Everything serious home baristas and professionals want to know.

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If you're here, you’re the type who reads manuals, checks dimensions, and enjoys understanding the engineering behind great espresso.

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1. Product Overview
2. Key Performance Specifications
3. Dimensions
4. Construction & Materials
5. Engineering Philosophy
6. Brewing Guidance & Real-world Use
7. Included Accessories
8. Maintenance & Serviceability
9. Compatibility & Ecosystem
10. FAQ's
11. Downloads
12. Questions?

The Brua3 Max is a precision-built manual lever espresso machine engineered for consistency, longevity, and café-level extraction in a compact, non-electric form.

Unlike typical consumer machines, the Brua3 Max is built with industry-grade materials, serviceable components, and a mechanical design philosophy focused on repeatability and control.

It is designed for:

• Enthusiast home baristas
  
• Small commercial operators
  
• Coffee educators and reviewers
  
• Anyone who values mechanical simplicity and durable engineering
  

This page covers every major detail an expert might want to know before purchasing.

• Pressure Range: Capable of consistent 8–10 bar extractions via manual lever
  
• Heat-Up Time: Under 1 minute from cold (not including boiling the water)
  
• Temperature Stability: Designed for stable brew temperatures throughout a standard 25–35 sec extraction
  
• Brew Capacity: Ideal for single and double shots using typical 16–20 g doses
  
• Workflow Speed: Suitable for consecutive shots
  
• Grinder Compatibility: Fully compatible with high-end single-dosing grinders and 58 mm workflow accessories
  

These performance metrics reflect real-world usage and testing across a variety of roast styles.

Overall Dimensions (W × D × H):

170mm x 340mm x 340mm

Counter Clearance

• Lever travel height required above machine: 620mm
  
• Recommended bench depth for comfortable workflow: 400mm (min)
  
• Cup clearance under the group: 135mm excl. drip tray; 120mm incl. drip tray
  

Weight

• Net machine weight: 3.5kg
  
• Shipping weight: 5kg

The Brua3 Max is deliberately built from industry-proven materials for longevity and food safety.

Primary Materials

• Body/Shell: Anodised Aluminium
  
• Brew Chamber: Stainless Steel
  
• Piston & Rod: Stainless Steel
  
• Group Head: Stainless steel
  
• Frame & Base: Anodised aluminium frame with a welded steel base
  
• Lever Mechanism: CNC-machined aluminium & 304 stainless steel
  
• Wooden Handle: Maple
  
• Gaskets & Seals: Food-grade silicone
  

Design Priorities

• Serviceability
  
• Thermal efficiency
  
• Mechanical precision
  
• Long-term durability under repeated lever use
  
• High-quality machining tolerances across all wear components

The Brua3 Max embodies a “mechanical honesty” approach to espresso:

Manual Control, Predictable Outcomes

The lever mechanism provides tactile, intuitive pressure control. Users can feel the extraction develop and fine-tune their shots without electronics dictating the experience.

Thermal Stability by Design

The brew chamber size and heat retention system are selected to deliver a more consistent brewing temperature for standard shot lengths without the need for complex electric elements and control systems.

Built for Longevity

Every component is replaceable. Nothing is sealed, disposable, or built to fail. This is an espresso machine designed to be serviced, upgraded, and enjoyed for a long time.

Focus on the Coffee, Not the Machine

The engineering supports workflow clarity — quick heat-up, consistent temperature, predictable lever action, and minimal fuss.

Recommended Starting Recipe

• Dose: 18–22 g
  
• Typical Yield: 40–50 g
  
• Extraction Time: 25–35 seconds (depending on profile)
  

Pressure Path

Manual lever machines allow expressive pressure profiling. A typical profile might be:

• Gentle 2–3 bar pre-infusion
  
• Smooth ramp to 8–9 bar
  
• Natural decline as the shot finishes
  

Coffee Compatibility

• Works beautifully with all roasts
  
• Capable of high-pressure extractions for bright, clean cups
  
• Excellent clarity due to stable water delivery
  

Grinder Compatibility

Pairs best with:

• Single-dosing grinders
  
• Flat burr grinders for clarity
  
• Conical burr grinders for body + crema

• Brua3 Max espresso machine
• 58 mm bottomless portafilter
• 20 g espresso basket
• Stainless steel tamper
• Microfibre barista cloth
• Stainless steel drip tray
• User guide
• Hex key
• Spare rubber feet

Every Use

• Rinse and clean coffee basket

Weekly

• Drain, rinse & dry drip tray
  
• Wipe water screen and gasket
  

Monthly

• Light flush and wipe to descale depending on water hardness
  
• Remove and clean and water screen and gasket
  

Serviceability

• User-serviceable gaskets
  
• Accessible components
  
• No special tools required for common maintenance
  
• Spare parts available

Portafilter & Basket System

• Standard 58 mm E61 style system
  
• Compatible with VST, IMS, Sworksdesign baskets
  
• Compatible with your existing tampers and distribution tools
  

Optional Add-ons

• Puck screens
  
• Replacement gaskets + screens
  
• Precision baskets
  
• Hand grinders
  
• Distribution tools

• Espresso Brew Guide
  
• Troubleshooting Flowchart
  
• User Manual

If you have specific technical questions, you can always contact us — we love talking coffee and craft.