Thermoplan Black&White 4 CTS2 (B&W4)
Commercial Super Automatic Espresso Machine with Steam Wand, 2 bean hoppers and grinders. Coffee · Tea · Steam
 
Looking to Buy Thermoplan Black & White4 CTS in the USA?
Best Coffee Gear stocks the Thermoplan Black & White4 CTS in the United States with U.S. delivery and professional installation coordination.
 
What This Machine Is
The Thermoplan Black & White 4 / Black&White4 / B&W4 CTS is a commercial superautomatic espresso machine with a traditional steam wand for manual milk steaming. It’s designed for high-volume service environments that want automated espresso output with barista-controlled milk texture.
 
Who This Machine Is For
Best for cafés, hotel lobby coffee bars, corporate coffee programs, and other staffed hospitality high-volume environments that want consistent espresso output and prefer manual milk control via a steam wand.
 
Key Highlights
• Commercial bean-to-cup superautomatic espresso machine
• Steam-wand configuration (Coffee · Tea · Steam) with automated espresso extraction and manual milk texturing
• Large 24-gram brew chamber and dual boiler system designed for high-volume commercial environments (500+ drinks per day)
• Dual-grinder and dual bean hopper configurations available (CTS / CTS2)
• Modular Black & White 4 (Black&White4 / B&W4) platform for serviceability and long-term support
• Intelligent Shot Quality (ISQ) monitoring maintains consistent espresso extraction throughout the day
• Automated cleaning programs designed to minimize downtime in busy service environments
 
Technical Documentation
Manuals, specification sheets, and installation documentation are available in the Documentation section of this page.

FAQ
Does this machine require professional installation?
Yes. This is a commercial machine requiring appropriate electrical, water, and drainage planning. Best Coffee Gear supports professional delivery and installation coordination in the U.S.
 
Do you offer financing options? 
Yes. Commercial equipment financing is available through Approve for qualified businesses. View Financing Options →
 
What is CTS vs. CTM?
CTS uses a steam wand (manual milk). CTM uses an automatic milk system (one-step drinks).
 
What is CTS vs. CTS2? 
“CTS” is the commonly used market name for the Thermoplan Black & White 4 Coffee · Tea · Steam platform. Terminology may vary by listing and refers to the Thermoplan Black & White 4 (Black&White 4, B&W4) steam-wand configuration.
 
“CTS2” is a configuration-based designation typically used to describe dual-grinder versions of the CTS platform. In U.S. deployments, Thermoplan Black & White 4 CTS machines are frequently supplied with two grinders and two bean hoppers, supporting multiple coffee profiles and higher beverage throughput. 
 
Is this the same machine people associate with BUNN?
This is a Thermoplan Black & White 4 CTS platform machine. Machines listed in U.S. legacy catalogs under BUNN-associated names such as Black & White 4 CTS 59000.0018, Bunn CTS, or Bunn CTS2 are manufactured by Thermoplan. Best Coffee Gear is an authorized distributor and importer of Thermoplan equipment and operates independently of BUNN.
 
Is this the espresso machine used by Starbucks?
No. This specific machine is not the exact Thermoplan model used by Starbucks. However, Thermoplan is the Swiss manufacturer behind the Mastrena (used by Starbucks) as well as the Black & White 3 and Black&White4, and is known for producing high-volume superautomatic espresso systems used by major global coffee chains.
 
Does this machine include a refrigerator?
No. The Thermoplan Black & White 4 CTS configuration does not include an integrated refrigerated milk module. Milk preparation is handled through the manual steam wand, and any milk storage or refrigeration is operator-supplied based on site requirements.

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