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Manual Lever Espresso Makers

A manual lever maker replaces the pump with your arm. Water from a kettle goes into a preheated cylinder and the lever pushes it through the coffee, so pressure and its profile over the shot are yours to control. They are quiet, compact and have little to wear out; the grinder matters more than with any other machine.

Where these picks come from: Flair Espresso

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