Hi all,
I'm in the market for a new machine.
A two group lever like the PV Lusso really appeals to me for the 'artisan' factor (as well as for a whole number of other reasons) but I am wondering how it would compare against a HX e61 machine such as the Isomac Tea, particularly in regards to suitability for parties or larger groups - banging out the occasional half-dozen to a dozen milk-based drinks.
The machine would be used every morning to make 2-3 coffees, so fast heat-up time is also a plus.
Being that the PV lusso has two groups one might think this would give it the advantage, but as I understand there is some recovery time for each group as the excess pressure is released, I'm wondering if having two groups merely compensates for this, rather than making it faster than a pump-operated machine.
Any opinions, experience or abuse appreciated!
Cheers,
Gabe
I'm in the market for a new machine.
A two group lever like the PV Lusso really appeals to me for the 'artisan' factor (as well as for a whole number of other reasons) but I am wondering how it would compare against a HX e61 machine such as the Isomac Tea, particularly in regards to suitability for parties or larger groups - banging out the occasional half-dozen to a dozen milk-based drinks.
The machine would be used every morning to make 2-3 coffees, so fast heat-up time is also a plus.
Being that the PV lusso has two groups one might think this would give it the advantage, but as I understand there is some recovery time for each group as the excess pressure is released, I'm wondering if having two groups merely compensates for this, rather than making it faster than a pump-operated machine.
Any opinions, experience or abuse appreciated!
Cheers,
Gabe

. But, it is of stout build quality an absolute joy to use and above all makes a wonderfully, velvety shot that is different than the e61 machine using the same beans.
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