MRC H8 Semi-Automatic Coffee Machine

Overview

The MRC H8 is a single-group semi-automatic espresso machine built around a 58mm commercial group head and a dedicated 600mL steam boiler. Coffee and hot water are heated by a Thermomatic nano thick-film system, while steam runs off its own separate boiler — so the H8 can brew and steam at the same time without either function waiting on the other.

Extraction is fully programmable. A BLDC gear pump, precision flowmeter and pressure sensor give steplessly variable pressure from 0 to 12 bar across up to five stages, with brew temperature adjustable anywhere between 45°C and 95°C. Slow pre-infusion, extraction hold, volumetric dosing and variable-temperature extraction are all available from the 7" screen, and the Linux-based software lets you store, name and icon your own drinks.

Beyond espresso, the H8 handles high-pressure tea extraction and simulated pour-over brewing, with a separate temperature-adjustable hot water wand and a professional three-hole cool-touch steam wand. The 1.5L tank accepts an optional filter, or the machine can be plumbed into mains water. One-touch backflush, descaling and water-line draining keep maintenance to a single button.

Features

• Patented independent group head temperature control — dual heaters offset temperature loss through the group, with three sensors and PID keeping the brew temperature stable shot after shot
• Three-layer even water distribution — saturates the puck consistently across its full surface for balanced extraction
• Simultaneous brewing and steaming — the dedicated steam boiler works independently of the coffee circuit, so there is no waiting between pulling a shot and texturing milk
• Multi-stage freely variable pressure — program up to five pressure stages within a single shot, with a precision flowmeter and pressure sensor governing delivery
• Flow and pressure profiling with saved presets — build a profile once, then recall it by name
• Slow pre-infusion — gently wets the puck before full pressure to reduce channelling
• Extraction hold — pause mid-shot and resume, for full control over contact time
• Variable-temperature extraction — shift temperature during the shot on volumes of 100mL and above, useful across light through dark roasts
• True coffee puck resistance — the machine reads real puck resistance rather than assuming a fixed value
• Volumetric dosing — set a target volume and the machine stops there
• Tea extraction and simulated pour-over — high-pressure tea brewing and a pour-over profile alongside espresso
• Separate hot water wand — independent of the steam wand and adjustable from room temperature to 95°C, so tea and americano water never come off the steam circuit
• Professional cool-touch steam wand — three-hole tip for dense microfoam, with the steam function switchable off entirely when it is not needed
• Customisable interface — edit beverage names and icons, change the screensaver image and clock, and choose between Light, Deep and Off eco modes
• One-touch maintenance — backflush, descaling and water-line draining each run from a single button, with cup volume calibration on board
• Tank or plumbed-in water — run from the 1.5L tank with an optional filter, or connect directly to mains water

Specifications

• Group Head: 58mm commercial, copper
• Shower Screen: 55mm IMS
• Coffee & Hot Water Heating: Thermomatic nano thick-film heater
• Steam Heating: 600mL boiler
• Pump: BLDC gear pump
• Extraction Pressure: 0–12 bar, steplessly variable, up to 5 stages
• Extraction Temperature: 45°C–95°C, steplessly variable
• Hot Water Temperature: Room temperature–95°C, steplessly variable
• Temperature Control: PID, three temperature sensors
• Water Tank: 1.5L, optional filter
• Water Supply: Tank, with optional plumbed-in mains connection
• Waste Water: Drip tray
• Display: 7" screen
• Software: In-house developed, Linux-based
• Voltage: 240V/50Hz
• Power: 10A
• Wattage: 2400W
• Dimensions: 260mm (W) x 430mm (D) x 400mm (H)
• Weight: 22kg
• Colour: Black, Silver or White