Lelit Anita PL042TEMD Espresso Machine in Stainless Steel | Single Boiler

Created for Optimum Performance - engineered to deliver exceptional results with high-quality coffees.

COMPACT, FAST, AND FRESH COFFEE

The Anita coffee machine, with its built-in grinder, offers a quick, simple, and compact way to enjoy great-tasting coffee. By using freshly ground beans for each cup, it ensures the best possible flavour. The machine heats up quickly, so you can enjoy your coffee without waiting, and the PID display keeps the temperature precise, ensuring a perfect brew every time. The Anita is the ideal choice for those who want both convenience and quality in their daily coffee routine.

SLEEK AND PRECISE

This espresso machine features a polished stainless steel body and a precise PID display for temperature control. Compatible with LELIT57 group heads and barista tools, it delivers excellent performance. A 3-way solenoid valve ensures the coffee puck is efficiently dried after extraction, making cleanup easier. Stylish and functional, it’s perfect for both enthusiasts and professionals.

Lelit Anita PL042TEMD Specification Sheet

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• Free! 2 years all inclusive manufacturers Warranty
• Free! Barista Kit including:

LELIT57 2-ways filterholder with classic handle / LELIT57 1 dose filter (7-9 g) / LELIT57 2 doses filter (14-18 g) / LELIT57 pods filter / LELIT57 blind filter

Features

Built-in Coffee Grinder

This product includes a built-in coffee grinder featuring 38 mm conical burrs that ensure consistent and accurate grinding. The stepless micrometric adjustment can be easily adjusted using the side knob.

Manometer

The pressure gauge monitors the pressure of coffee delivery. The green area, which falls between 8 and 12 bar, indicates the ideal level and can help determine if the pre-brewing stages were done correctly.

PID

The PID display controls the temperature of the boiler, optimizing the extraction of flavors from every blend.

Multidirectional Wand

The multidirectional wand, equipped with an anti-burn handle, allows for the delivery of hot water and steam for creating a foam similar to that found at a professional barista bar. The front lever switches activate both water and steam functions, while the side knob provides adjustment options.

Visible Water Level

The machine's water level can be easily monitored through the side window for precise control.

Polished Body

Constructed entirely from stainless steel, this appliance guarantees exceptional durability against corrosion and high temperatures.

Technical Features

What’s the difference between Anna PL41EM and PL41TEM?

• PL042EM:

  • Traditional manual temperature control (no PID).
  • Simpler setup, ideal for users who prefer a more hands-on approach.
  • Standard steam wand (less flexibility compared to PL042TEM).

• PL042TEM:

  • Equipped with TermoPID temperature controller for precise control over both water and steam temperatures.
  • More accurate and consistent brewing and frothing temperatures.
  • Multidirectional steam and hot water wand for greater flexibility and ease of use.

The Lelit Lineup: Which Italian Beauty Is Right for You?

If you’re exploring the world of premium home espresso machines, Lelit is one of the most respected Italian brands you’ll come across. Known for compact designs, thoughtful engineering, and true prosumer features, Lelit offers machines that deliver café-quality results without dominating your countertop.

Among their most popular entry-to-midrange single-boiler models are the Lelit Anna, Lelit Anita, and Lelit Victoria. Each caters to a different type of home barista, and choosing the right one depends on your budget, space, and how deeply you want to dive into espresso crafting.

This guide breaks down the differences to help you decide which Lelit machine suits your routine best.

Note: All are Single Boiler machines, meaning you need to wait briefly for the machine to heat up from espresso temperature to steam temperature (a process known as "temperature surfing" or "steam mode activation"). The models with PID/LCC manage this transition very well.

The Lelit Anna – Best for Beginners & Budget-Conscious Baristas

The Lelit Anna is the ideal choice if you’re upgrading from a basic, beginner-level machine and want something compact yet capable.

• PID temperature control for stable, consistent brewing

• Brass boiler offering good thermal retention

• Compact footprint ideal for small kitchens

• Affordable entry into prosumer espresso

The PID is the star feature here, letting you achieve far better stability than most machines at this price point. The main limitation is its 57mm portafilter, which works perfectly fine but makes it a touch harder to find third-party accessories compared with the industry-standard 58mm size.

Perfect For

• Beginners wanting a serious upgrade

• Small kitchens or limited counter space

• Those seeking affordable precision

The Lelit Anita – Best All-in-One Space-Saver

The Lelit Anita takes the Anna’s platform and adds one incredibly convenient upgrade: a built-in conical burr grinder.

This makes it an excellent compact solution for people who want a neat, all-in-one setup without buying a separate grinder.

• Integrated conical burr grinder for immediate out-of-the-box brewing

• Same PID and 57mm portafilter as the Anna

• Space-saving design without compromising quality

While a standalone, high-end grinder will always offer more control, Anita’s built-in grinder is impressively consistent and perfect for users who value convenience and simplicity.

Perfect For

• Small spaces where a separate grinder won’t fit

• Beginners wanting everything in one unit

• Anyone seeking a tidy, plug-and-play espresso setup

The Lelit Victoria – Best for Enthusiasts & Serious Home Baristas

If you want the most control, versatility, and consistency, the Lelit Victoria is the premium option in this range.

• 58mm commercial portafilter for wide accessory compatibility

• Lelit Control Centre (LCC) with
  – PID control
  – Programmable pre-infusion
  – Digital shot timer

• Larger vertically mounted boiler for improved temperature stability

• Refined workflow for café-style performance at home

The inclusion of true, programmable pre-infusion allows you to gently saturate the puck for smoother, more forgiving extractions—especially helpful with light roasts.

The Victoria offers a noticeable jump in both capability and long-term flexibility, making it well worth the investment if you’re chasing café-quality results.

Perfect For

• Enthusiasts who love fine-tuning extractions

• Home baristas who use light-roast or single-origin coffees

• Anyone wanting full 58mm compatibility