LELIT PL042 EM Classic Style Espresso Maker Review

Ever wanted to brew a delicious cup of coffee every morning but just stuck to your Nescafe or Kopi 3-in-1? Or spending too much money on Starbucks for overpriced coffee? Why not make your own?

Most people think that making coffee requires too much time, effort and is expensive. You are not too far from the truth BUT once you tasted that homebrew, everything else pales in comparison. Like photography, making the perfect cup of coffee requires some art. You need to invest in some gears, and some time to learn   to do it. But great is the reward to those who persevere! And once you get a hang of it, a cup of great coffee will cost you about RM3 in the long run.

Hence today I shall review an espresso machine, the first gear you need to start your homebrew journey. Well ok, not really a review, more of a step-by-step video guide on how you can make a nice cup of latte with it.

The gentleman in the video is a good friend of mine who is marketing this lovely Italian made espresso maker complete with a built-in grinder.

Product Info:

This espresso machine is from a world famous, reputable Italian manufacturer, and all components are of Italian manufacture as well.

• Your safety is guarantee with the highest European health standards and a CE certificate of quality.
• You will have precise control over your espresso, latte or macchiato, as this machine gives you the choice between grinding coffee beans, using grounded coffee or coffee pods.
• It is easy to use and requires very low maintenance.

By only generating steam using brass boiler and copper group heads, this machine may be the healthier alternative to aluminum or stainless steel boilers.

Features:

• External polished stainless steel body
• Brass boiler to maintain the right temperature (boiler capacity is 220cc)
• Chromium plated steam tube for creamy cappuccino
• Cup warmer on top of the machine
• Build in tamper
• Relief solenoid valve to get rid of coffee drops after making espressos
• 3 Thermostats
• Removable water tray for easy cleaning
• Water double passage system
• Professional integrated coffee grinder with conic mills (7 grinding regulations)
• Special chromium plated portafilter that can be used either with ground coffee or coffee pods (external diameter - 64 mm, internal - 58 mm)
• Lever switches
• Thermometer
• 1 year manufacturer parts and labor warranty

Technical data:

• Model: PL042EM
• Warming time: 3 min
• Pump: 15 bar
• Water tank capacity: 118.35 ounces (3,5 liters)
• Voltage: 120V-60 Hz
• Power: 1200W
• Weight: 28.0 pounds
• Dimensions: length-9.7", width-11.02", height-14.8"

Full specifications of the espresso machine here.

Now for the video guide.

Ready to make the journey? This lovely machine is going for only RM2,380. Just drop me a comment and I will pass Justin's contact to you. :)