Ascaso Baby T Plus – thermoblock espresso machine with PID and direct water connection
In under two minutes, the group head is ready, your colour of choice sits quietly on the counter, and the first espresso runs – while the steam is already waiting in its own boiler.
The Ascaso Baby T Plus is the flagship of the Baby T line, built by Ascaso in Barcelona. It combines a thermoblock for the brew water with its own steam boiler, PID control and a direct water connection – and it comes in many colours.
Two heating systems, PID-precise
The brew water comes from a stainless-steel-coated aluminium thermoblock, the steam from an independent 2.5-litre stainless steel service boiler. That's how espresso and milk foam happen at the same time. The PID control keeps the brewing temperature to around ±0.5 °C, and a pre-infusion prepares the puck. With espresso, there's no right or wrong – grind size, dose and ratio lead you to the goal, 1:2 as a starting point.
Features and connection
Volumetrically programmable buttons with a shot clock, a joystick for the steam, active cup warming and LED barista lights make everyday use easy. The machine runs from the 2-litre tank or via a direct water connection. From a cold start, the group head is ready in around 1:45 minutes, the steam boiler in under 10 minutes. Control via the Ascaso app is possible; wood accessories round off the look.
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At a glance
| Type |
Single-circuit portafilter machine, thermoblock + steam boiler |
| Brew system |
Aluminium thermoblock, stainless-steel-coated |
| Temperature stability |
around ±0.5 °C (PID) |
| Steam boiler |
2.5 L, stainless steel |
| Heat-up |
Group head ~1:45 min, steam <10 min |
| Dosing |
volumetric, shot clock, pre-infusion |
| Water |
2L tank or direct water connection |
| Power |
Service boiler 2310 W, group head 1000 W |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) |
350 × 430 × 450 mm |
| Weight |
35 kg |
| Finishes |
several colours (including black, white, steel, red, green, blue, yellow) |
| Brand |
Ascaso (Barcelona) |
Who it's for
For everyone who wants tight control over brew temperature, steam at the same time, and a machine colour-matched to their kitchen – at home or in a small café. The direct water connection also makes it ready for continuous use.
Order directly online
Delivery Switzerland-wide and to Liechtenstein in 2 to 4 working days. Click and collect in Bern, Gerberngasse 44 or Zurich, Hagenholzstrasse 50b – let us know, and we will check whether the machine is currently on display there. Financing is possible. With every new coffee machine from CHF 1'500, a private barista introduction course of around 60 minutes is included – in Bern, Zurich or online, for up to two people from the same household or company attending together. The course must take place within one month of delivery; after that, the entitlement expires. Get in touch with us for the course and we'll find a date together. Questions: [email protected] or by phone during business hours.
What goes with it
Freshly ground makes the difference: in our coffee grinders you'll find affordable and precise options from the Varia range, and for fine grinding the Weber Workshops EG-1. For dose and ratio, a scale: compact from the Normcore range or with an app from the Acaia collection. Even tamping happens with a tamper. Not sure? Our machine and grinder advisory can help.
Frequently asked questions
What sets the Baby T Plus apart from the Baby T One?
The Plus has its own steam boiler in addition to the thermoblock, tighter PID stability (around ±0.5 °C), a direct water connection and active cup warming. The One is the more compact variant.
Can I connect it to a direct water line?
Yes. The Baby T Plus runs from a 2-litre tank or via a direct water connection.
What colours is it available in?
In several colours, including black, white, steel, red, green, blue and yellow. Technology and function stay the same.
Which grinder fits with it?
An espresso grinder with fine adjustment. Affordable, the Varia range; more grinding surface, the Weber Workshops EG-1 – both in our coffee grinders.
Can I see the Baby T Plus before buying?
That depends on whether the Baby T Plus is on display right now. Our showrooms in Bern (Gerberngasse 44) and Zurich Oerlikon (Hagenholzstrasse 50b) show a wide selection, but not our entire range – it is too large for that, and the display changes. Drop us a quick line at [email protected] before your visit, and we will check whether the Baby T Plus is currently there.
Roastery tip
Fresh coffee makes the difference. Body-rich and chocolatey comes with Cozy Chocolate and Nutty Delight. For maximum body with no acidity, the Very Nutty, for a lighter, fruity profile, the Wild Peach. This is our recommendation, one of many.
