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That’s pretty awesome! I have a Lelit MaraX and a Niche Zero. I really want to get a lever machine next, but it’ll be awhile before it’s in the budget. Besides

That’s pretty awesome! I have a Lelit MaraX and a Niche Zero. I really want to get a lever machine next, but it’ll be awhile before it’s in the budget. Besides, I’m still learning how to use this current setup, having had it for a year and change.

lostlogin 4y ago
I’d like a lever action too - I’d love a Faema Urania, similar but better styling to what I have. I love the e61 group head though.
- chongli 4y ago
  The e61 is pretty sweet. I think my current dream machine is an Elektra MCAL. I am drawn to the idea of a machine with no machinery. Just a boiler and pressurestat and the spring lever to make coffee. The sweet sound of silence. Only the rush of water and the pouring of coffee to be heard.
  - lostlogin 4y ago
    You’ve gone a step further. I nearly got a Linea Mini, then discover the amount of electrics. The plastic, the fake lever. It got me thinking about what would last. I want manual. Prior to engaging the pump (pre infusion) you’re getting line pressure and it’s good. I need to try a lever, and also a real Linea. The Electra Belle is a ludicrous machine that looks amazing and is even less practical - saw one in the flesh in the middle of nowhere in New Zealand a while back. Old and tarnished and going strong.
    - explaininjs 4y ago
      Somewhat surprised to not see any mention of the Flair lineup so far. I’ve had mine for years now and adore it. My use case is a bit different from most as I don’t often have electricity, but honestly it’s better than most but the highest end coffee shops I’ve been to (across Seattle, Portland, LA).
      - chongli 4y ago
        A cup, a Flair, a hand grinder, and some kind of pot to boil water is definitely all you need to make amazing coffee when you’re out camping. Another one along these lines is a Cafelat Robot. I’m not sure which one is easier to pack or more durable though!
        explaininjs 4y ago
        Don't forget quality beans! And Flair packs pretty small and assembles quickly, plus it costs about half as much as the Robot. That said, I do love the Robot's style and color options.
        chongli 4y ago
        How could I forget the beans! That would be so embarrassing on a real trip! Yeah the Robot is definitely very stylish but the Flair seems a bit more rugged and practical looking, in a camping way. Excellent to hear that they designed it to pack small and assemble quickly!
    - chongli 4y ago
      Yeah the Belle is the type of machine you’d expect to find in a hotel that costs more per night than even the most lavish home coffee setups. That machine requires some real TLC to keep in shape, as the clear coat over the brass will get damaged over time if water/coffee splashes are left on it. Once the clear coat is gone, the copper and brass will tarnish and then the machine needs a professional to restore it. It’s the same story for their home models but on a much smaller scale, so a bit more reasonable for a loving coffee enthusiast to take care of. I’ve heard you can take the machine to some auto paint shops to get a fresh layer of clear coat sprayed on. People have also said you can repair chips/scratches with some touch up tools at home.
- boomskats 4y ago
  Mentioned elsewhere, but the Meticulous Espresso 'automated lever' machine looks really impressive. It finally went live on Kickstarter[0] yesterday. I can't wait. There are a bunch of videos around; the one Brian Quan did [1] is my favourite. [0]: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/meticulous/meticulous-espresso https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/meticulous/meticulous-e... [1]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-dxaLZTfGc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-dxaLZTfGc
  - greggsy 4y ago
    That is actually cool. Really innovative and it actually doesn’t look too hacky.

lostlogin 4y ago

I’d like a lever action too - I’d love a Faema Urania, similar but better styling to what I have. I love the e61 group head though.

chongli 4y ago
The e61 is pretty sweet. I think my current dream machine is an Elektra MCAL. I am drawn to the idea of a machine with no machinery. Just a boiler and pressurestat and the spring lever to make coffee. The sweet sound of silence. Only the rush of water and the pouring of coffee to be heard.
- lostlogin 4y ago
  You’ve gone a step further. I nearly got a Linea Mini, then discover the amount of electrics. The plastic, the fake lever. It got me thinking about what would last. I want manual. Prior to engaging the pump (pre infusion) you’re getting line pressure and it’s good. I need to try a lever, and also a real Linea. The Electra Belle is a ludicrous machine that looks amazing and is even less practical - saw one in the flesh in the middle of nowhere in New Zealand a while back. Old and tarnished and going strong.
  - explaininjs 4y ago
    Somewhat surprised to not see any mention of the Flair lineup so far. I’ve had mine for years now and adore it. My use case is a bit different from most as I don’t often have electricity, but honestly it’s better than most but the highest end coffee shops I’ve been to (across Seattle, Portland, LA).
    - chongli 4y ago
      A cup, a Flair, a hand grinder, and some kind of pot to boil water is definitely all you need to make amazing coffee when you’re out camping. Another one along these lines is a Cafelat Robot. I’m not sure which one is easier to pack or more durable though!
      - explaininjs 4y ago
        Don't forget quality beans! And Flair packs pretty small and assembles quickly, plus it costs about half as much as the Robot. That said, I do love the Robot's style and color options.
        chongli 4y ago
        How could I forget the beans! That would be so embarrassing on a real trip! Yeah the Robot is definitely very stylish but the Flair seems a bit more rugged and practical looking, in a camping way. Excellent to hear that they designed it to pack small and assemble quickly!
  - chongli 4y ago
    Yeah the Belle is the type of machine you’d expect to find in a hotel that costs more per night than even the most lavish home coffee setups. That machine requires some real TLC to keep in shape, as the clear coat over the brass will get damaged over time if water/coffee splashes are left on it. Once the clear coat is gone, the copper and brass will tarnish and then the machine needs a professional to restore it. It’s the same story for their home models but on a much smaller scale, so a bit more reasonable for a loving coffee enthusiast to take care of. I’ve heard you can take the machine to some auto paint shops to get a fresh layer of clear coat sprayed on. People have also said you can repair chips/scratches with some touch up tools at home.
boomskats 4y ago
Mentioned elsewhere, but the Meticulous Espresso 'automated lever' machine looks really impressive. It finally went live on Kickstarter[0] yesterday. I can't wait. There are a bunch of videos around; the one Brian Quan did [1] is my favourite. [0]: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/meticulous/meticulous-espresso https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/meticulous/meticulous-e... [1]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-dxaLZTfGc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-dxaLZTfGc
- greggsy 4y ago
  That is actually cool. Really innovative and it actually doesn’t look too hacky.