Dalla Corte Mina Espresso Machine 110v Country Green
Owning the Dalla Corte Mina
The Dalla Corte Mina is emblematic of Dalla Corte’s commitment to superb espresso and everything they have ventured to accomplish. With the arrival of the Mina, things have changed here at the office. There’s a kind of frenetic pace, a sort of impatience caused by our excitement to share this machine with our customers. This, of course, may be due in part to all of the coffee it’s made for us, but the Mina really is something else and we like it a lot. With it’s flow profiling system and incredible ingenuity, we’re positive you’ll agree.
The key to understanding what the Mina has to offer is at its heart: the DFR (Digital Flow Regulator) and a custom made Flow Meter. This is the first flow meter designed for an espresso machine and it is so accurate that it can measure up to 80 pulses per second. Now, when approaching the Mina, perhaps the first thing you’ll notice is the yoke above the brew group. The yoke works with the DFR and Flow Meter. You can use the yoke in both the manual and automatic mode and, when brewing coffee by using the control knob on the right, you will brew in the automatic mode only. This manual lever allows you to adjust flow rate in five stages during your extraction between 0 and 12 grams/second. Each stage of flow rate is represented by a series of lights on the right side of the machine as a visual aid. By adjusting flow rate, you’re granted a new level of control over your extraction, essentially creating a unique extraction profile. With the Mina, Dalla Corte’s mission was to offer control over your espresso’s balance, acidity, sweetness—even it’s aftertaste and texture. After testing it, we think Dalla Corte has achieved that mission in spades.
Another key strength of the Mina comes from the Dalla Corte Mina App which lets you control flow automatically. When connected to the Dalla Corte Mina App, you can save your favorite profiles, and select which you would prefer your Mina to perform. From here, you can create new profiles or edit existing ones by adjusting flow rate in grams/second and time at each step in seconds for each of the five steps in your flow profile. With that in mind, we’re proud to say our results from the Mina have been the most consistent we’ve ever experienced.
On the App, you can find a shot timer, group temperature, and steam boiler temperature, as well as a litany of parameters you can freely adjust. Another intriguing feature of the App is its ability to upload flow profiles to any Mina. With multiple Minas, you can create specialized brewing stations, with each machine tuned to get the perfect cup out of a particular coffee. And, with the Mina’s NSF certification, it stands to be a powerful addition to any cafe. You can even manage the entire group with a single smart device. We’ve tested this ourselves, and we’re happy to say that the experience is transformative. The way we look at exploring coffee has never been more open.
Specifications
Property | Value |
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SKU | HFC-202306000246 |
App Connectivity | Yes |
Boiler Configuration | Multi-boiler |
Number of Boilers | 2 |
Boiler Features | Brew & Steam Simultaneously,Rapid Steam |
Brew Boiler Auto-Fill | Yes |
Brew Boiler Heater Location | Internal |
Brew Boiler Material | Brass |
Brew Boiler Volume (Oz) | 17 fl-oz |
Brew Group Features | Actively Heated,Adjustable Flow Rate |
Three-Way Valve | Electronic |
Back Flush Capable | Yes |
Brew Group Material | Chrome Plated Brass |
Brew Group Size (mm) | 54 mm |
Brew Group Type | Other |
NSF Certified | Yes |
Display Type | Indicator Lights |
Controls and Additional Features | Aroma / Flow Control,Bluetooth Connectivity,Cup Volume Control,Pre-Infusion,Pressure Gauge(s),Steam Control |
Pressure Gauges | Brew Circuit,Brew Head,Steam Boiler |
Type of Controls | Knob,Lever,Push Button |
Cup Height (max, inches) | 3.5 in |
Cup Warmer Material | Stainless Steel |
Cup Warmer Size (L-in x W-in) | 13″ x 6″ |
Cup Warmer | Passively Heated |
Drain Line Adaptable (Plumbable) | Yes |
Drip Tray Cover Material | Stainless Steel |
Drip Tray Material | Stainless Steel |
Removable Drip Tray | Yes |
Portafilter Baskets Included | Double,Single |
Frame Material | Steel |
Housing Color | Country Green,Stainless Steel |
Housing Material | Stainless Steel |
Depth (Inches) | 15.2 in |
Height (Inches) | 16.1 in |
Weight (Lbs) | 73 lbs |
Property | Value |
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Width (Inches) | 15.2 in |
Bottomless Portafilter Available | Yes |
Filter Diameter (mm) | 54 mm |
Portafilter Handle Material | Plastic |
Portafilter Material | Chrome Plated Brass |
Number of Portafilters Included | 3 |
Portafilter Type | Custom |
Portafilter Weight (lbs) | 1.3 lbs |
Portafilter Diameter | 54 mm |
Self-Priming Pump | No |
Pump Type | Rotary Pump |
Warranty Service Provider Email | [email protected] |
Warranty Service Provider | HARFAN COFFEE |
Warranty Service Provider Phone Number | +62-838-9755-1917 |
Manufacturers Warranty Period | 1-Year Parts and Labor |
Amps | 12 A |
Volt | 110V-120V (US) |
Watts | 1437 Watt |
Power Cord Length (inches) | 54 in |
Power Cord Storage | No |
Steam Boiler Auto-Fill | Yes |
Steam Boiler Heater Location | Internal |
Steam Boiler Insulation | No |
Steam Boiler Material | Copper |
Steam Boiler Orientation | Horizontal |
Steam Boiler Volume (Oz) | 101 fl-oz |
Steam Boiler Vacuum Relief Valve | Yes |
Steam Wand Features | Automatic Steam Control,Insulated Grip,No-Burn |
Steam Tip Hole Count | 3 |
Steam Wand Material | Stainless Steel |
Steam Wand Movement Type | Fully Articulated |
Steam Wand | Automatic Frother,Commercial Style |
Water Filter Included | No |
Water Source | External Water Line (Plumbable) |
Maximum Incoming Water Pressure (PSI) | 29 PSI |
Isabel Martinez –
I chose this machine to replace an aging Saeco Royal in part because I prefer a steam wand to a milk pitcher. I’m mostly happy with it, and find it’s a good value for the money. The steam wand works well now that I’m used to it, and the user interface is quite intuitive. I’d give it a 5 star but for the fact that beans with the slightest oil on thRead more about review stating Nice brewer, but no oily beans allowed!e surface (the kind I prefer) do not feed into the grinder. If this was disclosed up front, I missed it. The rep I talked to said this problem is common to all superautomatics, although it was never a problem for my trusty old Saeco.
Luca Peña –
Great espresso, commerical stream wand is fantastic. Easy to use interface, great selection of drinks. It’s nice that it makes a true double espresso, with two grind and brew sequences.
Marisol Piera –
Great machine. Easy to clean.
Gabriel Alcantara –
We bought this machine to replace a different Dalla model. The machine is very easy to use. We like being able to adjust the amount of coffee per shot, brew strength and grinder setting. We also like the ability to store four different drink settings. The drip tray, coffee pucks and water tank are all accessible from the front for easy maintenancRead more about review stating Coffee Blisse which is a bonus. The pannarello wand is awesome and similar to ones on coffee shop machines. The machine draws a great shot! Overall, very happy with our new machine.