Ascaso Baby T One – Thermoblock Espresso Machine with PID
Just a good two minutes after switching it on, the brew group is ready, the walnut wood feels warm in your hand, and the first shot flows from the matte black casing into your cup.
The Ascaso Baby T One is a compact single-circuit portafilter machine with thermoblock technology, built by Ascaso in Barcelona. It brings PID temperature control, a rotary pump, and volumetric dosing into a sleek body with walnut details.
Multi-Element Thermoblock with PID
Instead of a classic boiler, the Baby T One uses a multi-element thermoblock: fresh water is heated on demand, regulated by PID to approximately ±1.5 °C. This keeps the brewing temperature constant and the machine ready to start quickly. Brewing and steam temperatures can be programmed separately, and a pre-infusion gently prepares the puck. With espresso, there's no right or wrong – grind size, dose, and ratio are the adjustment screws, with 1:2 being a good starting point.
Features for Everyday Use
A rotary pump ensures quiet pressure and powerful steam, and a 2.5-liter stainless steel service boiler is ready for steam. Additional features include a shot clock, volumetrically programmable buttons, a joystick for steam, LED barista lights, and a separate hot water outlet. The stainless steel used is designed for low metal migration according to EN16889. The delivery includes two portafilters and four baskets; control via the Ascaso app is optional.
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At a Glance
| Design |
Single-circuit portafilter machine, thermoblock |
| Technology |
Multi-element thermoblock, PID |
| Temperature Stability |
approx. ±1.5 °C |
| Service Boiler |
2.5 L, stainless steel |
| Pump |
Rotary pump |
| Dosing |
Volumetrically programmable, shot clock, pre-infusion |
| Water Tank |
2 L |
| Power |
Service boiler 2297 W, brew group 1000 W |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) |
350 × 430 × 380 mm |
| Weight |
32 kg |
| Finish |
Matte black with walnut details |
| Brand |
Ascaso (Barcelona) |
Who it's for
For anyone looking for a compact, quick-start machine with precise temperature control and volumetric dosing – at home or in a small office. If you value a clean, warm aesthetic with wood details, this is the right choice for you.
Order Online Directly
Delivery throughout Switzerland and to Liechtenstein within 2 to 4 business days. Click and Collect in Bern, Gerberngasse 44 or Zurich, Hagenholzstrasse 50b, where you can experience it live. Financing available. Included with your purchase is our private barista course, where we'll go through extraction and the espresso ritual together. Questions: office@coffeecoachingclub.ch or by phone during business hours.
What goes with it
Freshly ground makes all the difference: in our coffee grinders, you'll find affordable and precise options from the Varia series, and finely crafted Weber Workshops EG-1. For dose and ratio, a scale: compact from the Normcore series or with an app from the Acaia collection. Consistent tamping is achieved with a tamper. Unsure? Our machine and grinder consultation can help.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Baby T One have a boiler or a thermoblock?
A multi-element thermoblock for the brew water, plus a 2.5-liter stainless steel service boiler for steam. The brew water is heated fresh on demand.
How stable is the temperature?
The PID control keeps the brewing temperature at approximately ±1.5 °C. Brewing and steam temperatures can be programmed separately.
Can I control the machine via an app?
Optionally. Control via the Ascaso app is possible; on the machine itself, you operate everything via buttons and a joystick.
Which grinder is suitable?
An espresso grinder with fine adjustment. The Varia series is affordable, while the Weber Workshops EG-1 offers more grind profiles – both available in our coffee grinders.
Can I see the Baby T One before buying?
Gladly. You can experience it live in our showrooms in Bern (Gerberngasse 44) and Zurich Oerlikon (Hagenholzstrasse 50b). Delivery throughout Switzerland and to Liechtenstein within 2 to 4 business days.
Roastery Tip
Fresh coffee makes all the difference. For a full-bodied and chocolatey taste, try Cozy Chocolate and Nutty Delight. For maximum body without acidity, go for Very Nutty, and for a brighter, fruity profile, Wild Peach. This is our recommendation, one of many.
