This model was private labeled as Barista SIN006 for Starbucks.

Also sold as Etro Profi, Rio Vapore, Via Venezia and a few more names. The name alone can be confusing

Please note the model number (SIN No.)  printed on a sticker at the botton of machine.

Thousands of this machine were sold for the longest period extending over 15 years.

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Saeco Portafilters

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Via Venezia Old Model	Via Venezia Old Model	Starbucks Barista SIN006	Via Venezia Black SIN006XN	Via Venezia  SS Redesigned SIN006XN

Operating Manual SIN006	Diagram(English) SIN006	Wiring Barista SIN006 /Rio Vapore	Priming ULKA pump	Inside View -Top Removed

Diagram Via Venezia SIN006 XN	226552008 Portafilter Via Venezia	Manual Starbucks Via Venezia SIN006XN	Manual Starbucks Barista Burr Grinder

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Pressurized Portafilter is a tool that allows pre-infusion delay and builds extraction pressure to 9 Bars. To pull classic shots of espresso, do not use powdery fine grind of press (no tamping please). Extraction time for maximum espresso averages between 8-10 seconds. This portafilter is not a commercial portafilter. Any suggestions seen or recommendations given over the internet are from someone who uses or knows only about commercial (non-pressurized portafilters). Burnt and bitter tasting over extracted coffee is not espresso.

Special instructions for use of Saeco pressurized Portafilters: When using ground coffee, use coarser grind like the size of table salt grain. Feel the ground coffee for adjustment. Do not grinder fine adjustment setting by number. Do not tamp. Just level the cup with coffee grounds and lock the Portafilter into the group ring. Pull the handle all the way to the right and hold. Turn espresso hot water switch on.  Hold the portafilter pulled all the way to the right for 5 seconds (pre-infusion pressure builds up to 9 bars). Release the handle at the end of 5 seconds. Espresso shots should be max. 2-Oz.  in the cup. For larger quantity, use two shots. For Americana watered espresso, add hot water instead of allowing 8-Oz. water to pump through the coffee grounds.

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Guru's Choice (12 oz. bag): 95% Arabica blend, medium roast, non-oily espresso beans. Buy three bags, get one free. Free shipping in the USA. Caffe Bella (2.2 lbs. bag): 100% Arabica blend. Free shipping in the USA.  Sampler Pack: includes one 2.2 lbs. bag of Caffe Bella and two 12 oz. bags of Guru's Choice espresso beans. Free shipping in the USA. Caffe Bella (Six 2.2 lbs. bag): 100% Arabica blend, buy six bags and get one free. Free shipping in the USA.

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