We've tried a variety of manual espresso makers and found that they either don't create very excellent espresso or that for the same money, you could get an electric espresso machine that performs the same thing with less fuss. Leverpresso is the ideal compromise, producing a real espresso without breaking the bank, and it's portable enough that you'll want to take it with you when you travel. Leverpresso is incredibly simple to operate, thanks to a straightforward design that includes a portafilter basket that screws on and off similarly to how a portafilter is inserted into an espresso machine group head. The twin levers make it easier to maintain a consistent 9 bar pressure with less effort than a single lever would. You can easily preheat Leverpresso while it's all together just by pouring in hot water and then pushing down the dual levers to empty it, so you won't burn yourself trying to insert hot metal pieces into place. Leverpresso - a true portable lever espresso maker.