Using this machine always is an adventure as the espresso it produces is exciting on the taste buds when at the machine’s limit, and very good when not. Always just a little different based on tamping, bean, humidity, roast…so many variables.
Once a person experiences a lever, especially Londinium, there is no returning to the dark side of pump driven pressure machines whether semi auto or super auto. This is so akin to straight razors, rigid motorcycles, steel bicycles, vinyl records, tube audio amps, clutch on a sports car, and well tuned carburetors…..living a real analog life in a digital age. Sweet.
Best, Max