Top 8 Best Manual and Lever Espresso Machines

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In this constant world of speed and motion, it is no wonder that the automated bean to cup coffee machines have taken a somewhat mainstream standing, add to that the burgeoning stylishness of an expensive cup of American branded coffee and you have what is now the coffee culture.

Reality is though for the true connoisseur, a simple bean to cup machine simply will not do. Why would one turn over the control of the grind, the art of tamping and the pleasure of the first whiff of the black gold oozing out under the tremendous bars of pressure to a machine?

While coffee has gone mainstream, the art of coffee remains a true aficionados territory.

The beauty of the hand-levered coffee machine though is second to none.

It may take a while to perfect that brew of espresso, and no it’s aim is not the Americano or Cappuccino (although most will make those too), but the true art of coffee lies in all it’s ‘moving parts’ and once perfected – a coffee lovers dream.

Like all coffee machines, these hand-cranked manual lever machines range from the relatively acceptable just over a hundred pounds to upwards of nine hundred.

If you’re looking to develop your daily coffee habit in to that of a real expert – get one of these machines and start cranking.

Top 8 Best Manual and Lever Espresso Coffee Machines

We selected 5 of the best manual and lever based espresso machine for a wide spectrum of the budget. From the affordable Aeropress and Handpresso to the state of the art in Lever press machines, here is a quick look at our list:

Aerobie Aeropress Coffee Maker – Single Shot
The Handpresso – Single Shot
ROK Espresso Coffee Maker – Single Shot
La Pavoni Europiccola Lever Espresso Machine (Chrome) – 8 Shots
La Pavoni SPH Stradivari Professional Lusso – 16 Shots
Pontevecchio Lever Espresso Machine – 9 Shots
La Pavoni Professional Lever Coffee Machine (Chrome / Copper) – 16 Shots
Elektra ART-S1CO Micro Casa (Chrome / Copper) – 18 Shots

1. Aerobie Aeropress Coffee Maker

Apart from the obvious caffetiere options, the Aeropress Coffee Maker is another option to consider if you’re in for a more hands-on approach to coffee. It is also the most affordable manual espresso maker in our range.

The Aeropress Coffee Maker is effectively a filter with a ‘press’ that you can depress in order to ‘press’ the coffee out. It is meant to sit on top of a cup or mug and then depress the coffee through the paper filter.

Non-electrical, relying only on hot water and the pressure of a push, the only downside to the Aeropress is the requirement of the filter paper.

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AeroPress Coffee and Espresso Maker

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Aerobie AeroPress Coffee Maker with Tote Bag

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2. The Handpresso Wild Hybrid – Black / Silver

Small and portable – specifically for the traveller, the Handpresso – although not quite the target of this list offers an option for the adventurous coffee lover.

Compatible with ground coffee or pods
Includes E.S.E. adapter for use with E.S.E. pods
Made of Aluminum
Easy maintenance with virtually no clean up
Brews with 16 bar pressure
Electricity Free

Also available: Handpresso Wild Hybrid Outdoor Set includes hard case, thermos flask and four unbreakable cups and Handpresso Auto Set Premium portable espresso maker for on the go.

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Handpresso Wild Hybrid Coffee Machine

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Handpresso Hybrid Outdoor Set

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3. ROK Espresso Coffee Maker

The ROK Espresso Coffee Maker a beautiful piece of well-designed, and thoughtfully engineered options to the traditional single crank machine. Delivered in a reusable metal container, complete with a stainless steel milk brother, the ROK simply requires hot water and a decent grind of coffee beans. The actual act of getting a good espresso out of this machine of course is down to the art of the pull.