Water Quality Campaign… La Marzocco, in its relentless effort to improve the quality of espresso, as well as the performance and durability of La Marzocco machines, conducted an extensive and scientific study on water quality and its impact on the cup and equipment.

Water quality is crucial since an inadequate water supply can lead to serious problems. Water that is too soft, for example, can cause corrosion and weak espresso. On the other extreme, excessive scale build up can lead to over-extracted shots. Water dramatically changes both seasonally and geographically, thus water treatment MUST be tailored to match each specific scenario.

We invite you to watch this video to learn more about the importance of water: WATER – THE MAIN INGREDIENT IN COFFEE

Choosing the right water treatment is fundamental both to assure a longer lifespan of the machine and to brew perfect espresso shots. La Marzocco, in conjunction with notable experts within the industry, has agreed to the perfect water quality ranges which ensure perfect espresso quality, increase the durability of the La Marzocco espresso machine, and last but not least, safeguard consumer health.

In order to enable that water supply is within the suggested ranges in your geographical location, beginning in 2014 all La Marzocco machines will be equipped with two units of a quick water test kit including 6 test-strips and instruction cards…

Find out more with the La Marzocco WATER CALCULATOR!