LaPera lever machine - any owners out there?

axpetts · 2025-03-04T22:11:21+00:00

I have been coverting a LaPera lever machine for a while now. Everything I’ve read about it appeals - it looks extremely well built and aims to make a style of espresso that I really enjoy.

After contacting the guy who builds these machines he mentioned two have been shipped to the UK (One id with a Hoffman I believe and a review is due, according to his Reddit).

It’s a longshot, but if the other person who has a LaPera is a forum member I would love to know what the landing price was - I’m trying to figure out what (if any) import fees and taxes would be added to the base cost of I ordered one. (They ship from Canada)

dfk41 · 2025-03-04T23:08:44+00:00

axpetts I recently bought a grinder from the US. It was $2400 and the import charge in total was less than £280. That amount included vat. I have studied the invoice from UPS and I cannot tally the figures but hope that helps

axpetts · 2025-03-05T16:53:30+00:00

dfk41 that’s useful to know. Thank you. It seems fairly random as to whether things are charged or not. I’m sure there is some logic, but I am clueless. The guy from LaPera mentioned that because it was a commercial machine it was exempt from VAT. Maybe your Kafetek grinder was classed the same way also.

I’ve been following your posts on that grinder - it looks fantastic. Hope it’s delivering for you 👍