Same machine as the w/AS version, minus the automatic steam, $630 less at $4,950. Manual steam wand, volumetric dosing. Here’s the replacement:

Nuova Simonelli Appia LIFE Volumetric (1 Group)

Overview

Small cafés, offices, and service environments that need consistent shot-to-shot espresso quality without the cost or footprint of a 2-group machine. The Appia LIFE Volumetric 1 Group delivers programmed shot volumes and Nuova Simonelli’s Soft Infusion System in a single-group commercial chassis, with a manual steam wand for operators who prefer hands-on milk texturing. Trusted by more than 200 cafés, restaurants, offices, hotels, and convenience stores throughout New York.

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Key Features

• Single Group: One portafilter, one group head, right-sized for operations pulling up to 80 shots a day.
• Volumetric Dosing: Programmable shot volumes ensure consistent extraction with every pull regardless of who is operating the machine.
• Manual Steam Wand: High-output steam for lattes, cappuccinos, and flat whites with full barista control over milk texture and temperature. If you prefer one-touch automatic steaming, see the 1 Group w/AS version.
• Heat Exchange Boiler: Brew and steam simultaneously with no waiting between shots.
• Soft Infusion System (SIS): Pre-infusion technology saturates the puck before extraction, reducing channeling and producing a smoother, more balanced shot.
• Advanced Temperature Stability: Consistent brewing temps maintained throughout the day even during continuous service.
• Ergonomic Design: Intuitive controls and a compact footprint built for efficient single-operator service.

Who Is This Machine For?

Small cafés, wine bars, boutique retail, hotel lobbies, and offices with moderate volume where shot consistency matters but manual milk steaming is preferred or staff are comfortable with the technique. Volumetric dosing handles espresso consistency automatically while keeping milk craft in the barista’s hands. If you want automatic milk steaming too, see the Appia LIFE Volumetric 1 Group w/AS. If you need two groups, see the Appia LIFE Volumetric 2-group lineup.

Not sure if this is the right machine for your volume? Call us at 518-217-3959 and we’ll help you find the right fit or point you toward something better.

Why Buy From Us

Capital City Coffee Roasters is a family-owned roaster and equipment dealer serving the Capital Region and beyond since 1999. Unlike many online equipment retailers, we don’t ship a box and disappear. We sell, install, service, and support the equipment we carry.

✓ Free shipping, nationwide
✓ Free installation for Capital Region deliveries
✓ 1-year parts and labor warranty, covered by us and not routed through the manufacturer
✓ Price match guarantee
✓ Serviced by our own in-house technician, the same team that handles your ongoing coffee program
✓ We roast the coffee too

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