Saeco espresso machines are outstanding in their performance and well-earned reputation. So you can only imagine what their peak model, the Primea Touch – an Ultra Automatic espresso coffee machine – must offer the home espresso machine user. In fact, it is the only machine on the market with a color touch screen making programming your favorite beverage including cup size, water volume, milk frothing and many other functions remarkably easy.

Unique from any other Italian espresso machines the Saeco Primea has a clever Touch2Cappuccino System, letting you manage every element of producing the best espresso with simple, elegant controls right at your fingertips.

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Dispense coffee and milk from both spouts at the same time. This saves time as you can make 2 cappuccinos or 2 lattes with 1 touch. Another exclusive feature of this Saeco machine is the internal 12.5oz milk container with plenty of milk to make 4 cappuccinos. The internal milk container eliminates the need for an external pitcher and hose and means the dual dispensing spout pours the milk and coffee directly into your cup.

The Primea Touch literally does it all for you: grinding, tamping, brewing, steaming, frothing and even reminding you when it needs cleaning. And with two 1,500 Watt boilers and dual thermostats it does it quickly!

With the Primea Touch Plus, you have control for almost every aspect of the machine and brewing an espresso cappuccino or latte. The Saeco Brewing System is directed through the dial on the dual dispenser and controls the strength of your drink with just a quick turn. Plus there is a Bypass Doser for pre-ground coffee or decaf for when you wish to brew something different than what is in the built-in 10.5oz bean hopper and ceramic disc grinder.

Saeco espresso machines have all the necessary components and features to stand out from the many Italian espresso machines on the market. The Primea Touch is not just a Super Automatic machine – it is an Ultra Automatic espresso coffee machine – that gives you a superb return on investment.

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Control Panel Features:
The touch screen control panel is the greatest benefit that this Ultra Automatic espresso coffee machine has over the competition. With the largest Display panel on the market the Primea Touch gives you the clearest communicating screen – and it’s all done in animated color.

Sensitive Touch technology responds to the contact of your fingertips as the Primea Touch brews and froths, the touch screen images gradually filling to show you when your drink is completed. Each drink can be personalized for your individual taste, and all of the programming options are easy to follow through the touch screen’s animated guide.

Saeco espresso machines’ mission statement of simplicity is totally evident with the ease of operating and directing this cappucino machine.

When you view the color display, you’ll see four images: a steam whistle, a small cup (for espresso), a larger cup (for coffee), and a tall cup (for a long coffee). With the intelligent Touch2Cappuccino system, all you need to do to make 2 drinks is tap the image twice. How simple is this home espresso cappuccino machine?

The strength of your brew is represented by the darkness of the cup. You can program and save these settings to choose between a mild, medium, or strong cup. For every beverage you can tailor the brew temperature, pre-infusion settings and tell the Primea whether or not you want to use the Bypass Doser for pre-ground coffee or the beans protectively stored in the internal 10oz hopper.

The large touch sensitive monitor also lets you choose from Saeco’s “Coffee in the World” menu for an assortment of preset international recipes.

Prefer reading text on a large screen instead of working with images? You can quickly steer on to the “show text,” and “go to menu” symbols. Press “show text” to view the screen in its text-only layout. Enter the many options available in the programming menu by tapping “go to menu.” You will not find a more simple and efficient way to operate your machine than this large communicating animated color display.

Espresso Brewing Features:
The best espresso starts with good beans - we all know that. But did you know that it also has a lot to do with the grinder you use? With an internal ceramic disc grinder, and its adjustable grind settings, you have a distinct advantage over the metal burr grinders that relatively few other models offer. Ceramic holds on to less coffee oil and residue over time than metal, thus you’re guaranteed fresher tasting coffee.

With the efficiency of the color display you can swiftly access the Opti-Dose system to program the exact amount of beans you wish to use for your coffee brewing, between 7 – 10 grams. The beans are stored in an airtight protective hopper, which shields them from damaging moisture.

Protecting the machine, as well as your coffee, is what makes the Saeco Primea Touch Plus have such a great return on investment. This is especially true of all the Saeco espresso machines in their premier families (Odea, Talea and Primea). They are all built with a removable brew group. This crucial component, the heart of the unit, is easily accessible for you to rinse and help maintain the machine for a longer, better life. In fact, with the wonderful intelligent capabilities of this Saeco cappuccino and latte machine you’ll receive an alert if the brew group is not aligned when you put it back in place.

Yet the beauty of owning a Saeco Ultra Automatic espresso coffee machine is that you are not limited to always using the beans from the hopper. With the Bypass Doser you may pour in any ground coffee (such as decaf or a favorite blend) and use that as a replacement. On the touch screen Menu tap the “coffee settings” and select “pre-ground coffee.” The machine will now brew using the grounds that you’ve loaded into the Bypass Doser.

Saeco’s attention to detail and commitment to manufacturing Italian espresso machines that brew the best espresso implies that they totally understand the process of preparing coffee. The brilliant touch screen lets you modify the many variables that can affect brewing. Use the Saeco Brewing System® for an immediate difference in the strength of your coffee, or the patented Aroma System® (also known as pre-infusion) to ensure the best possible coffee extraction.

Best of all, the Primea Touch lets you eliminate the variables that negatively flavor the espresso used in your favorite beverages. The intelligent system lets you set the water hardness so the Touch Plus knows exactly what it has to overcome to create the ideal cup. The water volume, used for each of the different beverages that are available for you, is easy to program to your individual taste.

And the machine comes with a Rinse cycle to clean the internal tubes guaranteeing you that each drink is produced only with fresh water.

Steam Wand / Frother Features:
The Saeco Primea Super Automatic can dispense hot milk from both of the coffee spouts so you can create 2 milk drinks simultaneously. With this Saeco espresso machine you get the ability to dispense only milk, just coffee or both at the same time. In a flash you can have a cappuccino, espresso macchiato, latte macchiato or hot milk. The clever touch screen lets you program each milk drink as you would coffee ones, giving you practically limitless milk and coffee combinations to choose from.

Thanks to an internal milk container, you won’t have to work the Primea Touch with a handheld frothing pitcher, Steam Wand or hose on your kitchen counter. The internal container holds 12.5oz of milk - plenty to swiftly produce four cappuccinos. Simply remove the milk container afterwards and put it in the fridge saving you a step the next day.

Saving time when you want your coffee is another benefit that this espresso cappuccino machine provides with its Rapid Steam system. Rapid Steam® technology eliminates the wait between the steam and brew cycles. The Primea Touch’s Rapid Steam® and Saeco Brewing System® have separate boilers for the two cycles. This benefit gives fast and continuous steam pressure for the automatic frothing of your milk – and within seconds after brewing. The time saving nature of the Primea Touch Ultra Automatic espresso coffee machine is that the control panel features a button specifically for milk drinks. You can store the settings for your macchiato, latte and cappuccino to your specific taste.

Boiler Features:
Two independent boilers for the separate water and steam cycles give you a distinct advantage over the many models on the market with a single boiler or a dual heating element (typically touted as Thermo Block). The stainless steel boilers on this super premium Saeco machine is why there is also some significant upgrades from the Odea and Talea families of Super Automatic espresso machines.

The two stainless steel boilers have more power - 1,500 Watts instead of the standard 1,250 that is on other Saeco espresso machines. With its professional abilities the Saeco Primea Touch gives you a fast recycling time to brew multiple cups without long breaks between batches. And with 1.500 Watts the boiler is as strong as some John Deere portable generators. Less than 4 minutes is the average wait time we saw when timing this compact espresso machine from its initially being turned on.

To maximize performance, and protect your investment, Saeco has two individual thermostats to monitor the water and steam cycles. This is a fantastic safety feature that assures you of the right temperature and protects the machine from overheating. In fact, there is a third safety valve to shield the boilers from too much pressure. Another upgrade on this Primea espresso cappuccino machine is the additional thermal fuses that monitor and protect. Combined these security elements extend the life of your Ultra Automatic Saeco.

Portafilter Features:
Traditional Italian espresso machines use a pressurized portafilter. This Saeco machine uses a 15 BAR pressure pump that works in tandem with the removable brew group and dual dispensing spout. So there is no real “filter” on this premium model. However, there is a replaceable Aqua Prima water filter to remove the harsh minerals from the water reservoir. This enhances your coffee’s flavor and serves to protect the machine from limescale residue on its many internal components.

Water System / Reservoir Features:
68oz (2 liters) is another step up from the Saeco Odea and Talea lines that you may be considering. With this extra capacity the removable Water Reservoir gives you enough water to produce 4 more cups before needing to refill the tank. Best of all, with its computerized system the Primea Touch Plus alerts you when to replenish.

More Time Saving Features

Water Quantity Features:
As you research and review the Saeco espresso machines and other Italian espresso machines on our site please note that the Primea Touch Plus stands out from the competition due to its superiority in this area especially. Two individual boilers, with 1,500 Watt power, have all the safety features and strength to heat the water from the very large 68oz (2 liters) Water Reservoir. This tandem guarantees to save you time.

Programmable Timer Features:
Yes, a programmable timer is available on this top model of Saeco espresso machines. With the large color Primea Touchscreen you get ultimate simplicity to program the time you wish for your machine to turn on and be ready for brewing. There is also an Energy Saver mode that helps defray the electricity used through out the day.

Active Cup Warmer Features:
Yes, another upgrade found on the Primea line of Super Automatics is the adjustable warming plate. Giving you space to store up to 6 espresso cups, with dedicated heat controls that can turn on or off, the Active Cup Warmer will maintain its heat.

Even if this Saeco Ultra Automatic espresso coffee machine is in its Energy Saver mode the cups will be properly heated and ready for your next brewing. You can turn the Active Cup Warmer feature on or off by selecting the “cup warmer” function in the menu.

Hot Water Dispenser Features:
Yes, a flexible Hot Water dispenser is tucked behind the coffee spout and is always ready to deliver by touching the Tea icon on the touch sensitive screen. Like all of the Primea’s drinks, you can program the water temperature and volume for a 1-touch saved setting made just the way you like it.

ESE Pods or Ground Coffee:
No ESE certified pods can be used with this machine. In fact, all of the Super Automatic Saeco espresso machines (Odea, Talea and Primea) require you to use ground coffee. This is why each of the models comes with a built-in ceramic disc grinder and Bypass Doser.

Removable Drip Tray Features:
The Primea Touch is loaded versus other Italian espresso machines. This clever model includes a motorized and removable drip tray that uses Touch Lift Technology to move up and down. Just press the drip tray’s button to set it in motion and release when you’ve reached the right height.

The removable tray can be adjusted to fit almost any size cup. Standard espresso cups to tall milk glasses to regular coffee mugs all fit very well on the Saeco Primea Touch Ultra Automatic espresso coffee machine.

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