La Pavoni Professional Lever Espresso Machine Review
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- Опубликовано: 6 сен 2024
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ESPRESSO IS AN ART - NOT ALL ABOUT PRESSING BUTTONS AND WAITING.
And the coffee machines of the La Pavoni Levers deliver it beautifully. Characterised as the classic lever machine, gain control over your desired flavour and strength with a brewing pressure gauge, exclusive to the Professional model of espresso machines. Capable of preparing 16 cups of coffee with a reliable 1.6L boiler, it’s made largely from cast brass. The La Pavoni is built to last.
La Pavoni Professional Lever espresso machines instructions:
Fill the boiler and wait no more than 5 min for it to heat up.
Fill the single or double basket with freshly ground coffee and tamp.
Insert the portafilter into the group-head of the coffee maker
Lift up the lever to begin pre-infusion of the coffee
Begin pressing down on the lever for espresso brewing
Use the pressure gauge to control flow and extraction
Complete the full press and enjoy your full flavoured espresso shot.
La Pavoni espresso machines have been produced for well over a century, ever since the founder of the company acquired the patent all the way back in 1905. Originally produced on a small scale in Milan, over the years the company has grown to become one of the best known Italian coffee brands.
However, this rich history is not all there is to be said for the La Pavoni brand. Pioneers in production techniques including the use of thermoplastics, the company combines its extensive experience with an outlook focussed on innovation, research and excellence. Great attention has been paid to ergonomics, as well as to research into new technological developments. Alongside the more traditional lever and semiautomatic machines, La Pavoni introduced electronic machines and have incorporated volumetric dosing across some of the range.
Catering to both the domestic and commercial markets, they have a staggering array of products on offer. For the home coffee lover or cafe owner, a choice of lever, semi-professional, combined and manual machines ensure there is something for everyone, from the traditionalist to the connoisseur in a hurry. Not every La Pavoni espresso machine’s for sale, however; an original version of the La Pavoni Professional Espresso Machine is on permanent display in the Museum of Modern Art, New York.
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My LP Europiccola is 44 years old and still going strong. They are very finicky but fun, I call it my ‘ La mia ragazza italiana capricciosa’
Anything in some price that'd a good alternative that's going to last a good long time. Steam wand preferred as I know there's the flairs at a power price.
I love La Pavoni and level pull espresso machines. I just wish they made a 12 volt or gas heating to make it truly mobile.
9barista expresso machine could be what you looking for my friend.
the problem is this machine is 1000W, small battery like a car battery can't handle this much power for long enough.
Some one converted one for lpg vid on RUclips.
Really good video. I recently bought a 1970s Europiccola and not much has changed apart from the basket size. You picked out a lot of the things you need to consider when you start using one and they’re really not suited for lots of back to back shots, but it’s a bit like golf - can be frustrating as heck, but the satisfaction you feel when you make a great shot is so much greater for that.
question! a normal espresso uses 9 bars of pressure, but the pressure gauge on the machine only goes up to 2 bars. why is this, and will less pressure on the la Pavoni matter when brewing? thanks and all the best!
this is not the brewing pressure but the boiler pressure used to produce steam pressure, for steaming milk. The 9 bars of pressure is created by pulling the lever down - and the back pressure is provided by the fine grind (on an automatic machine - the pressure is also produced by the electric pump.)
The 2 bars is related to the natural pressure of the water when heated for steam. Here is an example of what pressure is at different stages of the water being heated.
0 bars = 100ºc
0.1 102.66
0.2 105.1
0.3 107.39
0.4 109.55
0.5 111.61
0.6 113.56
0.7 115.4
0.8 117.14
0.9 118.8
1 120.42
1.1 121.96
1.2 123.46
1.3 124.9
1.4 126.28
1.5 127.62
1.6 128.89
1.7 130.13
1.8 131.37
1.9 132.54
2 133.69 .... this is way too hot for brewing coffee!
@@AlternativeBrewing thanks very much for your reply I appreciate it!!
Those who insist on a manual transmission Ferrari or Porsche will love this
you speak so clearly. i'm a fan!
Thanks so much 😀
I have a la pavoni pro, I can get great shots from it. But never get a good frothing out of it. Maybe need to change the tip to a single hole tip. Besides, the hot boiler intimidates me a bit... later found a baby faemina, and using it everyday. I still use la pavoni from time to time, but baby faemina is easier to use daily.
Thanks for sharing
Single hole tip makes the best difference. I tried so hard using the 3 holes tip, and I never got good frothing for lattes, even with higher pressure (my pressurestat is 1.2bar). Highly recommend the single hole, my froth is very uniform with no bubble. It's a cheap upgrade and it makes a world of difference.
@@tgj1941 Thanks, I have just installed a single hole tip. It is really different fromt he three hole one. I am still learning how to froth the milk with it though.
I have had a La Pavoni Professional for about a year and make about 2 espressos with steamed milk each day. I am using about 15 grams of coffee and am pulling the lever twice to get a dopio before adding the steamed milk. Am I wrong to pull the lever twice?
No not at all. There's a saying in coffee - "If it tastes good - keep doing it." 👌
Any plans on stocking the Esperto range? They seem to add all the features enthusiasts mod the Pro with like group head pressure gauge, fancy wood handles, bottomless portafilter, temp sticker and a really sick looking tamper.
Not at this stage
@ 2min. 40sec in "...52mm portafilter..." or is it a 51mm?
51mm! thanks
You say the portafilter is 52mm but all other sites say 51mm?
It's 51mm sorry! yea a bit of confusion out there with alot of La Pav - as there are 2 x sizes. Pre-2000 models and Post-2000's models 👌
what size for the portafilter ? can i use a 58mm ?
It's a 51mm portafilter.
Hi, for your average joe whose priority is the best tasting espresso, how will this la Pavoni compare against the rancilio silvia v6 and the gaggia classic pro? Should i consider anything else for the price?
IMHO I'd look at the Gaggia Classic Pro in this price range. This will save you money to purchase a great grinder to go next to it. The Grinder - in this instance will cost the same if not more than the machine - but the quality and consistency from say a Gaggia Classic Pro - and something like the DF64 Grinder will be superb.
@@AlternativeBrewing thanks!!
what scale did you use, seems to fit under the cafelat robot
hi there I used the Pyxis Scale 👉 alternativebrewing.com.au/product/acaia-pyxis-scale/
I had a La Pavoni pro for a year or so, it looks fantastic but I found it was not hot enough to start, then too hot. It was just too much of a faff and a mess for me. I moved to a cheap semi auto machine, that produces great coffee, better than I could get out of the La Pavoni
Thanks for sharing!
@Chris Clarke which semi auto you chosen?
@@fscottoni I bought a DeLonghi machine, not so pretty but makes very good coffee and only cost about £120
@@kickseyi am sorry but you certainly didn't know how to use the lever machine
Yes I do know how to use it. You are making assumptions.
Excellent video! Succinct and to the point. Cheers!
Much appreciated!
Very good video. Thank you!
Glad you liked it!
I enjoy all your videos…. So informative and great Energy
May I please get your recommendations for a Scale used with La Pavoni…….(beside Lunar Acaia
Thanks in advance
thank you 🫶 this one is good! alternativebrewing.com.au/products/wacaco-exagram-compact-coffee-scale
not as great as the Acaia, though will still be able to manage espresso brewing
Awsome machine lattes come out consistently great
Agreed!
Does anyone know how much grams of coffee go in the the basket and how many grams of espresso fill the cup for a 2 shot espresso ?
hi there! Thanks for your question. Yes you can dose 18g of coffee in to the basket - and brew a 36-40g espresso out - for what is called a Double Espresso 😀
Whenever I lift the lever water begins to pour out which then when I push the lever down nothing happens. I’m not sure if this means there is a leak in the group head or if I’m doing something wrong. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you
Do you have coffee in the basket? Lifting the lever does make water enter in to the brew chamber. So long as you have enough coffee in the basket and it is ground fine enough - there should not be any issues.
@@AlternativeBrewing yes coffee in the basket. The group head doesn’t fill up it just pours out. Could be a broken seal?
Nice. I have a problem ridden expobar office leva, thinking of this type of machine. Are they comparable ?
Not really. The La Pavoni you are manually opening up the valve for water to enter a chamber under pressure - then using the lever again to press that water though the ground coffee.- whereas with the Expobar - the lever actuates a pump that pushes water out of the boiler in to the grouphead.
@@AlternativeBrewing Ok, thanks. I meant more about the taste.
Does it have a pressure gauge to show what bar pressure you're pulling at so you can adjust in real time?
No, you can get one that's easy enough to install - otherwise you get good feedback from the Lever
Wow Sir my question is does it need to be have its own power supply line? Thanks
Yes you do
Can anyone help me to understand why do I need to buy a lever machine instead of semi automatic ones like mara X
It really boils down to preference. Some people like automatic gear box in their cars, others prefer full manual control.
What material is the boiler made of? Copper? Plated Brass or what?
It is plated brass
So easy to clean!
It really is!
Hello, can be used on a small coffee shop?
No - it's really only intended to be used for a maximum 20-30mins and then it's too hot to be continually brewing coffee - as welll as it not being safe to fill up with cold water again once it is super hot.
So good!! Legend
Thanks 😀
I want to buy this machine .
Can you help me on this ?
Sure thing - head to alternativebrewing.com.au/product/la-pavoni-professional-pl/ we ship worldwide 👌
What's the grinder?
A Eureka Classico 👍 alternativebrewing.com.au/product/eureka-mignon-classico-coffee-grinder/
"Eureka," don't bother with trying all this, it's expensive. Have your espresso at a good shop.
This is getting into deep science, and the machines were originally made for professional purposes.
I think most demonstrations lack the importance of the quality of the beans in the first place, no matter how good the coffee machine is, if the star of the show is rubbish the espresso will be rubbish.
100% agree there
Where I can buy a scale like yours?
You can find a great range of quality scales here: alternativebrewing.com.au/collections/acaia-scales
@@AlternativeBrewing thanks!
"Lappavoni"? It's Italian, not Finnish :-) Two words, La Pavoni. Otherwise, good informative video 🙂
Oh thanks! hahaha ahh gee, my Aussie accent really doesn't compliment Latin based languages. Bialetti is another I'm always being told I'm saying incorrectly
Is this an add or a review
review. Ad... I hope you learnt something about the product ?
Grease that piston rod
What and where is the piston rod in the professional
Looks like an expensive aeropress
It’s actually reasonably priced especially since it comes from the same brand that invented the crema
You do not understand what's going on here
Drink your watery drip coffee and stop messing with espresso machines, fool