Eureka Costanza Espresso Machine
Designed to pair perfectly with their series of Mignon Grinders, Eureka’s first-ever foray into the world of espresso machines is an exciting one. Compact and with one of the lowest-profiles we’ve seen in the prosumer range, the Costanza is a simple heat-exchanger that does everything you need it to, and nothing you don’t. Its PID-controlled boiler keeps brew temperatures stable, optional pre-infusion helps to reduce channeling, and the weekly program means it’s ready to brew whenever you need it to be.
Features and Benefits
The Eureka Costanza’s 1.5 L, stainless steel, PID-controlled boiler allows you to set your brew temperature to Warm (194°F), Hot (199.4°F), or Very Hot (204.8°F), which in turn adjusts your steam pressure between 0.75 and 1.25 bar. Pre-infusing your extractions is as easy as stopping the brew lever just past the first click—the machine will gently soak the puck until you raise it all the way to engage full brew pressure.
Like many prosumer-grade heat exchanger machines, the Costanza takes about 20 minutes to warm up fully; however, the programmable weekly schedule allows you to pre-set turn on and turn off times for each day of the week, so it can be ready to brew as soon as you’re up in the morning. The Costanza’s PID display doubles as a shot timer during extractions and displays notifications to remind you to fill the reservoir or check for an internal error; it also allows you to set the interval of inactivity after which the machine will enter standby mode—anywhere from 2 to 90 minutes—and run an automated descaling program.
The Costanza is also remarkably compact, particularly in the height department. At just over 13” tall, you won’t have any trouble fitting it under even low-hanging countertops. Despite its simplicity and size, the Costanza is an attractive machine. It uses the same design philosophy as Eureka’s Mignon grinders, and has options to swap the side panels for several colors or wood grains, all of which match Eureka’s other wooden accessories.
Why You Should Get It
While most brands make espresso machines and then design grinders to match, Eureka took the opposite approach; if you love your Mignon grinder, the Costanza is a fantastic way to go all-in on a brand that’s built a well-earned reputation for quality and reliability. It’s simple, stylish, and small enough for even the smallest of kitchens.