Appreciate the reviews and the given screen time to this wonderful machine. Good job! It would be great if you play around with different roasts and pre-infusions times and give some details on the results! Keep the great work and thanks!
Great suggestion! We will be filming Leva X vs GS3MP as has been asked a fair bit and might go deeper into coffee than I usually do on that video. Been trying to keep videos fairly simple not to dive in go super geeky and scare people lol.
Easily the most sophisticated lever operated lever machine out there. The possibilty to program pressure profile presets is just above and beyond for a lever machine.
Question for Erik - I love this machine! Still learning it, it amazes each time. Not too long into having it and my steam wand is not responding. 1. Any recommendations or videos/materials you can point me to for addtl support? 2. Is the hot water wand a fixed temp? 3. What is the recommended temp for hot water and steam wand? Sorry, unfortunately not a lot of content out there on the Leva, so thought I’d ask here.
Hi Espinoza! Thanks for your questions! For your non responding steam wand, I would contact your local espresso machine technician to assist! The hot water tap is not a fixed temp, there is a small spin wheel directly below the tap that operates the mixing valve, allowing you to adjust temperature manually. This will not affect the temperature/pressure of your steam wand. Steam wand temp generally sits between 123-128 degrees celsius. Your hot water tap can be adjusted as you desire fit for purpose, I personally prefer to have it at 85-90 degrees Celsius for long blacks. Hope this helps!!
would appreciate if you could elaborate more detail of how the machine works in repeatability and filling of water in reservoir and adjusting the dose of each notch of the lever.
It doesn't, you have to watch the screen and see pressure in the group head back to 0 before unlocking. I learn the hard way many many years ago on a Cremina and ever since I'm very conscious to remove portafilter slowly on levers and somewhat feel the pressure. Super messy if you get it wrong lol
Oh wow always wanted a lever machine and this one looks amazing! But holy cow 15k for an espresso machine? Insane price like other models too. Think I will stick with my Rocket espresso machine.
Rockets are cool too, big fan of their build and design :) The Leva X are up there in price, I do like them, yet knows it's big dollars for coffee at home!
What type of grinder would you pair with the Leva X 1? I am considering getting one soon. I am looking the following grinders: Mahlkonig E65S GbW / E80 GbW and the Mazzer Super Jolly V Pro or Mazzer Major? Any advice and/or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!@@CoffeePartsTV
Totally different machines, love the Lexa X, know it's not for everyone. San Marco make great levers at a fair price points, and I have owned a few over the years. SM raw yet pulls beautiful shots, Leva X is more refined and stable, totally different user experience. Both cool tho.
Hello Brother needed your suggestions I am planning to buy Leva X for our coffee lab in India namely @kaffecompany If you can please share your opinion on how La Marzocco Leva X machine is suitable for daily use and pressure profiling Should I buy it or look for some other options as well?
Another fantastic review of my dream machine!
Many thanks!
it’s a work of art
Appreciate the reviews and the given screen time to this wonderful machine. Good job! It would be great if you play around with different roasts and pre-infusions times and give some details on the results! Keep the great work and thanks!
Great suggestion!
We will be filming Leva X vs GS3MP as has been asked a fair bit and might go deeper into coffee than I usually do on that video. Been trying to keep videos fairly simple not to dive in go super geeky and scare people lol.
Easily the most sophisticated lever operated lever machine out there. The possibilty to program pressure profile presets is just above and beyond for a lever machine.
It's something special.
Sophisticated yet super simple to use.
Have a soft spot for the Leva X, this machine makes me smile every shot.
Thanks for showcasing this beautiful machine. This is one of the few home machines that tops the looks of the Linea Mini IMO.
Question for Erik - I love this machine! Still learning it, it amazes each time. Not too long into having it and my steam wand is not responding. 1. Any recommendations or videos/materials you can point me to for addtl support?
2. Is the hot water wand a fixed temp? 3. What is the recommended temp for hot water and steam wand?
Sorry, unfortunately not a lot of content out there on the Leva, so thought I’d ask here.
Hi Espinoza! Thanks for your questions! For your non responding steam wand, I would contact your local espresso machine technician to assist! The hot water tap is not a fixed temp, there is a small spin wheel directly below the tap that operates the mixing valve, allowing you to adjust temperature manually. This will not affect the temperature/pressure of your steam wand. Steam wand temp generally sits between 123-128 degrees celsius. Your hot water tap can be adjusted as you desire fit for purpose, I personally prefer to have it at 85-90 degrees Celsius for long blacks. Hope this helps!!
@@erikmartin2428 Thanks, Erik!
would appreciate if you could elaborate more detail of how the machine works in repeatability and filling of water in reservoir and adjusting the dose of each notch of the lever.
Need a dream house to fit this dream machine!
:)
How does the portafilter get de-pressurised after a shot so you don't get spat at when removing the portafilter?
It doesn't, you have to watch the screen and see pressure in the group head back to 0 before unlocking.
I learn the hard way many many years ago on a Cremina and ever since I'm very conscious to remove portafilter slowly on levers and somewhat feel the pressure. Super messy if you get it wrong lol
Oh wow always wanted a lever machine and this one looks amazing! But holy cow 15k for an espresso machine? Insane price like other models too. Think I will stick with my Rocket espresso machine.
Rockets are cool too, big fan of their build and design :)
The Leva X are up there in price, I do like them, yet knows it's big dollars for coffee at home!
What is the retail price of this beauty?
15k USD and I thought GS3 was expensive
In Australia 17k AUD (equals about 12k usd)
They are made to order, so lead times tend to be 3-6 month from order.
I mean good lord how much better can it be lol
It's awesome! Hero machine!
I sell espresso machines for a living, and I love the La Marzocco leva 1X I got in shop
It's amazing, isn't it!
What type of grinder would you pair with the Leva X 1? I am considering getting one soon. I am looking the following grinders: Mahlkonig E65S GbW / E80 GbW and the Mazzer Super Jolly V Pro or Mazzer Major? Any advice and/or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!@@CoffeePartsTV
Will it be ok to pair it with EK43 with Turkish Burrs
Once you go lever, spring or direct, you can't go back
Almost 5 times the price of a San Marco and I really doubt it does better expresso...
I've just checked its price, I wasnt ready for those numbers lol
Totally different machines, love the Lexa X, know it's not for everyone.
San Marco make great levers at a fair price points, and I have owned a few over the years.
SM raw yet pulls beautiful shots, Leva X is more refined and stable, totally different user experience.
Both cool tho.
Hello Brother needed your suggestions I am planning to buy Leva X for our coffee lab in India namely @kaffecompany If you can please share your opinion on how La Marzocco Leva X machine is suitable for daily use and pressure profiling Should I buy it or look for some other options as well?