One boiler serves brewing and steaming sequentially. For espresso that is completely sufficient; if you want milk, switch over and wait briefly.
The E61 was introduced in 1961 and has remained the reference point since.
Brass combines good thermal conductivity with robustness and has been common in espresso machines for decades.
With a tank the machine does not need a water connection and can be placed anywhere there is a power outlet.
58 millimeters is the most common size.
A PID control continuously measures the temperature and regulates the heater accordingly, instead of simply switching it on and off at a threshold.
Before full pressure the coffee grounds are pre-wetted with low pressure.
The vibration pump is the most common type for home use: compact, affordable, reliable.
The same values by which you filter and compare in the shop. Is something missing? Write to us, we'll add it.
The E61 was introduced in 1961 and has remained the reference point since. A thermosiphon keeps it at temperature continuously, instead of you having to search for it before each shot. You can get seals, shower screens and portafilters for it from specialty dealers, not just the manufacturer.
The vibration pump is the most common type for home use: compact, affordable, reliable. It is audible, namely for the duration of the extraction, about half a minute.
A PID control continuously measures the temperature and regulates the heater accordingly, instead of simply switching it on and off at a threshold. The difference does not show in the first espresso of the day but in the third in a row: the machine hits the same point again.
Brass combines good thermal conductivity with robustness and has been common in espresso machines for decades. As with copper, water hardness determines how often you need to descale.
Before full pressure the coffee grounds are pre-wetted with low pressure. This is done mechanically through the design of the brew group, without electronics and without adjustments. It prevents channeling in the puck, that is spots where the water breaks through too quickly.
With Flow Control you manually control how quickly the water runs through the coffee grounds: start slowly, then increase pressure. That takes the edge off acidic beans and gives you an extra adjustment. Without Flow Control the extraction runs at a fixed pressure, and that is enough for most recipes.
With a tank the machine does not need a water connection and can be placed anywhere there is a power outlet. For that you have to refill, and the water quality is in your hands: filtered or soft water reduces descaling.
58 millimeters is the most common size. Baskets, tampers, levelers and distributors are available for it from many manufacturers, so you are not tied to an unusual size or a single supplier.
The top surface of the machine is warmed by residual heat. A prewarmed cup draws less heat from the espresso, and those last degrees decide whether it still tastes the same in the glass as in the cup.
The machine switches itself off after a set time or goes into a low-power state. That saves electricity when you turn it on in the morning and then forget about it during the day. Without standby it stays on until you switch it off.
Manufacturer: Lelit · LELIT srl a socio unico, Viale del Lavoro, 47, 25045 Castegnato (BS), Italy, www.lelit.com, [email protected]
Three varieties that we have dialed in on exactly this machine. Start recipe included.
Hochlandjuwel Organic Coffee Ethiopia Guji, NaturalTastes like berry compote with a chocolate finish. Rosehip and cherry on the first sip, followed by pronounced blueberry, dark chocolate in the finish.
Start recipe: 17-18 g → 34-43 g (1:2 to 1:2.5) in 27-30 s
Hornisgrinde Organic Espresso, Single Origin BrazilMarzipan on the first sip, followed by milk chocolate, vanilla in the finish. Round body, soft texture, very little acidity.
Start recipe: 17-18 g in the double basket → 36-40 g (Brew Ratio 1:2 to 1:2.3) in 28-32 s
Mount Everest organic espresso blend from five originsChocolate base from Brazil, bright stone fruit from Ethiopia, clear fruit and structure from Honduras, syrupy depth from the Indonesian Gayo...
Start recipe: 17-18 g in the double basket → 36-40 g (Brew Ratio 1:2 to 1:2.3) in 28-32 s
Beans ship free with the machine and come from the same roast week.
Wiedecent Tamper V6 58.35 mmThe tamper supplied with most machines is made of plastic. A properly fitting tamper fills the portafilter basket to the edge, and it is exactly there that you find out whether the water will flow through evenly.
Brewing group brush with wooden handleRun it through the brew group once a day, two minutes of work. Without that, coffee oils build up on the shower screen and the extraction becomes uneven long before you taste it.
PULY Caff Powder NSFBackflush with a blind basket every one to two weeks. This removes the coffee oils from the group head and valve that the water jet does not reach.
You write to us, not the manufacturer. We organize pickup, repair and return shipping.
Paid option that you add in the purchase area. It covers you three years longer than the statutory warranty. Surcharge per model, here 265,00 €.
Seals, shower screens, pumps in stock. Maintenance service recommended after two years.
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