Elektra Micro House Lever S1C Lever Espresso machine

At a glance:

• Hand lever with copper kettle
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• Retro design of the Belle Epoque
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Suitable for:

A compact hand lever machine that couldn't be more classic. The Elektra Microcasa a Leva is based on the traditional dripper principle. Here, water is fed into the brewing group via a riser pipe with the help of boiler pressure. The machine does not need a pump and is therefore noiseless, except for slight noises during heating. To brew an espresso, pull the lever downwards, which releases a spring that generates the necessary pressure when the lever is released. The boiler level can be read by means of a glass tube on the left-hand side. Just as traditional as the look is the craftsmanship with which the machines are made at Elektra. With a little training, you can make a very good espresso, and the steam output is manageable but sufficient due to the construction.

In everyday use:

In simplicity lies beauty. Plato would certainly have chosen the Elektra Micro Casa a leva. You can't get your beloved 25ml hot drink much more purist than that. Of course, the drip tray could be a little bigger and the brew group may not quite produce 9 bars, but the joy of use and the result in the cup are right. Be careful when cleaning with coffee fat solvent, it can attack the beautiful surface.

Details we particularly like:

• small hand lifter that does the trick
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• handcrafted from fine materials in the Veneto
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