ASCASO Dream PID Espresso Machine Sky Blue

A high-end espresso machine made in Barcelona

The Dream is Ascaso's iconic model, a brand recognized for its coffee machines designed for home use since the 2000s. The Dream PID version is a more accomplished variation, offering advanced features for optimal extraction control.

Without touching its beautiful retro aesthetic silhouette and its color universe, with the Dream PID; Ascaso has evolved its technology to obtain the perfect cup of coffee at home. A machine built with highest quality materials (aluminum, stainless steel, brass) and minimal plastic use.

The PID version of the Dream offers performance worthy of professional equipment, with a 58?mm stainless steel portafilter, an accessible OPV for external pressure adjustment, a PID display for precise temperature adjustment, as well as customizable pre-infusion, an automatic standby mode and many other options. Each Ascaso Dream espresso machine is hand-assembled in Barcelona. Its all-aluminum chassis is carefully polished, then covered with a high-performance varnish — the same as that used in Formula?1 and in nautical applications — and available in several elegant matte colors.

The advantages of the ASCASO Dream PID espresso machine

The rapid heating system developed by Ascaso is based on an insulated Thermoblock, designed in aluminum and stainless steel. This technology offers numerous advantages:

- The water stays clean, because water is continuously renewed for each coffee. Neither the taste nor the aroma of the coffee suffer. Quality remains intact because the water does not stagnate in the boiler, it is heated continuously.

- Thermal stability and cup quality: ensured by its large capacity and its internal tube exceeding one meter in length. Everything is optimized by electronic temperature control (PID).

- The AISI 316 stainless steel water circuit which guarantees no metal migration into the water.

- Less limescale buildup : the stainless steel circuit cleans easily and limits limescale accumulation.

- Unlimited steam supply and constant pressure for faster heating and better thermal stability.

The PID which allows managing several things :

- The extraction temperature
- The steam temperature

- The adjustable pre-infusion (from 0 to 5 seconds)
- Thedigital display also serves as a timer for extraction

The machine is equipped with an adjustable OPV as well as a 3-way solenoid valve, allowing pressure to be released at the end of extraction. Result: a drier coffee puck for easier cleaning. The extraction pressure can be monitored in real time thanks to the integrated pressure gauge on the front panel.

Versatility to evolve in the world of espresso

The Ascaso Dream PID espresso machine comes with several types of filters: single and double cup filters for use with freshly ground coffee using a suitable grinder, pressurized filters for pre-ground coffee or ground with a classic grinder, as well as a filter compatible with ESE pods.

The steam wand Cool Touch in stainless steel multidirectional will allow you to create beautiful milk foam and practice Latte Art.

The stainless steel portafilter ensures thermal stability for your coffee and its professional (inner) diameter of 58 mm guarantees tenfold extraction quality compared to older versions.

A front panel pressure gauge will help you keep an eye on the boiler pressure during extraction.

The 1.3 L water tank offers good capacity. Bonus: it is illuminated by an LED . Use the cup warmer located on the machine to place your cups and avoid thermal shock when extracting your coffee.

Accessories supplied with the Dream PID

2-spout stainless steel portafilter with wooden handle

Single cup stainless steel filter

Double cup stainless steel filter

Single cup pressurized stainless steel filter

Double cup pressurized stainless steel filter

ESE pod stainless steel filters

Blind stainless steel filter

Aluminum tamper

Measuring spoon

The Ascaso Dream PID espresso machine is equipped with 3-way solenoid valves, which means you can perform a Backflush (deep cleaning) to clean your machine, using the blind filter and a specialized espresso machine cleaning product.