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Smart X

Super Traditional Espresso Machine

Redefining the Standard for Commercial Coffee Machine Smart X uses advanced intelligent technology to replicate the precision of professional baristas, bringing expert coffee-making techniques into an automated system. From grinding and dosing to tamping and extraction, every critical step is precisely controlled for consistent, high-quality results. With an integrated die-cast frame and fully modular architecture, Smart X delivers exceptional stability, reliability, and efficiency across diverse commercial applications.
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Bean Hoppers

2

Powder Canisters

0

Milk Type

Liquid

Water Supply

Plumbed

Cleaning Cycle

20 Minutes Daily

Dimensions

700H x 430W x 600D

Why Choose Caye Smart X? Traditional Espresso Machine vs. Smart X

7x Less Time Per Cup

7× Less Time Per Cup Traditional espresso machines can take around 3.5 minutes to make a cappuccino. Smart X gets the job done in just 30 seconds—saving up to 3 minutes per cup and freeing your barista to serve more customers.

7x Lower Barista Cost

At an average NZ barista wage of $26.50/hour, a traditional espresso machine costs around $1.56 in barista labour per cup. Smart X cuts that to just $0.22 per cup—saving you $1.34 on every cup.

Save Up to 80% on Milk Waste

Manual milk pouring can be inconsistent, with traditional café workflows wasting around 8–15% of milk through over-pouring. Smart X’s precise auto-dispensing delivers the right amount every time, reducing milk wastage to just 2%.

Cut Coffee Grind Waste to 0.02%

Traditional espresso setups waste coffee grounds through retention in the grinder, dosing inconsistencies, and spills around the portafilter. Smart X’s precise grinding and dispensing system minimises these losses, reducing coffee grind wastage to just 0.02%.

Save 3x the Bench Space

A traditional café espresso setup can quickly take over your bench: grinder, espresso machine, knock box, and puck press. Smart X combines all these components into a compact 43 cm-wide footprint giving you more room for food prep, serving, display.

Cut Staff Training Time

Training a new barista on a traditional espresso setup can take 80–160 hours, requiring significant time and investment. Smart X dramatically simplifies the process: any employee can learn to operate the system in under 2 hours.

No Dialling In

Experienced baristas spend 20 minutes dialling in a traditional espresso machine—adjusting grind size, coffee dose, and extraction time to achieve a consistent shot. When conditions change, the process starts again. Smart X automatic CLS system, eliminates this calibrating in real time after every shot.

Choose Your Bean Supplier

Traditional espresso machines tie you to a roaster, with high bean prices, minimum spends, and bean choice is locked-in. Smart X is completely roaster-independent. Choose the beans you want, get the best price, and switch suppliers if you need to.