We periodically hear from customers who are interested in an semiautomatic espresso machine that comes with a built in grinder, such as the Lelit Anita Combination (combo) espresso machine with built-In coffee grinders. There are a few reasons why we shy away in stocking and selling these types of combination espresso makers: Combined units can […]
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Many times in shipping, there will be no box damage. However, inertial forces come into play. just like a car has someone jamming on the brakes, occupants and items inside the vehicle can continue in motion. Even when making sharp turns, items in the back of a minivan can shift. The same goes with espresso […]
image/jpegIf your Lelit Bianca is leaking from the grouphead, a broken gicleur could be the culprit. Follow our step-by-step guide to get it fixed and back to espresso maker bliss! https://youtu.be/uoMNCYY3BRk #lelit #bianca #howto #leaking #culprit #bliss #fix #espressomaker
In the picture below, we show a customer who had a dirty PID probe that can affect the measurement of the temperature of the water in the coffee boiler. This same issue can occur with the steam boiler. In both boilers, this PID sensor, coated with calcium or other water minerals, will allow the machine […]
Below is an Elizabeth dual boiler espresso machine made by Lelit in Italy, and owned by Breville. The unit was inspected once it was received by our warehouse, as we double check all Lelit machines for damages right after arrival. As of March 13, 2025, we inquired to Breville USA, the owners of Lelit USA, […]
Question from a Customer: I am looking to source the Breville cleaning tablets and supplies for our locations. I couldn’t see the product on your website, do you happen to have the Breville cleaning range or a similar alternatives? Answer: We do not carry Breville cleaning supplies at this time, and we currently do not […]
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We were just informed this morning by Rocket Espresso that new FAST espresso machines will be launching in the USA after their European launch. Below are the press releases and marketing materials: Mozzafiato Fast_Product Marketing Launch_EN Giotto Fast_Product Marketing Launch_EN Sorry, we do not have any more information, such as launch dates, pricing, etc at […]