The Solis SL90 stands out as a stellar performer in the crowded world of home espresso machines. The Solis SL90 (and little brother SL70) is designed for the espresso purist. What is an espresso purist? Simply put, it is a person who wants a machine that can heat the water at the perfect temperatures, apply enough pressure on the water to force it through the grinds in the portafilter, has a portafilter that can handle the pressure well and maintain the heat of the shot, and lets the user control all the other variables. Where the SL 70 is the purist machine for today, the Solis Crema SL 90 is the purist machine for tomorrow. It has all the excellent features of the SL 70, and the added benefit of digital controls, a computer that controls shot volumes and water temperatures, and other simplified operations.

The SL 90 has all the features you would want in a traditional espresso machine. A huge 3.2 quart (3 liter) reservoir. A high performance pump that gives you up to 19 bars of pressure (280 psi). A heavy brass boiler ensures optimum brewing temperature. A solid brass portafilter that helps retain the heat of your shot through the brewing process. A steam nozzle that swivels and accomodates most cup and frothing pitcher sizes. An area on the top of the machine to heat your cups. The SL 90 features all of this and much more.

Solis adds other niceties to the SL 90. Convenience items like a portafilter that can also take espresso pods (with a special insert, included). A drip tray that raises and lowers depending on your cup size. There's also a built in tamper that fits the filter inserts perfectly, eliminating the need for you to buy a third party tamper. Last but certainly not least, the SL 90 features a very modern yet elegant design and a metal housing completes the package.

But the SL 90 doesn't stop there. Inside the machine are digital controls and a computer that accurately controls the water volume of your shots. Choose from twelve preset water volumes that suit your own "perfect shot". The computer control also keeps the brewing tempurature to within 2 degrees (farenheit) of what is the optimum brewing temperature. If you like to fiddle with your espresso, trying to achieve the perfect shot, this machine lets you experiment to no end, then set it to the parameters you are most happy with.

But where does the Solis really stand out? It is in the finer aspects of the design that truly impact performance. In a world where espresso machine manufacturers under estimate the abilities of the home barista, many take away control from the consumer in the name of convenience. Solis designs for performance, but not at the expense of convenience. Consider the available non-pressurized filter insert. Pressurized filters are helpful for minimizing the impact of improper grind or tamp. While this if a helpful feature for many, Solis also offers a non-pressurized filter insert as an option. For those interested in optimizing the grind and tamp for an even better shot of espresso, the non-pressurized filter insert is a welcome option. Also consider the design of the frothing stem. No fancy froth enhancing gadgets that ultimately over “fluff” the milk with air resulting in a “less than hot” and not quite rich and creamy froth. No gadgets here - The Solis frothing wand is designed with a single hole that provides sufficient steam velocity to produce a rich, thick microfoam froth that is rare even in commercial machines. Is this result difficult to achieve? Not at all – frothing is still easy enough for most users to master quickly.

See why so many consumers are thrilled with their Solis espresso maker! Available in white or black metal housing. (And consider a Solis Maestro grinder as a perfect compliment to your Solis espresso machine).

Filter Holder and inserts for 1 or 2 cups, and a special insert for pods.	Swivel hot water and steam nozzle with a safety grip for hot drinks and milk frothing
The Solis high performance pump can produce up to 19 bars (280psi).	The built in grounds tamper and the height adjustable drip tray are examples of clever engineering.