Cafelat Robot:
Espresso Settings & Dial-In Guide
The Cafelat Robot is a piston espresso machine, designed for home use. It features natural (spring/lever) pre-infusion, a 58mm portafilter. With no user-adjustable temperature control, grind adjustments are your primary lever for dialing in. As a manual machine, brew pressure is entirely in your hands — technique is everything. It heats up in about 2 minutes — ready quickly for your morning shot.
At a glance
Machine specifications
Recommended starting parameters
Starting recipe for Cafelat Robot
Dose
16–22g
Ratio
1:1.5–1:2.5
Time
20–45s
These are starting points — adjust based on your beans, roast level, and taste preferences.
Known limitations
No built-in heating — user pours hot water from kettle
All pressure is manual arm pressure
Dial-in tips for the Cafelat Robot
Manual arm-press piston machine.
No heating — pour water from kettle at target temp.
Pressure gauge assists manual pressure application.
Temperature advice: specific kettle temp (use thermometer, target ~93–96°C for most roasts).
Arm force determines shot pressure.
Very consistent with practice.
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Manufacturer
Cafelat
Type
Piston
Use Case
Home
Confidence
High