Lelit appliances: review and lineup
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Lelit is an Italian maker of prosumer espresso machines, owned by Breville Group Limited since an acquisition announced in 2022. It's best known for the Bianca, a dual-boiler machine with a paddle that lets you control water flow during the shot. Lelit sits at the enthusiast end of the market: you'll pull your own shots, and the machine gives you the tools to fine-tune them.
Our database covers the Lelit Bianca V3 (about $2,999.95). It has two stainless-steel boilers, 0.8 liters for brewing and 1.5 for steam, so you can brew and steam together. The manual paddle changes flow during extraction, and an OLED PID display shows temperature, a shot timer and pre-infusion settings. A rotary pump means it can be plumbed into a water line, which makes it one of the better choices for a built-in coffee bar; the 2.5-liter reservoir mounts on the side or back if you don't plumb it. Wood accents and stainless, black or white finishes round it out.
Plan for a separate grinder; the Bianca doesn't have one. Check your clearance, too: it's 15.75 inches tall and 19.1 inches deep.
The warranty is 3 years parts and labor, serviced in the US through Whole Latte Love. That's longer than the 2 years common on super-automatics. Lelit is sold online through specialty retailers.
Who should shop Lelit: espresso hobbyists who want to experiment with flow and pre-infusion, and anyone planning a plumbed coffee station. Who should skip it: people who want push-button drinks (see Jura or De'Longhi) or guided automation (see the Breville Oracle Jet from parent Breville).
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Lelit appliances we review
Lelit Bianca V3 Dual Boiler Espresso Machine
Lelit · Coffee machine · Countertop espresso
- $3,000 MSRP
- 11.4″ wide
- 3-yr full warranty
- Grinder: No
The Lelit Bianca V3 is the enthusiast's espresso machine, and our pick for most serious home baristas. Whole Latte Love lists it at $2,999.95, with stainless steel dual boilers (0.8 L brew, 1.5 L steam), PID control, a quiet rotary pump and a paddle that lets you profile flow during each shot. It can also be plumbed, which makes it a rare fit for a built-in coffee bar. A 3-year parts and labor warranty is serviced by Whole Latte Love. You'll still need a grinder, and the paddle is a lot of control for casual drinkers.
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Questions about Lelit
Is the Lelit Bianca worth it?
For hands-on espresso lovers, yes. For about $2,999.95 you get dual boilers, PID, a rotary pump, paddle flow profiling, a plumbing option and a 3-year warranty. Our editorial ratings, estimated from specs rather than tests, score it a 5 for performance and a 4 for value, ahead of the pricier Linea Micra on value.
Can the Lelit Bianca be plumbed in?
Yes. The Bianca V3 is plumbable thanks to its rotary pump, so it can draw from a water line instead of the 2.5-liter reservoir. That makes it a good fit for a built-in coffee bar. Have a plumber add a shutoff valve and consider water filtration.
Who owns Lelit?
Breville Group Limited owns Lelit; the acquisition was announced in 2022. Lelit still makes its machines in Italy. The ownership gives Lelit's Bianca a natural place above Breville's own automated machines, such as the Oracle Jet, for buyers who want full manual control.