The Bezzera Magica made a good impression in our espresso machine test. With a small upgrade that you can perform yourself, the Bezzera Magica is a good choice when it comes to dual-boiler espresso machines.
You can find out more about the comparison with 11 other dual-circuit espresso machines here .
And the espresso tastes…
Like the Bezzera BZ10, the Bezzera Magica delivers what matters most: good espresso! We tried our Brazilian espresso from the Apas cooperative . The espresso was round, creamy, and balanced in terms of sweetness, bitterness, and acidity. We only found room for improvement in the aftertaste.
In addition to the correct grinder settings, clean distribution, and compaction of the ground coffee, the performance of the espresso machine is crucial for the taste of an espresso. In our espresso machine tests, we focus on the temperature of the espresso machine, but also on the distribution of the brewing water through the nozzle.
Temperature measurement at the Bezzera Magica
The Bezzera Magica delivers on both of these aspects well. The brewing water is evenly distributed by the spray nozzle, thus evenly coating the entire ground coffee in the portafilter. The temperature of the Bezzera Magica is also perfectly adjusted. At the beginning of brewing, the temperature was 93.5 degrees Celsius and then increased to approximately 94.2 degrees Celsius during the brewing process. This isn't perfect, but it's well within the desired range. Once within this target range, slight temperature fluctuations are barely noticeable.
What we don't like...
However, we were negatively affected by the included sieve of the Bezzera Magica. It's surprisingly large and easily holds 20 grams of coffee. However, this isn't a disadvantage in itself. We recommend making full use of this capacity to avoid creating too much headspace between the coffee cake and the grounds, which would lead to increased turbulence and the risk of uneven extraction.
Sieve of the Bezzera Magica
More problematic is that the holes are punched well before the edge, forcing the brewing water, which extracts the particles at the edge of the sieve, to take a detour toward the center. A better sieve, such as a VST precision sieve or an IMS competition sieve *, would certainly be a very good upgrade here, especially because the holes are also more precise.
Unfortunately, the included tamper is once again a bad joke. The plastic bullet can be used for many things, but should only be used as an absolute emergency tamper. The plastic disc is too small and too unstable to evenly compact the coffee grounds.
The filter upgrade is optional, but you shouldn't skimp on the tamper when you have such a stylish espresso machine on your table.
Shape, material and price
We tested the Bezzera Magica without PID control. And once again, if a machine is so precisely tuned, then PID control is unnecessary. The machine runs at the desired temperature, and playing around with temperature only really makes sense if you want to delve into the depths of espresso culture.
Side view of the Bezzera Magica
The Bezzera Magica S relies on the proven Faema E61 technology, and it delivers what it's supposed to—a good, consistent temperature. The built-in toggle switch gets a bit hot, but not as hot as other models in our test series. The vibration pump operates at a moderate volume. Often, it's not the pump that's causing the noise, but rather the rattling of the lid and drip tray. On the Bezzera Magica, the lid rests on rubber stoppers and doesn't wobble. Unfortunately, the drip tray does.
The machine is well-made overall. A look inside the machine also reveals this. The usual sharp edges are a familiar sight on most espresso machines. (We go into more detail about each of these edges in the video.)
The Bezzera Magica has an enormous 2-liter copper boiler. This is located inside the machine, which makes it one of the wider dual boilers. It measures 30 cm wide, 44 cm high, and 45 cm deep. The machine takes a correspondingly long time to heat up—allow 25 to 30 minutes before brewing your espresso.
What's surprising is that the Bezzera Magica is sometimes offered at truly affordable prices in both Switzerland and Germany. We've seen it for as little as €1,250 and Swiss francs 1,550.
In return, you get a lot of power, which was also evident when frothing milk.
Making cappuccino with a twist
Our Coffee Academy director, Michel Aeschbacher, gave the machine a proper swirl. The 0.6-liter pot foamed quickly and powerfully, and the cappuccinos were a delight to both the taste and the eye.
Two delicious and beautiful cappuccinos.
Speed and powerful performance are especially enjoyable if you've already mastered the foaming process to a certain extent. In this case, a good twist during the rolling phase helps to effectively reduce the bubbles formed during the drawing phase.
For frothing beginners, it's often easier if the machine doesn't have as much power. However, it can also be difficult to find the right position to swirl all the milk.
Pros and cons... But one thing is certain. The Bezzera Magica can froth milk – no question about it. And with practice, anyone can get desirable results from the machine.
Conclusion on the Bezzera Magica S
We liked the Bezzera Magica S a lot. It's neither an innovative high-flyer like the Lelit Mara X nor a miracle of consistency like the Quickmill Andreja Premium PID . Instead, it's simply a good dual-boiler espresso machine at a fair price. In our case, we were unlucky that a pressure gauge wasn't sealed properly and was leaking moisture. Otherwise, only the tamper should be replaced, and optionally the sieve. Then you can have a lot of fun with the Bezzera Magica.
*This is an affiliate link. If you order through this link, you don't pay more, but we get a small commission, which we can use to fund new machines and testing.
The Bezzera Magica made a good impression in our espresso machine test. With a small upgrade that you can perform yourself, the Bezzera Magica is a good choice when it comes to dual-boiler espresso machines.
You can find out more about the comparison with 11 other dual-circuit espresso machines here .
And the espresso tastes…
Like the Bezzera BZ10, the Bezzera Magica delivers what matters most: good espresso! We tried our Brazilian espresso from the Apas cooperative . The espresso was round, creamy, and balanced in terms of sweetness, bitterness, and acidity. We only found room for improvement in the aftertaste.
In addition to the correct grinder settings, clean distribution, and compaction of the ground coffee, the performance of the espresso machine is crucial for the taste of an espresso. In our espresso machine tests, we focus on the temperature of the espresso machine, but also on the distribution of the brewing water through the nozzle.
Temperature measurement at the Bezzera Magica
The Bezzera Magica delivers on both of these aspects well. The brewing water is evenly distributed by the spray nozzle, thus evenly coating the entire ground coffee in the portafilter. The temperature of the Bezzera Magica is also perfectly adjusted. At the beginning of brewing, the temperature was 93.5 degrees Celsius and then increased to approximately 94.2 degrees Celsius during the brewing process. This isn't perfect, but it's well within the desired range. Once within this target range, slight temperature fluctuations are barely noticeable.
What we don't like...
However, we were negatively affected by the included sieve of the Bezzera Magica. It's surprisingly large and easily holds 20 grams of coffee. However, this isn't a disadvantage in itself. We recommend making full use of this capacity to avoid creating too much headspace between the coffee cake and the grounds, which would lead to increased turbulence and the risk of uneven extraction.
Sieve of the Bezzera Magica
More problematic is that the holes are punched well before the edge, forcing the brewing water, which extracts the particles at the edge of the sieve, to take a detour toward the center. A better sieve, such as a VST precision sieve or an IMS competition sieve *, would certainly be a very good upgrade here, especially because the holes are also more precise.
Unfortunately, the included tamper is once again a bad joke. The plastic bullet can be used for many things, but should only be used as an absolute emergency tamper. The plastic disc is too small and too unstable to evenly compact the coffee grounds.
The filter upgrade is optional, but you shouldn't skimp on the tamper when you have such a stylish espresso machine on your table.
Shape, material and price
We tested the Bezzera Magica without PID control. And once again, if a machine is so precisely tuned, then PID control is unnecessary. The machine runs at the desired temperature, and playing around with temperature only really makes sense if you want to delve into the depths of espresso culture.
Side view of the Bezzera Magica
The Bezzera Magica S relies on the proven Faema E61 technology, and it delivers what it's supposed to—a good, consistent temperature. The built-in toggle switch gets a bit hot, but not as hot as other models in our test series. The vibration pump operates at a moderate volume. Often, it's not the pump that's causing the noise, but rather the rattling of the lid and drip tray. On the Bezzera Magica, the lid rests on rubber stoppers and doesn't wobble. Unfortunately, the drip tray does.
The machine is well-made overall. A look inside the machine also reveals this. The usual sharp edges are a familiar sight on most espresso machines. (We go into more detail about each of these edges in the video.)
The Bezzera Magica has an enormous 2-liter copper boiler. This is located inside the machine, which makes it one of the wider dual boilers. It measures 30 cm wide, 44 cm high, and 45 cm deep. The machine takes a correspondingly long time to heat up—allow 25 to 30 minutes before brewing your espresso.
What's surprising is that the Bezzera Magica is sometimes offered at truly affordable prices in both Switzerland and Germany. We've seen it for as little as €1,250 and Swiss francs 1,550.
In return, you get a lot of power, which was also evident when frothing milk.
Making cappuccino with a twist
Our Coffee Academy director, Michel Aeschbacher, gave the machine a proper swirl. The 0.6-liter pot foamed quickly and powerfully, and the cappuccinos were a delight to both the taste and the eye.
Two delicious and beautiful cappuccinos.
Speed and powerful performance are especially enjoyable if you've already mastered the foaming process to a certain extent. In this case, a good twist during the rolling phase helps to effectively reduce the bubbles formed during the drawing phase.
For frothing beginners, it's often easier if the machine doesn't have as much power. However, it can also be difficult to find the right position to swirl all the milk.
Pros and cons... But one thing is certain. The Bezzera Magica can froth milk – no question about it. And with practice, anyone can get desirable results from the machine.
Conclusion on the Bezzera Magica S
We liked the Bezzera Magica S a lot. It's neither an innovative high-flyer like the Lelit Mara X nor a miracle of consistency like the Quickmill Andreja Premium PID . Instead, it's simply a good dual-boiler espresso machine at a fair price. In our case, we were unlucky that a pressure gauge wasn't sealed properly and was leaking moisture. Otherwise, only the tamper should be replaced, and optionally the sieve. Then you can have a lot of fun with the Bezzera Magica.
*This is an affiliate link. If you order through this link, you don't pay more, but we get a small commission, which we can use to fund new machines and testing.
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