Budan Athena

The Budan Athena is a premium semi-automatic espresso machine for home baristas who want café-style espresso, strong steam performance and more control over extraction. It uses dual Italian ULKA vibration pumps so espresso brewing and milk steaming can operate simultaneously, while PID temperature control and adjustable brew temperature support more consistent shot preparation. A 58 mm commercial-style brewing system provides access to standard espresso puck-preparation techniques, and adjustable pre-infusion helps saturate the coffee bed before full pressure is applied. The machine combines a 550 ml stainless-steel brew boiler with thermoblock steam heating, a 1.7 L water tank, real-time pressure gauge and a three-hole steam wand for texturing milk for cappuccino, latte and flat white. Budan lists a 15-bar pump system, 2550 W power and suitability for roughly 15–20 cups per day. With espresso, hot water and milk-steaming capability, Athena is aimed at users upgrading from entry-level home coffee machines to a prosumer-style 58 mm espresso workflow.

White Oak 58mm Double Shot Portafilter; White Oak 58mm Bottomless Portafilter; 58mm Single Cup Filter Basket; Beechwood Tamper; Instruction Manual

Fill the water tank, grind coffee separately, dose into the portafilter, tamp evenly, lock into the group head, start extraction, steam milk if needed, and enjoy café-style espresso at home.