Manual/Lever
$400
Cafelat
Cafelat Robot
★4.7(800 reviews)
Beautifully simple manual lever espresso maker. No electricity, no electronics — just hot water, ground coffee, and your arms. Surprisingly consistent results.
Price
$400
Boiler
None
Best For
Purists
Specifications
Dimensions
6.3 x 6.3 x 9 in
Weight
6.6 lbs
Water Tank
N/A
Warranty
2 years
Grinder
Not included
Warm-Up Time
0 seconds
Basket Type
Unpressurized Only
Features
Manual LeverNo ElectricityPressure GaugeNaked PortafilterAll Metal Construction
Pros
- ✓No electricity or electronics to break
- ✓Extremely portable
- ✓Built like a tank
- ✓Surprisingly forgiving for manual
Cons
- ✗No steam wand at all
- ✗Need separate kettle
- ✗Manual effort every shot
- ✗No temperature control
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