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Hi Tom. I also agree that you can make one quick video (for us who own Grace) to show us how to open and adjust OPV 😊 Thanks for that!

My Grace has manufactured in March 2022, and has a pressure setup at 9 bars. I was really supprised and glad that I don't need to open the machine 😊

Bought several products made in Italy in the past, none of them impressed me in terms of quality and reliability, styling yes. From what I gather of your review above that confirms my belief.

I got now the chance to buy this Maschine from a colleague. Really looking forward to the first cappuccino 😊

I own a Grace too and agree with your assessment, all in all it's a great machine for it's price tag. One useful tip: when you go from steam mode back to coffee mode, leave the steam valve opened up and it will get you to the operational temperature a lot faster.

What a fabulous review. I've had the machine close to 3 years and now I will change basket and portafilter and try to reduce the pressure. Thank you Tom!!

Good honest review. I own the Kate and the pressure issue is the same - its really rubbish from Lelit setting the pressure so high on machines whilst making this so hard to reset at home.

I think lelit machines are the best machines in the market Best value for money

Excellent review Tom, as usual. I especially liked the basket comparison and the info about adjusting the OPV. I have to wonder why some manufacturers still insist on shipping machines from the factory with such high pressure, when it's known to cause sub-par extractions and increase the chance of channeling. There's absolutely no downside to setting machines to 9 bar, even if in practice the pressure will be around 8 bar (which is probably even better in most cases). One theory I heard is that 11+ bar pressure is required for ESE pod compatibility, but who really buys a machine like this to use it with pods? A couple of additional points: 1. The shot counter now counts up, but this is something that Lelit recently changed. Past models (I think up to about a year ago) counted down. If people are buying second hand, they should be aware of this. 2. I would much rather get a self-leveling tamper instead of a Lelit branded one. I think the self-leveling mechanism brings a real benefit that's worth paying a bit extra for. However finding one with a 57.35mm diameter is a bit of a challenge, but you can order a 58mm version from aliexpress and a 57.35mm custom base plate. I can add links to the relevant product pages if anyone is interested. All in all, a very appealing machine. I don't own one (I use a Bianca V3 and a Flair 58), but if I had to recommend a machine to a friend at this budget, the Grace would be my pick over popular (but more feature-thin) options like the Rancilio Silvia and Gaggia Classic Pro.

I really like the Germanish point of view of espressos.... so clean and objective! Congrats

For the Lelit Elizabeth it's possible to change the LCC display to show the actual boiler temperature in the advanced menu. I'd assume the same would be the case for this model. Dave Corbey has some videos on changing the setting with the elizabeth

Just ordered the Grace online, thanks for the timely review

Thanks Tom, you nailed it in this video, covered everything I am looking for in the machine

I bought this machine (the Victoria version bc the Grace was out of stock) and we couldn't be happier. The espresso is delicious, and the machine is easy to operate. We did upgrade our baskets (although we still can't pull shots with a bottomless portafilter since it's too hard to get super fresh beans where we live). Highly recommend! We have this paired with the Eureka Silenzio grinder.

Tom, you may also try to change the shower screen - I've bought an IMS screen and it was a game changer for me. Among others, the shot became much less prone to channeling. By the way, maybe they put different baskets, mine were not so horrible (I've bought the machine a year ago), but I've changed them to Ascaso and, honestly speaking, i feel no big difference apart from a bit different flow rate.

Please make a separate video about adjusting the OPV

Unfortunately you didn´t talk about the pressure. For me it is hardly possible to reach 8 bars. If I grind the coffee finer to get 8 bar or more, it just drips. What can I do?

On point review, as usual. 👏

great review! Unfortunately it seems to be pretty hard to get this machine at a decent price right now, for whatever reason its either out of stock or above 800€

Thank you for the review Tom. I need your help please: Currently have a Gaggia Classic Evo since for only 4 months, bought brand new but have the already known "boilergate" issue, completely lost my confidence in the brand so I'm decided to switch to Lelit. I have 3 options: Anna (PL41TEM), Grace (PL81T) or Victoria (PL91T), Anna is 500 Euros, Grace is 650 Euros and Victoria 750 Euros. I know Anna is the oldest out here but read only good reviews about it and honestly I might be wrong but have a feeling that the quality of the important components was better in the past. So, which of the 3 do you think I should get? Other than 57mm vs 58mm what is the difference between Grace and Victoria? I rarely use the steam function, 99% of time drinking only espresso. PS: I'll use it with my current Eureka Mignon Specialita. HUGE Thank you for your help!!!😀

thx for the review! your vids helped me to get way more out of my old dedica but i guess now its time to move on:) i hava an opportunity to buy a returned PL91T. they seem super similar, tho on paper victoria seems better: - 250 ml vs 300 ml - 1000 W vs 1200 W - 57 mm vs 58 mm group - 7,4 kg vs 9,2 kg (i guess more stability:) are you aware of any downsides of PL91T? any advice?

A quick Internet search seems to indicate that the Grace is not available in the USA, the next one more expensive is, the Victoria, which at $1k is a little out of my price range. I'm sad....

Hi, I am a new owner of this lovely machine but I can't make such a nice cappuccino... I don't know how fine to grind the beans!? I am using Baraza sette 270 wi and I feel difficult to get the exact coarse to make like this espresso? Can you please advise me? Thank you

Just pull the trigger for this after watching.

Tom, you were talking about setting the OPV to 8.5 bars. Did you set this pressure with a blind basket, or this is the real world pressure with coffee? There's about 0.5 bar difference between them. By the way, I managed to turn the OPV screw without heating it. They say EU versions of the machines are mostly unglued.

Hi Tom :) Thanks a lot for a deep review. One day it can be a replacement for my GC. One question though - any reason why you turned off preinfusion?

Hi Tom, thanks for the great reviews you are making :) I am currently starting to get into the art of espresso making and am a bit lost between all the machines but am very much into the asthetics of the Lelit machines. Between the Grace and the Glenda which one would you recommend for a beginner?

Here are some recommended PID settings from Lelit Insider: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/d8yAfLJyneCVaXU.html&ab_channel=Lelitinsider which you can access and adjust when you hold + and - buttons and start the machine. There can also be a TR option, which should show real temperature when set to 1.

Thanks for another excellent & informative video. I started looking into buying a first home espresso "kit" last week and continue to come across your content -- really appreciate it. I wonder if you would be willing to give advice as to which machine you would prefer for a sub €600 - this, or the Bambino, or Gaggia? I feel completely lost in a sea of products. Cheers - Alex from Sweden.

This ma hine is about 1,500$ or more USA why so different oversea price?

Hi Tom, also wondering why no preinfusion. Naybe you can show us how to get a better shot wirhout adjusting the OPV? Not all of us can fiddle with machines. I also recently got the Lelit Grace

I think I might like it.

Thanks for the nice review Tom! My old Sage Barista Express is about to reach its life cycle after 5 years and i want to go a step further with a new maschine. Can you tell if there is much of a difference between Grace and Victoria? The price difference is quite big, about 200 Euros.

Hallo Tom, danke für das ausführliche Review. Ich versuche mich gerade zwischen der neuen Gaggia Classic Evo (Modell 2023, wobei sich die Neuerungen in Grenzen halten) und der Lelit Grace zu entscheiden. Wie es aussieht muss man wohl bei beiden den Druck anpassen, wobei es bei der Gaggia deutlich leichter für handwerklich Unbegabte zu sein scheint. Danke für den Hinweis, dass nicht die tatsächliche Temperatur angezeigt wird. Wenn das PID nur die ausgewählte Temperatur anzeigt stellt sich mir die Frage, ob dann auch einigermaßen zuverlässig die eingestellte Temperatur unten rauskommt. Hast du das genauer kontrolliert? Sonst wäre das PID ja ziemlich sinnlos und damit ein wichtiges Alleinstellungsmerkmal praktisch wertlos. Beste Grüße.

Lelit Grace PL81T or Rancilio silvia is best buy ?

Hey Tom. I currently looking for an entry Espresso Machine. Im thinking inbetween the Grace or the older Glenda. What would you prefer? :) Really looking forward for your Answer!

I ordered Grace today (mostly affected by your excellent review). Now seeing how complicated it is to adjust the OPV it almost makes me sorry for making a purchase. Far beyond my techical expertise

Hi Tom, thanks to your detailed review(s) I went ahead and bought a Victoria - wanted to stay at the 58mm standarts - but after I making a double shot, I steam my milk at about 140C degrees, so far so good, but when I want to make another double shot, I have to wait like 10 mins before the machine cools down to about 95C. During this period the pump runs briefly for 5-10 seconds once at the beginning and then it's simply just waiting. Do you think this waiting time is normal? Thank you!

are you planning on getting the profitec go soon?

(00:57) Tom just triggered about $5M worth of IMS portafilter basket sales... at least. 😅 ... 👍

can a standard 58mm basket fit the grace? e.g. the basket and handle from the bianca? thank you also about the shot counter can you program it to stop? as in 33s then it stops thank you

Is there any other advantage with the victoria over this, other than getting 58mm portafilter?

Do you consider this machine is an upgrade from Delonghi dedica?

Hello, I'm from Indonesia, in my country it's very difficult to get this coffee machine at a low price, also with accessories. by the way how did you get the 57mm portafilter ring?

Hello Tom! I need your advice, please! I sold my specialista Arte to buy a Gaggia classic Pro (Neo), but now I saw this Lelit Grace, which is only more 100 euros or less then the Gaggia. Besides the con Lelit has of the 57 mm , which one would you buy? Does it make sense to buy the Gaggia and buy also all the mods from Shades of Coffee, when, with 100 more euros, the Lelit Grace has PID, pressure gauge and more? I'd apreciate very much your opinion! thanks, best regards!

grace vs glenda in your opinion?

Hi Tom, what was the pressure when pulling shot?

Is it not available in US?

Is this an upgrade to Delonghi EC885?

Can't get this in usa?

Ma serve un portafiltro particolare per avere un caffè cremoso e decente?

Nice

What watch is that?

This one or rancilio silvia?🤔

Wow. That stock basket is horrible. The manufacturer should replace them!

This machine is "out of stock" in the US market