{"product_id":"lelit-mara-semi-automatic-espresso-machine-pl62-open-box-in-store-purchase-only","title":"Lelit - Mara Semi Automatic Espresso Machine PL62 (OPEN BOX - IN STORE PURCHASE ONLY-CUSTOMER RETURN)","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e**OPEN BOX**IN STORE PURCHASE ONLY**FINAL SALE**CUSTOMER RETURN**\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e**SLIGHTLY DENTED FRAME** MACHINE FULLY BENCH TESTED AND WORKING PERFECTLY**FULL WARRANTY 1 YEARS HANDLED BY US**\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"width: 200px;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0810\/3605\/0736\/files\/Mara_4fdf5490-5136-41b7-b7d8-ed2c6cfd6e9b.png?v=1749848033\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0810\/3605\/0736\/files\/562fa171d2e23_ec33d5a4-afd8-49d2-8c2f-59484e36104f.png?v=1749848036\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mara is named after the beautiful Roman woman that leads a young seminarian to madness in the third episode of the movie “Ieri, oggi e domani”. Mara is played by Sophia Loren, who became famous for her striptease in front of Marcello Mastroianni.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe narrowest E61 espresso machine in its category, ideal for tight spaces (220 mm - 9 inches)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe implemented the best technology existing in the coffee world in a machine with a unique and compact design. A marvelous object to practice the golden rules that allow every real barista to brew the most sensual espresso he can dream of.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMara is placed at the prestige end of the home espresso machine. It combines the best technology ever - the legendary E61 grouphead - and an incredibly compact, full stainless steel body. The result: a marvellous, appealing object enabling to apply baristas' golden rules and extract the most sensual espressos and cappuccinos you can dream of.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMara’s grouphead first appeared in 1961 on Italian FAEMA’s innovative E61 machine. Since then it became instantly recognizable by those in the “know” as the E61 grouphead. The reasons of this popularity are linked primarily to the aesthetic appeal produced by this object of Italian design. Just as important, the technological innovations introduced together with this grouphead noticeably improved espresso quality and even espresso machine industry as a whole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMara features a heat exchanger, a technology that allows to make espresso and steam milk simultaneously and, as a consequence, to make several milk coffees in quick succession. In a heat exchanger the water in the boiler is kept near the boiling point so as to produce steam on demand. This makes all the difference when trying to achieve silky, creamy milk for bar quality flat whites, lattes and cappuccinos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA perfect extraction derives from a balance between tamping strength, brew water temperature, grinding settings and blend quality (both in terms of freshness and type). The brew pressure gauge built into LELIT machines shows whether the brew pressure is optimal. Too little pressure indicates an under extraction (insipid flavour), too much pressure indicates an over extraction (bitter, sour flavour). Enjoy yourself adjusting the 4M (Italian: Macchina, Macinatura, Miscela, Mano - Machine, Grinding, Blend and Tamping) as a real barista!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf coffee flavour is your primary concern, your machine must be paired with a quality burr grinder. Here is something you need to understand about coffee: ground coffee is stale within minutes. With an espresso machine and no grinder, you would be forced to use pre-ground coffee, which is unavoidably stale. You can't make great espresso at home - or anywhere - without a quality burr coffee grinder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.5 l copper boiler with heat exchanger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eE61 type group with mechanical pre-infusion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGroup heating through thermo-syphonic circulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessional water-steam taps with spring closure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 way solenoid valve for coffee manometer reset\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI-O round, stainless steel switch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLed for machine on\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLed for machine in heating process\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcoustic alarm for lack of water in the tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e58mm commercial porta filter holder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCup warmer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolished water tray in stainless steel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble manometer for coffee\/steam pressure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultidirectional, anti or none burn steam\/water wands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolished old style knobs in phenolic resin with chromed, anti-burn cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMirror polished stainless steel appliance body.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eIncluded in box:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle \u0026amp; Double Spout Portafilters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7g Filter Basket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e14g Filter Basket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e58mm Lelit Coffee Tamper Stainless Steel w\/Red Wood Handle (Item # PL100PLUS)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e58mm Metal Blind Filter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlastic Ground Coffee Scoop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e35L High Quality Water Softener Filter (Item # LEMC747)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE: Wood is a natural product. 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