The Pasquini Livietta T2 espresso machine has been around for several years in its current iteration, yet we'd never had a demo in the store in order to give it our signature Crew Review treatment! When we had the opportunity to set one up, we had Gail dive in deep and not come up for air until she knew every possible thing about it. With a diminutive size perfect for a home kitchen and dual thermoblock functionality that allows you to brew and steam at the same time, the Livietta T2 certainly packs a serious punch, while wearing very dainty gloves! It is a standard semi-automatic with a toggle switch interface, and it's all wrapped in shiny stainless steel. Because its steam functionality uses a thermoblock, it isn't very robust; while it will take some time to produce frothed milk, it is very easy to use and produce micro foam if you're just learning how to do it. Additionally, you don't have a lot of control over the brew temperature, but it does extract great shots without a lot of fancy footwork on your part. The most important thing to keep in mind, though, is that you can't descale the Livietta T2's steam thermoblock, so be certain to use filtered water and even consider bringing it in to a tech for a thorough cleaning every couple of years. Other than that, it's a sturdy little workhorse! Want to learn more? Check out Gail's comprehensive review and demonstration video to see it in action.
Crew Review: Pasquini Livietta T2
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