Overall Rating
8.9, Based on 19 Reviews
Avg Price
$1,350.00
Manufacturer
Elektra
Machine Type
Spring piston lever machine
Colors
Chrome and Brass, Brass, Brass and Copper
Class
Spring Piston Lever Espresso Machine
Pro Review
Yes
First Look
Yes
QuickShot
No
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Elektra makes the beautiful and functional Elektra Micro Casa Semi Automatica lever machine in a range of styles based on metal choices.
A1pha Geek (quality: 6.5)
03.24.2009
Rating: 9.8
Bottom Line: Gorgeous Machine that makes Heavenly Espresso!
Barry Popma (quality: 8.2)
12.31.2005
Rating: 9.6
Bottom Line: Great coffee, simple operation, great looks, low maintenance, and ready for me every morning. Who could ask for more?
Bill Way (quality: 8.5)
11.17.2007
Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: Beautiful, beautifully made, lasts for years and years and makes the best shots anywhere.
Cosby Chaney (quality: 3.0)
10.29.2011
Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: If you can't make good espresso with the Mcal, at least you know it's the operator.
Gustav Stanowitz (quality: 8.0)
08.09.2006
Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: Wonderful Expresso maker if you want to spend time to understand it.
Jack Morrow (quality: 6.0)
09.11.2006
Rating: 9.8
Bottom Line: Simple, Functional, Beautiful
John Boddie
12.21.2011
Rating: 9.8
Bottom Line: The Ultimate Personal Ristretto Machine
John Manzo (quality: 8.8)
09.07.2007
Rating: 8.0
Bottom Line: It's quirky, but it's a gorgeous machine that makes superb espresso and has one of the best steam wands you'll ever use.
Kevin Cash (quality: 6.1)
07.26.2005
Rating: 7.8
Bottom Line: The Micro Casa Leva is a top notch unit that produces espresso as beautiful as it's own image.
Len Caplan (quality: 7.1)
03.08.2005
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: Every morning when I walked into the kitchem and saw it, it would make me smile - A wonderful espresso experience.
Nick Kitchener (quality: 9.0)
01.10.2009
Rating: 10.0
Bottom Line: Reminds me of an Italian girlfriend - almost perfect and one hell of an experience.
Peter Cotterell (quality: 3.0)
04.11.2011
Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: This is a machine capable of reaching great heights of flavour with show stopping looks!
Richard Spindler (quality: 5.4)
04.04.2005
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: An extremely beautiful expresso machine of a classic type which makes great coffee with style!
Rick Davis (quality: 7.4)
11.01.2004
Rating: 9.6
Bottom Line: Perfect espresso, great steamer, and it makes me smile every morning and evening when I look at it.
Rosu Binzu (quality: 4.0)
04.09.2009
Rating: 8.2
Bottom Line: Put in the effort, and you will be pulling simply the best shots.
Scott Macdonald (quality: 5.3)
11.08.2007
Rating: 8.6
Bottom Line: There is no better machine on the market! Hands down! Best espresso I've had.
Simon Lewthwaite (quality: 3.0)
02.21.2007
Rating: 7.2
Bottom Line: Stylish, affordable but patience is the key.
Steven Markin (quality: 7.0)
11.17.2007
Rating: 8.6
Bottom Line: Lasts forever, great fun to use, makes great expresso and a joy to look at.
Theodore Awad (quality: 5.5)
01.07.2006
Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: The Elektra Mini Verticale Semi Automatica released is as beautiful as the espresso it pumps.Smaller model of the famous "Belle Epoque" upright espresso makers found in Coffee Houses & Cafes throughout Italy & Europe!
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