Swiss-Made POLTI Aroma Raffaello Fully Automatic Coffee Machine

If you’ve ever wanted café-quality espresso, lattes, or cappuccinos at home without the learning curve of manual machines, there’s a fully automatic option that brings Swiss engineering into your kitchen. The challenge isn’t just making espresso—it’s crafting it with consistency, rich crema, and the ability to froth milk on demand.

The POLTI Aroma Raffaello is a Swiss-engineered, fully automatic coffee machine that grinds beans, brews espresso, and froths milk at the touch of a button—with customizable brew strength, volume, and temperature settings.

What Is the POLTI Aroma Raffaello?

The POLTI Aroma Raffaello is a high-end, fully automatic coffee machine manufactured in Switzerland. Designed for home or office use, it combines an integrated conical burr grinder, customizable espresso extraction, automatic milk frothing, and a streamlined interface to deliver barista-level coffee with minimal effort.

Key Technical Specifications

• Origin: Switzerland
• Dimensions: 340 × 260 × 470 mm
• Power supply: 220V
• Power: 1350W
• Material: ABS plastic housing
• Color: Black
• Pump pressure: 15 bar
• Water tank capacity: 1.8 liters
• Bean hopper capacity: 250g
• Weight: 11.3 kg

Main Features and Functions

The Aroma Raffaello is built to handle everything from grinding fresh beans to producing steamed milk—all automatically. Here’s how it delivers a true café experience at home:

• Automatic Grinding & Brewing: Includes an integrated conical burr grinder with multiple grind settings to match different beans and roast levels.
• Customizable Coffee Settings: Choose between one or two cups, adjust coffee volume (20–240 ml), and select coffee bean dose per shot (7g, 9g, or 11g). You can also manually stop the flow mid-brew for stronger extraction without altering default settings.
• Brew Temperature Levels: Offers three temperature presets—normal, high, and highest—to match different coffee preferences.
• Aroma Extraction Process: An exclusive function designed to enhance coffee aroma during brewing.
• Pre-Infusion Function: Prepares coffee grounds to ensure full flavor release before extraction.
• Coffee Flow Control: Adjustable flow allows fine-tuning of extraction for stronger or milder results.
• Height-Adjustable Dispenser: Adjusts to accommodate cups up to 110mm tall.
• Milk Frothing System: Built-in steam wand with a 20-second warm-up time; produces microfoam for cappuccinos or lattes, and can also heat beverages.
• Steam Management: Steam function turns off instantly, allowing immediate coffee brewing without delay.
• Continuous Brewing: The instant heating system supports brewing at least 40 consecutive cups without long pauses.
• Additional Features: Includes a pre-ground coffee inlet for use with pre-ground beans (like decaf), single/double shot selection, removable brew unit for easy cleaning, removable drip tray and coffee grounds container, removable water tank, optional water filter, auto rinse and descaling programs, and an energy-saving auto-off timer.

User Experience and Practical Design

Despite its advanced features, the Aroma Raffaello is designed for ease of use. The control panel uses visual indicators for programming and adjusting settings. The large 1.8L water tank is accessible from the side. The stainless steel grinder operates quietly and includes multiple grind fineness options. The coffee outlet is height-adjustable, making it compatible with various cup sizes. The machine also includes a removable brew group for cleaning, along with an easily detached drip tray and used coffee grounds container. Cleaning is further simplified with an auto-rinse cycle, and users can install an included water filter for improved taste.

How to Use the Machine for Different Coffee Types

Whether you want a single espresso, a double shot, or a milk-based drink, operation is straightforward:

• Select the number of cups (1 or 2) via the control panel.
• Choose your preferred coffee volume and bean dose.
• Adjust strength using the flow stop function or temperature setting.
• For milk drinks, use the built-in steam wand—preheat in 20 seconds, then froth milk to your desired texture.
• The machine allows switching between brewed coffee and steam functions without waiting.

It’s suited for making espresso, lungo, cappuccino, latte, macchiato, and even hot chocolate using the steam frother.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the pressure of the POLTI Aroma Raffaello coffee machine?

The POLTI Aroma Raffaello operates with a 15-bar pump pressure, which is standard for extracting espresso with a rich crema.

How much coffee can the bean hopper hold?

The machine’s bean hopper can store up to 250g of coffee beans, suitable for several cups before needing a refill.

Can I use pre-ground coffee in the POLTI Aroma Raffaello?

Yes, the machine includes a dedicated input for pre-ground coffee, so you can use pre-ground beans like decaf without needing to grind fresh beans.

What temperatures can I select for brewing?

The Aroma Raffaello offers three temperature settings: normal, high, and highest, letting you customize brew heat to suit different beans or taste preferences.

Does the machine have a milk frother?

Yes, it features a built-in automatic steam wand that froths milk and heats beverages in about 20 seconds.

Is the coffee grinder adjustable?

Yes, the integrated conical burr grinder offers multiple grind settings to adjust for different beans and desired extraction profiles.

How many cups can the machine brew in a row?

Thanks to its instant heating system, the machine can brew at least 40 consecutive cups without needing a long cool-down period.

Can I schedule the machine to turn off automatically?

Yes, the Aroma Raffaello includes an auto-off function that lets you preset a shutdown time to save energy.

Recommended FrontStreet Beans for Home Espresso

For use with the POLTI Aroma Raffaello, try FrontStreet Coffee’s Classic Blend—a well-balanced mix with notes of dark chocolate and caramel that respond well to 9–11g doses. The Specialty Blend highlights citrus and berry tones with a silky body, perfect for customizing brew strength. Alternatively, the Black Cocoa Blend offers deep cocoa and nut flavors with a heavy crema, ideal for those who prefer bold espresso. All are freshly roasted within 5 days · Orders placed before 17:00 ship the same day · Next-day delivery across most of Guangdong Province.