Quick Mill Rubino The Quick Mill Rubino is a compact Italian E61 heat exchange espresso machine designed for home baristas and small commercial environments that want traditional espresso workflow, strong steam power, and reliable thermal stability in a smaller footprint. Manufactured in Italy by Quick Mill, the Rubino combines a commercial-style E61 group head with a heat exchange boiler system, allowing users to brew espresso and steam milk simultaneously. One of its standout features is its compact width of just around 265 mm, making it suitable for kitchens, coffee carts, dessert cafés, and boutique setups where space is limited. The machine uses Quick Mill’s signature pulsor system attached to the vibration pump, helping stabilise pump pressure while reducing noise during extraction. Owners and reviewers often appreciate the Rubino for its solid stainless steel construction, strong steam performance, and excellent value compared to other E61 heat exchanger machines in the same category. Main Features E61 commercial brewing group Heat exchange boiler system Simultaneous brewing and steaming Compact 265 mm width Stainless steel body Vibration pump with pulsor stabiliser Strong steam performance Traditional Italian espresso workflow Commercial 58 mm portafilter Made in Italy Full Specifications Specification Details Machine Type Heat exchange espresso machine Brewing Group E61 commercial group Boiler System Heat exchanger Boiler Capacity Approx. 1.8 L Pump Type Vibration pump Pressure Stabiliser Quick Mill pulsor system Water Tank Capacity Approx. 3 L Portafilter Size 58 mm commercial Steam Wand Stainless steel Hot Water Wand Yes Simultaneous Brew & Steam Yes Body Material Stainless steel Width Approx. 265 mm Power Approx. 1400–1500 W Voltage 220–240 V Origin Italy Why People Like the Rubino The Rubino is popular because it delivers: Traditional E61 espresso experience Strong milk steaming capability Compact footprint Heavy-duty Italian build quality Good value among E61 HX machines Many users compare it against machines like the Rocket Appartamento, ECM Mechanika, and VBM Domobar Junior, with the Rubino often praised for offering strong performance and solid construction at a more accessible price point.
