I am selling my 12 month new (barely 400 shots on it) Lelit Elizabeth (LE), as I have a very bad case of upgradeitis and have bought a Decent DE1 at 2 ½ times the value of a Lelit Elizabeth is in almost new condition, as I have cared for her lovingly (see information below on that). I bought the LE after carefully considering and rejecting all other options, based upon the advise of many (on HomeBarista and CoffeeTime). It is an ingeniously designed machine and the absolute best value in its price range. I would buy it again in a heart beat. I would keep it, if not for my terrible case of upgradeitis. The following are links to a detailed review and also a user manual written by David Corby of CoffeeTime; he’s not an “influencer”, but rather is an engineer with vast espresso machine design expertise. https://sway.office.com/YUuIpMmQlYAFkxIOhttps://sway.office.com/S5J4d9Jp4Y9LdVFx
I have lovingly cared for Elizabeth, by only using 0 TDS RO water (ZeroWater) with a dash of baking soda, using a water recipe recommended by LE aficionados. I further complete a backflush every day and a Cafeza backflush once a week. I also use a portafilter top screen, such that the group head and machine interior stays very clean. Finally, I complete a full brew boiler and steam boiler flush once a month, precisely following David’s maintenance instructions. I also clean and polish the stainless steel once a month. I have had only two minor issues with the machine: 1) it came with an earlier version an OPV valve, which was (at my insistence) replaced, and 2) most expresso steam knob valves use a compression fitting which includes a Teflon pad. I was not gentle enough with the knob and so the compression fitting wore and caused a steam leak. It has been replaced under warranty.
The following essential accessories are also available for the Lelit Elizabeth, at 66% of retail. The following are their retail values:
The Lelit Elizabeth $2,400 CDN
Lelit Bottomless Portafilter (wood handle) $135
Lelit Sprouted Portafilter (black handle) included
IMS Grouphead Screen (Competion – 01200NT) $55
Lelit Stock Screen included
Lelit Single and Double Baskets included
Lelit Blind Basket (for backflushing) included
Motta 750 ML Milk Jug (heavy steel, for better frothing) $75
Normcore Puckscreen $25
3 × 70 Litre Lelit Filters $30
Total Retail (before 13% HST tax) $2,720
Taxes $353
Total Retail (with taxes) $3,073
Payment is cash, e-transfer or using Paypal Goods and Services. Funds will need to fully clear before delivery of the LE. I can provide information on my reliability; I am well known in my professional community.
