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La Pavoni EPC-8 Europiccola Lever Style Espresso Machine - Chrome & Silver - Manual Espresso Maker - 0.8 L Water Capacity, Authentic Italian Craftsmanship for Home Use

La Pavoni EPC-8 Europiccola Lever Style Espresso Machine - Chrome & Silver - Manual Espresso Maker - 0.8 L Water Capacity, Authentic Italian Craftsmanship for Home Use

The La Pavoni Europiccola EPC-8 is a classic Italian lever espresso machine in polished chrome with a 0.8 liter water capacity. A premium pick, well above the budget hand levers, for one or two cups at a time.

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What we liked

  • + Lever-operated extraction puts you in direct control of each shot, the core appeal of a manual machine
  • + 0.8 liter water capacity in a countertop machine sized for one or two cups at a time
  • + Polished chrome and silver finish with a removable drip tray for simpler cleanup

Trade-offs

  • - A premium machine that costs several times more than the budget hand levers in this guide
  • - The listing is light on technical detail, with no boiler material, pressure or heat-up time stated

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