A manual espresso maker is a lever- or hand-pumped mechanical device used to produce extracted strong coffee shots — espresso. Lever machines were key in making espresso popular throughout Italy ...

While this stylish lever-based industrial coffee machine made by [exthemius] doesn’t exactly make textbook espresso, it’s pretty darn close. Think of it like an Aeropress on steroids ...

which is generally considered ideal for brewing espresso. During my tests, the machine brewed consistently excellent shots using both the manual lever and the presets. The only disappointing shot ...

This machine will hit a sweet spot between lever-type espresso machines that are like driving a manual without power steering, and those fully automated machines that squeeze all the fun out of ...

The ProCook Barista Bean to Cup Espresso Machine is a semi-automatic coffee maker sporting a smart design, a ...

The Terra Kaffe TK-02 espresso machine is one of the best automatic coffee makers we’ve tried, and it’s currently on sale for ...

pulling a lever or pushing a button. A good example of a manual coffee machine is the Salter Espresso Machine with Milk Frother. Launched in 2024, this coffee maker from Salter offers espresso and ...

A portable espresso maker is a game-changer ... so if you’d prefer to avoid that part, a lever-style machine might be better for you. As a manual option, it also can’t heat water for you.