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, hospitality, corporate coffee programs and high-volume locations that want consistent espresso output and prefer manual milk control via a steam wand.
Key Highlights
• Steam-wand configuration (Coffee · Tea · Steam)
• Automated espresso production with manual milk texturing
• Dual-grinder and dual bean hopper configurations available (CTS / CTS2)
• Designed for high-volume commercial use (500+ drinks per day)
• Modular Black & White 4 (Black&White 4, B&W4) platform for serviceability and long-term support
Technical Documentation
Manuals, spec sheets, and installation documentation are available in the Documentation section on this page.
FAQDoes 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.
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.
Looking for Thermoplan parts or modules? Visit our Parts & Modules category.
Thermoplan Black & White4 CTS
B&W4 CTS - Base Platform Configuration
Manual steam-wand configuration. Includes purge cycle for steam wand cleaning and Auto Steam functionality. Designed for commercial environments requiring two-step beverage preparation. $19,700
B&W4 CTS2 - U.S. Standard Dual-Grinder Configuration
Dual grinders and dual bean hoppers with manual single outlet, telemetry, and standard commercial programming. $21,670Additional configuration options are available by request based on installation requirements.
