Lelit Anna Espresso Machine

Love it.

I am very much enjoying the Lelit Anna! I have been learning a lot about the world of espresso, thank you for helping me!

Excellent!!!

Lelit Anna

I once owned a Gaggia Classic, and the Lelit Anna is very similar to it as far as the learning curve. The PID is helpful but you have to wait 20 minutes to get a stable temperature that won't drop to 85 or lower, or run some water through the portafilter a couple of times, or steam your milk first. The tamper that came with it needs to have the edge sanded to make it fit. If $60 for a Lelit tamper bothers you, I found a very nice 57. 5mm stainless steel tamper online for $15. With a good tamper, a funnel and a distribution tool, Lelit's instruction to tamp after putting a scoop of ground coffee in the basket, then another scoop and tamp again is no longer necessary. I'm doing 18gm and getting 36ml before any white crema appears. After adjusting the pressure relief valve to register 10 on the pressure dial, the espresso the machine produces has a great taste profile and good body. I think the only way you will get a better espresso than what the Lelit Anna can produce is with a manual lever machine. The steamer wand produces great steam. It is very hot where the silicone sleeve doesn't cover it. Seeking it will become second nature. The machine is very well made and with normal maintenance should last for many years.