Elektra S1 Micro a Leva Lever Copper & Brass
If you want exceptional espresso and an espresso machine that makes minimal noise in the morning, then you found the perfect machine - the Elektra lever espresso machine. Although some people will contest that it is more difficult to make espresso with these lever machines, this is really not the case because the spring in the piston makes consistent pump pressure at each point from one pull to the next. Once again, for exceptional espresso, choose Elektra!
Features:
* Beautiful copper and brass finish combination.
* Wooden handles.
* Brass eagle situated on dome. * Large, round base (10" diameter).
* Water level sight glass indicates level of water in boiler.
* Pressure gauge shows steam pressure in boiler and needle in green zone indicates optimal time to extract espresso.
* Spring piston-operated - lever starts in upward position, the user pulls down against spring until coffee fills bottom of demitasse cup, then lever is slowly released and the spring in the piston pushes the lever to pump the water through the coffee grinds. If making double, it is important to pull lever down a second time at the half way point and released.
* Piston grouphead.
* Boiler pressure relief valve on top of boiler for safety.
* Durable brass boiler that provides exceptionally dry steam for creating micro foam.
* Internal pressure regulator automatically regulates the temperature.
* Built-in safety thermostat prevents meltdown if left without water.
* This machine is for home use only.
