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La Pavoni Stradivari Manual Espresso Machine - Wood & Chrome - PSW-16

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Price $1,229.00

Product Code: SCG70100-09

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Description

Elegance and functionality marry exceptionally well in La Pavoni's Stradivari PSW-16 manual lever espresso machine. Inspired by the work of violin maker Antonio Stradivari, this professional-grade espresso maker balances beauty with high capacity.

Learn more about the Stradivari PSW-16:

Pros & Cons
How it Works
Care
Features & Accessories
Tech Specs

Pros

Shots from Heaven - We're pretty sure you're not likely to get a better shot from any other home espresso machine, so the La Pavoni is definitely worth the effort
Larger Brew Group Head - Some of the earlier manual lever models from La Pavoni have had issues around temperature regulation during espresso extraction, but the Stradivari line features a larger brew group which may keep the temperature more in check than other models
Heirloom Design - You could keep this beautiful machine on display and surprise your guests with the amazing espresso you're able to produce with it for years to come

Cons

Know Thyself - A common complaint we hear about these machines is that they can take a lot of work to produce the shots we love, so it's important you know what you're getting into before you buy. If you don't relish the thought of perfecting every aspect of espresso extraction, you might want to pass on this espresso machine
On the Skinny Side - You definitely use a fair amount of force during extraction, but the body of this espresso machine isn't quite heavy enough to remain totally stable throughout the process. While it's not dangerous by any means, you do need to keep balance at front of mind while you're using this espresso machine
Burr Grinder - Yeah, you've heard it before: Consistency in grind is essential to shot extraction, and this espresso machine is no different. If you're looking to cut some budget corners, purchasing a high end grinder may be a downside to this machine

How it Works
Grind your coffee, tamp it, insert the portafilter and lift the lever. Once you hear and feel the pressure build up, you'll slowly pull the lever down to extract your espresso. Using this machine is a bit of an art and a bit of a science, and you can learn more in La Pavoni's user manual.

Care
For detailed care instructions, please refer to your machine's user manual. We recommend that you also incorporate the following into your cleaning routine:

Descale every 2 - 3 months. We recommend using Dezcal.
Clean the brew gasket with a cleaning brush daily
Soap out water tank and drip tray every few days
Cean the filter basket each week

Features & Accessories
This beautiful, professional-grade espresso machine is La Pavoni's answer to those who want commercial quantities without going industrial in design.

Components & Functionality