List Price: $24,400
The Leva S is La Marzocco’s modern take on the classic lever espresso machine, combining the hands-on experience of traditional machines with advanced engineering for better control, efficiency, and, most importantly, safety. Using the new lever design, baristas need to use 50% less force to activate and control the entire espresso extraction process.
The Leva S espresso machine is also available as the Leva X. This upgraded model features a digital display with live pressure visualization, which illustrates the pre-infusion pressure, extraction pressure, and time throughout the duration of espresso extraction. Additionally, the Leva X has independent boilers, allowing baristas to tailor the temperature of each group head to match the recipe for a particular coffee.
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Low to medium-volume cafes with an appreciation for the manual craft of espresso extraction that also want eye-catching espresso machine design.
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Noteable Features
Clutch Lever System
Traditional lever machines use springs and pistons to push water through the group head and facilitate the espresso extraction process. However, when there is no coffee in the group head to provide resistance, the lever handle can quickly snap back into position and cause physical harm to the barista in the process. With the Leva S, La Marzocco created a clutch system that alleviates this safety concern by controlling the position of the lever from start to finish.
Dedicated Pressure Gauges
Since manual espresso extraction relies on precise pressure control, gauges fixed to each group head enable baristas to monitor and control pressure from one shot to the next.
Saturated Group Heads
Saturated group heads, along with the dual-boiler design, assist in maintaining a stable temperature for each espresso extraction.
Pro Touch Steam Wands
These steam wands keep baristas safe by remaining cool to the touch, all without compromising steam pressure.
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