“I don't always drink coffee, but when I do it, it's quality or nothing.” 😎☕ My daily motto, Genevieve PM Roy
Coffee is more than a morning ritual. It is an experience, a moment of break, a foretaste of something richer. That's why I expect nothing more than results in café quality when I grab an espresso.
As an environmentally conscious consumer, I endeavored to find an alternative to disposable capsules that are consistent for people like me who are consistently on the road but are not environmentally friendly.
I also had as criteria that I wanted to find a machine that would be user -friendly and still deliver a high quality, rich tasting drink.
Give the Bellucci slim steam – a slim, compact machine that I recently discovered with a lot of joy about the youngest Montreal Home Expo ShowThis consistently delivered the smooth taste of Italy to my worktop.
The Bellucci Slim Vapore: First impressions
The Slim Vapore, designed in Italy, immediately gave a brave statement. With clear lines, minimalist controls and a refined stainless steel finish, it felt less like a device and more like a design piece.
The ultra -slim profile, only 7 inches wide, means that it fits perfectly into smaller rooms, be it in my kitchen, in an office corner or to the premium place next to my spice shelf.
But it's not just a pretty face. Behind the aesthetics is a powerful and thoughtful machine that was created for everyday espresso lovers like me.
The best of everything is that I can finally say goodbye to lavish plastic capsules with submissions and use the remaining coffee meals for my garden!
Key features that make it glow
☕ 19 bar Italian pump
The slim steam uses a high pressure 19 bar pump to extract espresso with a rich crema. This gives your espresso a perfect layer of golden brown foam that is both silky and forgiving.
🔥 Thermalblock heating system
Fast recovery times, usually under 40 seconds, mean that you never wait long for your morning cups. The thermal block system heats water if necessary and increases efficiency and at the same time reduces energy waste.
🥛 built -in milk frother
Regardless of whether you long for a velvety cappuccino or a smooth latte, the integrated steam stick delivers consistent foam. It is surprisingly powerful for such a compact unit, and with a little practice you will microfoamate like a barista (praise the rights for artistic people like me who try to try latte art).
💧 easy to clean and wait
The removable drip shell, the water tank and the simple interface make cleaning into child's play. The foamy wand dissolves slightly to rinsing and the machine keeps your counter clean. It is designed for maintenance with a low load without impairing the performance.
Some professional tips: get the best out of your machine:
✅ Rinse the wand before and after the foam
This prevents the accumulation of milk residues and ensures constant steam pressure every time.
✅ Use fresh, high -quality beans
You can definitely taste the difference with premium beans. Slim Vapore needs a whole (non -ground) quality coffee beans shortly before brewing to maximize aroma and taste.
What about sour beans? A few tips before brewing
If you have ever drunk a dash of espresso and found it a little too bright or lively, they probably tried Beans with high acidity. These beans can offer an incredible complexity of the taste: think of citrus fruits, berries or flower tones, but they do not always behave the same in espresso as with cast or drip coffee.
Here is what you should consider:
- Sour beans are not bad – But they can be difficult. The Bellucci Slim Vapore with its efficient thermoblock system processes most of the roasts, but An additional choice may be required in lighter and high acidity beans to avoid sharp or acidic shots.
- If you are just start Or prefer smile, more traditional espresso, go for Fry medium or medium-heavy fry From origins such as Brazil, Colombia or Guatemala. These offer a balanced profile with chocolate depth and lower to mild acid with sweet, nutty under tones.
- In the case of milk drinks, too much brightness can collapse with creaminess – so choose mixes with rounded profiles How Robusta and Arabica mixtures or beans with Chocolate or caramel notes Maintain balance.
Bellucci in BaristAfest this weekend
Those who look curious about the slim vapore in action or speak to the people behind the machine in espresso were lucky this weekend. The Bellucci team was at the 4. Edition of @Baristatl #baristAfest hosted by Barista coffee Ready to demonstrate your machines, answer your questions and share your coffee passion with other enthusiasts.
Location: 111-A Louvain West, Montreal
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Stands on site:
Machine demo station from Bellucci (free)
Drinks and games from OATBOX (free)
Product tastings from Favuzzi (free)
Tasted and hot chocolate tastings from Praline-toi (free)
Tasted tastings of roasted chicory from Chico (free)
Sweets from La Boîte à candies (free)
Children with facial painting (free)
Activities and games from Pixmob (free)
Nantel drinks provided
A giveaway with a Stone Lite Espresso machine
Regardless of whether you were new to Home Espresso or want to upgrade your setup, the 4th edition of BaristAfest, which includes free tastings, party atmosphere and educational workshops, was the perfect chance to be practiced with techniques, to discover new machines and coffee technology and make coffee so special!
Last thoughts: Is it worth investing in a high -end machine?
Absolutely. Regardless of whether you are an experienced espresso enthusiast or just start with your home -barista trip to invest in an espresso machine with a higher end, offers an increased coffee experience that is beautiful, intuitive and always delivers a rich, smooth espresso.
I would rate that Bellucci slim steam a solid 9 of 10. The only one Negative points I could find that ::
- Basic milk frother-functional, but not as powerful as steam sticks or separate machine with a pro level.
- The water tank must be pulled comfortably from behind, unless you have a direct closet at the top. The design was made to keep the slim steam as compact as possible.
- Requires regular cleaning of all surfaces to avoid dust and milk residues
Liability exclusion: This machine was gifted for review purposes – but do not make a mistake, love is real. 💯
From smooth morning lattes to espresso recordings in the afternoon, the slim vapore quickly became an essential part of my daily ritual and is an environmentally friendly alternative to plastic capsules with individual use.
BellucciOriginally part of Saeco Canada, is one of the largest coffee equipment dealers in Canada and serves both living and commercial markets. As an exclusive distributor of top brands such as Saeco, Caffitaly, Carimali, Thermoplan and its own Bellucci brand, the company works with over 700 retailers across Canada and the US Bellucci to provide a premium experience for Italian coffee through powerful machines and expert repair services.
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