Thermoplan Black&White4 Competizione - 2 Grinder Automatic Coffee Machine with Steam Wand

Thermoplan Black&White4 Competizione - 2 Grinder Automatic Coffee Machine with Steam Wand

The Thermoplan Black&White4 Competizione is the automatic machine the Specialty Coffee Association chose as the official machine for the World Latte Art Championships 2024 to 2027. It grinds and extracts automatically with two grinders and Intelligent Shot Quality, up to 240 espressos an hour, while its intelligent steam wand lets baristas texture milk either automatically or by hand. Its Dual-System brews coffee and steams milk at the same time. It is aimed at specialty cafes and coffee-focused venues that want competition-level milk work with automatic consistency. Like the CTS2 it pairs two grinders with a steam wand, in a slightly larger 439 x 614 mm body.

Key features:

• Up to 240 espressos, 200 coffees and 120 teas or steam products per hour
• Intelligent steam wand: AirSteam textures milk automatically at the push of a button, AutoSteam gives the barista manual control
• Dual-System: brew coffee and steam milk at the same time
• Multi Milk: texture any type of milk in the jug
• 2 grinders, each with a 1.7 kg bean hopper
• Intelligent Shot Quality (ISQ) for consistent shots regardless of operator or time of day
• 10 inch touch display and integrated pressure gauge
• Fully automatic cleaning and resource-saving operation
• Thermoplan Connect telemetry as standard

Specifications:

• Model: Thermoplan Black&White4 Competizione
• Output per hour: 240 espressos, 200 coffees, 120 teas or steam products (depends on cup size and settings)
• Grinders: 2, with 1.7 kg bean hoppers
• Dimensions: 439 W x 614 D x 648 H mm
• Power: 5.8–6.6 kW, 220–240V single phase, 50–60 Hz, 32 A
• Water connection: 3/8 inch, 30–60 psi, plus drain
• Origin: Weggis, Switzerland

Good to know before you buy:

• Power: needs a 32 A single-phase supply, which must be installed and connected by a licensed electrician.
• Water and drain: needs a 3/8 inch mains water supply (30–60 psi) and a drain, connected by a licensed plumber. We supply the equipment only.
• Milk: there is no built-in milk fridge, so plan a milk fridge next to the machine.
• Bench: the footprint is 439 x 614 mm. It is delivered by tailgate truck to the front of your premises.

Compare similar models:

• Thermoplan Black&White4 CTS2: 2 grinders with steam wand in the standard 412 mm BW4 body
• Thermoplan Black&White4 CTM2PRL: fully automatic milk drinks with a built-in 9 litre fridge
• Thermoplan Black&White4 TwinTower: two machines, 4 grinders, up to 480 espressos an hour

Common questions:

Is it fully automatic?
The coffee side is fully automatic. Milk is steamed with the wand, either automatically with AirSteam or by hand with AutoSteam.

Is it really used in competition?
Yes. Thermoplan reports that the Specialty Coffee Association selected it as the official machine of the World Latte Art Championships for 2024 to 2027.

Do you install it?
We supply the equipment only. It must be connected by a licensed electrician and a licensed plumber in your area.

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Warranty: 2 years parts and 2 years labour (24 months each) through Thermoplan's Australian distributor, Scots Ice. Exclusions apply.