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UNIC Aura 2 Group

A refined French-built machine for specialty cafés, serious coffee programs, restaurants, and hospitality bars that want stable extraction, intuitive volumetric controls, ergonomic portafilters, and strong steam performance in a polished two-group platform.

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$10,345 $12,790

Machine price. Grinder, filtration, freight, installation planning, and opening coffee can be quoted as a complete package.

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UNIC Aura 2 Group commercial espresso machine
Precision, ergonomics, and polished café presence MAESTRO thermo-regulated groups, Easylock portafilters, touchscreen controls, PID-managed steam boiler, programmable hot water, and optional SteamAir.
Best fitSpecialty cafés
GroupsTwo groups
Boiler10.1 liters
Electrical230V · 20 amps
Is this the right machine?

A Premium Traditional Platform for Consistent Café Service

The Aura sits above the Classic in UNIC’s traditional lineup. It is designed for operators who care about extraction stability, barista ergonomics, intuitive programming, and front-of-house presentation, but do not necessarily need the deeper profiling tools of the Stella Epic.

Strong fit

  • ✓Specialty cafés that want consistent extraction and a polished two-group platform.
  • ✓Restaurants and boutique hotels where drink quality and machine appearance both matter.
  • ✓Busy staffed bars that benefit from Easylock portafilters, programmable dosing, and strong steam output.
  • ✓Operators seeking a step-up machine without moving all the way into a flagship specialty platform.

Probably not the best fit

  • ×You need the lowest-cost two-group option. The UNIC Classic is the better value path.
  • ×You need three groups. Compare the Aura 3 Group.
  • ×You want advanced extraction profiling. The Stella Epic is the better fit.
  • ×You have no trained barista. The Tango XP may be more practical.
UNIC Aura espresso package with grinder filtration and coffee
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Build the Complete Espresso Bar

The Aura should be paired with a grinder, water-treatment system, electrical plan, bar layout, coffee program, and service path that match the operation. We help configure the full system before equipment arrives.

Commercial grinderMatched to shot volume, menu complexity, decaf workflow, and consistency requirements.
Water treatmentSelected around hardness, alkalinity, chlorine, taste, and long-term machine protection.
Opening coffeeEspresso coffee for recipe development, grinder dial-in, staff training, and launch.
Installation planningElectrical, water, drain, counter, receiving, and technician access reviewed before delivery.
Why buyers choose it

Refined Controls Without Unnecessary Complexity

01

MAESTRO groups

Thermo-regulated brewing groups are directly coupled to the internal boiler system to support stable extraction temperature during demanding service.

02

Easylock portafilters

Hydraulically sealed portafilters reduce wrist strain, improve repeatability, and help extend group-gasket life.

03

Touch controls

Three-digit touchscreen control boxes allow programming of shot volumes, pre-infusion, steam pressure, rinsing, cleaning cycles, and LED lighting.

04

DOSAMAT efficiency

UNIC’s patented DOSAMAT technology recognizes one-cup or two-cup portafilters and automatically selects the corresponding programmed volume.

Before it ships

Confirm the Site Can Support a Premium Two-Group Machine

Electrical

Plan for 230V single-phase power, approximately 4,800 watts, 20 amps, and the correct dedicated circuit and receptacle.

Water treatment

Test the incoming water and specify filtration around hardness, alkalinity, chlorine, taste, and anticipated usage.

Drain and plumbing

Plan a fixed cold-water connection, accessible shutoff, filtration location, and direct drain route.

Counter and receiving

Verify the 31.3-inch width, machine depth, weight, counter strength, delivery path, and technician access.

Core specifications

What You Need to Know

The UNIC Aura 2 is approximately 31.3 inches wide, 23.3 inches deep, and 18.9 inches high. Final electrical configuration, steam package, and optional equipment should be confirmed before purchase.

Groups2
Machine typeTraditional volumetric
Boiler capacity10.1 liters
Boiler power4,300 watts
Total power4,800 watts
Electrical230V single phase · 20 amps
Brewing groupsMAESTRO thermo-regulated
Dosing4 programmable volumes plus manual
Steam controlSteamglide · SteamAir optional
Hot water2 programmable selections
Approximate dimensions31.3 × 23.3 × 18.9 inches
Approximate weight154 pounds
Compare nearby options

Choose Based on Budget, Control, and Staffing

The Aura is the premium middle path. Move down to Classic for straightforward value, up to Stella Epic for deeper extraction management, or over to Tango XP when automation is the real requirement.

UNIC Classic 2 Group commercial espresso machine
Lower-cost traditional

UNIC Classic

Choose Classic when durability, volumetric dosing, and value matter more than Aura’s premium controls and ergonomic upgrades.

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 UNIC Stella Epic commercial espresso machine
Flagship specialty

UNIC Stella Epic

Choose Stella Epic when trained baristas need advanced extraction profiles, deeper recipe control, and a flagship specialty platform.

See the Stella Epic →
 UNIC Tango XP superautomatic espresso machine
Automated operation

UNIC Tango XP

Choose Tango XP when one-touch consistency and reduced dependence on trained baristas matter more than manual control.

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Common questions

Before You Buy

Is the UNIC Aura a multi-boiler machine?+
UNIC’s current technical brochure describes the Aura as using thermo-regulated MAESTRO groups directly coupled to the internal boiler system, with a large PID-managed boiler for hot water and steam. It does not list separate independent brew-boiler capacities for each group, so this page does not represent it as a conventional independent multi-boiler machine.
What are Easylock portafilters?+
Easylock uses hydraulic sealing to reduce the twisting force needed to lock in the portafilter. This can reduce barista wrist strain, improve consistency, and extend group-gasket life.
What can be programmed from the controls?+
The three-digit touchscreen controls allow programming of four shot volumes plus manual start and stop, pre-infusion, steam pressure, cleaning and rinsing cycles, and LED-lighting color.
What is DOSAMAT?+
DOSAMAT recognizes whether a one-cup or two-cup portafilter is inserted and automatically selects the corresponding programmed beverage volume.
Is automatic milk texturing available?+
Yes. One steam outlet can be configured with UNIC’s programmable SteamAir system for automatic milk heating and foaming with temperature control.
What electrical service does it require?+
The two-group brochure lists 230V single phase, approximately 4,800 watts, and 20 amps. Confirm the exact US plug, receptacle, and supplied configuration before electrical work begins.
Is installation included?+
Installation availability and pricing depend on the project location, equipment package, site conditions, electrical work, plumbing, and technician travel. We review the installation path before the order is finalized.
Can I buy the machine without coffee?+
Yes. Machine-only purchases are available. We can also quote a complete package with grinder, filtration, freight planning, installation support, and opening coffee.
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