swiss-made zuriga E2-S espresso machine masters precision in a compact, A4-sized footprint

ZURIGA SIMPLIFIES HOME ESPRESSO WITH TWO-BUTTON INTERFACE

From its inception in 2016, ZURIGA was driven by the idea of creating a home espresso machine, designed to be compact, fast, durable, and above all, easy to use. The resulting ZURIGA E2-S strips away any unnecessary complexity, featuring just two buttons: one to power the machine, and the other to start the espresso shot. This focus on the essentials also ensures speed, making it ready for the first espresso in just 90 seconds. Countering the market of oversized, elaborate devices, the compact design is small enough to fit on an A4 sheet, proving that high-quality design can perfectly fit any kitchen countertop.

ZURIGA E2-S strips away any unnecessary complexity for creating home espresso | all images courtesy of Zuriga

 A COMMITMENT TO DURABILITY AND REPAIRABILITY

The company‘s journey began when founder Moritz Güttinger took apart his home espresso machine and decided he could improve it. After two years of development, ZURIGA launched with a successful crowdfunding campaign, selling out all available machines within just five minutes. The company grew to a 40-person team that develops, designs, and builds high-quality machines in the heart of Zurich, Switzerland, in a manufactory situated in an industrial site once used to repair locomotives.

Committed to a philosophy of ‘Design for Repair,’ the connections inside a ZURIGA machine are exclusively screwed, never glued, ensuring that every single component can be individually repaired or replaced. To guarantee a long life, the company keeps spare parts in stock for at least 20 years. This dedication extends even to products with minor cosmetic flaws, which are sold under the ZURIGA:re label to ensure functionally new devices remain in circulation.

the espresso machine is designed to be compact, fast, durable, and easy to use

STAINLESS STEEL ESPRESSO MACHINE HANDMADE IN ZURICH

The ZURIGA E2-S draws inspiration from the classic archetype of a small espresso machine. The shape avoids additive details, instead it is presenting a continuous, curved casing that gives it a volumetric presence. This signature housing is crafted from a single piece of stainless steel shaped to wrap around the machine’s inlay. Complemented by anodized aluminum on the top and front, the machine gains a protective golden tone from a special process that guards against espresso splashes. Additional materials, sourced from local production partners, include walnut for the portafilter and laboratory glass for the water tank. Each machine is handmade in Zurich, consisting of 318 individual parts.

the first espresso is ready in just 90 seconds

Beyond material durability, the engineering prioritizes precision over industry convention. ZURIGA deliberately moved past older technology, using its own advanced system to achieve the same professional, commercial-grade temperature stability. The Z2 heating unit regulates water temperature by measuring it over ten times every second. Crucially, the system does not preheat water, and combined with thermal insulation and an intelligent shut-off, it guarantees maximum energy efficiency, setting a new standard for a top energy rating. 

This focused engineering was applied to introduce a steam function. The high-performance unit heats up in just 20 seconds to deliver unlimited steam for beverages like cappuccinos and lattes. Notably, the machine’s exterior silhouette is kept unchanged, with no new switches — only the discreet steam wand reveals the new function. ZURIGA also extends its exacting standards to its in-house grinder, a separate, complex device requiring maximal precision for burr adjustment. It adheres to the same ZURIGA design principles — durable and repairable — and substitutes a glass container for the industry-standard plastic.

ZURIGA also extends its exacting standards to its in-house grinder

this separate, complex device requiring maximal precision for burr adjustment

its the compact design is small enough to fit on an A4 sheet

project info:

name: E2-S

company: Zuriga | @zuriga.coffee

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