Special Warranty Offer
For a limited time, we're offering a FREE Gold warranty for this machine. ($965 Value)
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Gold |
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-2-year Parts Warranty
-No Labor Warranty
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-Single Point of Contact for all Service Needs
-Receive and Inspect Machine for Damage
-Bench Test Machine
-Installation Coordination of Facilities
-Water Quality/Clarity Test-Professional Installation*
-Equipment Maintenance Training-24 Hour Business Day Response
-Automatic Warranty Claim Processing
-Free Installation of Water Softening System
-Guaranteed No Freight Damage
-Lifetime Warranty on Copper Boilers
-1 Year Labor Warranty
-1 Courtesy/Nuisance Call
**Panini Grills, Grinders, Oscar, Musica PO & Venus Family -
Installation and setup services are not included; Parts & Labor Offsite
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* Beyond Point Charges: If Nuova Distribution USA does not have a service technician within 3 hours driving time of the install location, extra travel charges will apply.
Overtime charges: Installation must occur during regular business hours (Monday through Friday, 8AM to 5PM).
Additional charges will apply for installations outside of regular business hours. |
Who Should Buy The Nuova Simonelli Aurelia II Semiautomatic?
Medium to Large Cafes
To serve high-quality espresso, you need a machine that meets a top-tier standard of excellence.
The Nuova Simonelli Aurelia II Semiautomatic is a World Barista Championship espresso machine—which means that any coffee shop can serve next-level espresso drinks.
Built for the busy high-quality cafe, this machine sports a powerful heat exchange boiler, soft infusion, and a host of advanced features. At the end of the day, it will basically clean itself with automated cleaning functions.
At the hands of proficient baristas, this model is ready to deliver outstanding results and faster customer service all day, every day.
Specialty Coffee Shops
Specialty coffee shops can leverage the manual dosing of the Aurelia II Semiautomatic to handcraft espresso drinks for their discerning clientele.
Manual dosing gives baristas total control of the results—specialty coffee shops have greater access to creativity and innovation.
Ergonomic features, an illuminated work space, a reverse mirror, and a bar pump gauge allow baristas to focus on quality like never before.
This machine is beloved by professional baristas for its ease of use and the fine espresso it produces.
Barista Competition Locations
A World Barista Championship machine, the Aurelia II Semiautomatic is a natural choice for locations hosting barista competitions.
As a semiautomatic model, it gives baristas complete control to fine-tune their work.
This is a top-of-the-line machine for performance and reliability, two qualities that are vital to the barista competitor’s success.
Medium to Large Restaurants
Looking to set your restaurant apart? Offer your customers gorgeous lattes and cappuccinos that they’ll remember.
With some barista training, restaurant employees can make cafe-quality lattes with Instagrammable latte art on the Aurelia II Semiautomatic.
Cool-touch wands, push-pull steam levers, and automated cleanings make this model incredibly user-friendly and low-maintenance—exactly what restaurants need from their equipment.
Description
The Aurelia II Semiautomatic is Number One for quality—hands down.
The Nuova Simonelli Aurelia II Semiautomatic is our basic model of the Aurelia II—the experienced barista’s best friend.
This World Barista Championship machine is known for delivering the highest quality espresso and the silkiest microfoam.
It’s designed for demanding professionals, ensuring repeatable results without sacrificing a truly hands-on approach.
Customize every espresso with the Aurelia II Semiautomatic.
With the Aurelia II Semiautomatic, the barista is in complete control of the extraction processes.
This machine gives baristas room for creativity. Guiding extraction from beginning to end means that baristas can customize any espresso shot on demand and go the extra mile for the customer.
Nuova Simonelli is a top brand in the industry.
One of the perks of owning a Nuova Simonelli machine is knowing that your investment will go further.
The quality, performance, and longevity that the Aurelia II Semiautomatic offers make it a favorite among top-tier espresso machines.
Key Features and What They Mean
Manual Dosing Buttons
Baristas have full control of extraction with the manual dosing buttons. Designed for more streamlined production, these buttons begin and end the brew process and offer easy operation. Give your customers a truly handcrafted product customized any way they want.
Copper Heat Exchange Boiler
Depending on the number of groups, each Aurelia II Semiautomatic comes with a massive 14 or 17 liter copper heat exchange boiler. Energy-efficient and temperature-stable, this antimicrobial boiler enables the machine to brew and steam at the same time for nonstop espresso drinks during the busiest hours.
Soft Infusion
Nuova Simonelli’s soft infusion system ensures that every espresso is as good as the last. It settles the coffee to prevent tamping mistakes from affecting the espresso and draws out all the subtle flavors of the coffee for a tastier result.
Raised Group Heads
Cafes with multiple drink sizes benefit from raised group heads that can fit tall cups right underneath. Pull espresso shots directly into tall cups and save time on transferring them from shot glasses. A bonus is unbroken crema on top of Americanos for a perfect presentation.
Cool Touch Wands
Steam wand burns don’t have to happen. These wands stay cool to the touch and deter milk from caking on, making cleaning easier.
Push Pull Steam
Give your baristas’ wrists a break with the ergonomic push-pull steam levers. Instead of twisting a traditional steam valve, baristas need only tap a lever on and off to manipulate the steam power.
Surface LEDs
Providing greater visibility, the LED lights on the Aurelia II Semiautomatic illuminate the work area even in dimly lit conditions. This assists quality control for detailed work like latte art and espresso extraction.
Automated Cleanings
The end of the day is when the time-consuming espresso machine cleaning starts—unless you have access to automated cleaning processes. The Aurelia II Semiautomatic performs self-cleaning functions to let staff focus on other tasks and expedite shop closing.
Power Saving Options
This model brings energy efficiency to a robust commercial espresso machine, something more and more cafes are looking for.
Reverse Mirror
The backplate acting as a mirror gives baristas the ability to monitor every aspect of the brewing process without needing to get physically close to the espresso. Ensure that every shot is of the highest quality with ease.
Bar Pump Gauge
Baristas can monitor internal as well as external functions for a more complete quality assessment. The bar pump gauge displays the pressure related to the pump to indicate that extraction is running smoothly.
Water Level Indicator
Keeping an eye on the water level in the boiler is simple with this indicator right on the front of the machine.
Machine Options
Smart Wand Options
The Nuova Simonelli Aurelia II Semiautomatic does not currently support Smart Wands.
Pod Kit Adapter
This model supports a standard pod kit adapter.
We will install these left to right, unless a particular head is specified in the comment section while checking out. They can also be moved by the user with a screwdriver.
Color Options
All color options can be selected above. Please contact us about additional custom colors at (888) 978-5224.
Configurations
2 Group Aurelia II Semiautomatic
The 2 Group Aurelia II Semiautomatic comes with a powerful 14 liter boiler to supercharge drink production.
Ideal for medium-volume cafes and locations, the 2 Group configuration has two brew groups to allow baristas to make multiple drinks simultaneously.
High-volume cafes may even opt for two 2 Group Aurelia II machines to be stationed near multiple points of sale.
3 Group Aurelia II Semiautomatic
The 3 Group Aurelia II Semiautomatic is perfect for high-volume locations.
Providing ample space for more than one barista to work at the same time, drink output is maximized for to serve more customers.
With the 17 liter boiler system, back-to-back drink orders all day long are no problem for this machine.
Aurelia II Semiautomatic Features & Specifications
| Standard Features |
Available |
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T3 System - 3-4 copper boilers working together allowing the barista to independently set the temperature for each group head. |
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Volumetric Dosing - Allows the barista or operator to program the dosage. Often allowing for different dosages on different group heads. This means that the barista can start the brewing process knowing the machine will end it automatically at the pre programmed dosage. |
X |
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Manual Dosing - A single button that begins and ends the brewing process. |
✔ |
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LCD Display - Controls doses, boiler pressure, pre-infustion, and even energy savings settings. |
X |
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Raised Group Heads - Allows for larger cups to be placed directly below the group head. |
✔ |
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Cool Touch Wands - This technology significantly reduces the temperature of the wands during the steaming process. This reduces the time it takes to clean the wand and eliminates a safety hazard for baristas. |
✔ |
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Surface LEDs- Barista can always see what they're doing with LEDs positioned strategically around the machine. |
✔ |
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Push Pull Steam - An ergonomic and more user-friendly upgrade to the turning steam wands. |
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Soft Infusion System - Reduces the need for proper tamping and leads to more consistent espresso. Eliminates human error. |
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Automated Cleanings - Machines comes with an automated cleaning process. Barista can use the digital display to select the desired group or groups to be cleaned. |
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Power Saving Options - T3 technology plus software makes this machine extremely energy efficient. |
✔ |
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Reverse Mirror - Backplate acts like a mirror allowing the barista to monitor every aspect of the brewing process. |
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Bar Pump Gauge - Makes it easier than ever to check pressure profiles. |
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Water Level Indicator - Easily monitor boiler water levels. |
✔ |
| Specs |
2 Group |
3 Group |
| Machine Depth |
23" |
23"
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| Machine Height |
23" |
23" |
| Machine Width |
33" |
42"
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| Machine Weight |
200 lbs. |
250 lbs. |
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Boiler Size - In multiboiler systems, this is the total boiler capacity when they are added together. |
14 lt |
17 lt |
| Volts |
220v |
220v |
| Watts |
4500 |
5000 |
| Amp Draw |
21 |
23 |
| Power Input |
Nema 6-30T |
Nema 6-30T |
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Water Connection Required - Drain hoses and water hookup lines are provided with all direct connect machines. |
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✔ |
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Drain Required - Open gravity drain of 1.25 inch I.D. |
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AutoSteam Capable - Machine supports some version of autosteam. A system that simplifies the milk steaming process. |
X |
X |
Machine Options
Smart Wand Options
This machine does not currently support Smart Wands.
Pod Kit Adapter
This machine supports a standard pod kit adapter. We will install these left to right, unless a particular head is specified in the comment section while checking out. They can also be moved by the user with a screw driver.
Color Options
All color options can be selected above. Please contact us about additional custom colors at (888) 978-5224.
Warranty Info
All of our espresso machines come standard with our 2 year manufacturer warranty.
We also sell additional dealer warranties which can be found above.
Water Info
The installation of a water softener is mandatory for all users that don't meet the required water specifications, failure to do so will void your warranty. It is recommend to always add a water filter to your order if you do not have one already. Replacement time of filters depends the water and quantity of drinks being made (see estimating calculator).
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Common Questions and Answers
Q: What is the difference between the Aurelia II Semiautomatic and the Aurelia II Volumetric?
A: The main difference between these machines is the featuring of either manual or volumetric dosing.
Designed exclusively for manual dosing, the Aurelia II Semiautomatic is geared toward baristas with experience (usually intermediate to expert baristas).
The manual dosing button must be pushed twice, once to start extraction and once to end it.
While this is a simplified process in a semiautomatic model, it does require the user to understand extraction well enough to end it at the appropriate volume and time.
What the user gains is total control of extraction—the ability to create any shot to the barista’s (or customer’s) specifications on the fly.
Pushing the Aurelia II Volumetric’s volumetric dosing buttons gives the user an automatically measured shot. This is easier for beginners—single and double shots can be programmed into the machine for inexperienced users to operate.
The Volumetric version of the Aurelia II also comes with manual dosing buttons, making it a great machine for beginners to experts.
If your staff is well-trained, the Semiautomatic will give them all the flexibility they need to make great espresso. Semiautomatic models are common in high-end coffee shops.
But if your staff has varying skill levels and you don’t have the time to train them, the Volumetric Aurelia II may be preferable.
Q: What is the soft infusion system in the Aurelia II Semiautomatic?
A: This is Nuova Simonelli’s pre-infusion system.
What is pre-infusion?
It’s an initial stage of extraction in which the coffee bed is immersed in a gentle stream of water. It settles the coffee, prevents channeling, and ensures proper extraction of all the coffee particles.
In the Aurelia II Semiautomatic, pressure-free water is released into the coffee puck before the pressurized water comes through the group head.
The well-rounded espresso flavor and beautiful crema that result from the soft infusion system make it a highly sought after.
Q: Who needs the pod kit adaptor for the Aurelia II Semiautomatic?
A: If your staff has little to no training on an espresso machine, espresso pods can help.
Pods cut down on the steps needed to make espresso, eliminating the grinder completely. There’s no grind fineness tuning, tamping, or any opportunity for human error where coffee grinding is concerned.
The downside is that the coffee won’t be fresh like it would be if it were just ground.
On the other hand, the access espresso pods give to businesses that want uncomplicated but premium espresso beverages is unique.
For restaurants, offices, and other establishments that don’t necessarily support barista training, the pod kit for the Aurelia II Semiautomatic might be the best way to go. Anyone can make their favorite drink.
Q: How do I use the bar pump gauge on the Aurelia II Semiautomatic to make better espresso?
A: This gauge is a handy guide when you learn a little more about it. Displaying pressure readings linked to the pump while espresso is brewing, the bar pump gauge shows you if you’re on target or not.
Building to a pressure of about nine bars is standard. If you’re not reaching this, the answer is often that you just need to tweak your brew ratio. This is simply the amount of coffee in your dose to the total liquid volume.
So if you’re pulling a shot and the pressure is too low, it might be that you need to add more coffee next time, or that the grind fineness isn't quite right. But it could also mean that you’re tamping too lightly. If you know that you’ve tamped quite softly, it might be time to try applying a little more pressure.
Extra Resources
Aurelia II Semiautomatic Documents
