The Europiccola is perhaps one of the most recognized lever style espresso and cappuccino machines on the planet. The elegant look of this machine has captured the hearts of many who have had the opportunity to use it. Ease of use, durable construction, and its ability to produce fine espresso and cappuccino make it a fine choice if you enjoy the ritual of espresso brewing. We offer the newly upgraded models that have larger portafilters and larger groupheads, what La Pavoni calls their Millennium Editions. The Europiccola is a piston lever espresso machine; you are the pump on this machine, but thanks to a well designed piston group and a comfortable and easy to use lever, you can easily produce up to 8 or 9 BAR of pressure for producing a superior shot of espresso, heavily laden with dark golden crema. That said, the lever machines from La Pavoni are machines that might not be suited for anyone who isn't willing to put up with some trial and error. The machines are quite capable of producing the best espresso you've ever had, if you take the time and care to learn the intricacies of how these machines work, and more importantly, how much these machines rely on your skill to produce a superior shot. Those who believe that espresso is as much a journey as it is a destination will truly appreciate this kind of machine. Those who would rather press a button and be done with it may be better suited by one of La Pavoni's traditional pump machines. The La Pavoni Europiccola is an excellent machine for the espresso purist and romantic. We highly recommend it, but only for those who are willing to get to know this machine really well.
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