Zuriga T2 espresso machine: flow profiling, thick-film heater and a broad target audience
Today Zuriga publicly announced the T2. A new espresso machine from Zurich that aims at the same functional category as Maro or Decent. At the same time, it aims to be accessible and intuitively controllable, and to work for small hospitality businesses and offices as well. That sounds like a contradiction, but it is an exciting approach.
Regarding the technology, as far as is known so far: The T2 operates with a thick-film heater and offers flow profiling capabilities. Brew by weight is integrated. According to Zuriga, the machine measures pressure, temperature, flow rate, and weight in the cup more than ten times per second. In addition, there is a so-called shot repair technology (Smart Profiler) that gets the best out of the puck even with a suboptimal grind size. The heating time is said to be 1.5 minutes.
The complex settings move into the app. On the machine itself, operation is deliberately kept simple. What Zuriga is attempting here is consistent: to pick up the demanding home barista with flow profiling while simultaneously making the machine suitable for small cafés, restaurants with up to 40 seats, or offices with up to 50 people.
In terms of materials, Zuriga uses oak for the portafilter, and chrome steel and anodized aluminum for the housing. So we find them again: the familiar design language of the brand.
The price: Zuriga states that the T2 will cost at least twice as much as the E2-S. Production is scheduled to start in September 2026. The waiting list is now open; a deposit of CHF 200 secures a spot.
Michel and I already saw the machine a few months ago at the Zuriga factory in Zurich and provided initial feedback. The first impression was positive. The machine seems well thought-out, and the idea of outsourcing complex control to the app while simultaneously taking the measurement strategy seriously makes sense. However, we can only provide a real review once we have seriously measured it. That will come as soon as we have a test machine. Expect it in Q4 26/Q1 27.
