Biepi MC-1 2 Group Commercial Barista Espresso Machine
Classic Italian espresso-machine design with the reliability needed for everyday commercial service – the Biepi MC-1 2 Group is a professional barista espresso machine built for cafés, coffee shops, restaurants, hotels and busy hospitality venues.
Designed and manufactured in Italy, the MC-1 combines polished stainless-steel construction with straightforward electronic controls, strong steam performance and a large 12-litre boiler.
Its two-group format gives baristas the working space and capacity needed for busy service without moving up to the size and power requirements of a 3-group machine.
A Proper 2-Group Commercial Workhorse
For many cafés and hospitality businesses, a 2-group espresso machine is the commercial sweet spot.
Two brewing groups allow multiple extractions to be managed simultaneously while two steam wands support fast milk preparation during busy periods.
The MC-1 is particularly well suited to:
- Cafés and coffee shops
- Restaurants and pubs
- Hotels and hospitality venues
- Bars and bistros
- Workplaces with staffed coffee service
- Medium-to-high-volume commercial coffee operations
12-Litre Commercial Boiler
The 2-group Biepi MC-1 uses a substantial 12-litre boiler, giving the machine the steam and hot-water capacity required for professional coffee service.
That makes it well suited to sites serving a combination of espresso-based drinks and milk-heavy favourites such as cappuccino, flat white and latte throughout the day.
Programmable Coffee & Hot-Water Doses
A built-in microprocessor allows precise programming of coffee and hot-water doses, helping baristas achieve consistent results while keeping service straightforward during busy periods.
The control panel is deliberately simple and intuitive, giving the MC-1 the practicality of a traditional commercial espresso machine without unnecessary complexity.
Designed Around the Barista
Biepi has equipped the MC-1 with practical details intended to make everyday service easier:
- Two cool-touch steam wands for comfortable milk preparation
- Angled portafilter grips for a more natural working position
- High groups to accommodate espresso cups and taller latte cups
- LED work-area lighting for improved visibility
- Two programmable hot-water doses
- Polished stainless-steel construction with robust side panels
The result is a machine designed around real barista workflow rather than specification for specification's sake.
Italian Design. Commercial Build Quality.
The MC-1 is unmistakably Italian in appearance, combining polished stainless steel with sculpted side panels available in a choice of finishes.
Underneath the styling is a straightforward, robust commercial espresso platform designed to deliver consistent service day after day.
It is exactly where Biepi makes good commercial sense: traditional Italian espresso-machine character and serious professional specification without the premium attached to some of the industry's more fashionable badges.
Biepi MC-1 2 Group Technical Specifications
- Machine type: Traditional commercial barista espresso machine
- Groups: 2
- Boiler capacity: 12L
- Steam wands: 2
- Hot-water doses: 2
- Controls: Electronic programmable dosing
- Voltage: 380–415V 3N, 50/60Hz
- Power: 3365W
- Dimensions (W × D × H): 755 × 586 × 530mm
- Weight: 65kg
- Water supply: Permanent mains water connection
- Construction: Polished stainless steel with coloured side panels
- Country of manufacture: Italy
Buy or Lease the Biepi MC-1
The Biepi MC-1 2 Group can be purchased outright or leased through commercial finance.
Use the Get a Tailored Lease Quote option above and we'll provide a quotation based around your business.
Want the Complete Barista Setup?
The Biepi MC-1 is also available as a complete package with a professional Remidag grinder and heavy-duty knock-out drawer.
Buy the qualifying Biepi machine, Remidag grinder and knock-out drawer together and both the Biepi espresso machine and Remidag grinder are covered by a 3-year parts and labour warranty. Professional installation and barista training are also included.
Is the Biepi MC-1 suitable for a busy café?
Yes. Its 2-group layout, 12-litre boiler and twin steam wands make the MC-1 a strong choice for medium-to-high-volume cafés, coffee shops and hospitality businesses.
Why choose a 2-group espresso machine?
A 2-group machine allows several espresso shots to be prepared at the same time while providing enough working space for multiple baristas during busy service. For many commercial sites it offers an excellent balance between capacity, footprint and cost.
Is the Biepi MC-1 plumbed in?
Yes. The MC-1 is a professional commercial espresso machine designed for connection to a permanent mains water supply.
Does the machine-only MC-1 include the 3-year warranty?
The extended 3-year parts and labour warranty applies when the Biepi espresso machine is purchased as part of a qualifying StafCo package with a Remidag professional grinder and knock-out drawer or waste box.
Biepi Italian Barista Espresso Machines | Passione. Gusto. Design.
Why Choose a Biepi Espresso Machine?
Biepi professional espresso machines are designed, developed and built in Italy, combining traditional Italian espresso-machine character with robust commercial construction, practical barista features and modern technology where it genuinely improves the job behind the bar.
From compact 1-group machines to high-output 3-group models and advanced Barista Pro machines, Biepi builds equipment around the things that matter in a working café, coffee shop, restaurant or hotel – consistent extraction, dependable steam performance, straightforward operation and reliability day after day.
What makes Biepi particularly interesting is what you get for the money. The specification and technology can stand alongside machines carrying some of the industry's much higher-profile badges – without asking you to pay the premium simply for having that badge on the front.
There is another reason we're confident in them. Buy a qualifying Biepi package with any Remidag professional grinder and a knock-out drawer or waste box, and both the Biepi espresso machine and Remidag grinder are covered by a 3-year parts and labour warranty.
Not sure whether you need a 1-group, 2-group or 3-group machine – or which Biepi gives you the right specification for your bar? Just ask us. We'll help you choose the right setup for your business.
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