Lelit - Anna 1 Semi Automatic Espresso Machine - PL41LEM

 Anna is a set of espresso machines for those who get into espresso coffee for the first time and look for a real semiprofessional machine. Small sizes, professional build quality and a choice of high performance features, including a professional steam wand to froth milk and prepare delicious cappuccinos, make Anna the perfect companion for everyday espressos, dinner with friends or coffee breaks in small offices.

 The main advantage of these machines is their build quality. Key components - the group head, boiler and filter basket - are made from brass, which ensures very good thermal stability. Thermal stability is required to get great espresso extractions as well as when trying to achieve silky, creamy milk for lattes and cappuccinos. We noticeably improved the performances of the boiler and matched it with a professional steam wand, so that espresso coffee, lattes and cappuccinos at home would become an everyday routine.

 If coffee flavour is your primary concern, your machine must be paired with a quality burr grinder. Here is something you need to understand about coffee: ground coffee is stale within minutes. With an espresso machine and no grinder, you would be forced to use pre-ground coffee, which is unavoidably stale. You can't make great espresso at home - or anywhere - without a quality burr coffee grinder.

 A perfect extraction derives from a balance between tamping strengh, brew water temperature, grinding settings and blend quality (both in terms of freshness and type). The brew pressure gauge built into LELIT machines shows whether the brew pressure is optimal. Too little pressure indicates an under extraction (insipid flavour), too much pressure indicates an over extraction bitter, sour flavour.

 Brass boilers and full stainless steel body, matched with clean, uncluttered interior design mean that the machines are easy to repair and have extended longevity.

Features:

• Cup warmer.
• Stainless steel water tray cover.
• Lever switches.
• Multidirectional steam/water wand.
• Back lit manometer for coffee pressure. (*In the 120V version the manometer has a white background without backlight.)
• Stainless steel appliance body
• Tank water level visible from the side
• 3 way solenoid valve to dry up the coffee powder
• 250 ml brass boiler
• 57 mm filterholder
• Single, double and pod feature portafilters included.