Lelit Espresso Machines – MaraX, Elizabeth & Bianca

Lelit espresso machines

Espresso the way you want it

A Lelit is a traditional portafilter machine. You grind the coffee, dose it, tamp it and pull the shot yourself, and the machine gives you the tools to do it the same way every time.

Most of the range has PID temperature control and a 58 mm group, the same size as in a café, so standard baskets, tampers and bottomless portafilters fit. The machines are built near Brescia in northern Italy.

The range goes from compact single-boiler machines to dual boilers with flow control. Below you can see how they differ.

A white Lelit MaraX3 and grinder on a kitchen island

Which Lelit suits you?

The biggest difference between the machines is how they heat water for coffee and steam. It decides how you work with milk.

One boiler

The same boiler makes both coffee and steam, so you switch between the two. A good choice if you mostly drink espresso or the odd cappuccino.

E.g. Anna and Victoria

Heat exchanger

A large steam boiler heats the coffee water on its way to the group, so you can brew and steam milk at the same time.

E.g. MaraX

Two boilers

One boiler for coffee and one for steam, each at its own temperature. The most stable setup, made for several milk drinks in a row.

E.g. Elizabeth and Bianca

With built-in grinder

Machine and grinder in one compact unit. It takes up less room on the counter and is easy to get started with.

E.g. Anita and Kate

Four Lelit machines side by side

All four have PID temperature control and a 58 mm portafilter. The difference is how they heat water and how you control the flow.

Victoria3

For espresso first, milk now and then.

One boilerHeating
No: Brew and steam at the same time
PagaiaFlow control
Yes: PID temperature control
See Victoria3

Elizabeth3

Two boilers for milk drinks in a row.

Two boilersHeating
Yes: Brew and steam at the same time
PagaiaFlow control
Yes: PID temperature control
See Elizabeth3

MaraX3

Brew and steam at once, with Pagaia.

Heat exchangerHeating
Yes: Brew and steam at the same time
PagaiaFlow control
Yes: PID temperature control
See MaraX3

Bianca

Two boilers and the paddle on the group.

Two boilersHeating
Yes: Brew and steam at the same time
PaddleFlow control
Yes: PID temperature control
See Bianca

Getting started

A Lelit needs a grinder that can grind fine and evenly enough for espresso. Without one, even the best machine can't do its job.

Use the water filter in the tank, descale regularly and clean the group with cleaning powder now and then. It keeps the taste clean and the machine in good shape.

You'll find coffee grinders, coffee accessories and cleaning products with us. Want to know more about the brand? Read about Lelit.