The Lever

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The Lever was born from the desire to share the knowledge related to the world of lever espresso machines. A world full of deeply passionate people but scattered all over the world. Our aim is to bring this knowledge together in one place and make it available to the widest possible audience.

Lever-operated machines have represented the birth of espresso as we know it today and since their invention, they have been able to revolutionise the world of coffee. They have accompanied us through an evolution of this fantastic raw material, showing us new potentialities and still continue doing it today.

We are therefore honoured to be able to introduce you to our dedicated magazine and blog, hoping to be able to accompany you a little bit along this journey.

Featured blog posts

Interview with Enrico Maltoni
Hi Enrico, your name certainly precedes you when we talk about historical espresso machines, but would you still like to tell us briefly something about yourself? I was born in Forlimpopoli the city of Pellegrino Artusi, and I attended catering school so a connection with food and taste were already in the air.
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Olympia Cremina mods
One of the machines that for decades has had a legendary status is certainly the Olympia Cremina. This machine made in Switzerland has since its early days bewitched and enchanted thousands of lever machine enthusiasts worldwide most likely because of three peculiarities: its capability (with the right conditions)
- Problem solving
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Controlled water dilution
Much has already been written on the subject of water for coffee, and thanks to research carried out in recent years we are now beginning to under...
- Not only levers
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What Decent Espresso has learned from lever machines
Looking back in coffee history, I found that the most exciting time was when direct lever machines ruled. Your bicep is a far more sophisticated ...
- Looking at the present
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Interview with Henk Langkemper
Hi Henk, you are one of the most famous people among the lever machine enthusiasts so you probably need little introduction, but tell us how you ...
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ACS Vesuvius Evo Leva review
After decades in which new models of pump coffee machines have followed one another almost exclusively, in recent times many companies on the in...
- Reviews
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Faema Baby
The first time I saw a Faemina Baby for sale at a flea market, the seller, more or less consciously, called it a corkscrew. In fact, at first gla...
- Vintage espresso machines
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Pneumatic “lever” machine
When it comes to espresso machines, the world of enthusiasts is often divided into two categories; there are those who prefer pump machines for their...
- Research and development
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Bezzera Strega mods
The Bezzera Strega is a popular single boiler spring lever machine known for its versatility and great value for the money. The grouphead is supp...
- Problem solving
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