Victoria Arduino E1 Prima EXP – espresso, milk and PureBrew from one group
Espresso, automatically frothed milk and pressureless filter coffee from one compact single-group machine: buy the Victoria Arduino E1 Prima EXP in Switzerland from us, with showrooms in Bern and Zurich.
The E1 Prima EXP belongs to Victoria Arduino's E1 Prima family, alongside the E1 Prima and the E1 Prima Pro. According to the manufacturer, it combines three technologies: NEO for the heating system, PureBrew for filter coffee, tea and infusions, and EasyCream for automatic milk foam. You control it via the display on the machine and the «Victoria Arduino E1 Prima» app.
Features of the E1 Prima EXP
NEO technology
According to Victoria Arduino, NEO (New Engine Optimization) is a multi-boiler system with instant-heating technology: only the amount of water needed for each extraction is heated. This allows for smaller volumes and boilers, which are made of insulated stainless steel. You set the temperature on the display. Victoria Arduino states up to 29 percent lower energy consumption for NEO.
PureBrew technology
PureBrew is an extraction method without pressure. It works with gravity and water pulses in three extraction phases and offers three programmable profiles: light, medium and dark. With the light profile, frequent short pulses create more turbulence; with the dark profile, longer pulses allow more contact time. This lets the same machine make Pure Brew Coffee, tea and infusions, for example as an ingredient for cocktails and mocktails.
EasyCream
EasyCream froths the milk via a double wand and stops automatically as soon as the set temperature is reached. According to Victoria Arduino, up to nine milk recipes can be saved, with air content, milk temperature and foam density set directly on the display. Technically, the system works with Steam by Wire, an air compressor, a proportional valve, a temperature probe and an insulated steam boiler at 2.1 bar.
The details in everyday use
Steam by Wire
The steam is controlled electronically and, according to Victoria Arduino, comes out consistently dry. Together with the perforated tangential nozzle, this is the basis for fine-textured milk foam, even without the automation of EasyCream.
Design
Victoria Arduino describes the E1 Prima EXP as minimalist and made in Italy, with pure, simple lines. The design helped shape the arrangement of the internal components: the result is a compact, slim and ergonomic machine.
Sustainability
According to Victoria Arduino, compact dimensions, materials with high thermal efficiency, the insulation of the components and solutions for reducing waste lower the machine's environmental impact.
The app
The E1 Prima EXP comes with the «Victoria Arduino E1 Prima» app for iOS and Android. The app shows the active recipe with values such as temperature, time and pressure, and distinguishes between espresso and PureBrew.
For espresso, we extract by weight ratio, and 1:2 is a good starting point. Grind size, dose and ratio are your variables to adjust; what is right is whatever tastes good to you. Our opinion is one of many.
At a glance
| Model | Victoria Arduino E1 Prima EXP, 1 group |
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| Technologies | NEO, PureBrew, EasyCream (Victoria Arduino data sheet) |
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| Heating system | NEO: multi-boiler system with instant-heating technology, insulated stainless steel boilers |
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| Steam | Steam by Wire, insulated steam boiler 2.1 bar |
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| Milk foam | EasyCream with double wand, up to 9 milk recipes |
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| Filter coffee, tea | PureBrew, pressureless, 3 profiles (light, medium, dark) |
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| Control | Display on the machine, «Victoria Arduino E1 Prima» app (iOS, Android) |
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| Width | 411 mm |
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| Depth | 510 mm |
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| Height | 379 mm |
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| Net weight | 38 kg |
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| Power | 1000 / 2600 W |
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| Finishes available from us | Matt Black, Steel, Matt White, Sparkling Coral, Blue Pearl, Metallic Lavender, Roman Coin, custom RAL colour |
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| Origin | Victoria Arduino, Belforte del Chienti, Italy |
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Who the E1 Prima EXP is made for
For anyone who wants to make filter coffee, tea or infusions alongside espresso on a single-group machine and bring milk foam to temperature automatically, at home, in the office or in a small café. Nobody needs this machine for good espresso. You want it, for PureBrew, for EasyCream or for the colour on the counter, and that is reason enough.
You will also find the E1 Prima (without PureBrew) and the E1 Prima Pro in our Victoria Arduino collection. Our coffee machine advice tool narrows down which machine suits you, or you can book a free consultation appointment in the showroom, by phone or virtually.
Victoria Arduino is on display in our showroom in Zurich Oerlikon. In the comparison workshop, you can test espresso machines and grinders side by side for an hour, an option, not a requirement. Not every model is set up at all times, so email your preferred model in advance to [email protected].
You will find the conditions for the introductory course with a machine purchase further down this page. Financing available.
What goes with it
Espresso and PureBrew call for freshly ground coffee. For anyone who wants grinders that are affordable and precise: the Varia VS3 or a hand grinder from Comandante. If you want more scope: the Varia VS6 or the EG-1 from Weber Workshops. You will find all models among our coffee grinders.
For the weight ratio, a scale: compact and precise from the Normcore collection, with app and flow-rate display from Acaia. For puck preparation, a tamper: affordable from Normcore, crafted by Weber Workshops.
Delivery and contact
We deliver throughout Switzerland and to Liechtenstein within 2 to 4 working days. Click & Collect is available in Bern, Gerberngasse 44 and Zurich, Hagenholzstrasse 50b. We answer questions at [email protected] or by phone during business hours, more at coffeecoachingclub.ch.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between the E1 Prima, E1 Prima EXP and E1 Prima Pro?
According to the Victoria Arduino data sheet, the E1 Prima and E1 Prima EXP use NEO technology, and the EXP additionally has PureBrew for pressureless filter coffee, tea and infusions. The E1 Prima Pro works with T3 Genius, PureBrew, Advanced Steam by Wire and VIS.
What is PureBrew?
An extraction method without pressure, using gravity and water pulses in three phases. Three profiles (light, medium, dark) control turbulence and contact time. This lets you make filter coffee, tea and infusions on the same machine.
What does EasyCream do?
EasyCream froths milk via a double wand and stops automatically at the set temperature. According to Victoria Arduino, up to nine milk recipes with air content, temperature and foam density can be saved.
How big and heavy is the E1 Prima EXP?
According to Victoria Arduino, 411 mm wide, 510 mm deep, 379 mm high and 38 kg in weight, with a power rating of 1000 / 2600 W.
Which colours are available?
From us: Matt Black, Steel, Matt White, Sparkling Coral, Blue Pearl, Metallic Lavender and Roman Coin, as well as a custom RAL colour. The technology is the same in all finishes.
Can I see the E1 Prima EXP before buying?
We show Victoria Arduino in our Zurich Oerlikon showroom, Hagenholzstrasse 50b. Not every model is set up at all times, so email us before your visit at [email protected] and we will check whether the E1 Prima EXP is on site.
Tip from the roastery: For espresso and milk drinks, we roast Cozy Chocolate and Nutty Delight full-bodied, chocolatey and nutty. Maximum body without acidity comes with Very Nutty. For PureBrew and anyone who likes it fruity, Wild Peach is a discovery. That is our recommendation, one of many.
