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 CTS2 is a Swiss-engineered, high-volume, 2 step super automatic espresso machine designed for commercial beverage programs that require speed, consistency, and manual steam control.
The system supports continuous service in demanding café and hospitality environments while allowing barista-controlled milk texturing within a super automatic workflow.
Who This Machine Is For
Designed for cafés, coffee shops, hospitality venues, corporate coffee programs, and other high-traffic beverage environments that require consistent espresso production with integrated steam wand capability. The manual steam system allows operators to texture dairy and non-dairy milk alternatives as required by menu demand.
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
Data sheets and product flyers for the Thermoplan Black & White 4 CTS are available for download at the top of 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.
What Does CTS Mean?
CTS stands for Coffee, Tea, and Steam. It identifies the steam-wand configuration of the Thermoplan Black & White 4 platform, combining automated espresso production with manual steam control for milk texturing.
What is CTS vs. CTS2?
“CTS” is the commonly used market name for the Thermoplan Black & White 4 Coffee · Tea · Steam platform.
“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.
Terminology may vary by listing, but both refer to the Thermoplan Black & White 4 (Black&White 4, B&W4) steam-wand configuration.
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. $21,670B&W4 CTS2 - Upgraded Configuration
Dual grinders and dual bean hoppers with automatic single outlet, ambient water, bean detection, and telemetry. Designed for higher-volume operations requiring expanded automation within the CTS steam-wand platform. This configuration reflects the commonly deployed CTS2 setup in U.S. installations. $22,930B&W4 CTS - base model $19,700
B&W4 CTS2 - 2 bean hoppers & grinders, manual single outlet, telemetry $21,670B&W4 CTS2 - Upgraded model - 2 bean hoppers & grinders, automatic single outlet, ambient water, bean detection and telemetry. $22,930
Additional configuration options are available by request based on installation requirements.

















