Nice :))) It is nice to welcome the Americans in bella Italia.. best is selling Italian lifestyle - better than Mc Donalds and Coca Cola and throwing bombs... From our place it is just 3 hours by car to MIlano... I am very happy that you make very good and profound videos! Greetings from Bavaria. Ciaoo Markus

[@Wholelattelovepage]

TheEspressoTV Hi, thanks for the comment! I’ve seen your videos as well. We must meet in person someday! Any chance you’ll be at the next SCA In Portland? We had a blast In Italy with visits to Ceado, Rocket, ECM/Profitec, Bezzera of course and more. Keep up the good work! Cheers from Marc in New York

[@TheEspressoTV]

@@Wholelattelovepage HI Marc; It is quiet difficult for me visiting the US, but I will try !!! I mainly focus in Europe and Asia... In case you return to Europe, please let me know. Of cause New York is on my visit list for this llfetime. Up to Now I have only been in California. In America I mainly travel to Costa Rica & Co... :))) Big greetings and thanx for all the wonderful videos.. Ciao Markus

[@marshallgoldberg8376]

Interesting... Vintage espresso machines were made with lead. Good reason to replace them.

[@Wholelattelovepage]

The metals have come a long way!

[@Neoptolemus]

I am a happy owner of Giulia for more than 6 years

[@BenjaminHo78]

Have had mine for almost 2 years. Greetings from Australia! Where are you in the world?

[@Neoptolemus]

@@BenjaminHo78 Hello Benjamin, I live in Greece

[@p.c.h.6721]

I’m thinking about buying an espresso machine, should I buy this one? I have a nespresso machine and it’s terrible!! I’m going to sell it, you might as well drink instant coffee, it’s so watery.

[@KhorBaPeaceComesFromWithin]

Nespresso is not a real espresso machine. If you want to get Into espresso it's very expensive. You'll need a special grinder that's going to be at least $200+. Gaggia classic, or rancillo Silva are your cheapest begginer machines. If you are on a budget get a bieletti venus moka pot and a bellman stovetop steamer with a baratza encore grinder. The flair is a good manual espresso maker that's affordable but you'll still need an espresso grinder. Hope that helps. The key to good coffee is FRESH coffee.

[@Wholelattelovepage]

For better espresso you need to grind fresh beans. With a machine like the Gaggia Classic you can get into real espresso. Classic is the best value in entry level machines. I recommend staying away from sub $200 espresso appliances. They all use pressurized filter baskets. They’ll be a little better than Nespresso but not much. The Classic takes real professional size coffee doses in a commercial size and weight portafilter. If you can’t swing a grinder initially you can start with a quality pre ground coffee and use the pressurized basket the Classic comes with. It also comes with a standard non pressurized basket for use when you have a grinder. Marc

[@event4216]

@@Wholelattelovepage My first machine were Delonghi EC145 which had regular (non-pressurized) baskets, though I agree it's not up to the level of cheapest real machines - despite it could make semi-passable single, its thermomass is low and so is thermostability. And I spent on it money which would bring me a real tamper and precision basket....well, maybe even shower screen, too. It's just takes a moment to start thinking in hundreds instead of tens when entering espresso territory) So yeah, stay away from appliances...and I'm damn happy I didn't buy well marketed shiny appliance sold all over the world under several names, but made by same manufacturer...you know.

[@Wholelattelovepage]

@@event4216 Good advice! Thanks!!!

[@eleelife]

👍

[@Wholelattelovepage]

Thank for the thumbs up! Marc

[@eleelife]

@@Wholelattelovepage It was a great video. Learned a lot thx

[@nicks6813]

Emphasis on the first syllable: BEH-zera, not Beh-ZER-a

[@Wholelattelovepage]

okay

[@nicks6813]

@@Wholelattelovepage It's because of the two Z's. If there were two R's, your pronunciation would be correct. College Italian is worth something I guess!

[@StefanPickl]

Is ECM Profitec from Italy or from Germany????

[@Wholelattelovepage]

Stefan Pickl Hi, Great question! ECM/Profitec has operations in both Italy and Germany. I was at their Italy facility over the summer. Check our channel for videos we did there. Marc

[@StefanPickl]

@@Wholelattelovepage thank you, interesting. i did not knew that.

[@teslatalk42069]

Even after the owner clearly says Be-ze-rah, you immediately say BED-ze-rah. There is no “Bed” in Bezzera

[@Wholelattelovepage]

Lol, right! That's why I had the Luka Bezzera pronounce his name for me!

[@TonythaMastha]

Bezzera is definitely not portuguese.

[@Wholelattelovepage]

Hi T, Thanks for the comment. What makes you so sure? Marc

[@TonythaMastha]

I'm portuguese and there are no words with double Z in the dictionary. Even if it was an Italian spelling, I can't think of any word that sounds similar in portuguese. It would be interesting to know the meaning of bezzera.

[@Wholelattelovepage]

@@TonythaMastha Luca says it's a Portuguese name. I did some quick digging and as a surname it currently seems most common in Brazil. I found nothing in regards to meaning of the name. I'll ask Luca if he knows. Marc

[@ichiban_me]

"Bezerra" is what you would call a female calf in Portuguese.