Bezzera Matrix Top MN – Dual Boiler with E61 and RGB Lighting
The kitchen is still dark when a coloured light already glows through the glass sides. As you lift the lever of the E61 group, the espresso runs dense into the cup, and while it flows, the milk steams in parallel. Two separate boilers, no waiting in between.
The Bezzera Matrix Top MN is a dual boiler portafilter machine with a classic E61 brew group, two PID thermostats and illuminated plexiglass side panels. Bezzera builds it in Italy, in a polished stainless steel housing with rosewood handles.
Dual Boiler with E61 Brew Group
Inside, two separate copper boilers work independently: a 0.45-litre coffee boiler for extraction and a steam and water boiler holding around 1 litre. Because both are independent, you can pull espresso and steam milk at the same time, as often as you like, without pressure or temperature dropping. Two PID thermostats regulate the coffee and steam boilers separately; you keep the brew temperature stable in a range of roughly 88 to 96 °C.
The MN stands for manual operation via the traditional E61 group: you start the shot by lifting the lever, and end it by lowering it once the desired amount is in the cup. The E61 group is flow control ready, in case you later want to control the flow by hand with a suitable kit.
We extract by weight ratio – 1:2 as a starting point, so around 18 g of coffee to 36 g of espresso – and adjust grind size, dose and temperature until it tastes right to us. There is no right and no wrong.
Touch Display and Illuminated Side Panels
Using the 3.5-inch touch display, you set the boiler temperatures, program the pre-infusion, store on and off times for every day of the week, and decide which boiler heats up first. The water filter alarm and the switch between tank and plumbed-in water also run through it. The plexiglass side panels open up the view into the machine's interior and let you adjust colour and brightness via RGB LED. That's a matter of taste, and it's meant exactly that way – whoever wants the presence in the kitchen knows why.
At a Glance
| Type |
Dual boiler (brews and steams simultaneously) |
| Brew Group |
E61, manual lever (MN), thermosiphon |
| Temperature Control |
2 PID (coffee boiler and steam boiler); brew temperature approx. 88–96 °C |
| Boilers |
Coffee boiler 0.45 L, steam/water boiler approx. 1 L, both copper |
| Display |
3.5-inch touch (temperature, pre-infusion, timer, lighting) |
| Lighting |
Plexiglass side panels with RGB LED, colour and brightness adjustable |
| Pump |
Rotary pump, pressure adjustable from outside |
| Pre-infusion |
adjustable |
| Steam/Water |
No-burn wands, lever valves, 2-hole steam tip |
| Portafilter |
58 mm |
| Water |
4 L tank or plumbed-in water connection |
| Housing |
AISI 304 stainless steel, polished, rosewood handles |
| Power |
max. 1500 W (220–240 V) |
| Heat-up Time |
Typical for E61, allow some lead time (approx. 15 min) |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) |
310 × 470 × 420 mm, ca. 36 kg |
| Origin |
Made in Italy |
| What's Included |
2 portafilters (rosewood handle), baskets for 1 and 2 cups (7 g, 16 g), rosewood brew buttons, blind filter, tamper, measuring scoop, nylon brush |
Who the Matrix Top MN Is For
For everyone who wants to brew and steam in parallel at home, who likes the direct lever operation of the E61 group, and who loves a piece that also stands out visually. Whether it's your first dual boiler machine or you've been at it for a while – no prior knowledge is needed. If you'd rather program volumes at the push of a button, you'll find that in the DE version with volumetric dosing.
What Goes With It
Freshly ground decides everything. A machine of this class deserves a capable grinder from our Coffee Grinders collection – the Varia VS6 or the Weber Workshops EG-1, for example; the Varia VS3 or the Comandante as a hand grinder are a bit more affordable.
For clean tamping and puck prep, it's worth a look at our Normcore Collection or the Weber Workshops range – thanks to 58 mm, everything fits. To keep your 1:2 ratio dialled in, a scale with app from our Acaia Collection or a compact one from the Normcore Collection helps.
How a dual boiler differs from a single boiler and a heat exchanger is explained in our deep dive on heating systems; for help choosing, see our coffee machine comparison.
Buy the Bezzera Matrix Top MN – in Bern, Zürich and Online
The Bezzera Matrix Top MN is available to buy in Switzerland through our online shop or directly with us in Zürich and Bern, where you can experience it live: Bern at Gerberngasse 44 (Map) and Zürich at Hagenholzstrasse 50b (Map). We deliver nationwide and to Liechtenstein in 2 to 4 business days. Financing is available.
When you buy a machine, a personal introductory course (around 60 minutes, in Bern, Zürich or online) is included – so you can get started right away. We're happy to answer questions by office@coffeecoachingclub.ch or by phone during business hours, more at coffeecoachingclub.ch.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Bezzera Matrix Top MN have an E61 group and volumetric dosing?
It has a classic E61 brew group. The MN stands for manual operation via the lever – volumetric dosing is not on board here, you determine the amount yourself. If you'd rather program volumes, go for the DE version (with Bezzera BZ group and three PID). The portafilter measures 58 mm.
How many boilers and PIDs does the Matrix Top MN have?
There are two separate copper boilers: a 0.45-litre coffee boiler and a steam and water boiler holding around 1 litre, each regulated by its own PID. This lets you brew and steam at the same time; the brew temperature is around 88 to 96 °C.
What can the illuminated side panels do?
The plexiglass side panels open up the view into the machine's interior and can be adjusted for colour and brightness via RGB LED using the touch display.
Tank or plumbed-in water – and how do I maintain it?
Both: the 4-litre tank keeps it flexible, or it can run on a plumbed-in water connection, with pump pressure adjustable from outside. An automatic brew group flush program is on board; backflush daily with the blind filter without detergent and about every 50 shots with detergent. We recommend soft, low-lime water and regular descaling depending on hardness.
Where can I buy the Bezzera Matrix Top MN?
Online, throughout Switzerland and to Liechtenstein, with delivery in 2 to 4 business days, or directly at our showrooms in Bern (Gerberngasse 44) and Zürich (Hagenholzstrasse 50b). Financing is available.
From the roastery: the Matrix keeps its temperature steady and delivers plenty of steam – that suits dense, sweet profiles, even with generous amounts of milk. We recommend Cozy Chocolate, Nutty Delight and Very Nutty. If you like it bright and fruity, try Wild Peach or Bright Cassis from our Coffee Beans. That's our recommendation, one of many.
