The Swiss-made holy grail of home lever espresso — hand-built, virtually indestructible, and capable of producing transcendent shots. Recommended for serious enthusiasts willing to invest.
The Cremina is what lever espresso obsessives save up for. It's not a starter machine — it's the machine you keep forever. If budget allows, a well-maintained used Cremina is worth every penny.
“I'd recommend getting a well cared for or restored Olympia Express Cremina. Good ones run around $1000-1500USD on Ebay.”
