Product Details
La Pavoni created the Europiccola in 1961, and it facilitated a culture of brewing espresso at home. It’s been updated to include the safety features of the Professional series, but retains the simplicity that makes it so popular with baristas and coffee enthusiasts around the world. Though it provides less guidance than other ranges, with practice and confidence, you can pull truly divine shots of espresso. The word ‘pull’ is literal here: The lever mechanism provides the pressure needed to extract coffee, and how you pull—as well as the size, dose and freshness of the coffee grounds—are variables you can calibrate to make espresso to your taste. The process is straightforward: Turn the machine on, prepare coffee in the portafilter, attach, lift, and pull down. But it takes some experimentation to get right, which is why we put together this comprehensive guide. It’s 100% worth the effort, because this machine lasts forever.
This Europiccola has been updated with a stainless steel base and comes with black handles that stay cool as the machine heats, a drip tray, as well as a sightglass that lets you keep an eye on the amount of water in the tank, so you know when to refill it. Rather than a pressure gauge, it has a green indicator under the power switch that lights when your machine is ready to brew. A steam wand lets you release ‘false’ pressure and foam milk. Fitted with a UK plug (220-240V) and includes:
- Portafilter
- Single and double dose filter baskets (interchangeable in the portafilter)
- Coffee scoop
- Tamper
Why we love it
'La Pavoni lever machines are what baristas use at home. Some call it the “weekend espresso” machine. Once you get the hang of it, it’s a joy to use (on weekends and weekdays), because it gives you total control over the extraction process, so you can taste all those complex flavours with great clarity. It’s a vehicle for both creativity and relaxation, which turns out perfect espresso or espresso-based drinks, entirely on your own terms.'
Specifications & Care
| Capacity | 0.8L (8 brewed espressos) |
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| Country of Origin | Italy |
| Dimensions | W 20cm X D 29cm X H 32cm |
| Material | Steel, brass, Bakelite, plastic |
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| Warranty | 2 years |
| Weight | 5.5kg |
About The Brand
La Pavoni
La Pavoni, a titan in the coffee world, manufactured the first espresso machine in 1905, and went on to create the first espresso machine for home use in 1961. Since the very beginning, they have operated out of the same factory in Milan, which survived both World Wars. Every machine is hand-assembled with generational knowledge and scientific precision, and the mechanisms have remained virtually unchanged for over 50 years. Every part is easily replaceable, making their extremely durable machines able to last forever.
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