CAFE QUALITY AT HOME...
Create luscious lattes, creamy cappuccinos, and other café-style drinks to impress your guests with the PL41TEMN Anna espresso coffee machine from Lelit. Featuring an excellent steam arm, quality 57 mm brewing group, PID temperature control for temperature stability, and a proper brass boiler - this espresso machine delivers by producing consistently great shots of espresso and steaming nice rich micro-foam milk. PL41 is one of our most popular selling espresso machines; if you are looking for a great quality single boiler espresso machine at a great price point, then the Lelit PL41TEMN is ideal. This machine delivers cafe quality espresso and nice fine steamed milk - perfect for creating all your favourite speciality coffees.
One of the very best single boiler home espresso machines - made from quality components designed to bring cafe quality capabilities to your home. Excellent quality espresso combined with excellent milk steaming ability make this a brilliant option for those wanting a compact home espresso machine with strong performance.
OVERVIEW
Cafe quality espresso coffee brewing
Lelit Anna produces really great espresso thanks to the use of commercial style components, excellent thermal stability, and proper non-pressurised baskets just like you would find on a commercial coffee machine. Both the brewing group and coffee filter-holder are manufactured from chromed brass to maximise heat retention and thermal stability - the proper brass boiler is mounted directly above the brewing group which contributes to the temperature stability required for making great espresso. This thermal stability is what ensures your espresso is extracted at just the right temperature to maximise flavour and consistency.
Powerful steam... with fine micro-foam
A proper brass boiler combined with 1000 w heating power produces powerful dry steam. Excellent steam power combined with a single steam hole tip tuned to the 250 mL boiler size makes it possible to achieve a nice fine micro-foam for all your favourite specialty coffees.
Fast to heat
PL41 heats from cold to ready for making coffee in less than 5 minutes. In fact, the boiler will come up to temperature in 2 minutes, but you have to wait for the filter-holder to be nice and hot to ensure you make really great espresso. Heating from coffee mode into steam mode takes less than 90 seconds.
Digital PID temperature controller - temperature stability + adjustment
Electronic PID temperature controller allows you to adjust the boiler temperature above or below the standard 90 degrees Celsius to suit different bean roasts and origins. PID is more accurate than a traditional thermostat because it continuously switches the heating system on and off to maintain a constant temperature - idle boiler temperature can be maintained within 1 degree compared to over 10 degrees of variation with traditional thermostats. This means more consistent coffee for you.
Compact elegant design
This coffee machine won't take up your whole kitchen, with a nice compact footprint it delivers great results while being easy to find space for. Smart clean lines, highly polished bodywork, and a brilliant quality of fit and finish; this is one appliance you will be proud to have on display in your kitchen.
Awesome build quality
Lelit espresso machines are renowned for their high quality of fit and finish. Where other manufacturers save money using steel and plastic, Lelit uses brass and stainless steel. You only have to see a Lelit machine to realise the quality of componentry, attention to detail, and superior quality finish.
Built by people who are passionate about espresso
Hand assembled in Brescia, Italy; Lelit espresso coffee machines are built with passion, in the true Italian style. Unlike many of the traditional coffee machine manufacturers, Lelit are a young and innovative company with a huge focus on advancing the home espresso coffee machine market by delivering innovative products. It is these new product innovations, combined with quality components and a relentless focus on design that make Lelit espresso machines some of the very best available in the market.
SUITABILITY
Home espresso coffee making
CAFE QUALITY ESPRESSO COFFEE
Excellent thermal stability
The brew boiler is located directly over the brewing group to maximise temperature stability and ensure water travels the shortest path from boiler to your cup while remaining at the right temperature. Brewing group and boiler are constructed from brass to maximise temperature stability and keep your delicious espresso at the correct temperature.
Stable brew boiler temperature
Lelit uses a PID temperature controller to keep the brew temperature within 1 degree. Unlike thermostat-controlled machines which can have up to 10 degrees variation in brew water temperature; the PID on this machine keeps the water at the same temperature each and every time you make a coffee for more consistent results.
Chromed brass 57 mm filter-holder
A proper filter-holder constructed from chromed brass helps to maintain a nice stable brew temperature for perfect professional quality espresso. Heavy duty 57 mm chromed brass filter-holder allows you to extract espresso just like the professionals. Lelit Anna filter-holder has a double outlet and includes a range of coffee filter baskets to suit your requirements.
Brew extraction pressure gauge
A real asset when searching for the ultimate extraction, the brew extraction pressure gauge tells you under what pressure your espresso is being extracted. If the pressure is too high you can adjust your coffee grind to be more coarse; if the pressure is too low, you can adjust to a finer grind.
Adjustable brew temperature
Want your espresso extracted at a slightly higher or lower temperature? No problem... You can adjust the brew temperature above or below the standard 90 degrees to suit your taste and coffee variety. This is particularly useful if you want to experiment with single origin or other specialty coffees.
3-Way brewing control valve
3-Way solenoid valve is a commercial feature that not only directs the flow of water from the boiler to the brew group, but also relieves the water pressure off the ground coffee once brewing is complete. The valve relieves brewing pressure from the filter-holder allowing you to remove the filter-holder immediately after brewing is complete - ready to make another espresso.
Powerful 15 bar ULKA vibration pump
Industry standard 15 bar ULKA vibration pump delivers pressurised water to the brewing system.
Factory calibrated Over-Pressure Valve
Factory calibrated Over Pressure Valve ensures the optimum extraction pressure is achieved for a smooth creamy espresso. Over-pressure valve regulates the pump pressure by returning excess pressure back to the water tank. Over-pressure valves help to prevent over-extraction of your espresso.
Manual Pre-Infusion
While the PL41 doesn't have any programmed pre-infusion control. You can pre-infuse the coffee by activating the pump switch for 1-2 seconds, then letting the coffee rest for a few seconds, before beginning to extract your espresso. This process delivers a small amount of water into the coffee before the full extraction pressure is applied. This pre-infusion creates are more even distribution of the ground coffee to improve espresso flow.
2-Cup and 1-Cup non pressurised filter baskets
Included are 2-Cup and 1-Cup filter baskets for making espresso in the commercial style where you grind coffee freshly for each cup. This achieves the best quality espresso where the grind consistency, dose, and compression are optimised for perfect espresso.
ESE POD 1-Cup filter basket
You can make coffee using ESE coffee pods with the included special ESE POD filter basket.
STEAM MILK LIKE THE PROFESSIONALS
Powerful dry steam
Solid brass boiler delivers a nice powerful supply of steam. Lelit Anna has the capacity to steam nice velvety milk for around 4 cups before you should refill the boiler. The brass boiler construction combined with a 1000 w heating element maintains a powerful steam supply from start to finish. This is what sets this machine apart from cheaper and entry-level single boiler coffee machines.
Fast heat time
1000w heating power and a relatively small 250 mL boiler size means this machine can deliver steam in less than 90 seconds. Once steam mode is engaged the boiler temperature ramps up to over 125 degrees. When steam is ready the PID display flashes; now the steam valve can be opened, and you can steam your milk.
Single hole steam tip for fine micro-foam
Lelit Anna includes a single hole steam tip designed to deliver a nice fine stream of super heated steam. Single hole steam tips are the best for small domestic espresso machines delivering a single strong high-pressure jet of steam to assist with creating that desired micro-foam.
Commercial-style steam arm with ball-joint for control
Ball-joint steam arm connection gives you three axis of movement making it easy to position your steam arm just how you want it for maximum control of your milk steaming.
Soft-close professional style steam valve
Teflon steam gasket provides an easy to operate and reliable steam seal.
PID digital temperature display
PID temperature display indicates the steam/water temperature. Once you have switched the machine into steam mode simply wait until the display begins to flash (this indicates the machine has reached steam temperature) then begin steaming your milk.
STEAM MILK LIKE THE PROFESSIONALS
87 mm cup clearance for latte glasses
87 mm clearance between the drip tray and the centre of the filter-holder allows you to use two latte glasses at once. The distance between the drip tray and filter-holder outlet is 80 mm. Suitable for use with 220/250 mL Duralex cafe latte glasses, 8oz takeaway cups, or 227 mL regular size KeepCup.
Water level indicator
View the water level quickly and easily. Left-hand side of the machine has a cut-out allowing you to view the water level in the water tank.
Metal toggle switches for ease of use
Two front mounted metal toggle switches provide easy control of the machine function. One switch operates the pump, while the other has three positions for coffee, hot-water, and steam functions. The metal toggle switches are solid and reliable giving a nice positive feel. The on-off button is mounted on the rear of the machine.
Wide cup warmer
A large cup-warming surface located on the top of the machine holds up to 6 espresso cups or 2 latte/cappuccino cups and keeps them warm.
Large drip tray slides out for easy clean-up
The large drip tray can accommodate a generous amount of spent coffee water and slides out for easy cleaning.
Generous 2.0 L water tank
2.0 L water tank is enough for a large number of coffees, so you won't be filling it up every day.
Easy PID control
Boiler temperature is easily adjusted by holding down the two PID buttons for 2 seconds. When the temperature flashes you can increase or decrease the boiler temperature. After a few seconds the PID will stop flashing and you can continue to use the machine.
STYLISH DESIGN WITH QUALITY CONSTRUCTION
Polished stainless-steel exterior
Polished stainless-steel construction for an attractive, durable, and long-lasting machine.
High quality metal components
Switches, lids, and drip tray grill all manufactured from metal for durable and attractive finish.
Superior finish
Rolled metal edges, high grade stainless steel, and a superior level of fit and finish.
ABOUT LELIT
Lelit is based in Brescia approximately 90 km East of Milan in the industrial heart of northern Italy. A family owned and operated business Lelit designs, develops, and produces traditional manual espresso coffee machines for the household and professional market. While certainly not the oldest name in espresso; Lelit is one of the most innovate names in the espresso machine industry owing to its strong technical tradition and advanced research and development facility.
Lelit products are driven by 6 key guiding principles:
No frills, everything we produce must be functional.
Great attention to the internal dynamics, functional excellence.
Careless of trends and frames of mind, our goal is to produce something that will last in time.
We transfer our experience from the commercial machines to the domestic appliances.
Handmade laboratory. We like to get our hands on things.
Italian heart, European spirit.
Lelit is certainly one of the most innovative espresso machine manufacturers - Lelit designs much of its own components including switches, gauges, steam arms, and filter-holders - all with a relentless focus on functionality and improving the quality of coffee in the cup. All Lelit products are thoughtfully designed, with excellent quality materials, to be both highly functional and long lasting.
TECHNICAL DETAILS AND SPECIFICATIONS
57mm brewing group - Saturated brew group design - brew boiler located directly above the filter-holder.
Digital PID temperature controller.
Commercial style steam arm - single hole steam tip + ball-joint connection for three axis of movement.
Brew pressure gauge.
Rotary steam valve with soft-close Teflon PTFE seal
250mL brass boiler 1000w
2 Cup Double Outlet Chromed Brass 57 mm filter holder
3x Coffee filter baskets (2-Cup, 1-Cup, ESE Pod)
2.7L removable water tank
Italian 15 Bar ULKA vibration pump.
Dimensions: 230 mm [w] x 280 mm (370 with filter-holder) [d] x 340 mm [h]
Weight: 7.8 kg
Heating time from cold: ~ 5 minutes
Heating time from coffee to steam: ~ 90 seconds
Power: 1050 w - 230 V
12-month warranty
Made in Italy
Polished Stainless Steel Finish
WHATS INCLUDED
Lelit PL41TEMN Anna Single Boiler 250 mL PID Vibration Pump Tank Espresso Coffee Machine
57 mm chromed brass double filter-holder
Double filter basket
Single filter basket
Pod filter basket
Plastic tamper
Plastic coffee scoop
User manual
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3 Reviews Hide Reviews Show Reviews
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LELIT PL41TEM ANNA PID ESPRESSO COFFEE MACHINE
Great little machine. Makes excellent espresso coffee. But ... it leaks water under pressure, at the top of the filter basket. Maybe a faulty seal?
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Great Espresso Machine
Purchased this machine from Espresso.co.nz almost a year ago now and has been going strong and making excellent coffee without a hitch since. It's nice and compact, easy to use and looks great on the bench. Pair it with a good grinder, and you're set to make some brilliant coffee.
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LELIT PL41TEMN ANNA
Nice machine. Replaced a dual boiler Breville which gave me good service till it died. Taking time to get used to a single boiler and only making milk coffee but the coffee sure tastes good! It does feel a little flimsy too from the Breville which sat on the bench and could not be moved but again, it's a whole different beast which needs time to adjust to. Much more hands on.
