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Who's the next to fall for the lever's siren call?
Interesting. I don't think I could have started with a lever. The Silvia and then Milo's add-on PID were the steps I needed along the way.
What grabs me about the Cremina/lever in general:
^ Hands-on. Your call of "at one with the machine." I know it is a bit tongue in cheek while at the same time meaning the zen of if. Being tactile, I just love it.
^ Craftsmanship. I have a pocket watch. I use my Grandmother's fountain pen. Now I have a Swiss-made espresso machine that invites me to join in the process.
^ No pump. Nothing like a drip, drip, drip from the porta-filter at 6.30 a.m. without that pump going <garuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuump...>
^ Lots to grow into. Learning right torque. Steaming will be a whole 'nother challenge. John has nothing to worry about. In reading, lots of guys toothpick mod the Cremina's wand. Calm it down. Like putting a governor on a '57 Chevy. No.
Jump in. Plenty of room in leverland.
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