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Saeco was founded in 1981 in Gaggio Montano, Italy, by Sergio Zappella and Arthur Schmed, and within four years the company had launched the Superautomatica — the world's first fully automatic espresso machine for home use. That same instinct, automating genuine Italian espresso technique rather than diluting it, still defines the brand.
Saeco machines are now a fixture in offices, hotels, and hospitality venues worldwide, valued for consistent, barista-style results with minimal daily intervention.
The Saeco Royal Series takes a familiar commercial silhouette and updates it with a capacitive touch display and current automation, built for offices, small hospitality venues, and professional environments that need a compact all-rounder rather than a full café machine.
All three share the same chassis, grinder, and brewing unit — the difference is entirely in how milk is handled. The Royal OTC (One Touch Cappuccino) is the flagship: its integrated automatic milk frother makes cappuccinos and latte macchiatos in one touch. The Royal Plus swaps the automatic frother for an independent steam wand, for staff or customers who prefer to texture milk by hand. The Royal Black drops milk handling altogether and focuses purely on espresso, coffee, and hot water for sites that only need black coffee done well.
The brewing unit lifts out for cleaning without tools, keeping the machine hygienic with minimal daily effort.
An 8-level manual grinder adjustment lets you dial in strength (6–10 g dose) and grind size to suit your beans.
A graphic display with photo-realistic icons and text messages keeps day-to-day operation intuitive for staff and customers alike.
The dispenser adjusts to fit anything from an espresso cup to a tall takeaway cup.
A separate hot water outlet covers tea and other hot drinks without competing with the coffee circuit.
Pre-engineered for Saeco Pro.Up, so the machine is ready for remote monitoring and management if you need it.
The Royal Series suits offices, small hospitality venues, and professional environments that want a compact, reliable bean-to-cup machine without the footprint or cost of a full commercial line. Pick OTC for one-touch milk drinks, Plus for hands-on milk texturing, or Black for a streamlined espresso-and-filter setup.
Three ways to serve coffee, one dependable chassis underneath — choose the milk system that matches how your site actually serves coffee.
| Bean Hopper Capacity | 600 g |
| Water Tank Capacity | 2.5 L |
| Number of Grinders | 1 |
| Daily Cup Output | Contact us for details |
| Display Type | Graphic display with photo-realistic icons and text messages |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 280 x 398 x 460 mm |
| Weight | 10.5 kg |
| Power | 1,400 W / 230V, 50Hz |
| Milk System (Model-Dependent) | OTC – automatic one-touch frother; Plus – manual steam wand; Black – none (black coffee only) |
| Warranty | Contact us for details |
The Saeco Royal Series gives you three ways to run the same reliable chassis — full one-touch milk automation, hands-on steam wand control, or a streamlined black-coffee-only setup. Pick the model that matches how your team or your customers actually drink coffee.
Rent from R22 per day
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