Lever espresso machines have been on my mind a lot lately. When I am finally able to buy an espresso machine, I've already decided it will be a lever (for a lot of reasons, which are outside the scope of this post). I'm wondering though, if you 'spro nerds can help me. I find it very hard to remember which machines are spring levers, versus direct/manual levers, I started to think about how many different machines there are, and the list just kept building in my mind. I asked the google, if there were some master list that sorted the machines by type, and it seemed to say "no."
So perhaps we need a list. Perhaps if we can develop an exhaustive list, it could make its way into the wiki!
As you list your additions to the list, I'll work with the cafe stewards to modify the master list here in the OP!
Also... modern AND vintage machines should be on this list!
My hope is that this list will continue to grow, and that this thread will discuss the merits and complexities between these basic methods.
Begin.
So perhaps we need a list. Perhaps if we can develop an exhaustive list, it could make its way into the wiki!
As you list your additions to the list, I'll work with the cafe stewards to modify the master list here in the OP!
Also... modern AND vintage machines should be on this list!
| Spring Driven Lever Machines | Direct/Manual Lever Machines |
| Ponte Vecchio Lusso | La Pavoni Europiccola |
| Ponte Vecchio Export | La Pavoni Stradivari |
| Elektra Microcasa a Leva | Olympia Cremina |
| Londonium I, II, & III | Gaggia Achille |
| Faema Faemina | Arrarex Caravel |
| La Peppina | |
My hope is that this list will continue to grow, and that this thread will discuss the merits and complexities between these basic methods.
Begin.
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