LELIT ANITA (PL042EM) – Italian Espresso Machine

Price: €450
Retail value (mean across stores worldwide): over €600
Still available as of today.

For sale is a meticulously maintained Lelit Anita (PL042EM), a high-performance espresso machine with a built-in grinder, designed for those who want high-quality coffee at home. Unlike standard consumer machines, this heavy-duty Italian appliance is built with premium materials to ensure thermal stability and professional-level extraction.

Lelit is a highly respected, multi-generational Italian family business that has been hand-building appliances in Castegnato (Northern Italy) since 1986. They are famous in the global coffee community for winning industry praise for their engineering breakthroughs. Their machines are universally awarded "best-in-class" titles by espresso experts and coffee geeks for bringing commercial-grade components, like heavy brass boilers and professional valves.

I’ve cared deeply for this over the past year (since June 2025), using bottled water and, on a few occasions when I ran out, soft Porto tap water.

Technical superiority & key features:

- Professional 250ml Brass Boiler: While cheaper machines use aluminium thermoblocks, Anita’s heavy brass boiler delivers superior temperature stability for consistently rich and tasty espresso shots and lattes.

- Built-in Micrometric Grinder: Features 38mm conical steel burrs with stepless adjustment, allowing greater precision when “dialing in” your beans - a feature usually found only in high-end standalone grinders.

- 3-Way Solenoid Valve: A professional feature that instantly “dries out” the coffee puck after brewing, preventing messy drips and making the portafilter easier to clean.

- Integrated Manometer: A real-time pressure gauge that monitors the 15-bar pump, helping ensure your extraction stays in the “sweet spot” for delicious crema.

-Adjustable High-Pressure Steam Wand: Equipped with a vertical steam wand and a classic frothing attachment for effortless milk texturing. Features a manual side-knob that lets you regulate the steam speed and power, giving you full control over your foam.

- Polished Stainless Steel Body: Easy to clean, resistant to stains and scratches when properly maintained, and built to last.

Condition & maintenance:

- Pristine Maintenance: The machine has been deep-cleaned regularly. I have polished the stainless steel and deep-cleaned the 57mm portafilter to remove all organic residue from coffee. Doesn´t have limescale or anomalies.

- Pro tip for buyer: For the best results, I recommend running a small amount of hot water through the portafilter before brewing. Pre-heating the group head stabilises the temperature, resulting in a significantly richer crema and a more balanced shot. Always use bottled water and give the machine time to warm up properly.

Transaction details:

Communication: Handled exclusively over OLX chat. To respect privacy and avoid scammers, phone numbers will not be shared. I am fluent in English and Portuguese.

Payment: Bank transfer only - the machine will be handed over or shipped only once the payment is visible in the bank account.

Shipping: Includes the original boxes, plastic and manuals. Can be handed over directly at a secure and public location in Porto. Alternatively, if you are outside of Porto, I can ship the machine safely via CTT, with the buyer covering the shipping costs upfront.