LONDINIUM I

This is the machine we looked high and low for and couldn't buy.  So we made it.  A commercial lever machine for evaluating espresso roasts accurately, consistently, and easily, yet with a radically reduced form factor so it blends nicely into a domestic kitchen rather than completely dominating the space as commercial lever machines do

LONDINIUM I is designed to be on all day, every day, yet it maintains the correct idle temperature when a shot is not drawn for many hours.  The 7Kg commercial lever group is guaranteed to be...

LONDINIUM I water filter-softener cartridge and adaptor

If you are fortunate to live in an area where your tap water is not hard (if limescale deposits accumulate in your electric kettle/jug you have hard water that must not be used in LONDINIUM I) you do not need to use these water softener cartridges in your LONDINIUM I

It is worth noting that even though you may not have hard tap water (as defined above) you may still have other impurities that will negatively impact on the taste of your espresso, most commonly chlorine.  In this situation you may choose to use these cartridges as they also contain...

LONDINIUM bottomless portafilter and ridged double basket

This bottomless portafilter is produced by the same company that make the groups for the LONDINIUM lever espresso machines

That means the standard brass forged portafilter has the bottom milled out before it is chrome plated

This is why the finish of the chrome plating over the milled edge is of a very high standard

LONDINIUM single spout portafilter and ridged single basket

This single spout portafilter is produced by the same company that make the groups for the LONDINIUM lever espresso machine.  Forged brass, not cast

LONDINIUM double spout portafilter and ridged double basket

This double spout portafilter is produced by the same company that make the groups for the LONDINIUM lever espresso machine.  Forged brass, not cast

LONDINIUM I - coloured drip trays

All machines are supplied with mirror polished stainless steel drip trays

Personalise your machine with the addition of a coloured stainless steel drip tray

Your machine will still be supplied with the standard mirror polished drip tray

Plumb in kit for LONDINIUM I

This kit is offered to owners of a LONDINIUM I in tank & pump guise who subsequently wish to connect their machines to the mains water supply and enjoy the silent running experience that lever espresso machines are famous for

To purchase this item please place a separate order from your LONDINIUM I machine order as all accessories are dispatched from London

The kit comprises 1.5 metres of braided stainless steel hose with a 3/8"BSP fitting on the free end and a bypass wire to take the electric pump out of the circuit.  The machine end of the braided stainless...

LONDINIUM II

The same group design as LONDINIUM I, although also available with twin spring option on a group by group basis

A 14 litre copper boiler with a 4000W element as standard, or the optional high output 7500W element for rapid recovery in the busiest retail coffee operations in the land - no waiting around for the boiler to recover pressure after you have drawn off a lot of hot water to fill a teapot or similar

The piece de resistance is the design of the dual fuel model (gas/electric) which has been crafted to ensure that the burners will not...

LONDINIUM III

The same group design as found on LONDINIUM I, although you will be able to specify a twin spring configuration on a group by group basis

A 21 litre copper boiler with a 7500W element as standard for rapid recovery

Shipping February 2013

Two Ancap espresso cups and saucers

The iconic ‘Ancap’ espresso cup. Manufactured in Italy with hand applied decals, then kiln fired a second time to seal the decal for years of vigorous use in commercial environments. The thick wall porcelain with the deep high quality glaze distinguishes them clearly from cheap imitations. The thick wall ensures the espresso retains its heat, and the small surface area of the cup ensures the crema forms dense & deep, not being able to disperse. No pitting in the glaze where the handle joins the body of the cup, as is often found on low quality cups.

This second edition...

The LONDINIUM tamper

The LONDINIUM tamper redefines what you understand a tamper to be.  Just 37mm high.  The handle is made from solid wenge hardwood.  The base from solid brass.  This evolution of accepted tamper design removes all the unnecessary adornments, making it easier to tamp level and with greatly heightened levels of feeling over the amount of pressure you exert on the coffee

Man has been making tool handles out of hardwood for a long time, and we still think it is the correct choice.  Whether its high summer or the depths of winter hardwood is never too hot or too cold...

Fine digital scales with calibration weight

Do you know what 16g of coffee looks like?  Neither do we, that’s why we use fine scales every time we run a new coffee.

Fine scales remove one more variable from the espresso equation.  These scales will quickly pay for themselves by significantly reducing the amount of coffee you waste, and dramatically improve the taste of your espresso.  You can easily taste the difference in your espresso when you change the dose by as little as 2 grams, hence the need for precision.  Two AAA batteries and a 200g calibration weight are included.  The scales are accurate to...

Specialist steam wand tips for LONDINIUM lever espresso machines

If you are finding it all happens a bit too fast with the standard four hole tip, shift into the slow lane and buy yourself some time with this two hole tip while you hone your skills

This two 1mm hole tip is also likely to be helpful if you are proficient in texturing the milk but only want to prepare small volumes, i.e. less than 200mL

Supplied with o-ring, as shown

If you want to know the percentage flow reduction over the standard tip the calculation is

Standard 4 hole tip:

4 x 1.5mm diameter holes

Surface area of...

Temptags

We are offering these temp tags for no other reason than they work.  Get some today & get your milk just right

Temptags indicate the ideal milk temperature by changing colour

Ensure the metal jug surface is clean and dry

Stick a temp tag to your metal jug as illustrated

Press and rub the Temptag® to ensure all air bubbles are removed, and you have a solid bond with the surface of the jug

An additional Temptag® can be placed on the opposite side of the jug for right or left handed use

As the yellow window begins to appear,...