La Pavoni PC-16 Professional Espresso Machine, Chrome
PC-16 Color: Chrome Features: -Perfect for home use; a great addition to any kitchen. -Easy-to-use hands-on lever and piston operation. -Makes 16 cups of espresso (2-ounce servings). -Makes espresso and steams milk with the greatest of ease. Color: -Silver. Body Material: -Metal. Base Material: -Metal. Product Type: -Manual (Lever). Dimensions: Overall Height – Top to
PC-16 Color: Chrome Features: -Perfect for home use; a great addition to any kitchen. -Easy-to-use hands-on lever and piston operation. -Makes 16 cups of espresso (2-ounce servings). -Makes espresso and steams milk with the greatest of ease. Color: -Silver. Body Material: -Metal. Base Material: -Metal. Product Type: -Manual (Lever). Dimensions: Overall Height – Top to Bottom: -12 Inches. Overall Width – Side to Side: -7 Inches. Overall Depth – Front to Back: -11 Inches. Overall Product Weight: -16 Pounds.Perhaps it’s not surprising that an Italian company such as La Pavoni takes its espresso and cappuccino very seriously. The detailed manual and video that come with this professional-style machine spare no small detail while guiding you through the espresso and cappuccino process. With proper equipment, La Pavoni argues, including very fine grounds and a state-of-the art machine, an espresso or cappuccino can be a work of art. Because cafe prices are rising and an improperly made espresso is indistinguishable from mud, it’s worth investing the time and equipment required for a rich and truly satisfying espresso experience. For me, one thing that separates a barista-style cappuccino from many homemade efforts is the quality of the foam. The Europiccola produces foam with just right amount of frothiness, although the foam can also be controlled if you prefer less enthusiastic frothing. For top-quality cappuccinos, the machine should be descaled four or five times a year (descaling instructions are included). Made of gleaming chrome, this strikingly attractive machine should not be cleaned with abrasives. –Laura Cuthbert
Editor’s note: This item may arrive with water inside from the manufacturer’s pressure test. This is a normal occurrence and doesn’t point to a problem with the machine.
Product Features
- Professional-style machine
- Attractive chrome base
- Great steaming mechanism for cappuccinos
- Comes with detailed instructions and an instructional video
- Made in Italy
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A Member Of The Family After 15 years of near daily use, I thought it was time for me to relay my experiences and opinion on the La Pavoni PC-16.
A machine for perfectionists! I have owned this machine (8-cup) for over ten years and everyday when I make my morning cappuccino I love it more. You can spend more for a machine that measures the coffee, tamps it, pulls the water through and steams the milk for you, but you can tip the kids behind the counter at Starbucks and they’ll do the same thing. Making espresso should be a little art and a little science and this machine an impeccable balance of the two. If you aren’t the kind of person who takes joy in mixing…
30 years of service from my La Pavoni Professionale I bought my La Pavoni in the summer of 1983 after high school. It was heavily used during college (especially finals week) and has made me superb espresso continually. This morning I made a spiced chai using it. I’ve been amazed with the quality of the unit. I unfortunately bought a model that had a brass and copper film that looked spectacular for about 8 months then began to peel off. It’s now not terribly attractive but still pumps out amazing Java.