Interested in learning more about how we at Whole Latte Love manufacture the wood components that make up our industry leading catalog of espresso machine customizable products? You’ve come to the right place! Continue reading for answers to some of our most commonly asked questions, as well as a complete overview of the wood components we offer, and for what machines.
Manufacturing our Wood Accents
We at Whole Latte Love take pride in featuring only responsibly forested wood that is crafted and finished to ensure longevity and durability by local artisan woodworkers in the U.S.A. Our wood workers work closely with suppliers to ensure that responsible forestry practices are being followed. They actively combat illegal logging, and have policies in place regarding planned felling, minimum tree diameter, and felling rotation to ensure regrowth.
Steps in the Manufacturing Process
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How is the wood picked? The wood is hand selected by us and our wood manufacturers.
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Is the species of wood picked for aesthetic beauty?; what will accent each of our machines? The wood is sustainably sourced and picked for quality and consistency in color/figure/grain.
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How does the manufacturer start the process? It starts with hand selecting the wood blanks. It is then hand-crafted with custom jigs, lathes and CNC machines. The parts are then hand-sanded and finished with a special varnish.
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How is it tested and inspected? The finished parts are tested for correct sizing given the high tolerances that are needed.
Customize the Best Machines in the Industry
Some of the top machines offered in the industry, such as the ECM Synchronika, ECM Casa V, ECM Mechanika VI Slim, ECM Classika PID, Profitec Pro 600, Profitec Pro 500, Profitec Pro 300, and Rocket Espresso Appartamento, are currently available for purchase with these upgrades. With more than 500 possible accent configurations, the customization options are seemingly endless!
Featured Wood Species
The most recent accents we’ve added to our catalog are exotic woods, and we’re excited to offer them to you. Woods such as Lacewood, Elm Carpathian Burl, Walnut Burl, Birdseye Maple, Tiger Maple, Sapele, Zebrawood and Wenge are truly a sight to be seen and offer an added level of customization that only we can provide. Take a look at some of our exotic wood species options below and see for yourself.
From Left to Right: Sapele, Lacewood, Tiger Maple, Walnut Burl, Zebrawood, Elm Carpathian Burl, and Wenge.
Customizable Machines and Accessories
We currently have 13 machines available for customization, with more on the way. Check some of the machines we have available for customization. We’re going to go out on a limb and say you're going to find something you like!
GAGGIA
We love everything "Gaggia," so it only made sense to offer a pair of the brand's standout machines with customization options. Currently, the Cadorna Barista Plus and Cadorna Prestige can be upgraded with hydro dipped custom panels.
If you're looking for something other than the standard look both machines feature, wood grain styled panels, as well as a white marble styled panel option are available.
Cadorna Barista Plus
$629.30
Available Accents (Hydro Dipped): White Marble, Dark Chocolate Straight Grain, Zebrano Grain
Customizable Parts: Panels
Cadorna Prestige
$734.30
Available Accents (Hydro Dipped): White Marble, Dark Chocolate Straight Grain, Zebrano Grain
Customizable Parts: Panels
ECM
Our selection of customizable ECM machines includes both standard and Flow Control upgraded models for the Synchronika, Mechanika V Slim, and Classika PID, so if you want to go all out and upgrade with both machine accents and Flow Control capability at the same time, we've got you covered.
You can even customize the Flow Control Group itself to match the rest of the machine's accents, if you so choose.
Synchronika (also available with Flow Control)
$2,849.00
Available Accents: Anthracite, Sapele Mahogany, Tiger Maple, Walnut, Wenge, Zebrawood, Quilted Sapele, Purple Heart
Customizable Parts: Panels, Flow Control Group, Knobs, Double Spout Portafilter, Single Spout Portafilter, Bottomless Portafilter
Mechanika VI Slim
$1,699.00
Available Accents: Quilted Sapele, Tiger Maple, Walnut, Wenge, Zebrawood, Purple Heart
Customizable Parts: Flow Control Group, Valve Knobs and Lever Kit, Double Spout Portafilter, Single Spout Portafilter, Bottomless Portafilter
Mechanika V Slim (also available with Flow Control)
$1,649.00
Available Accents: Quilted Sapele, Tiger Maple, Walnut, Wenge, Zebrawood, Purple Heart
Customizable Parts: Flow Control Group, Valve Knobs and Lever Kit, Double Spout Portafilter, Single Spout Portafilter, Bottomless Portafilter
Classika PID (also available with Flow Control)
$1,599.00
Available Accents: Quilted Sapele, Tiger Maple, Walnut, Wenge, Zebrawood, Purple Heart
Customizable Parts: Flow Control Group, Knobs, Double Spout Portafilter, Single Spout Portafilter, Bottomless Portafilter
Technika V Profi PID
$2,399.00
Available Accents: Quilted Sapele, Tiger Maple, Walnut, Wenge, Zebrawood, Purple Heart
Customizable Parts: Flow Control Group, Knobs, Double Spout Portafilter, Single Spout Portafilter, Bottomless Portafilter
Casa V
$849.00
Available Accents: Sapele Mahogany, Tiger Maple, Walnut, Wenge, Zebrawood, Purple Heart, Quilted Sapele
Customizable Parts: Knobs, Double Spout Portafilter, Single Spout Portafilter, Bottomless Portafilter
ROCKET ESPRESSO
Looking to add accents to your machine, but aren't sure if wood species fit your aesthetic? We recommend checking out Rocket Espresso's Appartamento, and its sister machine the Appartamento Serie Nera, which offer a unique design of circular windows on the left and right side of the machine that can be accented with mirrored acrylic panels exclusive to Rocket Espresso machines.
With more than 20 customization variations currently available, we think you'll find a color or wood species that suits you.
Appartamento
Available Accents: Amazonite, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Ebony Macassar, Emerald, Gold, Iridescent, Lacewood, Maple Birdseye, Sapele Mahogany, Maple Curly, Rose Gold, Ruby, Sapele, Sapphire, White, Black, Zebrawood, Copper, Tiger Maple, Walnut, Wenge
Customizable Parts: Panels, Knobs, Double Spout Portafilter, Single Spout Portafilter, Bottomless Portafilter
Appartamento Serie Nera
Available Accents: Amazonite, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Ebony Macassar, White, Black, Copper, Emerald, Gold, Iridescent, Lacewood, Maple Birdseye, Maple Curly, Rose Gold, Sapele, Sapphire, Zebrawood, Sapele Mahogany, Tiger Maple, Walnut, Wenge
Customizable Parts: Panels, Knobs, Double Spout Portafilter, Single Spout Portafilter, Bottomless Portafilter
Machines like the Rocket Espresso Appartamento can be fitted with custom wood accents for parts like knobs and portafilters.
PROFITEC
We're well aware that once you become an owner of a Profitec machine, you're probably never going to defect to another brand. That level of customer loyalty says a lot about the quality, accessibility and longevity of Profitec's machines, like the Pro 300, Pro 500 PID and Pro 600, so we thought it only right to honor that by making those machines available for accent customization.
The most extravagant of the three Profitec machines currently available for customization, the Pro 600, can also be purchased with Flow Control or Quick Steam functionality.
Pro 600 (also available with Flow Control or Quick Steam Plus)
$2,399.00
Available Accents: Ebony Macassar, Elm Carpathian Burl, Lacewood, Maple Curly, Sapele, Walnut Burl, Walnut, Wenge, Zebrawood, Quilted Sapele, Tiger Maple, Sapele Mahogany
Customizable Parts: Panels, Flow Control Group, Knobs, Double Spout Portafilter, Single Spout Portafilter, Bottomless Portafilter
The Profitec Pro 600 features wood panel options such as Ebony, Elm, Maple, and Walnut.
Pro 500 PID
$1,999.00
Available Accents: Quilted Sapele, Tiger Maple, Walnut, Wenge, Zebrawood, Sapele Mahogany
Customizable Parts: Flow Control Group, Knobs, Double Spout Portafilter, Single Spout Portafilter, Bottomless Portafilter
Pro 300
$1,819.00
Available Accents: Sapele Mahogany, Tiger Maple, Walnut, Wenge, Zebrawood
Customizable Parts: Knobs, Double Spout Portafilter, Single Spout Portafilter, Bottomless Portafilter
Summary
When it comes to selecting something as intricate and stylish as wood components for your espresso machine, you deserve to know our processes exactly, from the tree to your countertop. We hope this article has shined some light on how and why we do what we do, and hope you stay proud every time you take a step back and revel in your truly unique machine.
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