La Marzocco Leva – Lever Espresso Machine, 1 to 3 Groups

La Marzocco Leva lever machine: manual craft for the specialty bar

A lever machine puts the barista in charge of the most important part of a shot. On the Leva, pulling the arm drives the extraction mechanically, and the feedback through the handle tells an experienced operator exactly how the puck is behaving. Customers see it too, which makes the bar part of the experience. Each group can be worked independently, so a two- or three-group model lets several baristas pull shots side by side during a rush.

Engineering behind the lever

The frame combines cast iron with stainless steel for rigidity and heat retention. A dual boiler layout holds brewing water and steam at their own temperatures, so milk work and extraction run side by side. Because pressure and flow are adjusted by hand, a skilled barista can build profiles an automatic group simply cannot copy.

Specifications

• Groups: 1, 2 or 3
• Extraction: mechanical lever, manual pressure and flow control
• Boilers: dual boiler, simultaneous brew and steam
• Construction: cast iron and stainless steel

Is the Leva right for your venue?

It suits specialty cafés, roasters with a tasting bar and baristas who enjoy manual technique. For a high-volume push-button workflow, the La Marzocco Linea Classic may fit better. Browse our commercial espresso machines, match the bar with a commercial grinder and keep it running with our La Marzocco service team. Talk to us on 1300 529 505.