La Pavoni Lever Operated Espresso machines

The La Pavoni lever operated espresso machines are the quintessential expression of the hands-on creation of espresso drinks at home. For this machine to produce great espresso shots though, five variables must to be mastered.

1. Coffee - The fresher the better!
2. Grind - Experience pays off here more than anywhere else.
3. Tamp - Too hard & you've choked the filter & possibly blown the piston seals which will need replacing; too light a tamp results in the shot being under extracted & boring.
4. Pressure - If the pull isn't right the coffee will be horrible.
5. Temperature - Water temperature is important, but of greater importance is the group temperature.

This link describes how I use my La Pavoni lever operated espresso machines.

Links to the La Pavoni web site that shows exploded views of  the Europiccola.

• View #1 is of external parts.
• View #2 is of internal parts.

Sweet Maria's chief claim to fame is as a provider of premium green coffee beans & is best known to amateur home roasters, but they are also known as a great resource for all things coffee. Here is a prime example of how they assist the home barista.