Slayer Espresso Single Group – single-group machine with Needle-Valve Pre-Brew
With your hand on the Paddle, pulling it back slowly lets the water enter the puck in a fine, controlled stream – the slow Pre-Brew phase is Slayer's signature.
The Slayer Single Group is the single-group espresso machine from Slayer: separate PID-controlled boilers and a precise needle valve for the Pre-Brew phase. In standard configuration, with personalization on request.
Needle-Valve Pre-Brew
A needle valve controls the slow wetting of the puck – Slayer calls this phase Pre-Brew. Because the water enters slowly at first, even very finely ground coffee extracts cleanly. The Paddle lets you pull shots manually, or the Pre-Brew timer handles it semi-automatically.
Separate PID Boilers
A dedicated brew boiler (around 1.1 liters, with a preheating coil) and a steam boiler (around 3.3 liters) operate separately and are PID-controlled – stable temperature for espresso and steam at the same time. Add to that the bottomless 58 mm portafilter and a Shot Mirror for a view of the extraction.
Our opinion is one of many.
At a glance
| Type |
single-group espresso machine |
| Pre-Brew |
Needle valve, manual Paddle, Pre-Brew timer |
| Brew boiler |
approx. 1.1 L, PID, with preheating coil |
| Steam boiler |
approx. 3.3 L, PID |
| Portafilter |
58 mm, bottomless |
| Configuration |
Standard, personalization on request |
| Brand |
Slayer |
Who it's for
For cafés and home baristas who work with Pre-Brew and finely ground coffee and want full manual control over the extraction.
Get in touch directly
We build this model to order – we're happy to tell you the current lead time. In our showrooms in Bern, Gerberngasse 44 and Zurich, Hagenholzstrasse 50b you can experience machines live. Financing available. A private barista course is included with the purchase of a machine. The course is for up to two people from the same household or company attending together and must take place within one month of the machine's 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
The machine pairs with the right grinder: you'll find models in our Coffee Grinders. For even tamping, a tamper – affordable and precise from the Normcore range, high-quality from the Weber-Workshops collection. A scale with app and flow-rate display is in the Acaia collection. Unsure about the combination? Our machine and grinder advisor can help.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Needle-Valve Pre-Brew?
A needle valve lets the water enter the puck slowly at the start. This gentle Pre-Brew phase allows very fine grind settings and clean extractions.
What boilers does it have?
Separate, PID-controlled boilers: a brew boiler of around 1.1 liters with a preheating coil and a steam boiler of around 3.3 liters.
Which portafilter?
A bottomless 58 mm portafilter, plus a Shot Mirror for a view of the shot.
Can I see the Slayer Single Group live before buying?
That depends on whether the Slayer Single Group 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 Slayer Single Group is currently there.
Roastery Tip
For a dense, rounded espresso, you're right at home with Cozy Chocolate and Nutty Delight – chocolatey, nutty, full-bodied. If you're after maximum body without acidity, go for Very Nutty; for a fruity, bright experience, it's worth trying Wild Peach. That's our recommendation, one of many.
