{"product_id":"lelit-mara-semi-automatic-espresso-machine-pl62","title":"Lelit - Mara Semi Automatic Espresso Machine PL62","description":"\u003ctable\u003e\r\n\u003ctbody\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\t\u003ctd\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0810\/3605\/0736\/files\/Mara_105ccfe7-ad9d-4f11-a1a5-a9e9f6194bcf.png?v=1749841782\" style=\"width: 200px;\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\u003ctd\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0810\/3605\/0736\/files\/562fa171d2e23_912ac1f8-e0a1-4aa9-82d7-9154389094ab.png?v=1749841784\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mara is named after the beautiful Roman woman that leads a young seminarian to \r\nmadness in the third episode of \r\nthe movie “Ieri, oggi e domani”. Mara is played by Sophia \r\nLoren, who became famous for \r\nher striptease in front of Marcello \r\nMastroianni.\r\n\t\t\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\r\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe narrowest E61 espresso machine in its category, ideal for tight spaces (220 mm - 9 inches)\r\n\t\t\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe implemented the best technology existing in the coffee world in a\r\nmachine with a unique and compact design. A marvelous object to practice the\r\ngolden rules that allow every real barista to brew the most sensual espresso he\r\ncan dream of.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMara is placed at the prestige end of the home\r\nespresso machine. It combines the best technology ever - the legendary E61\r\ngrouphead - and an incredibly compact, full stainless steel body. The result: a\r\nmarvellous, appealing object enabling to apply baristas' golden rules and\r\nextract the most sensual espressos and cappuccinos you can dream of.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMara’s grouphead first appeared in 1961 on\r\nItalian FAEMA’s innovative E61 machine. Since then it became instantly\r\nrecognizable by those in the “know” as the E61 grouphead. The reasons of this\r\npopularity are linked primarily to the aesthetic appeal produced by this object\r\nof Italian design. Just as important, the technological innovations introduced\r\ntogether with this grouphead noticeably improved espresso quality and even\r\nespresso machine industry as a whole.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMara features a heat exchanger, a technology\r\nthat allows to make espresso and steam milk simultaneously and, as a\r\nconsequence, to make several milk coffees in quick succession. In a heat exchanger the water in the boiler is\r\nkept near the boiling point so as to produce steam on demand. This makes all\r\nthe difference when trying to achieve silky, creamy milk for bar quality flat\r\nwhites, lattes and cappuccinos.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA perfect extraction derives from a balance\r\nbetween tamping strength, brew water temperature, grinding settings and blend\r\nquality (both in terms of freshness and type). The brew pressure gauge built into LELIT\r\nmachines shows whether the brew pressure is optimal. Too little pressure\r\nindicates an under extraction (insipid flavour), too much pressure indicates an\r\nover extraction (bitter, sour flavour). Enjoy yourself adjusting the 4M\r\n(Italian: Macchina, Macinatura, Miscela, Mano - Machine, Grinding, Blend and\r\nTamping) as a real barista!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf coffee flavour is your primary concern, your\r\nmachine must be paired with a quality burr grinder. Here is something you need\r\nto understand about coffee: ground coffee is stale within minutes. With an\r\nespresso machine and no grinder, you would be forced to use pre-ground coffee,\r\nwhich is unavoidably stale. You can't make great espresso at home - or anywhere\r\n- without a quality burr coffee grinder.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e1.5 l copper boiler with\r\n     heat exchanger\r\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eE61\r\n     type group with mechanical pre-infusion\r\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGroup\r\n     heating through thermo-syphonic circulation\r\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessional\r\n     water-steam taps with spring closure\r\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3\r\n     way solenoid valve for coffee manometer reset\r\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI-O\r\n     round, stainless steel switch\r\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLed\r\n     for machine on\r\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLed\r\n     for machine in heating process\r\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcoustic\r\n     alarm for lack of water in the tank\r\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e58mm\r\n     commercial porta filter holder\r\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCup warmer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolished\r\n     water tray in stainless steel.\r\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble\r\n     manometer for coffee\/steam pressure.\r\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultidirectional,\r\n     anti or none burn steam\/water wands.\r\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolished\r\n     old style knobs in phenolic resin with chromed, anti-burn cover.\r\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMirror\r\n     polished stainless steel appliance body.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eIncluded in box:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\r\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\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE: Wood is a natural product. Wood grain, texture, colour and \r\nfinishes will differ from item to item and the picture shown may be \r\ndifferent then the current products you receive. We will not take back \r\nnatural wooden products for this reason.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lelit","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49889254441264,"sku":"LelitEspressoMachineMara1","price":2245.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0810\/3605\/0736\/files\/Lelit_Mara_PL62.jpg?v=1782465143","url":"https:\/\/www.espressoplanet.com\/products\/lelit-mara-semi-automatic-espresso-machine-pl62","provider":"Espresso Planet - Supramatic Inc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}