Best La Pavoni EPBB-8 Europiccola 8-Cup Lever Style Espresso Machine, Black Base

La Pavoni EPBB-8 Europiccola 8-Cup Lever Style Espresso Machine, Black Base

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Features

Delivers espresso, cappuccino, caffe latte, and other coffee drinks

Lever permits crafting espresso to personal taste

Makes 8 cups continuously without heating more water

Includes automatic milk foamer, measuring spoon, 1- and 2-cup filters

Measures 11 by 7 by 12 inches; 1-year warranty

True baristas "pull" an espresso with a lever instead of punching a button and relying on an automatic pump's whims. With this Italian-made machine, you force water through the coffee yourself, using the lever to precisely control speed, which means you get the full flavor and thick cap of crema that mark an ideal drink. Pulling an espresso the old-fashioned way is enormously gratifying, and a video accompanying the machine will teach anyone the skills needed to become a barista.

Some Customer Reviews for La Pavoni EPBB-8 Europiccola 8-Cup Lever Style Espresso Machine, Black Base

"It took a few tries to get it right with this machine. However, it gets it right! I had an early model, about 20 years old, and it just wore out..."

"I researched and deliberated for about two years prior to making the investment in this machine, and one month after buying it I am very happy with my decision..."

"Yeah, all true. I have had a slightly more upscale version for about three years, it has a gauge which tells me when the pressure is right, and a larger boiler - 16 cups..."

"I have owned this machine for over ten years and everyday when I make my morning cappuccino I love it more..."

"I have had my La Pavoni for more than five years. Other reviewers describe my experience accurately: after you get the hang of the correct grind, tamp, and amount of pressure when..."