Company

Sanremo builds its business around #wearesanremo — a philosophy of involving its entire community, suppliers, and customers along the path from sketch to coffee shop. That family-driven identity shows up in every machine: built by professionals, for coffee lovers, with a team mentality running through the whole company.

The Product

Sanremo has rebuilt Zoe from the ground up. Where the range used to split into two separate machines — the affordable, stripped-down Zoe SED and the feature-rich Zoe Competition — the new Zoe merges both onto a single platform, sold under the Premium name. Everything that used to be a step up is now standard, and Zoe keeps its compact footprint throughout.

The lineup is sold as Zoe Premium, across 2 Group Premium, 2 Group Tall Premium, 3 Group Premium, and 3 Group Tall Premium configurations.

Structural rebuild

·        Full steel unibody chassis — frame and body panels are now one 100% metal structure, replacing the old mixed build.

·        Single-piece metal legs — improve durability and keep the machine steady on the counter.

·        Easy-removable modular side panels — get to the internals for servicing without a full teardown.

·        Cleaner internal routing — faster, simpler maintenance for your technician.

Boiler

Zoe runs a heat exchanger circuit on an AISI 316L stainless steel service boiler — corrosion resistant, thermally stable, and organoleptically neutral, meaning it doesn't release any metallic taste or particles into your water. Pressure is set via a manual adjustable pressure switch.

Electronics and workflow

·        Integrated shot timers — built directly into the button pads, no separate Competition build required.

·        Integrated shot counters and an upgraded digi pad.

·        Refreshed UI, with faster volumetric dose programming through expanded shortcut menus.

·        Programmable per-group pre-infusion via a quick menu.

·        Automatic group flushing cycles for consistent cleanliness between builds.

·        On-screen alarm code diagnostics, so issues are easier to identify and service.

·        Upgraded 250W high-performance pump motor for consistent flow.

Ergonomics

·        Redesigned high-grip steam knobs and updated buttons for a better barista workflow.

·        High-visibility dual-reading pressure gauge, showing boiler and brew pressure together.

Optional: AutoSteam

Sanremo's Steam System automatic milk frother is available as an add-on. A single function button recalls up to two programmable recipes, a 6th Sense function automatically adjusts frothing parameters for any milk volume, and a cold-touch, double-wall steam wand with a removable PEEK tip keeps cleaning simple.

Optional: Sanremo Link

A wired connection to a compatible grinder for real-time grind adjustment during extraction — built to keep dosing and grind size synchronised without the barista having to intervene.

Who It's Built For

Previously, choosing a Zoe meant a trade-off. The SED gave you Zoe's compact footprint but stripped out tools like shot timers, LED work lights, and integrated counters. The Competition version added those workflow tools, but as a separate configuration and at a premium. The new Zoe Premium removes that choice: it's built for cafes and coffee bars that want one dependable platform with competition-grade timing, diagnostics, and pre-infusion control included from day one — without having to spec a separate SKU or give up Zoe's 53cm-wide compact option. It suits high-turnover counters that need shot-to-shot consistency, and teams that want faster servicing thanks to the removable panels and cleaner internal routing. The 2 Group suits most counters; the 3 Group Premium steps up for higher-volume sites that need a third brew head without moving to a different platform.

Specifications

Main technical data, cross-checked against Sanremo's official spec sheet and our supplier's listing (eionline.co.za) — 2 Group Premium, 2 Group Tall Premium, 3 Group Premium, and 3 Group Tall Premium:

Standard equipment

·        High-strength metal frame and body

·        Individual group timer display

·        Advanced control electronics

·        High-efficiency LED spotlights for the work surface

·        Electronic pre-infusion (delayed activation of the water solenoid during the initial extraction phase)

·        Hot water button with programmable double dose

·        Purge function for cleaning the group steam tip after each extraction

·        Automatic group cleaning cycle

·        Custom-designed group head

·        Service boiler in AISI 316L stainless steel

·        Dual-reading pressure gauge

Optional features

·        Cold-touch steam wand

·        Adjustable temperature mixed water

·        Electronic cup warmer with temperature control

·        RS-232 cash register connection for electronic payment systems

·        External or upgraded volumetric pump

·        Metal cup rail, or XL cup rail in polycarbonate or metal

·        Steam System automatic milk frother (AutoSteam)

·        Sanremo Link machine-to-grinder connection

Available as Zoe Premium (2 Group), Zoe Premium Tall (2 Group), Zoe Premium (3 Group), and Zoe Premium Tall (3 Group), in Total White or Total Black finishes. Custom colours and graphics available on request.

Summary

Zoe was always Sanremo's compact, do-it-all workhorse. This update removes the reason to choose between "affordable" and "fully equipped": the new Zoe Premium folds competition-level electronics, a fully metal chassis, and Sanremo's AISI 316L stainless steel boiler into the standard build, with AutoSteam and Sanremo Link available when you want to take it further. One platform, one tier, no compromises — in 2 Group or 3 Group, standard or Tall.

Rent from R51 per day

Hey, we get it, coffee equipment is not cheap! And paying the bills with coffee takes time. Use our payment options to ease up some cashflow!

​We now offer you the following options:

1) Settle immediately with either YOCO or PayFlex

2) Shop on credit with Mobicred (via Peach Payments)

3) Use now, pay later with Payflex (via Peach Payments)

4) Use now, rent until you own with Buna Rent-to-own

5) Apply for financing through Buna Coffee (refer to this link)