The Saeco Royal OTC Super Automatic Espresso Machine

Summary

In this video, Mark introduces the Seiko Royal OTC espresso machine, a super-automatic, bean-to-cup machine that delivers a variety of coffee drinks, from espresso to lattes and cappuccinos, with just a touch of a button. Mark showcases the machine's sleek design, features such as the intuitive grinder settings, automatic cleaning cycles, and customizable settings. He demonstrates how to make both espresso and lattes and explains the machine’s suitability for home, office, or low-volume commercial use. With a focus on simplicity and quality, the Seiko Royal OTC is presented as a powerful option for coffee lovers seeking convenience and high-end results.

Takeaways

• 😀 The Seiko Royal OTC is a bean-to-cup super-automatic espresso machine that has been completely redesigned by Seiko, both internally and aesthetically.
• 😀 This machine is capable of making straight shots of espresso, double shots, americanos, long coffees, lattes, and cappuccinos with just a touch of a button.
• 😀 The Royal OTC measures 11 inches wide, 15.6 inches high, and 18.1 inches deep, and operates on a standard 110-volt 15-amp outlet.
• 😀 It has a 600-gram bean hopper and a 2.5-liter water tank, with a container that holds around 18 used coffee pucks before needing to be emptied.
• 😀 The machine is UL certified for commercial use and includes automatic pre-infusion for every shot.
• 😀 The Royal OTC comes with various accessories, including manuals in English, French, and Spanish, a cappuccinatory for lattes and cappuccinos, and a milk tube.
• 😀 To set up the machine, fill the water reservoir and bean hopper, and adjust the grinder settings through the side panel.
• 😀 The machine features a digital menu where users can adjust beverage settings, eco mode, pre-grinding options, temperature, and much more.
• 😀 It includes a user and tech password for secure access to settings, ideal for use in businesses like restaurants or offices.
• 😀 The Royal OTC allows for customizable drink volume, water hardness settings, and can even upload and download configuration files via USB.
• 😀 The machine can make both espresso and lattes, with the process taking approximately 2.5 minutes due to the machine's grinding, tamping, and steaming steps.

Q & A

What is the Seiko Royal OTC espresso machine?

The Seiko Royal OTC is a bean-to-cup super-automatic espresso machine that offers a variety of coffee options, including espresso, Americano, long coffee, lattes, and cappuccinos. It is designed for both home and commercial use, with a completely redesigned internal and aesthetic design by Seiko.

What are the dimensions of the Seiko Royal OTC espresso machine?

The Seiko Royal OTC measures 11 inches in width, 15.6 inches in height, and 18.1 inches in depth.

What kind of electrical setup does the Seiko Royal OTC require?

The Seiko Royal OTC runs off a standard 110-volt, 15-amp outlet.

How much coffee beans and water can the Seiko Royal OTC hold?

The machine can hold around 600 grams of beans in its hopper and has a 2.5-liter water reservoir.

What accessories come with the Seiko Royal OTC?

The Seiko Royal OTC comes with three manuals (in English, French, and Spanish), a cappuccinatory for making lattes and cappuccinos, a milk tube, and a cover for the cappuccinatory spot if not used.

How do you safely remove the Seiko Royal OTC from its packaging?

To safely remove the machine, gently tip it on its side, cut open the bottom tape, open the flaps, and then carefully pull the machine back up and remove it from the packaging.

How can you adjust the grind settings on the Seiko Royal OTC?

You can adjust the grind settings by removing the drip tray, opening the side door, and using two dials: one with a gray handle to adjust the dose, and one with a black handle to adjust the coarseness of the grind.

What is the cappuccinatory accessory, and how does it work?

The cappuccinatory is an accessory that allows you to make lattes and cappuccinos. It comes with a milk tube, and you can install it on either the left or right side of the machine, depending on your preference.

How does the Seiko Royal OTC handle machine cleaning and maintenance?

The Seiko Royal OTC includes a user menu with options for manual cleaning, such as Brew group clean or cappuccinatory clean. It also has settings for automatic reminders for quick cleaning, standard cleaning, or descaling after a certain number of drinks.

What are some of the key features in the Seiko Royal OTC's settings menu?

The machine has a range of customizable features, including acoustic tone adjustments, eco mode for energy savings, pre-grinding for faster service, pre-brewing settings, adjustable temperature, and options for user and tech passwords to restrict access to settings.