Manual espresso machines are as elegant as they are capable and are classics for a reason. This design still offers the most control over every aspect of the espresso experience. Fine tune your perfect espresso shot through grind, tamp, temperature, steam pressure and length of extraction.
They feature a boiler, steam pressure gauge, portafilter and a manual lever for controlling espresso extraction. Is it the beauty of the design that first catches your eye or the interplay the finely crafted parts that captivates your attention? You will be challenged and rewarded with a manual espresso machine in your home.
Manual espresso machines differentiate themselves from others on the market by offering unparalleled control over the brewing process. Unlike their pump driven counterparts, these machines use manually generated pressure to power the extraction process.
Manual espresso machines are like a restored car from the early 1900s — a beautiful homage to heritage, but unimaginably complicated compared to today’s most advanced models. There are no crank start mechanisms or chokes to contend with on manual espresso machines, but because they don’t maintain constant water pressure on their own, users must push water through the coffee manually, which can vary the quality of the final product. In short, these machines should be considered by experienced home baristas only.
