Victoria Arduino Black Eagle Maverick 2GR Gravimetric Espresso Machine, White

The Victoria Arduino Black Eagle Maverick 2GR Gravimetric is a professional espresso machine with 2 groups and an integrated beverage weighing system. Scales built into the groups measure the actual weight of the espresso in the cup, and the result is shown on the display. It is designed for cafés that work to precise recipes and want to rely less on separate scales at the barista station.

Victoria Arduino Black Eagle Maverick 2GR espresso machine: how does Gravitech work?

The Gravitech system measures beverage weight directly during extraction. The barista can see how much espresso is in the cup, which makes it possible to control the yield and keep to the set ratio between the dose of ground coffee and the finished espresso.

Measuring weight is closer to the real recipe than controlling only the amount of water flowing through the group. Some of the water stays in the coffee, and the course of extraction can change with the grinder setting, so the volume of water delivered and the weight of the beverage in the cup are not the same parameter.

Gravimetric dosing will not fix poor grinding, distribution or tamping, but it lets you spot a deviation from the target espresso weight sooner. With two groups running at the same time, it also cuts the number of extra devices placed under the cups.

Gravimetric or volumetric: when is the extra cost justified?

The volumetric version controls each serving by a programmed amount of water, while Gravitech measures the actual weight of the beverage in the cup. In a café that writes its recipes in grams, gravimetric dosing makes checking every espresso simpler and reduces the need to set separate scales under the groups.

The Gravimetric version is 106,726.42 zł gross, and the volumetric version 96,972.46 zł gross. The difference of 9,753.96 zł gross should follow from how the venue actually works, not simply from picking the more advanced configuration.

The extra cost makes most sense in a specialty coffee shop, a flagship venue, a roastery that runs training, and anywhere every extraction is controlled by weight. Integrated scales help the team work to one standard, reduce manual steps and leave more room on the drip tray.

If the venue mainly uses volumetric dosing, does not check the weight of every espresso or accepts a wider tolerance between servings, the volumetric version may be the more sensible choice. There is no single number of coffees sold at which the extra cost always pays for itself. It depends on how the bar is organised, the number of extractions and the time spent weighing them by hand.

T3 Genius, NEO and TERS: how does the Maverick cut energy use?

T3 Genius is a development of the T3 system and delivers the same precision of temperature control with 37 per cent lower energy consumption. NEO technology supports efficient energy management and heating just the amount of water needed.

The insulated 8 l steam boiler uses a new vacuum insulation system that reduces heat loss. The insulated brew boiler has a capacity of 0.6 l and maintains the conditions needed to prepare espresso.

The patented Temperature Energy Recovery System recovers heat from waste water and uses it to preheat the water coming into the machine. According to the manufacturer, TERS reduces the machine’s total energy consumption by 8 per cent.

The figures of 37 per cent for T3 Genius and 8 per cent for TERS relate to different parts of the machine’s operation, so they should not be added together and presented as one combined saving.

PB Tech and automation during service

PB Tech is a smart extraction system that uses precisely metered pulses of water. The barista can turn it on with a single switch, gaining an extra way to control the contact between water and coffee without complicated operation during service.

Autopurge automates group rinsing and helps keep the workflow smooth from one extraction to the next. Easy Cream assists with milk preparation, which can make milk drinks more consistent when a larger team is working.

The Maverick has a more compact body and a lower profile than earlier Black Eagle machines. As a result, a professional 2-group machine takes up less visual space on the bar and makes contact between barista and guest easier.

Victoria Arduino Black Eagle Maverick 2GR Gravimetric at Colbergcoffee

• Manufacturer: Victoria Arduino
• Model: Black Eagle Maverick 2GR Gravimetric
• Manufacturer code: MMAVEG2VT302
• Machine type: professional espresso machine
• Number of groups: 2
• Colour: white
• Dosing system: Gravitech gravimetric
• Steam boiler: 8 l, insulated, vacuum insulation
• Brew boiler: 0.6 l, insulated
• Autopurge: standard
• Cup clearance (group height): 100 mm
• Power: 6,800 W
• Dimensions: 806 x 682 x 426 mm
• Net weight: 90 kg
• Price: 106,726.42 zł gross

The Victoria Arduino Black Eagle Maverick 2GR Gravimetric is 106,726.42 zł gross. It is available from Colbergcoffee, a coffee roastery in Kołobrzeg on the Polish Baltic coast and an authorised Victoria Arduino partner.

This is a machine for cafés where controlling beverage weight, temperature stability and efficient energy use are part of the everyday working standard.