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Lever espresso machine
Fully manual, no pump
1.6L brass boiler
Classic all-chrome finish
In stock: 6
Description
La Pavoni's classic all-chrome lever machine. The 1.6L brass boiler holds enough for about 16 cups, and there's no pump: you control every shot with the lever. Ready in about 5 minutes.
Shipping & returns
Free shipping Australia-wide on orders over $90. Otherwise $15 standard or $20 express.
Tracked delivery. We aim to dispatch within 3 business days, Monday to Friday.
Pickup available from Silverwater, NSW. Choose Pickup at checkout.
30-day change-of-mind returns on unused items in their original packaging. A 25% restocking fee and return freight apply.
Damaged, faulty or incorrect? Tell us within 7 days of delivery and we'll make it right.
24-month manufacturer's warranty. Warranty claims go directly to the manufacturer, and we'll point you in the right direction and help with proof of purchase.
Clean the portafilter, baskets and shower screen regularly with warm water and a mild detergent.
Wipe the steam wand after every use.
Wipe the outside and drip tray with a damp cloth. No alcohol, solvents or abrasives.
Fill the boiler with cold water only.
After 3 or 4 shots in a row, give it a few minutes so the coffee doesn't burn.
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Free shipping on $150 spend & freight insurance Australia-wide
2-year manufacturer warranty
La Pavoni Professional Lusso
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La Pavoni Professional Lusso
Get to know it
The Professional Lusso, part by part
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LeverYou set the pressure by hand
Boiler pressure gauge
Steam wandThree-hole nozzle
1.6L brass boilerAbout 16 cups per fill
Water level sight glass
52mm portafilterDouble spout, Bakelite handle
Cup grid
Power switch
Lever You set the pressure by hand
Boiler pressure gauge
Steam wand Three-hole nozzle
1.6L brass boiler About 16 cups per fill
Water level sight glass
52mm portafilter Double spout, Bakelite handle
Cup grid
Power switch
A Century of Lever Espresso
Built by the company that helped invent espresso
La Pavoni has been designing lever espresso machines in Italy since 1905. The Professional Lusso carries that lineage forward, a fully manual machine for anyone who wants to master the craft of pulling a proper shot by hand.
The Lever
Espresso, pulled by hand.
Raise the lever and water saturates the coffee under gentle pressure. Lower it, and you drive the shot yourself, controlling the speed, the pressure, the whole extraction. There's no pump doing the work for you. It's just you, the coffee, and the lever, exactly as La Pavoni designed it over a century ago.
The Manometer
Know when it's ready.
A visible pressure gauge sits on the front of the machine, giving you a direct read on the boiler. Paired with the pressurestat and a manual-reset safety thermostat, it's old-school engineering that still does its job perfectly today.
Construction
Built for decades.
Chrome-plated brass boiler and brewing unit, a steel base and lever, Bakelite handles and knobs. Nothing about this machine is built to be replaced in a few years. With basic care, La Pavoni lever machines are known to run for decades, often becoming part of the household.
Know what you're getting
A machine for learning the craft
There's no PID or programmable settings. Temperature is managed the traditional way, and pressure is entirely in your hands via the lever.
Most people take a few weeks of practice to pull consistently good shots. If you want a machine that does the thinking for you, this isn't it. But if you want to actually learn espresso: the pressure, timing, feel of it, this is exactly the machine for that.
No PID or programmable settings. Pressure is controlled manually, by hand, every time.
52mm portafilter, smaller than the modern 58mm standard.
Best suited to one drink at a time, as the boiler needs to rebuild pressure between steaming and brewing.
Technical Details
Full Specifications
Machine
Type
Manual lever espresso machine, single boiler
Boiler material
Chrome-plated brass
Boiler capacity
1.6 litres (approx. 16 espressos)
Water level indicator
Yes
Pressurestat
Yes
Safety thermostat
Manual reset
Brewing
Boiler pressure
0.7 to 0.8 bar
Extraction pressure
Lever-controlled, typically 8 to 9 bar
Portafilter
52mm internal diameter, double-spouted
Filters included
1 cup / 2 cup
Steam wand
Chromed brass, 3-hole nozzle (1.2mm)
Average heat-up time
Approx. 5 minutes
Dimensions & Power
Dimension
200mm (W) × 350mm (D) × 490mm (H)
Net weight
6.5kg
Gross/shipping weight
7.3kg
Power
950W
Plug type
Type I (Australian)
Power cord length
1.5m
in the box
What you get
La Pavoni Professional Lusso machine
Double-spouted filter holder
1-cup and 2-cup filter baskets
Tamper
Coffee scoop
Questions
Common questions
Are lever machines hard to use?
They take some practice, because you control the pressure by hand. That's the appeal for a lot of people.
How is it different from the Esperto Abile?
Both are manual lever machines with a 1.6L brass boiler and 52mm filter holder. The Esperto Abile adds a pressure gauge on the group head, wooden handles and a competition basket.
What warranty does it come with?
A 2-year manufacturer's warranty. If anything goes wrong, we'll point you to the right place and help with proof of purchase.
Can I see it before I buy?
Yes. Book a viewing at our Silverwater showroom, Monday to Friday, 8am to 3pm, through our contact page.
How much is shipping?
Nothing. Shipping is free Australia-wide on orders over $90.
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