Astoria Plus 4 You Advantage Automatic Commercial Espresso Machine
Astoria Plus 4 You Advantage Commercial Espresso Machine
The Astoria Plus 4 You Advantage is a state-of-the-art commercial espresso machine known for its energy efficiency and advanced technology.
Part of Astoria’s Green Line, it significantly reduces energy consumption while maintaining superior coffee quality. It features independent temperature control for each group head, ensuring optimal brewing conditions for different coffee blends.
Its intuitive design includes a user-friendly touchscreen and ergonomic elements for ease of use by baristas. The machine’s modular construction allows for flexibility and customization in coffee preparation, making it a favorite in busy commercial settings where quality and efficiency are paramount.
Astoria’s Beginnings
Nestled in the quaint town of Treviso, Italy, Astoria began its journey in 1969. It was the brainchild of a group of talented artisans who dreamed big, turning their small workshop into the world’s largest single coffee machine factory.
Today, Astoria is more than just a brand; it’s a symbol of quality and innovation in over 150 countries, renowned for creating professional espresso machines that perfectly marry artistry, advanced technology, and a commitment to sustainability.
Plus 4 You TS: A Blend of Elegance and Efficiency
The Plus 4 You TS is part of Astoria’s elite collection, known for its vibrant and lively design.
This model stands out for its superior performance, both in terms of the quality of the espresso and its energy efficiency. It’s a versatile machine, easily adaptable to various coffee blends, ensuring consistently top-notch results.
Innovative Design
The Plus 4 You TS is a masterpiece of design, combining sophistication with state-of-the-art technology. Its ergonomic, backlit keypad makes it user-friendly, facilitating smooth and efficient operation for baristas.
This machine is designed with functionality in mind, featuring a LED-lit workspace, retractable cup grates for versatility, and a centrally-located touchscreen for easy programming and monitoring.
Advanced Heating Technology
At its core, the Plus 4 You TS is about flexibility and autonomy, thanks to its modular design. It features a steam boiler, individual tanks, and an electronic management system, allowing each part to function independently.
If issues arise during coffee extraction, the machine smartly suggests fixes. You can even adjust temperatures for different coffee blends, ensuring stability and the best flavor in every cup.
Temperature Control
Quality is paramount with Plus 4 You TS, and it shows in its innovative control system. This system expertly manages every phase of coffee extraction, from the initial soak to the final pour.
Its thermal control device fine-tunes performance to the ideal temperature, ensuring that each coffee type is brewed to perfection.
Flexibility for Baristas and Roasters
Plus 4 You TS caters to both the roaster and the barista, allowing for customization according to each coffee blend. This modularity – a defining feature of the Plus 4 You TS – includes independent steam and water reservoirs and an electronic control system, ensuring each brewing group operates autonomously.
The machine offers the ability to program individual temperatures for each group, adjust steam pressure, continuously produce steam, and maintain consistent water temperature.
Energy Saving and Eco-Friendly
Astoria’s Plus 4 You is part of their Green Line, highlighting their commitment to the environment. These machines significantly reduce energy consumption by up to 47.6% compared to traditional coffee machines.
Innovative software manages automatic standby and a night energy saving feature, intelligently adjusting temperatures and distributing power as needed.
Plus 4 You also has a standby mode for less busy times, quickly ramping back up to full capacity when needed. This not only ensures top-quality espresso but also offers savings and environmental benefits.
Characteristics of the Plus 4 You TS:
- Digital service of drinks
- Automated refill of water
- System for mixing hot water
- Cup heater with electronic control
- Workspace lighting with LEDs
- Elevated brewing groups
- Adjustable raised cup grates
- USB interface for custom settings
- Color touch screen with multiple functions
- Language settings on the display include Italian, English, German, French, Spanish, and Portuguese
- Display settings for customizing coffee water tank temperature for each brewing group
- Display options for setting individual group temperatures
- Control of steam boiler pressure display
- Dedicated boiler to constantly produce steam
- Display shows the count for each serving type
- Easy-to-read service diagnostic messages on the display
- Settings for manual or automatic energy conservation
- Alerts for water softening maintenance on the display
- Display access to overall machine settings
- Integrated motor pump
- Optional features include an Autosteamer with four options and a Cool Touch steam wand.
