Just downloaded footage from my secret webcam in the kitchen of @DavecUK only to discover that he’s been holding out on us! Cmon Dave, spill the beans (not the coffee ones) on this geourgeous looking leva.

For this machine it’s one of the first made, and I am doing an Engineering review on it for Antonio (the creator) as a favour, so I can’t really comment at this stage. But I can post photos….and say that the Paddle levers on this are very basic beta ones….so that area is still in the design melting pot.

needs to be 50mm shorter for a uk work top haha i believe this is a commercial focsed machine?

I love the look of these sorts of lever machines, but they really need to at least try to make them a bit more compact in design. They’re either lacking in that area of expertise or they don’t care… A more compact design would look like a much better centre piece in a kitchen (and take less space in a commercial setting), rather than protruding till the near edge. The size distracts from the elegance of it.

Certainly a looker. I’m sure we will all look forward to your thoughts when you are able to comment.

Cuprajake no it’s for the home market

Cuprajake from the nurri website https://www.nurri.coffee/portfolio-item/nurri-leva-sa-machine/ L-TYPE LEVA S.A. is a professional machine. Yes. But it is designed for those who want to enjoy quality espresso at home, making it with the same passion and competence of a professional bartender.

tompoland I like how they stuck Patent Pending on everything 🤣 a bit unprofessional.

Sham I agree when it comes to similar sized Levers that require external plumbing or flojet type arrangement. But the Nurri is dual boiler and plumbing is optional. Still, I agree that it’s a lot for a normal kitchen. I like the footprint on the Decent for example.

Nurri Leva S.A.

Sham

tompoland In that case they should have either decreased tank sizes and utilised quicker water heating technology (I’m sure there’s loads of options from other industry’s) or started with a more wide design but I guess that would’ve cost too much R&D time.

One way to think of it is that they won’t lose customers if its small, but they will lose customers if its too big.

It does look pretty nice though.

tompoland

Sham very true with your last line. For what it’s worth the Nurri gets up to speed in less than 15 minutes, at least according to their website. I’m sure that in the fullness of time Dave will give us the scoop on that and more.

Ah_J

I’m just concerning about the longevity of electronics seems they’re a new company for manufacturing espresso machine. But it may only has 1 which is simpler than EVO Leva in design.

tompoland

Ah_J new company, yes. But the brains behind it (Antonio Nurri) was with Izzo previously and has a lifetime of design (some incredibly innovative) and manufacturing behind him.

You can probably tell by the number of posts here that I’m rabidly excited about this machine. I pre-orderered the day after it became available for pre-orders here in Australia. I love equipment that looks beautiful, is innovative and performs well. This one ticks the first two boxes and the third will hopefully also get ticked in the fullness of time.

I previously has a Nurri VDT and the build quality was solid so that gave me some confidence.

LMSC

tompoland Thx. I am happy with my Evo! 😁

DavecUK

I was asked a question about the paddle functions on HB, so I thought I should reproduce my answer here.

The current functions are.

Right hand paddle = Pull to run the pump. I use this to flush the group (but it may have other uses in future). Currently if the pump is adjusted to 9 bar, it could be used to make a shot without using the lever at all.

Left Hand Paddle = vents the group at any time, and resets the shot timer.

Left and Right hand paddle = can be used in conjunction with a blind filter to backflush the group, as the pressure can be vented. Currently this can not be done with any other lever machine.

When the lever is pulled down a microswitch activates the pump…there is no requirement, or maintenance needs for the usual mechanical valve at the rear of the group, simplifying maintenance and increasing reliability.

tompoland

DavecUK very interesting thanks Dave.

tompoland

DavecUK Dave what is the basket diameter please?

tompoland

Sham Patent Pending relates to the servo assist and if there is a patent pending then its entirely appropriate to state that. This bit could probably use some attention though:

CHALLENGE

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Sham

tompoland But sticking it on all pictures is a bit…too much. I have a few patents myself, if it’s a good enough invention you wouldn’t actually want to state it everywhere. I think the marketing department was a bit too overzealous on that front (to appeal to customers and make them pre-order).

DavecUK

tompoland Basket diameter is same as the Izzo Lever and Vesuvius Evo Leva. Same LSM lever size and fitting.

Has group heaters, so same 15m fast warm up.

Sham

tompoland How do you have so much space aha, you get a new espresso machine every time one comes out.

LMSC

DavecUK We aren’t going to see a difference in shots quality, are we? How would you compare, if you may, this over Evo and Izzo in terms of build quality and added features ?

Would you rate the extra features over Evo are cosmetic or significant, or adds a little more value to the user vs the price?

Thx

DavecUK

LMSC here is stuff I won’t comment on. I have one of the first produced and am giving engineering feedback to Antonio.

MediumRoastSteam

LMSC We aren’t going to see a difference in shots quality.

What makes you say that?

DavecUK

Sham How do you have so much space aha, you get a new espresso machine every time one comes out.

I have a room I keep all my machines in…(not active of course) and others in the workshop, covered or in boxes. I don’t get that many machines, but over the years, I suppose it builds up, because I don’t sell them. not sure why I don’t, but I just don’t. The only machine I ever sold was to @Hotmetal and that was a very long time ago now and I passed a new unused one I bought on to a mate for what I purchased it for, so that one doesn’t count.

It’s fair to say though…I am running out of space and also important to mention, many machines go back and many I actually paid for (money, not time), although I can’t do that anymore. The Nurri Lever for example, will go back and I will be leverless again. Antonio has asked me if I will look at another Nurri machine (non lever), to give him more feedback, which will also go back. There are only some, where the manufacturers want me to keep them long term, usually because they plan to send me upgrades and further tests to do etc..

Keeps me busy until the summer…then I have lots to do around the house/garden this year

tompoland

Sham I do buy more machines (espresso and grinders) than is normal. I am fortunate to be able to do so and I gain a great deal of satisfaction from trying different features. I don’t collect machines though. I limit the space available for machines to my coffee island and if a machine is not being used then I move it on. The next machine throws down the gauntlet for the right to stay on the island (starting to sound like a reality TV show). And a new contender has to offer something distinctive either in appearance or features. And the Nurri has both.

LMSC

MediumRoastSteam Same LSM lever for an example. I might be wrong but not sure Dave would think otherwise based on his memorable experience from Alpha.

MediumRoastSteam

LMSC - I don’t think that’s a wise assumption to make. It’s like saying every E61 machine is the same from the quality of the shot point of view. We all know it’s not the same, far from it.

tompoland

MediumRoastSteam I agree 100%.

And building on that, the differences that are important to me are not just about the shot quality.

They also include aesthetics and the experience of pulling that shot.

For example, in my experience the Decent pours a quality of shot that’s as good as any other machine. But Levers offer a very different experience of pulling the shot. And a group head that is up to heat in 15 minutes doesn’t mean the shot will be any better but it’s a feature that I would value.

MediumRoastSteam

tompoland - exactly. Also, for instance, with the Nurri you could use the pressure relieve paddle to completely cut the shot if you want to without having to let the group empty into the drip tray. Also, when dialling in a coffee, If the coffee is too fine, that can be easily stopped rather than having to figuring out a way to remove the porta filter without causing a mess - I know this from my La Pavoni days.

And it’s a beautiful machine to look at. I don’t know how the pressure gauge works, and where the pressure is measured at, but I much prefer it mounted on the front panel rather than the group.

LMSC

Fair. Just the perspectives / perceptions differ. IMHO, all are LSM levers, same basket, give the manual lever experience, 10+ bar pressure, … and Nurri with additional features. tompoland will have two levers. So, look forward to his comparative views and experiences. 😊

It will be good if some one is able to compare Nurri, Evo, Izzo, LR and Decent !

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