Victoria Arduino Athena Leva Commercial Espresso Machine

Historic, Manual, Elegant

Why Buy This Machine From Us?

Most eCommerce sites will simply sell & ship the equipment directly to you. (In many cases it’s delivered to your front door, which means you need to have people who are able to lift (up-to 400 lb) and take the equipment to where it is supposed to be in the building.)

1. You are responsible for getting the equipment installed by a qualified tech, which means you will have to find a tech in your area. The eCommerce site may recommend a tech in your area if they have one on file but will not be responsible for the type of work they perform. If the tech makes any mistake causing damage to the equipment during installation it’s between you and the tech to resolve the matter. The eCommerce site will not return the equipment because of the tech’s fault.
2. If equipment has any defect which renders it useless, your stuck with the equipment until you go through a long and lengthy process of returning it. You lose time, money and are put through a lot of frustration because deadlines can no longer be met.
3. You are on your own when it comes to getting the recommended preventive maintenance performed by coffee tech. Again you have to find a qualified tech who is able to work on your machine.
4. You are on your own if the machine breaks-down and needs repairs. Again you will have to find a qualified tech to repair your equipment.

How we do business. 

1. We get this machine shipped to our shop from the manufacturer and bench test everything for you in advance. If there are any issues with the equipment we take care of it for you. You are not stuck with defected equipment. When you buy equipment through us we make sure you get equipment in working order so you don’t have to go through the hassle of returns while you wait for months.
2. Once the bench test is completed, we schedule a time that is suitable for you to deliver the equipment. We don’t deliver to the front door instead we bring in the machine to where you want it placed in your building.
3. Our tech will then begin the process of installing the equipment for you.
4. After installing, our techs don’t walk out, instead if you choose they can train you or your staff on proper usage, cleaning and answer any other questions you may have regarding your new equipment.
5. We have in-house techs which means you can opt to get regular preventive maintenance performed. Simply let the tech know and they will enter you in our system. The techs will let you know exactly what plan you need to be on depending on your individual requirements and usage. Preventive maintenance is performed:
   1. After very 3 months
   2. After every 4 months
   3. After every 6 months
   4. Once a year
6. No matter what brand of equipment you buy it will eventually break down. This is where our repair services can be a huge advantage. Instead of disposing your equipment worth $1000’s our techs can help you by repairing the equipment and getting the most out of them.

Note: We can provide the bench testing service free of cost if you choose to use our installation services which may have additional fees attached to them. Please call us at 443-824-4211 to find out how much installation will cost for your location. Preventive maintenance program fees depend on your location, type of equipment you purchase and your usage. Please ask the tech for an accurate quote when they install your equipment or call us after installation. To find out the rates for repair work please visit THIS PAGE.  

Suitable for: Specialty coffee shops, medium volume locations, demanding professionals.

The ancient art of coffee still lives in the Athena Leva, the espresso machine so beloved by espresso professionals. Its lever delivery system ensures a high level of customization of the drink, but at the same time requires a high level of competence on the part of the barista.

History

Art, luxury, and craftsmanship

Victoria Arduino marketed its first lever machines at the end of World War II, in 1946. They were the WAT series of espresso machines, ancestors of the exquisite Athena Leva, the first of which was made in late sixties in Casorate Sempione (VA), Italy.

The materials used for the internal and external components make the espresso machine particularly exquisite. The bodywork, completely hammered by hand by expert craftsmen, is an expression of uniqueness and tradition that is also reflected in the final cup, a perfect espresso.

Refined Technology

In typical lever espresso coffee machines the water that enters the group is straight from the boiler, which is well known to have a pressure of 1 to 1.2 bar, corresponding to 120-130° C. Basically it is the same water used to generate steam. Instead, in the Victoria Arduino Athena Leva, which uses heat exchangers (even though it is a lever machine), the water temperature can be controlled to optimize the quality of extracted coffee. In this case, for an excellent pre-infusion, a special pressure reducer reduces the pressure of the water supply, which is normally 4 to 6 bar. With these specifications, coffee extractions with the Athena Leva are particularly creamy and not burnt (as may happen with water at high temperatures).