High-tech electronics and intricate engineering seem to have become part-and-parcel of the modern coffee-making experience, with high-end java-focussed brands like Nuova Simonellia and Concordia almost entirely removing the human element of creating an espresso. Thankfully, not all brands have gone the all-automated route, and the new Newton Lever-Press Espresso Maker is just one example.
The brainchild of the New Zealand-based espresso enthusiasts at Newton Espresso, simplicity underlines every aspect of the Newton Lever-Press Espresso Maker. Available as a counter-top model or a wall-mounted appliance, the process is minimalism at its very best. Simply add your grinds to basket, pour boiling water, then raise and lower the lever, and enjoy your freshly-made espresso.
Once you’ve familiarised yourself with its mechanisms, the non-electric device also allows you to further personalise your beverage in several ways – the force applied to the lever, the coarseness of the ground coffee, quantity of beans used, etc – so that you can have your cuppa made just the way you like it.
Crafted in a sleek stainless steel frame with anodised aluminium barrel and lever and an American hard maple timber base, it’s also easy to clean and stain-resistant – a handy feature for any accidental drippage. What’s more, the entire process is whisper-soft, while also being wholly eco-friendly – no capsules, plastic wrappers or filters. To pre-order your very own US$580 Newton Lever-Press Espresso Maker, visit this website.