Victoria Arduino marketed its first lever machines at the end of World War II. The bodywork, completely hammered by hand by expert craftsmen, is an expression of uniqueness and tradition. The Athena Leva continues Victoria Arduino’s record of excellence with it’s beautiful and classic, stainless steel design and quality features. The Athena Leva operates a little bit differently than other lever espresso machines. Because it is equipped with a heat exchange boiler, the water temperature can be directly controlled by the barista for optimal and customized coffee extraction. This espresso machine is also equipped with a pressure reducer, which lowers the pressure of the water supply resulting in a more effective pre-infusion and creamier espresso.

• Manual dosing - with a single button that begins and ends the brewing process, making this a very traditional machine.
• Cool touch steam wands - thermally insulated for a safe and easy way to clean.
• Surface LEDs - strategically positioned around the machine to ensure the barista can always see what they are doing.
• Reverse mirror - so that the barista can watch the filter output without bending down.
• Bar pump gauge - makes it easier to check pressure profiles. 
• (Optional) Usually ships within 2-5 business days
• (Optional) Color Options - Copper; Chrome.