MANUMENT - Leva

Espresso is a personal choice Many modern espresso machines take you out of the press button, fill cup process. The MANUMENT Leva follows a different path. It puts your judgment and your attention at the center, because no algorithm knows your taste better than you. From the first puff, the preparation becomes part of the experience. Manually controlling the extraction turns routine into a conscious ritual where every decision remains your own. Control that becomes instinct At the center of the MANUMENT Leva is one Lever mechanism with spring and piston that builds up the extraction pressure. The mechanism takes over the power, you bring the attention and judgment. The manual water flow system gives you direct influence on the extraction. Six opening levels match the flow rate to the roast and flavor profile, from clarity to body and intensity. Swiss engineering, made by hand The MANUMENT Leva was developed over 18 months by Swiss engineers, industrial designers and barista experts. Every component has been rethought to preserve the sensory qualities of the classic lever machine and overcome its traditional limitations. In Thun, every machine is made by hand 590 individual parts. This Multiple heating system only heats the water for espresso or for steam and hot water. This reduces heat losses and ensures consistent brewing conditions even during intensive operation. You set the brewing temperature yourself; it remains stable during heating. Operation that you can understand without having to learn it The MANUMENT Leva is deliberately designed to be intuitive. Fill the water tank, switch on the machine, select the temperature, prepare the coffee and pull the lever. As soon as the lever reaches its starting position, the machine builds up the necessary pressure. The flow valve then controls the water. A manual steam and hot water lance is available for milk foam and hot water. There is no complex interface to learn, the machine responds to your movements. The workflow quickly becomes a ritual. Technical data Machine type Lever espresso machine with spring piston system Manufacturing Handcrafted in Thun, Switzerland (590 items) Heating system Multiple heating system for coffee and steam/hot water Water flow control Manual, six opening levels Portafilter 54mm Com balances Manually water tank Up to 1.6 liters Performance 3400W (maximum) Power connection 230V AC, 16A Fabio's recommendation For light roasts, start with a deeper opening level for more clarity and acid structure, and gradually open the flow further as the extraction progresses. For strong, dark roasts, I choose a higher level right from the start to emphasize body and intensity. Take your time for your first shots with a new type of coffee. Watch the lever, adjust the level and taste the difference. It is precisely in this interplay that the character of the MANUMENT Leva lies.