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Bezzera BZ10: Espresso Settings & Dial-In Guide

The Bezzera BZ10 is a heat exchanger espresso machine, designed for home use. It features e61 solenoid (passive) pre-infusion, a 58mm portafilter. With no user-adjustable temperature control, grind adjustments are your primary lever for dialing in. The adjustable OPV lets you fine-tune brew pressure beyond the factory setting.

Pressure GaugeOPV Adjustable

At a glance

Machine specifications

Machine TypeHeat Exchanger — Home
Portafilter58mm
Temp ControlNone (fixed)
Temp StabilityMedium
PressureAdjustable OPV
Pre-infusionE61 solenoid (passive)
Warm-up~15 min

Recommended starting parameters

Starting recipe for Bezzera BZ10

Dose

17–20g

Ratio

1:1.8–1:2.5

Time

25–35s

These are starting points — adjust based on your beans, roast level, and taste preferences.

Dial-in tips for the Bezzera BZ10

1

HX boiler, no PID, E61 group, pressure gauge.

2

Flush technique required.

3

No precise temp targets.

4

Pressure gauge helps diagnose channeling.

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Bezzera BZ10

Manufacturer

Bezzera

Type

Heat Exchanger

Use Case

Home

Confidence

Medium