
Thermoplan Black&White4 Competizione – The World Champion Behind Your Bar
From the World Latte Art Championships straight to your café. Be the champion.
Elevate your coffee program to world-class standards with the Thermoplan Black&White4 Competizione—the official machine of the World Latte Art Championships (WLAC). As the first fully automatic espresso machine recognized by the Specialty Coffee Association for competitive use, the Competizione merges Swiss engineering with artistry, delivering the ultimate combination of precision, versatility, and stunning aesthetics.
Whether you’re a high-volume café, restaurant, hotel, or any business where coffee quality is paramount, the Black&White4 Competizione transforms every cup into a masterpiece—making it easy for both seasoned baristas and newcomers to achieve excellence.
Why Choose the Black&White4 Competizione?
- Official WLAC Machine – Crowned the official competition machine for the World Latte Art Championships in 2024. Bring the same championship performance to your business.
- Perfect Milk Foam, Every Time – Features both AutoSteam and AirSteam® technologies for manual or fully automatic milk frothing, ensuring flawless foam texture for latte art and milk-based drinks.
- World-Class Latte Art Capability – Creates excellent milk foam ideal for crafting intricate latte art patterns, giving your beverages a stunning visual impact.
- Pure Versatility – Compatible with all milk alternatives, achieving perfect texture and taste for every customer preference.
- Simple for All Skill Levels – Designed for intuitive operation, empowering both beginners and professional baristas to produce top-quality beverages effortlessly.
- Customizable Designs – Personalize your machine with options for straps and feet in chestnut wood, high-quality polymer, or durable metal. Side and rear panels can be painted in your chosen RAL color, aligning seamlessly with your décor or corporate branding.
- Swiss Precision Engineering – Built to the highest standards for reliability, durability, and beverage excellence.
- Champion-Level Output – Ideal for high-volume environments without sacrificing quality.
Advanced Milk Technologies
AirSteam®
Achieve perfect milk foam automatically—no barista skills required. AirSteam® intelligently froths milk to the ideal consistency, ensuring every cappuccino or latte is picture-perfect with the simple push of a button.
AutoSteam
For baristas who want creative control, AutoSteam allows precise adjustment of air and steam input to customize milk texture. An integrated sensor monitors temperature for flawless results every time.
Beverage Capacities (per hour)*
- Espresso (25 ml): up to 240 cups
- Coffee (120 ml): up to 200 cups
- Tea (300 ml): up to 120 cups
- Steam Products: up to 120 servings
*Actual output may vary depending on cup size and machine settings.
Specifications
- Bean Hopper Capacity: ~1.7 kg
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Power Requirements: Single Phase: 220 – 240 VAC / 50 – 60 Hz / 32 A
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 439 x 614 x 648 mm
- Weight: 71 kg
Note: Contact our office today before placing your order. The current estimated lead time for this machine is 4 – 6 weeks.