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Most modern lever machines have a lever protection.

Now I’m wondering what shop in Toronto is using a Leva! Would love to visit and try a shot!

What is that piture?? I need one, thanks, i made it but had to strain it after it chilled 24 hours

It's not a good idea to choose a machine based on a video. With the Leva, you really need to feel it before you buy it. If someone asks if they should buy a Leva, they should go to the nearest place and try it. The Leva is really tactile, so you need to be sure it's the right choice for you. I know a lot of people who, when it comes to such expensive machines, don't like the effort it takes to get ready. They'll probably go for the same Strada X or an alternative brand/model. As an owner, I can tell you some of the downsides: 1) The check valve system for cleaning the group is extremely stupid. I don't know what LM was thinking when they made such a stupid and ugly drain valve that they didn't think to put it right in the water tray. Here's how many steps you'll need: - Take a screwdriver, unscrew the nut, insert the adapter (which is made of extremely poor quality plastic - I don't understand why it's plastic at all, because of the temperature of the valve and the water. I melted it and had to order a new one), then insert the adapter hose into the water tray, clean it and very carefully unscrew the adapter (it should only be closed 1/3 so it doesn't melt), close the check valve with a nut. Usually it takes about 15-20 minutes, because you need to be very careful with all this. If you're not careful, you can break the check valve. 2) The build quality of the aluminum for the front panel could be better. I like the new Strada X, I like the Synesso, I like the Slayer, but the Leva's design for assembling and disassembling the case is stuck somewhere in the 90s. All other similar ones are much better made and more convenient than the Leva. Leva: The shiny stainless steel scratches easily and you don't realize how poorly the bolts fit in this coffee machine or how flat the bolt heads are. It's not pretty for the buyer. If you want a Leva, the first thing you should do is find someone who will paint the front of it. It's a shame to give away a product like this. I can assure you that in just 3-4 months of use or 1 complete disassembly and assembly of the case, you will scratch it with random breaks of flat-head bolts that no one uses in expensive brands on the front side. 3) Working with the menu of version X is a real hassle. The developers decided that Leva X does not need an app. Working with the built-in menu is really unpleasant. For example, to change the temperature of the steam boiler, you need to go to the engineering menu. - To change the shutdown period, you need to go to the engineering menu. - To set up the eco mode, you need to go to the engineering menu. - You need a separate LM support service to figure out how to enter the engineering menu. Oh, and here's an interesting fact: you can't enter the engineering menu unless you know the password. I'm not sure how custom this is for the APP versions, but for me it was the 3090. I was very careful with the password! Leva was released a long time ago. In my opinion, this coffee machine is great for espresso, but extremely boring in everything else. 4) Working with a steamer. This steamer is convenient because it is open, but that's where its advantages end. You will have to get used to the fact that after frothing milk, your entire apron, part of the coffee machine, and the space under the coffee cup will be constantly splashed with milk. The steamer tends to swallow some of the milk, so you have to be careful. I have never seen this in coffee machines before. The steam generator often holds about half a teaspoon, so every time you froth the milk and take the tube out of the jug, it will spit out a lot of foam at you. I haven't seen this on the LMLM, GS, Slayer, MVP, or Strada X. So every time you froth the milk, you're hoping the steam generator won't spit milk at you. It's annoying, it's infuriating, and it's just plain weird. I think it's because of the way the electronic valve and the short tube are connected. When you turn off the steam, it sucks back in, taking some of the milk with it. Or maybe I'm missing something. Not every machine can just spit out milk. Bottom line: - Try it for a day. It would be even better if you could rent it and decide for yourself if you want to buy it. After a year of use, I would probably choose something else. For example, the MVP or the new Slayer. And from the levers, I would most likely choose the new Speedster

Awesome, never seen one in action before, pretty crazy machine.

Thanks, guys. A no-BS review/discussion. Not a cheap machine, so really appreciated your video.

What brand is the pitcher?

here is the recipe put 40 gram of coarse grind coffee & 400ml water to a mason jar, steep it for like 24 hrs done

This is so valuable. Thank you so much!

This is amazing. Thank you

Coffee + pizza = the perfect pair!

Perfect! The best pizza with the best coffee. Can’t get any better😊

So glad I can get a good coffee in that neighborhood now 😅

What’s the name of the brewer you’re using

For someone who can’t have regular milk (even with Lactaid milk or tablets), would alternative milks work - soy, oat, etc?

Psych 😂

Whenever the title says “Don’t do this or don’t buy it”. People will end up buying it! Reverse psychology at its best in the consumer world!

como me dolio a los ojos que diga the la marzocco

i just love this 2024. After 2020 any everyone going crazy about hygiene. it's good for my soul to see normal human beings sharing a cup of espresso. Thank you for the video, it was just worth while seeing that. Shows you how well humans can put that BS behind us and still be real and empathetic to one another.

Excellent teacher! I am watching this for several times already :) great work

What the hell is the milk for? Just drink it black

Loved the intro! Coffee looks amazing

Awesome

Interesting how the way to thank someone is to insists they drink what you want to drink. 😂

I love the part where you show the recipe

Tastes amazing. My new favorite recipe. Thank you!

Awesome video! Can’t wait to try it

Stoked to try this coffee!

Sam James coffee what a doooooope video! Man your explanation and patience is incredible! Kudos to you I'm learning so much thru your videos. I'm a home novelist who loves this stuff. Good luck to this young lady and thank you man, I really enjoy your work. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

@21:50 you said that the harder you push the bigger the heart gets - which is true to a point, but the physics behind it is to do with when you start the pattern determines the size of the pattern spread. This is due to the surface tension being lower at the beginning. After a short while, concretisation occurs to the foam and it become less workable. This often leads to narrow patterns when started too late. Contrast is literally to do with distance from the surface when pouring. Too high = beige areas.

Do you have any tips for people at home who don't have a steamwand as powerful as this one? Does the same method still apply with wand positioning etc? Your milk steams in 10 seconds for a cappuccino, while mine takes about 40 seconds (Breville/Sage dual boiler). I have one tip for those at home who don't have fire resistant hands: just once, use a stopwatch while measuring the temperature of the milk while steaming. You can use a thermometer intended for temping meat (one of those probes you can stick in a steak/turkey) instead of your hands if you want to be more precise. Make sure you just took the milk out of the refrigerator, you don't want the milk to have been sitting on the counter for a while already. Then, when the milk is at the desired temperature, read the stopwatch. The time it took for the milk to reach the desired temperature is very consistent, as long as the starting temperature of the milk stays the same. So if you each time grab the milk from the refrigerator right before steaming, you can now time the steaming instead of having to feel temperature with your hands! This has +/- 2 degrees C of accuracy for me.

Wow what happened. Please tell me there are people out there that remember the standard of presentation we used to get at Campos Coffee Newtown back in the day. Unbroken shiny crema that hadn't been swirled with pristine Rosetta's that literally looked like they had bloomed in the cup. No disrespect guys but these leave a lot to be desired.

Steady pouring flow rate and wiggling is most harder part in latte art.

Nice Job fellas, keep up the great work Eric!

Sounds delicious, looking forward to cold brew season.

Nice! Thanks for these fun videos showing some behind the scenes of the SJCB magic. Excited to try this new coffee!

Great video Sam, I’ve seen a lot of latte art tutorials but the way you explained everything was amazing. Very in depth. Looking forward to introducing some of these methods at home!

Wow what an amazing video

I stopped watching this video asoon as I saw your grinder . What the heck . Talk about fast service for customers but then you use this grinder that’s so old school??? Bro

Great video!

Wow.. very patient instructor, too.

can someone pls tell me whats the size of that latte cup and the pitcher?

We’re pulling for Joey! You can do it! 👏🏼👏🏼

From 7:51-8:51 I feel personally attacked 🤣 my bad habits exposed!!

Masterclass level training 🏆

The heart to rosetta pipeline is soooooo satisfying to watch 😊

How you hold the pitcher and steam from the side makes much more sense than using the spout. Thank you! I'm 5 drinks away from a rosetta.

17:15 total perfection.

Great explanation thanks

Solid ! Really well explained! I ll give it a try ! Thanks !