Astra SM-222 Double Hopper Super Automatic Espresso Machine

The Astra SM-222 is a fully automated commercial espresso machine that grinds, tamps, brews, and froths milk at the touch of a button, producing up to 14 different drink selections from its programmable touch pad. It ships with dual bean hoppers, letting you offer two distinct roasts or blends without swapping beans and a fully integrated refrigerator that keeps fresh milk at a constant 36°F from storage through the frothing system. Because the machine handles every step from bean to cup, any staff member can serve consistent, barista-quality drinks without specialized training.

Integrated Fresh Milk Refrigeration

Unlike super automatics that rely on powdered milk or external pitchers, the SM-222 pulls directly from its built-in refrigerated compartment. The milk stays at 36°F right up to the moment it enters the frothing assembly, so you get properly textured microfoam for lattes and cappuccinos every time. A self-cleaning cycle flushes and rinses all milk-contact components every 15 minutes and again after every drink, which means you are not breaking down the machine between rushes to scrub milk lines.

IntelliProgram™ Smart Features

The IntelliProgram™ system gives you control over dosing, pre-infusion timing, and daily scheduling from the front panel. Programmable dosing lets you lock in shot volumes so every drink matches your recipe, and the pre-infusion cycle wets the puck before full pressure hits, pulling more even extraction from each dose. The built-in scheduler powers the machine up before your first shift and shuts it down at close, so it is warmed up and ready when you need it and not running electricity overnight. Management reporting and troubleshooting diagnostics are built into the same interface, giving you usage data and fault alerts without a separate app or dashboard.

Under the housing, a quiet rotary-vane Procon pump delivers stable water pressure through the brew group, and digital temperature control holds the boiler steady shot after shot. The SM-222 connects to a standard plumbed water line (30 to 50 psi, filtered and softened) with a 1/4-inch inlet and 1/2-inch drain hookup. A 7-liter boiler upgrade is available if your volume demands more steam capacity. Handcrafted in the USA from US-standard parts, the machine runs on 220V (SM-222-1 available in 110V) and requires a dedicated circuit. A 5-foot power cord is included.