Grinder - Rancilio MD range

The grinders are designed for optimal results with various coffee blends and roasts, the grinding phase being one of the most important steps in producing superior quality espresso. They are equipped with highly overpowered electric motors running at low speed (well below capability) in order to avoid excessive heating and scolding of the coffee, fully maintaining taste and flavour.

We offer three sizes depending on the predicted output required, but all are strong and reliable - designed for long-life operation at a very low maintenance cost. Even the smaller of the three (MD 40) is capable of 3.5 kilos/hour - lets hope you need it! Chartley Coffee, for example, has only had to service two machines in the last 15 years.

Ice Blender - Blendtec

Whether you blend fruit smoothies, frozen coffee drinks or milk shakes, the Blendtec Smoother is a perfect choice, chosen by many of the world's leading international smoothie and coffee retailers.

With the 30 pre-programmed blend profiles and 50% more power than other commercial blenders, it is capable of crushing hard ice cream, big ice cubes, frozen fruit and more at the press of a button. The excess in power means a faster delivery time and better reliability, unlike over-stretched budget machines.

Grinder - Mazzer Mini

An alternate style and concept to the Rancilio MD range, Mazzer is one of the longest established grinder manufacturers in Italy. A contrast to the more traditional angular Rancilio, the Mazzer is more elegant, and entirely sheen silver.

Along with great styling, the Mazzer Mini is also highly functional and adaptable. With a 250 Watt motor and the patented 'stepless micrometrical adjustment', it is able to deliver extremely consistent grind very quickly. Available with a manual switch, a timed switch, or an automatic which starts every six doses and stops when the ground coffee container is full. A tried and tested machine capable of keeping up with any demands a 2-group espresso machine can make!

Water Softener/Filter - Watercare Carbon Treatment Units (CTU's)

Water softeners are primarily to safeguard your equipment from the buildup of scale - the cancer of the coffee machine world. Imagine all of the white scum from your kettle but on a massive scale. Blocked pumps, stuck valves, slow heating if not melted elements, are all the very expensive symptoms of someone who saved in the short-term by not getting a water softener. Although areas such as Birmingham and Manchester (who get their water from Wales!) can often get away with not softening their water, in hard water areas such as London, however, it is a must.

Our units are Calcium Treatment Units (CTU's) rather than traditional Sodium units, where many concerns have been expressed with regards to Sodium build up in water content. They not only prevent scale formation on metal surfaces, but remove heavy metals and assure food grade standards of potability. After installation, your unit is then looked after by Watercares inhouse team of service engineers.

Knockout drawer - Under-grinder, under-work top etc.

To accompany espresso machines and grinders, we offer several standard knockout drawers for placing either under the grinder or work top. Stainless steel, simple and effective! Nothing too snazzy or styled, as -lets face it - it's going to be beaten to death for the next several years!