The Arrival of Solis to Vancouver (Semi-Automatic Espresso)

Solis is re-entering the game. As a child, I remember seeing Solis automatic espresso machines in the kitchens of my family and extended family, to me it was a household item, like an oven or stove. In Switzerland, the brand is an important one as they not only made residential espresso machines, but also home and beauty appliances. In the early 2000's they were leading the game of home super automatic espresso machines with the basic and strong looking “Master 5000” and the more glamorous “Palazzo,” which always reminded me of architecture in ancient Greece. 20 years later, we still have our customers bringing in Solis machines for checkups. I honestly can’t remember our family having any issues with it, all I remember are good memories at the breakfast table, everyone with their coffee in hand. Because of this, Solis leaves a good impression on me. 

• • SOLIS was founded by Dr. W. Schaufelberger in 1908. He constructed the famous SOLIS heating pad and brought it onto the market at the beginning of the twentieth century.

  • The construction of a worldwide ground breaking range of professional hair dryers followed and in 1933 hairdryer production began in Zurich. ‘Swiss Made’ – there was growing interest in SOLIS products all over the world.
  • Subsequently in 1943, the production was relocated to the south of Switzerland to Mendrisio.
  • By 1977, Solis AG could be found from Japan to America
  • 1997: Introduction of the first coffee pod machine

  • In the early 2000s, they stepped into the espresso scene with the master 5000 and the palazzo

In 2020, we are happy to announce our stocking of a machine that’s been creating a fair amount of buzz, the Solis Barista Perfetta. It has already won the Red Dot Design Award as well as the, just as prestigious, Good Design Australia Award. The machine will be our answer to people’s desire for a quality compact and affordable entry-level semi-automatic espresso machine. A good machine to perfect your barista skills for just under 700$, the Ascaso Dream now has some competition.  

Mood Video of the Barista Perfetta

Mood Video of the Scala Grinder

Specifications of the Barista Perfetta: