Product Description
Designed for the home barista who wants professional espresso performance, precise temperature control and the flexibility of a rotary pump, the Quick Mill Aquila Instant Stability Profi Black is a premium heat exchanger coffee machine that combines traditional espresso engineering with modern electronic controls. Finished in matte black with timber accents, it offers a distinctive design alongside the performance expected from a high-end domestic espresso machine.
At the heart of the Aquila is a 1.8L insulated stainless steel heat exchanger boiler, allowing you to extract espresso and steam milk simultaneously. Quick Mill's Instant Stability technology works alongside PID temperature control to provide greater control over brewing temperature, helping you achieve consistent extraction across different coffees and roast profiles. The machine also features a programmable pre-infusion function, allowing you to tailor the start of the extraction to suit your preferences.
A commercial-style rotary pump provides quieter operation than a traditional vibration pump, while offering the option of connecting the machine directly to mains water. Alternatively, the integrated 3L water reservoir allows the Aquila to operate as a conventional tank-fed espresso machine. Combined with its professional brewing group, anti-burn steam and hot water wands, and intuitive electronic controls, the Aquila is particularly well suited to experienced home baristas who regularly prepare both espresso and milk-based coffees.
Heating System and Brew Architecture
The Quick Mill Aquila uses a 1.8L insulated stainless steel heat exchanger boiler. Unlike a single boiler machine, the heat exchanger design allows the machine to maintain separate brewing and steam functions, meaning you can extract espresso while simultaneously steaming milk.
The insulated boiler is designed to improve thermal efficiency, while the Instant Stability system provides additional temperature management for consistent brewing performance. The machine also incorporates a Quick Mill brewing group featuring a stainless steel mushroom and circulating water system.
Extraction and Temperature Control
PID temperature control allows you to adjust the brewing temperature to suit different coffee beans and extraction preferences. This is particularly useful when working with different roast profiles, as brewing temperature can influence the balance, sweetness and overall character of your espresso.
The Aquila also features programmable pre-infusion, giving you additional control over the initial stage of extraction. An OLED display provides access to important operating information, including temperature and shot timing, while the dual pressure gauge allows you to monitor both boiler and pump pressure.
The rotary pump offers quieter operation and adjustable pump pressure, with the adjustment accessible from the side of the machine.
Steam and Milk Performance
The heat exchanger boiler allows you to brew coffee and steam milk simultaneously, making the Aquila particularly practical for preparing cappuccinos, flat whites and lattes. Its stainless steel steam wand provides the power required to texture milk for smooth microfoam, while the separate hot water wand is useful for preparing long blacks, americanos and tea.
Both the steam and hot water wands feature anti-burn insulation, reducing the risk of accidental contact burns during everyday operation.
Build Quality and Design
The Aquila combines a full stainless steel construction with a sophisticated matte black finish and timber detailing. Its professional appearance is complemented by a stainless steel cup warming surface, LED lighting and a clean control layout.
The rotary pump is another important part of the machine's design, providing quieter operation and the flexibility to connect directly to a mains water supply. A number of integrated protection systems, including low-water detection, an audible alarm, pump protection and heating element protection, help safeguard the machine during operation.
Water Source
The Quick Mill Aquila can operate using its integrated 3L water reservoir or be connected directly to a mains water supply. This flexibility makes it suitable for a range of home coffee setups, whether you prefer the convenience of a removable water tank or the practicality of a permanently plumbed machine.
The electronic water-level sensor monitors the boiler water supply and provides an audible warning when the reservoir requires attention.
Who Should Consider This Machine
The Quick Mill Aquila Instant Stability Profi Black is best suited to experienced home baristas looking for a premium heat exchanger espresso machine with advanced temperature control, a rotary pump and the ability to prepare espresso and milk-based drinks simultaneously.
It is particularly appealing to households that regularly prepare multiple coffees throughout the day and appreciate the convenience of a quieter rotary pump and optional mains water connection.
If you are primarily interested in making occasional espresso and prefer a simpler machine with fewer electronic controls, a more straightforward single boiler or heat exchanger model may be a better fit. However, for those wanting a feature-rich home espresso machine with professional-style functionality, the Aquila offers a very capable package.
Key Features
- Instant Stability technology for improved temperature management
- 1.8L insulated stainless steel heat exchanger boiler
- PID temperature control with adjustable brewing temperature
- Programmable pre-infusion
- OLED display with temperature information and shot timer
- Quiet rotary pump with adjustable pressure
- Quick Mill brewing group with stainless steel mushroom
- Simultaneous espresso extraction and milk steaming
- Anti-burn stainless steel steam wand
- Separate anti-burn hot water wand
- 3L removable water reservoir
- Direct mains water connection capability
- Dual pressure gauge for boiler and pump pressure
- Automatic boiler refill with electronic water-level sensor
- Audible low-water warning
- Stainless steel cup warming surface
- LED lighting
- Standby and energy-saving modes
- Matte black finish with timber accents
What's Included
- Quick Mill Aquila Instant Stability Profi Black espresso machine
- Portafilter and filter baskets supplied with the machine (confirm exact configuration with supplier)
Technical Specifications
- Machine type
- Heat exchanger espresso machine
- Boiler type
- Insulated stainless steel heat exchanger boiler
- Boiler capacity
- 1.8L
- Heating system
- Quick Mill Instant Stability technology
- Temperature control
- PID electronic temperature control
- Pump type
- Rotary pump
- Group head
- Quick Mill brewing group with stainless steel mushroom
- Pre-infusion
- Programmable
- Display
- OLED display with temperature information and shot timer
- Water tank capacity
- 3L
- Water connection
- Removable water tank or direct mains water connection
- Steam wand
- Stainless steel, anti-burn
- Hot water outlet
- Separate stainless steel, anti-burn wand
- Pressure gauge
- Dual-scale boiler and pump pressure gauge
- Power
- 1,300W to 1,700W
- Voltage
- 220/230V, 50/60Hz (confirm Australian specification)
- Dimensions (W x D x H)
- 308 x 482 x 363mm
- Net weight
- 28.5kg
- Finish
- Matte black with timber accents
