Torre Pierino – single-boiler espresso machine with E61 and PID
The lever of the E61 group gives slightly, the grounds sit in the portafilter, and with a calm pull the espresso begins to flow into the cup – one machine, one task, entirely focused on the shot.
The Torre Pierino is a compact single-boiler portafilter machine, handmade in Italy. It brings the classic E61 brew group and electronic temperature control into a slim stainless steel body that fits on any counter.
E61, ERGOLIFT, and PID
At its heart, the E61 group works with thermosiphon circulation, which keeps the brew temperature stable. The ERGOLIFT lever moves smoothly and sits comfortably in the hand. With the PID control, you choose the temperature between 80 and 100 °C – so you can adapt the shot to light or dark roasts. With espresso, there's no right or wrong: grind, dose, and ratio are the variables to work with, and a good starting point is 1:2.
A single boiler in everyday use
As a single boiler, the Pierino pulls espresso and then steams milk – calm and straightforward, good for one or two cups in a row. The insulated 0.75-litre boiler is quick to reach temperature, the vibration pump builds the pressure, and the chrono function shows you the brew time. A single boiler is far from just something for espresso purists – the occasional cappuccino works too.
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At a glance
| Type |
Single-boiler portafilter machine |
| Brew group |
E61 with thermosiphon, ERGOLIFT lever |
| Boiler |
insulated, 0.75 L |
| Temperature |
PID, 80–100 °C |
| Pump |
Vibration pump |
| Water tank |
2.5 L, removable |
| Display |
Dual gauge (boiler + pump), chrono function |
| Dimensions |
260 × 410 × 395 mm |
| Housing |
Stainless steel, solid-state relay |
| Origin |
handmade in Italy |
| Brand |
Torre (Italy) |
Who it's for
For anyone looking for a compact, honestly built portafilter machine with a classic E61 group – at home or in a small office. If you mostly make espresso and the occasional milk drink and value fine temperature control, this is for you.
Order directly online
Delivery throughout Switzerland 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 available. Buying a machine includes our private barista course, where we go through extraction and the espresso ritual together. 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 about the machine or your setup: [email protected] or by phone during business hours.
What goes with it
A machine is only as good as what sits freshly ground next to it. Fresh grinding happens in our coffee grinders – affordable and precise from the Varia line, finely dialled in with the Weber Workshops EG-1. For dose and ratio, a scale helps: compact from the Normcore line 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
Is the Pierino a single boiler or a heat exchanger machine?
A single boiler. It pulls espresso and then steams milk – calm and straightforward, good for one to two cups in a row.
Can I adjust the brew temperature?
Yes. With the PID control you choose the temperature between 80 and 100 °C and adapt it to light or dark roasts.
Which grinder suits the Pierino?
Any espresso grinder with fine grind control. Affordable and precise is the Varia line, more grind refinement comes from the Weber Workshops EG-1 – both in our coffee grinders.
How big is the machine?
A compact 260 × 410 × 395 mm – it fits on most kitchen counters.
Can I see the Pierino before buying?
That depends on whether the Pierino 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 Pierino is currently there.
Roastery tip
Fresh coffee makes the difference. Full-bodied and chocolatey comes from Cozy Chocolate and Nutty Delight. For maximum body without acidity, the Very Nutty, for a lighter, fruitier profile, the Wild Peach. That's our recommendation, one of many.
