Solis · ThermoblockGrind & Infuse Perfetta (Type 1019)
A compact, all-in-one semi-automatic espresso machine with a belt-driven ZERO STATIC conical burr grinder, adaptive PID temperature control, and soft pre-infusion — a genuine beginner-to-intermediate option that does not require a separate grinder.
The short version
The Grind & Infuse Perfetta packages a surprisingly capable grinder, adaptive PID, and manual steam wand into a single footprint for users who want fresh-ground espresso without buying and housing two appliances.
You accept a single-boiler workflow — frothing milk means waiting on temperature transition — and the 30 mm burrs will eventually limit the ceiling for serious dialling-in.
Why people buy it
- Belt-driven ZERO STATIC grinder runs at 71–72 dB and doses directly into the portafilter with minimal mess and no static clumping
- Adaptive PID with adjustable brew temperature (±5 °C) gives more control than most machines in this class
Why they don’t
- Single-boiler architecture means you must wait for thermal transition between brewing and steaming — unsuitable for back-to-back milk drinks
The full tally
- Belt-driven ZERO STATIC grinder runs at 71–72 dB and doses directly into the portafilter with minimal mess and no static clumping
- Adaptive PID with adjustable brew temperature (±5 °C) gives more control than most machines in this class
- 54 mm portafilter, stainless steel tamper, and both pressurized and non-pressurized baskets plus an ESE adapter come in the box
- 2022 Red Dot Design Award winner; stainless steel body is solid and stable at 9 kg
- Single-boiler architecture means you must wait for thermal transition between brewing and steaming — unsuitable for back-to-back milk drinks
- 30 mm conical burrs with 25 stepped settings limit grind precision compared to standalone mid-range grinders; experienced users will outgrow them
- Large footprint (30.9 × 41.2 cm) for a machine marketed as compact; depth in particular is significant on a shallow counter
What the community knows
Years of owner threads, distilled.
Swiss engineering and design award appeal beginners seeking genuine espresso features; thin community footprint and 54mm proprietary portafilter mean limited parts ecosystem and upgrade ceiling.
Beginner fit
kind to first-timers
Design pull
Value
price-to-performance the community respects
All 9 community measures
price-to-performance the community respects
shows up every morning, year after year
parts and repairs — you are never stranded
mods, guides, and community know-how around it
kind to first-timers
years before you outgrow or replace it
how far the cup can go, per dollar
speed and simplicity, day to day
Worth knowing before you buy — Most owners upgrade the grinder within 12-18 months and move to standard 58mm machines once they develop dial-in skill.
“The grinder operates rather quietly (71–72 decibels in our testing), and impresses with pillowy grounds delivered directly into your portafilter with minimal mess.”
“The built-in, belt-driven 30mm conical burr grinder has 25 different grind settings to accommodate a variety of roast profiles and delivers pillowy grounds directly into your portafilter with minimal mess.”
The measurements
Scored 0–5 on the same rubric as everything on file — the words matter more than the numbers.
The measurements
0–5, one rubric- Shot ceiling
- capable3
- Steam power
- workable2.5
- Built to last
- fair3
- Easy daily
- demanding2
Position in the market
Every dot is a rival, measured the same way. The gold one is this.
- Lower half for shot ceiling
- a higher ceiling than 80 of the 237 machines we’ve measured
- A value pick at this level
- 82% of machines this capable cost more
- Lower half for build
- sturdier than 28% of the field, by the community’s own record
Every dot is a machine measured on the same rubric. See the whole market
Living with it
The part spec sheets skip: counter space, upkeep, and what owners learn later.
The honest note — Owners tend to outgrow the 30 mm burrs and single-boiler wait times. Natural upgrade paths lead toward a dedicated midrange grinder paired with a standalone single-boiler (e.g. Solis Barista Perfetta or Breville Bambino Plus) or, for those wanting simultaneous brew-and-steam capability, an HX or entry dual-boiler machine.
The full spec sheet
- Type
- Thermoblock / thermojet
- Heat-up time
- 45 seconds
- Steam power
- 2.5/5
- Brew + steam at once
- No
- Guest recovery
- 1.5/5
- Shot quality ceiling
- 3/5
- PID temperature control
- Yes
- Milk system
- Manual steam wand
- Removable brew group
- No
- Hot-water tap
- Yes
- Cup clearance
- 11.5 cm
- Workflow demand
- 3/5
- Maintenance
- 2.5/5
- Noise
- 2/5
- Build longevity
- 3/5
- Dimensions
- 30.9 × 41.2 × 37.3 cm
Before it arrives
What completes this machine — the faded pieces can wait.
Descaler & backflush kit — Electric boilers scale up and grouts gunk up — a descaler plus backflush routine is what keeps the machine alive for a decade.
- Descaler & backflush kit — Electric boilers scale up and grouts gunk up — a descaler plus backflush routine is what keeps the machine alive for a decade.
- Coffee scale with timer — Espresso is a ratio. A 0.1g scale with a built-in timer is the single biggest consistency upgrade for any manual machine.
- Espresso cups & glassware — Proper demitasse and latte glasses keep the drink hot and look the part.
Feed it right
Week one is dial-in — and stale beans will lose it.
Coffee more than a few weeks past roast won’t extract predictably, and a new machine gets blamed for it. While you learn it, a forgiving medium-light roast keeps dial-in kind — bright enough to taste progress, sweet enough to drink the misses.
Pick your coffee — any of these dials in beautifully here:
Wild Ember - Ethiopian Buno Dambi UddoSCA 92Medium roast · Odo Shakiso, Guji Zone, Oromia · NaturalBlueberry · MarmaladeSteady and repeatable — right for this setup’s lane.CA$26.83 · roasted to order
Etherea - Ethiopian YirgacheffeSCA 88Medium roast · NaturalJasmine · BergamotSteady and repeatable — right for this setup’s lane.CA$24.16 · roasted to order
Sergio - Brazillian Fazenda Joia Rara Aerobic FermentedSCA 88Medium-light · Cerrado Mineiro · Aerobic FermentedHoney · OrangeSteady and repeatable — right for this setup’s lane.CA$29.18 · roasted to orderNo proper grinder yet? Sort that first — it decides more of the cup than the machine does. We ship whole bean, roast-dated, timed so it lands fresh the week your burrs do.
Roasted to order, daily, in Ajax, Ontario · ships Canada-wide. We’re the roastery behind this database — measuring the machines is how we make sure the coffee gets a fair shot.
On film
How it runs on camera, from around the community.
Common questions
Does the Solis Grind & Infuse Perfetta come with a grinder, or do I need to buy one separately?
The machine has an integrated belt-driven 30 mm conical burr grinder with 25 settings and ZERO STATIC technology. No separate grinder is needed.
Can I brew and steam milk at the same time?
No. The Perfetta uses a single-boiler architecture, so you must wait for the machine to transition between brewing temperature and steam temperature before frothing milk.
Can I use pre-ground coffee or ESE pods?
Yes. The machine ships with both pressurized and non-pressurized filter baskets and an ESE pod filter, so pre-ground coffee and ESE pods are supported.
How long does the Solis Grind & Infuse Perfetta take to heat up?
According to the manufacturer and multiple retailers, the machine is ready to brew in approximately 45 seconds.
Can I adjust brew temperature?
Yes. The adaptive PID allows you to raise or lower the brew temperature by up to ±5 °C from the default setting.
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