Torre Luigino TSP Total Black – Heat Exchanger with Smart PID
It stands there in matte black, the OLED display shows the temperature, and with the ERGOLIFT lever, the espresso starts to flow – calmly, quietly, all in black.
The Torre Luigino TSP Total Black is a compact heat exchanger machine with a smart PID control, handmade in Italy. Matte black stainless steel, a quiet rotary pump, and an OLED display pack a lot of technology into a small footprint.
For the vast majority, the matte black casing doesn't measurably improve the espresso. But it says something else – about the presence on the counter and the feeling in the morning. Those who want it know why, and that's enough.
Heat Exchanger with Smart PID
The 1.5-liter copper boiler with an internal heat exchanger delivers espresso, steam, and hot water simultaneously. The Smart PID control offers an OLED display, a shot timer, adjustable pre-infusion, an Eco mode, and a Steam Boost – plus four temperature levels. This keeps temperature and timing in view, without guesswork.
E61, Quiet, Compact
The E61 group with thermosiphon circulation and ERGOLIFT lever maintains a stable temperature and operates smoothly. The stainless steel rotary pump works quietly, two pressure gauges show boiler and pump pressure, and the electronic water level control monitors the fill level. With espresso, there's no right or wrong – grind size, dose, and ratio lead to the goal, 1:2 as a starting point.
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At a Glance
| Type |
Heat Exchanger |
| Control |
Smart PID, OLED display, 4 temperature levels |
| Functions |
Shot timer, pre-infusion, Eco mode, Steam Boost |
| Brew Group |
E61 Thermosiphon, ERGOLIFT lever |
| Boiler |
1.5 L copper, internal heat exchanger |
| Pump |
Rotary pump (stainless steel) |
| Display |
Dual pressure gauge, electronic water level |
| Finish |
Total Black (stainless steel, matte black) |
| Dimensions |
260 × 410 × 395 mm |
| Weight |
approx. 22 kg |
| Brand |
Torre (Italy) |
Who it's for
For anyone seeking a heat exchanger with fine PID control and a minimalist, black appearance – with a small footprint, for home or a small office.
Order Directly Online
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 the machine live. Financing available. Your purchase includes our private barista course, where we'll go through extraction and the espresso ritual together. Questions about the machine or setup: office@coffeecoachingclub.ch or by phone during business hours.
What goes with it
A machine is only as good as what's freshly ground next to it. Freshly ground coffee comes from our coffee grinders – affordable and precise from the Varia series, finely crafted with the Weber Workshops EG-1. For dose and ratio, a scale: compact from the Normcore series or with an app from the Acaia collection. Even tamping is done with a tamper. Unsure about the combination? Our machine and grinder consultation can help.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the TSP's Smart PID control do?
It provides an OLED display, shot timer, adjustable pre-infusion, Eco mode, Steam Boost, and four temperature levels – keeping temperature and timing in view.
Is the TSP a heat exchanger?
Yes, a heat exchanger: The 1.5-liter copper boiler delivers espresso, steam, and hot water simultaneously.
Does the Total Black have a rotary pump?
Yes, a quiet stainless steel rotary pump.
Which grinder suits the Luigino TSP?
An espresso grinder with fine adjustment. The Varia series is affordable, while the Weber Workshops EG-1 offers a more detailed grind profile – both available in our coffee grinders.
Can I see the Luigino TSP before purchasing?
Of course. 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 rich and chocolatey notes, 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.
