Description
Lelit Giulietta X Commercial Espresso Machine
Professional commercial espresso — Italian-made and now available in South Africa
The Lelit Giulietta X is the commercial flagship of the Lelit range and the most advanced espresso machine available from Coffee & Blenders SA in South Africa. Designed and built in Italy to professional café specifications, the Giulietta X is engineered for environments where espresso quality, output volume, and operational consistency are non-negotiable — boutique cafés, concept stores, premium kiosks, specialty coffee bars, and cocktail bars across South Africa. With two independent 58mm professional group heads, a 10-litre copper boiler, a rotary pump, and a Double HX thermosyphon system for thermal stability, the Giulietta X delivers the performance of a traditional European café machine in a machine now accessible to South African operators.
Double HX thermosyphon system — unmatched thermal stability across both groups
The Giulietta X’s Double Heat Exchanger system with thermosyphon circulation is the engineering foundation of its exceptional thermal performance. Unlike single HX machines, the Giulietta X maintains two separate HX circuits — one for each group — continuously circulating water through both group heads via natural thermosyphon convection. This keeps each group at a stable, ready-to-brew temperature at all times, eliminating the thermal inconsistencies that affect lesser machines during high-volume service. The Lelit Thermal Stability technology allows you to set the standard brewing temperature per extraction type, and after 15 minutes of inactivity automatically reduces to a user-set lower temperature to protect the groups. After 240 minutes of inactivity, the ECO mode reduces energy consumption further — an important consideration for South African operators mindful of electricity costs.
Dual group independence — two coffees, two grinders, full barista control
The Giulietta X’s double keyboard allows the barista to access the machine’s full technical menu through the LCD display, where each group can be configured with its own independent extraction mode. This opens up a capability that is transformative for specialty coffee service in South Africa — the ability to run two different coffees simultaneously from two separate grinders. Offer your single-origin espresso from group one and your house blend from group two, or set different temperatures and doses for different bean profiles across the two groups. Programmable automatic dosing with a dose counter per group ensures consistent, repeatable extraction from every barista on your team, shift after shift.
Rotary pump, double manometer and direct water connection
The rotary pump delivers water with the consistency, quietness, and adjustability that commercial operations demand — none of the vibration or pressure variability of residential vibratory pumps. The double manometer displays live pump pressure and steam pressure simultaneously, giving your team constant extraction feedback. The Giulietta X supports direct water supply connection and direct discharge — ideal for permanent café installations across South Africa where continuous operation requires plumbed-in water and drainage rather than manual tank management. Adjustable feet ensure stable levelling on any counter, and the stainless steel body with removable side panels simplifies service access.
Built for South African specialty coffee — with everything in the box
The Giulietta X arrives ready for immediate professional service. In the box you will find two double-spouted slide portafilters, IMS single and double precision baskets, a blind filter basket, a tamper, two cup warmer racks, and a nylon cleaning brush. The automatic cleaning cycle is programmable directly from the LCD display, keeping maintenance effortless even in high-volume daily use. Anti-burn multi-directional steam and hot water wands ensure safe, professional milk work for the full café menu — from flat whites and cappuccinos to lattes, tea, and hot chocolate. For South African cafés and boutique setups ready to serve specialty coffee at the highest level, the Lelit Giulietta X is the machine that sets the standard. Order online today with fast nationwide delivery from Coffee & Blenders SA.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Group configuration | 2 × professional 58mm groups |
| Boiler | 10L copper boiler |
| Thermal system | Double HX system with thermosyphon circulation (Lelit Thermal Stability) |
| Pump type | Rotary pump |
| Display | LCD with black background |
| Controls | Double keyboard — independent technical menu access per group |
| Dosing | Programmable automatic dosing — independent per group |
| Dose counter | Per group — includes ECO mode |
| Temperature control | Programmable operational temperatures per group |
| ECO mode | Activates after 240 minutes inactivity — reduces energy consumption |
| Inactivity temperature | Auto-reduces after 15 minutes to user-set lower temperature |
| Pressure gauges | Double manometer — pump and steam pressure |
| Maintenance | Automatic cleaning cycle · pre-infusion · water filter change notification |
| Water supply | Direct water supply and direct discharge |
| Steam wands | Anti-burn, multi-directional (steam and hot water) |
| Body material | Stainless steel with removable side panels |
| Cup warmer | Textured cup warmer rack (2 racks included) |
| Feet | Adjustable |
| In the box | 2 × double-spouted slide portafilters, IMS single and double baskets, blind basket, tamper, 2 × cup warmer racks, nylon cleaning brush |
| Dimensions (L×D×H) | 580 × 560 × 460 mm |
| Weight | 47 kg |
| Origin | Made in Italy — Lelit |
What is the Lelit Giulietta X espresso machine?
The Lelit Giulietta X is a professional two-group commercial espresso machine made in Italy by Lelit. It features a Double HX thermosyphon system for thermal stability across both 58mm groups, a rotary pump, a 10L copper boiler, an LCD display with double keyboard for independent group control, programmable automatic dosing per group, a double manometer, direct plumbing connection, ECO mode, and IMS precision baskets with two portafilter sets included in the box.
Is the Lelit Giulietta X available in South Africa?
Yes. The Lelit Giulietta X commercial espresso machine is available online in South Africa through Coffee & Blenders SA, with nationwide delivery to Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Pretoria, Port Elizabeth, and all major cities and towns across the country.
What type of South African business is the Lelit Giulietta X suitable for?
The Lelit Giulietta X is designed for small-to-medium commercial environments in South Africa where espresso quality and output consistency are essential. This includes boutique cafés, concept stores, premium kiosks, hotel lobby bars, cocktail bars, restaurant coffee stations, corporate office coffee bars, and specialty coffee setups that serve a regular volume of guests daily. Its two-group configuration, rotary pump, and direct plumbing capability make it ideal for any South African venue that needs professional café espresso service without the footprint of a large commercial machine.
What is the Double HX thermosyphon system on the Giulietta X?
The Double Heat Exchanger thermosyphon system maintains two separate HX circuits — one for each of the two group heads. Natural thermosyphon convection continuously circulates hot water through both groups, keeping each group head at a stable, brew-ready temperature regardless of how busy service is. This eliminates the thermal inconsistency that occurs in lesser machines when groups cool between uses or overheat during high-volume service, ensuring every espresso extraction across both groups is consistently at the correct brewing temperature.
Can the Giulietta X run two different coffees at the same time?
Yes. The Giulietta X’s double keyboard allows each group to be set with its own independent extraction mode, temperature, and dose — and the machine supports the use of two separate grinders simultaneously. This means you can serve a single-origin specialty espresso from one group and a house blend from the other at the same time, giving South African café operators full flexibility over their coffee menu without interrupting service or changing grinder settings between orders.
Does the Lelit Giulietta X need to be plumbed in?
The Giulietta X supports direct water supply connection and direct waste water discharge — making it suitable for permanent plumbed-in installation in South African cafés and commercial kitchens. Plumbing in provides continuous water supply for uninterrupted high-volume service and eliminates manual tank refilling. For venues without plumbing access, the connection requirements should be confirmed with a qualified plumber or the Coffee & Blenders SA team before ordering.
What is ECO mode on the Lelit Giulietta X?
ECO mode on the Giulietta X activates automatically after 240 minutes of inactivity, reducing the machine’s energy consumption by lowering the operating temperature when the machine is not in use. This is a particularly valuable feature for South African businesses operating in an environment where electricity costs are a significant concern. A separate shorter inactivity timer (15 minutes) also reduces group temperature to a user-set lower value between service periods, protecting the groups and saving energy without requiring the machine to be fully switched off and reheated.
How does the Lelit Giulietta X compare to the Lelit Bianca V3 and Lelit Elizabeth?
The Lelit Elizabeth and Bianca V3 are premium home and prosumer machines designed for single-barista residential use. The Giulietta X is a professional two-group commercial machine in a different category entirely — with a 10L copper boiler, two 58mm groups, a rotary pump, thermosyphon HX heating, direct plumbing, double keyboard for independent group control, and the ability to run two grinders and two different coffees simultaneously. It is designed for South African commercial environments where output volume, team operation, and all-day consistency are required. For home or boutique office setups, the Elizabeth or Bianca V3 remain the ideal choice. For a café or commercial venue, the Giulietta X is the machine. Both ranges are available from Coffee & Blenders SA with nationwide delivery.
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