Espresso Machines * | Lelit Mara X Espresso Machine

Overview

Make The Most Of Your Kitchen Counter Space With The Lelit Mara X Espresso Machine. A Compact, Uber-Consistent Heat Exchanger That Prioritizes Espresso Quality Over Everything Else, The Mara X Eschews Traditional Espresso Machine Wisdom To Make Some Of The Best Espresso In Its Segment. Unlike Traditional Heat-Exchange Machines That Set Steam Pressure Directly At The Boiler, The Mara X Uses A Second Sensor At The Group To Target Brew Temperatures First. A Physical Toggle Behind The Drip Tray Lets You Set From 3 Temperatures (197, 201, Or 205 Degrees); While A Switch On The Side Of The Machine Offers Two Selectable Brew Modes. For Espresso, Select ‘Xmode Coffee’ To Get The Best Temp Consistency For Coffee-Only Drinks. Switch To ‘Xmode Steam’ To Increase Steam Pressure After Brewing For Better Milk Frothing. More Than Just A Technical Marvel, The Mara X Features A Bevy Of Barista-Saving Benefits Too: Silent Pump Design, Long-Ramp Preinfusion, A Dual Pump And Steam Pressure Gauge, Optional Standby Mode, An Ergonomic Portafilter, And A Custom-Fit Precision Tamper Right Out Of The Box. Between Its High-Tech Temp Management And User-Centric Design, The Mara X Makes An Excellent Coffee Companion For Any Enthusiast.

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Features

• Compact Espresso Machine: The Mara X’S 9 16 Footprint Makes It One Of The Smallest Prosumer Machines On The Market.
• Temperature Stability: A Patented Dual-Probe Temperature Management Setup Makes The Mara More Sensitive To Brew Temps Than E61-Style Machines.
• Brew Or Steam Priority: Choose Either ‘Steam X’ Mode For Brew+Steam Flexibility, Or ‘Brew X’ Mode For A Espresso-Only Experience.
• Custom Pump: A Specially Designed Pump Offers Quieter Operation And A Long Pressure Ramp That Functions As A Soft Preinfusion.
• Adjustable Temperature: A Dedicated 3-Way Switch Lets You Choose Your Mara X’S Brew Temperature (197, 201 Or 205 Degrees).
• Handmade In Italy: All Lelit Machines Are Built By Hand In Italy, And Are Available In Stainless Steel, Black, And White Colorways.

• • Pros
    • Easy, Excellent Coffee: The Mara X’S Combination Of Temp Management And Slow Pressure Ramp Made Dialing In And Drinking Coffee Exceedingly Easy.
    • Attention To Detail: From The Fun Portafilter Design Down To The Isolated Case Touchpoints, Its Clear The Mara X Was A Labor Of Love In Its Crafting.
    • Reserve Mode: The Mara X Is The First Machine We’Ve Used That Doesn’T Cut Your Shot Short When You Run Out Of Water. The Water Sensor Triggers A Little Early, Allowing You To Finish Your Shot Before Going For A Refill.
  • Cons
    • Design Style: The Mara X’S Focus On Functionality Comes With A Few Small Tradeoffs: A Single Wall Case, Low-Profile Feet, And Cramped Brew Lever Among Them.