Cafelat Robot Barista Manual Espresso Maker
Cafelat Robot Barista Manual Epresso Maker, Black
PriceVariations (5)
- Barista model with built in pressure gauge
- Professional 58 mm stainless steel filter basket
- Completely plastic-free
- Handmade, assembled and tested in Hong Kong by Paul Pratt
- All you need is ground coffee and some hot water from a kettle
The Cafelat Robot Barista is a lever-style home espresso maker. By pushing down on levers, home brewers build up pressure inside the portafilter, dispersion screen, and basket. It uses few parts, no complicated electronics and only premium materials like stainless steel. All the parts for coffee are completely plastic free!
The water and coffee only contact stainless steel, a food grade silicone piston seal and a food grade silicone top pin of the filter screen. All components are tested for food safety. The main body is made from die-cast aluminium and powder coated but does not have any contact with the water or coffee.
What you need to make espresso
All you need is ground coffee, some hot water from a kettle and you are all set. The whole process is simple and takes just a few minutes - no need for any capsule machine and less plastic waste for the landfills.
Pressure gauge
The Robot Barista has a built in pressure gauge which will display the pressure from the basket during extraction. The pressure gauge displays the pressure that you exert with the arms. It does not create the pressure.
VIDEO: How to brew espresso with the Robot (No Tamping):
VIDEO: How Robot works inside the filter basket:
- Brand Cafelat
- Product number 11275
- EAN 4897028573168
- Black
Inside the box
- The main body of the Barista Robot with the arms and base assembled
- Full set of pressure gauge installed
- 1 portafilter and 1 portafilter spout
- 1 professional basket
- 1 tamper
- 1 stainless steel filter screen
- 1 bag of filter paper as a replacement of filter screen
- 1 silicone mat
- Piston blanking plug and Teflon washer
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Customer reviews
Best Purchase in a while
Whenever you make a purchase, there’s usually a gap between expectation and reality. Most of the time, I’m satisfied if the product simply meets my expectations. It’s rare that something I buy actually exceeds them.
Before purchasing this product, I did extensive research, and the overwhelmingly positive reviews set my expectations quite high. Even so, I was genuinely surprised—this product didn’t just meet those expectations, it far exceeded them. I’m absolutely thrilled with both the product and the decision to go with it.
Cafelat Robot is simple (+) super
Very easy to use espresso press. With a bit of practice, the espressos turn out excellently. The manometer helps, but it is not necessary, because with the right grind size and amount of coffee powder, you can feel the right pressing pressure. It's hard to get more ecological than this. I added a champagne cork to the dumper. The Robot is a recommendation for coffee enthusiasts.
U.A.Very happy
I had the Flair NEO, which was a starter machine. I found the workflow a bit fussy, and struggled to get consistent shots with it. I thought of upgrading to the Flair 58, but was concerned after I read that it also was a bit difficult due to the basket size. I am not really a person who will spend hours tinkering and figuring out the nuances...I just want to make a good espresso on a manual machine. So, I read that the Cafelat Robot was a bit easier to use and more forgiving, and did not need preheating for the Medium roast beans I use. So far, I'm very happy. Workflow is much easier, and after only a few days getting good coffee out of it. I think I can still improve it a bit.... lol...
K.C.Worthy of the praise
I had heard a lot of good things about the Robot, but I didn't expect it to be such a wonderful device.
With this machine, you can get exactly the profile you want with incredible precision. However, the device is very forgiving too.
I've brewed the best espressos of my life with the Robot.
I've been wishing for a better coffee basket, tamper, and a better positioned pressure gauge, but I can live with these.
Retro-Futuristic Beauty
I've chosen this model after months of research in the topic of manual lever espresso machines. The Cafelat Robot - designed and manufactured by Mr. Paul Pratt (based on the Baby Faema machine from the 60’s) - is by far the best choice. The whole structure is very massive and well elaborated, very intuitive to use, however the pressure gauge is a helpful guide for beginners. Difficult maintenance, tweaking, preheating is NOT needed (just in very extreme cases: very light roasts or dense, high altitude beans). The machine itself is so cute, that you can easily develop a kind of emotional attachment to it! And of course it makes espresso in such an easy and delicious way that the end product (your daily brew) competes with the coffee made by 1000$+ electricity powered machines!
A joy to use
This manual machine makes delightful cups of espresso every time - Super product!
M.E.Stylish, easy to use, and makes excellent espresso
My first 4 attempts failed, but then I learned the process and created the best espresso I've ever tasted.
Feels sturdy, comes with clear instructions. I am also a person who loves craftsmanship and working with hands, so this suited me perfectly.
Love my fire engine red Robot
The Cafelat Robot Barista is a joy to work with.
I love the process of making espresso with it. I chose the barista model with the pressure gauge, because I'm still learning a lot about making espresso. I feel that being able to see what pressure I'm building helps me learn faster so for me it was worth the extra cost. The Robot is easy to clean after use and once you've made the first few espresso easy to work with.
Simple is beautiful
Pros:
- size and appearance
- quiet compared to electric ones
- work flow is straightforward and fast
- high-quality construction
Cons:
- tamper could be more ergonomic
- pressure gauge is aesthetically in the right place, but practically difficult to read when applying full body pressure while pulling a shot.
Great
The only downside is that the pressure gauge is facing forward instead of upwards. If it had been directed upwards, it would have been easier to see during brewing. Otherwise, nothing to complain about.
JExcellent manual machine
Combined with a good grinder, this machine makes absolutely superior espresso! A very well-finished device that is sure to last for years. Easy to keep clean and maintain. Easy and pleasant to use if you have a grasp of the basics of espresso preparation. In capable hands, it outperforms similarly priced and more expensive pump machines 6-0. I would give it 5 stars if the pressure gauge was positioned a bit better. In its current location, it's a bit difficult to monitor extraction pressure during brewing. Despite this, making excellent espresso is easy.
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