No interest, no fees. 4× instalments over 6 weeks.
Astoria has built espresso machines in Italy since 1969, earning its reputation on robust construction and long-term reliability. Cafés, hotels, and professional environments worldwide run Astoria machines for their dependable, consistent output.
The Greta solves a specific problem: fitting genuine commercial espresso into a space that was never designed for a full-size machine. It runs the same category of internals you'd find in Astoria's larger models — commercial thermosyphon circulation, a single boiler built for stable temperature — but housed in a footprint of just 395mm wide, narrow enough for a reception desk, a small kitchen pass, or a corner counter that a 2-group machine simply wouldn't fit.
Four programmable buttons handle automatic volumetric dosing, so whoever's on shift — receptionist, part-time barista, the owner covering a gap — pulls the same shot every time without needing training on manual timing. The illuminated workspace and raised group make it easier to see what you're doing under a portafilter, a small detail that matters more than it sounds like when you're working a tight counter without much overhead light.
Small footprint, commercial standard — the Greta proves compact doesn't mean compromised.
For the guesthouse, boutique office, or small café where the counter space simply isn't there for a 2-group machine, but instant coffee or a pod machine isn't good enough for the experience you want to offer. It's built for volumes up to roughly 50 cups a day — enough for a busy breakfast service or a steady trickle of office coffees, without the wasted capacity (and wasted spend) of a bigger machine sitting mostly idle.
It also suits an owner-operator who's often the only person behind the machine and wants the programmable dosing to protect consistency even when they're rushed, distracted, or training someone new.
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Specification |
Value |
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Machine |
Astoria Greta 1 Group Automatic |
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Group |
1 Group, Automatic (4 programmable buttons) |
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Boiler Capacity |
2 L (single boiler) |
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Water Supply |
Direct plumbing |
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Power |
2,400–2,600 W | 230–240 V |
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Dimensions (W×D×H) |
395 × 545 × 510 mm |
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Weight |
±38 kg |
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Recommended Usage |
Up to ±50 cups per day |
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Use Case |
Light Commercial |
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In the Box |
Single & double portafilters, blind filter basket, plastic tamper, group cleaning brush |
The Greta fits where a full commercial machine physically can't, without giving up the volumetric dosing and thermosyphon stability that make espresso repeatable — the right call when space is the constraint, not ambition.
Rent from R42 per day
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