Sanremo D8 Plus 2 Group Auto Steam Version Espresso Machine

Enhancing its versatility, the D8 Plus is designed to be a future-proof investment for the evolving specialty coffee market. The Autosteam advanced system features up to four different profiles, allowing baristas to maximise quality across both dairy and plant-based milks with the touch of a button. Whether you are serving traditional flat whites or oat-milk lattes, the D8 Plus ensures every cup meets the high standards your customers expect.

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Sanremo D8 Espresso Machine Leaflet

Sanremo D8 Espresso Machine Brochure

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Sanremo Coffee Machines Catalogue 2025

You get this when you Purchase through Prime Coffee Suppliers:

• Free! Delivery (Worth £65): 1-3 days Free Standard UK Delivery. Direct from UK Warehouse.
• Free! 12 Months Parts and Labour Warranty/Service Contract. (Worth £850)
• Free! Installation, Water Filter and on-site training (Worth £350)
• Free! 3KG of MONT58 Organic Coffee Beans (Worth £95): Start your journey
  with premium beans on us.
• Free! Knockbox - Keep your coffee station clean and efficient with this essential barista tool.
• 5 Trees planted with every order of a Sanremo D8 Plus 2 Group Autosteam Version - With our environmental Project through Ecologi.

Features

Barista LED Lights, Cool-Touch Wands & Mixed Hot Water: These are standard factory fits on the D8 Plus, providing a safer, well-lit workspace and the ability to dilute Americanos without affecting boiler pressure.

Stainless Steel Boiler (AISI 316L): Offers incredible thermal stability and high resistance to limescale—a vital feature for the UK’s hard water areas.

New 4-Profile AutoSteam (2026 Update): Our mid-February 2026 stock features the enhanced system with four programmable profiles, allowing baristas to automate perfect textures for dairy, oat, soy, and coconut milks at the touch of a button.

Electronic Temperature Control: Uses a static relay for precise regulation, ensuring the boiler temperature stays consistent even during the busy morning rush.

Real-time Stability Group: Sanremo’s system maintains a stable group temperature between 88 – 98°C, ensuring that every espresso is extracted at the optimum flavour profile.

Digital Shot Timers: Dedicated displays for each group to assist the barista in maintaining consistency across every service.

Energy Saving System: Incorporates advanced insulation and intelligent electronics to minimise energy consumption, helping to lower your shop’s overheads and carbon footprint.

IoT Ready & 24V Electronics: Built on a modern 24V platform, the D8 Plus is ready for full IoT integration for remote performance tracking and maintenance alerts.

Maintenance-Friendly Design: Engineered for easy service access, allowing UK engineers to perform routine maintenance quickly, reducing any potential downtime for your business.

Automatic Cleaning Cycle: A pre-programmed backflush routine to ensure the machine remains in peak condition with minimal manual labour.

Specifications of Sanremo D8 Plus Autosteam

Video Series with Jon Townsend - How to use the D8/Plus/Pro

Tune in and watch this 4 part series by the Institute of Coffee's own Jon Townsend! A Professional Barista Trainer and SCA Accredited Jon has a deep dive in the features and functions of the D8 and how to use it to get the most out of your coffee. A win for you and a win for your customers! 

Have a watch and enjoy!

Part 1: Introduction, Features overview and Model Differences

Part 2: Steam and Temperature Control

Part 3: Feature introduction, pressure profiles and temperature changes

Part 4 : How to use your machine Remotely with San Remo's IOT platform.

How to Create Latte Art with a Barista Champion

How to create Beautiful Latte Art with Sanremo's barista Champion, follow the video below to create the perfect cup of coffee and make it look as good as it tastes.

Part 1: How to make Latte Art

Part 2: How to make a Tulip

Accessories / Add-Ons & Custom Colours

Available Accessories:

• All Standard Models can be converted to the Tall Versions. We include a tall kit with the machine, this will be converted during Installation. The tall kit comes with: Long Cool Touch Steam Arms + the kit to drop the Drip tray down. This is great for takeaway cups.
• If you need a custom Package built contact us on 0333 090 3477 / or contact us via the live chat on the right hand side of the page.
• Please go to the accessories section at the top of this page to see the options available for the Sanremo D8 Espresso Machine.

Stainless Steel, Steel/Black and Pre-Ordered Colours

We now keep a large stock of Sanremo D8 Espresso Machines, but there are a few models that are pre-order only:

• Copper Gold & Champagne- Made to Order (Around 4-6 weeks Lead time)
• Stainless Steel & Black/Steel - Brand new models Now Available. (subject to production capacity). ONLY Available from April 2025 onwards.

                    Champagne                                          Copper Gold

                  Stainless Steel                                          Steel and Black               

Examples of Possible Other Custom Colour Options + Side Panels:

Sanremo D8 vs D8 Pro vs D8 Plus: Which "Queen" is Right for Your Bar?

The Sanremo D8 series is often called the "Queen" of the chessboard—a powerful, versatile tool designed to dominate your coffee service. But with three distinct tiers, choosing the right model for your UK café can feel like a complex opening move.

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At Prime Coffee Suppliers, we’ve spent time hands-on with the entire range. Here is the definitive 2026 breakdown of how these single-boiler powerhouses compare.

	Sanremo D8 (Base)	Sanremo D8 Plus	Sanremo D8 Pro
Best For	Budget-conscious quality	High-speed milk service	Precision & Data-driven sites
Boiler	Stainless Steel (7L/10L)	Stainless Steel (7L/10L)	Insulated Stainless Steel
Group Temp	Globally Adjustable	Globally Adjustable	Individually Adjustable
Steam Wands	Standard	Cold Touch (Standard)	Cold Touch (Standard)
Connectivity	Optional IoT	Optional IoT	IoT Fitted as Standard
Display	Digital Shot Timer	Digital Shot Timer	Multifunctional Color LCD

 

1. Sanremo D8: The Foundation

The D8 is the entry point into the platform, but don't let the word "base" fool you. Unlike many entry-level machines that use copper, the D8 features a high-grade stainless steel boiler as standard.

• Key Advantage: It offers incredible thermal stability and resistance to oxidation.
• Who it’s for: Small to mid-sized cafés that want Sanremo’s legendary build quality and sleek aesthetics without the premium price tag of advanced automation.

2. Sanremo D8 Plus: The Milk Master

As of February 2026, the D8 Plus has become our go-to recommendation for the bustling UK high street. Why? Because we now hold the AutoSteam version in stock as standard.

• Key Advantage: The AutoSteam system allows for 4 programmable milk profiles. It bridges the gap between a traditional machine and a bean-to-cup efficiency, ensuring your oat-milk flat whites are as perfect as your dairy lattes.

• Included Extras: You also get "Cold Touch" wands and LED work area lighting, which are only optional on the base model.

3. Sanremo D8 Pro: The Data-Driven Powerhouse

The D8 Pro is the most "intelligent" version of the platform. It is designed for multi-roastery sites or shops running different beans across different groups.

• Key Advantage: Independent Group Temperature Control. You can set Group 1 to 93°C for a dark roast blend and Group 2 to 95°C for a delicate single-origin light roast.

• Connectivity: With IoT fitted as standard and Grind-by-Sync compatibility, the D8 Pro isn't just a machine; it’s a smart hub that monitors your recipe's consistency in real-time.

Prime Coffee Suppliers: Exclusive Insight into Sanremo’s Next Generation

A Deep Dive at the Sanremo Showroom

The Prime Coffee Suppliers team recently stepped inside the inner sanctum of coffee excellence: the Sanremo Showroom. While the industry was buzzing at Host Milano, we took a more targeted approach, heading straight to the source to put the latest innovations through their paces.

Our mission for 2026 is simple: to ensure the UK’s speciality coffee shops and high-volume hospitality venues are equipped with technology that doesn't just look the part but thrives under pressure. After an intensive hands-on session with the Sanremo D8 series, it is clear that the benchmark for "the modern workhorse" has officially been raised.

The D8 Platform: Versatility Reimagined

The D8 isn't just one machine; it is a modular ecosystem designed to scale with your business. From the foundational D8 to the high-performance D8 Pro and the feature-rich D8 Plus, Sanremo has engineered a solution for every level of barista expertise.

1. The Game Changer: AutoSteam Evolution

From mid-February 2026, we are excited to announce that the new Auto Steam system will be landing in our UK stock.

• Availability: Stocked on the D8 Plus as standard and available via factory order across the entire D8 range.

• Precision: It offers up to 4 distinct milk profiles, allowing for seamless transitions between dairy and plant-based milks.

• The Benefit: Total consistency and increased speed of service, ensuring that even your newest staff members can produce a perfect micro-foam latte.

2. Grind-by-Sync: The End of Dial-In Drift

The D8 now supports Grind-by-Sync connectivity with the Mahlkönig GBS 65 and GBS 80 grinders. This creates a "digital handshake" between your grinder and espresso machine.

• If your shot time drifts, the D8 communicates with the Mahlkönig to auto-adjust the grind.

• This ensures your recipe remains identical from the first morning rush to the final closing shift.

3. IoT & Connectivity as Standard

Starting February 2026, IoT connectivity will be fitted as standard on the D8 Pro.

"In the modern UK hospitality market, data is as valuable as the beans. Being able to remotely monitor diagnostics and performance via Sanremo’s platform means we can spot maintenance needs before they become costly breakdowns." — The Prime Coffee Suppliers Technical Team

Why Choose the D8 via Prime Coffee Suppliers?

Our visit to the Sanremo Showroom wasn't just a tour; it was a vetting process. We’ve seen the internal architecture, tested the new AutoSteam profiles, and verified the IoT integration.

Whether you are looking for the raw power of the D8 Pro or the intelligent automation of the D8 Plus with AutoSteam, we provide the expertise to help you choose the right asset for your 2026 growth.

About Sanremo

Sanremo, a company driven by technology excellence, continuously strives to cater to evolving needs and embrace the future. Innovation is deeply ingrained in their DNA, fostering a culture of progress and pushing boundaries. This experimental drive has resulted in a highly skilled and experienced R&D division.

Consequently, Sanremo has developed groundbreaking technological solutions for their flagship machines, utilising innovative materials specifically designed for optimal performance in every process. Furthermore, they have created sophisticated control systems that allow baristas to interact with their machines in unprecedented ways, solidifying their position at the forefront of coffee technology.