"The smaller, single-group Estetika has a 500-milliliter brew boiler and 2-liter steam boiler, while the Discover offers a 6-liter steam boiler and a single 0.75-liter brew boiler that feeds both group heads. PID-controlled heat cartridges are embedded in the groups to maintain the water temperature as it arrives from the boiler, marking the third point of heat in what ECM calls "Triple C Technology.""
"Given its dual boilers that can heat simultaneously, the Estetika is able to sustain light-commercial use, according to ECM, placing it alongside alternatives such as the La Marzocco Linea Mini or the Synesso ES1. The Estetika steam boiler can also be turned off to save power for users who drink only straight espresso. "The target audience includes offices and small cafes," ECM Managing Director Michael Hauck said of the Estetika."
"The Discover, meanwhile, is aimed squarely at commercial use. Though somewhat constrained by sharing a single heated brew boiler, temperatures at each PID-controlled group can be set independently within about 5 degrees Fahrenheit. "All our other commercial machines are based on heat-exchanger systems," said Hauck. "For us, the Discover marks the next step in expanding into the commercial sector, aiming to compete with other manufacturers by"
Estetika and Discover replace ECM's classic E61 group heads and heat-exchanger systems with a new ECM-designed group head and dual-boiler architecture. Estetika uses a 500-milliliter brew boiler plus a 2-liter steam boiler; Discover pairs a 0.75-liter brew boiler that feeds two groups with a 6-liter steam boiler. PID-controlled heat cartridges in the groups stabilize water temperature on arrival from the boilers as part of "Triple C Technology." Both machines feature programmable low-pressure preinfusion and a pause before full-pressure extraction, and both steam boilers operate at 2 bar. Estetika supports light-commercial use and is priced around $3,900 with U.S. shipping expected Q2 2026; Discover targets commercial applications with independent group temperature adjustment within about 5°F.
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