{"product_id":"olympia-express-cremina-swiss-handhebel-kaffeemaschine","title":"Olympia Express Cremina Swiss hand lever coffee machine","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ccc-mobile-wrapper\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOlympia Express Cremina – Lever Espresso Machine, Made in Switzerland\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe only sound you'll hear from this machine is the gentle hum of the boiler warming up. Then you take the lever in your hand, pull it up, and water flows into the brew chamber. You wait. You push down. You feel the resistance of nine bars in your shoulders, in your hands, and under the bottomless portafilter, crema forms that you made yourself. The Cremina has remained almost unchanged since 1967 – and that's precisely its statement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e and the \u003cem\u003eNeue Zürcher Zeitung\u003c\/em\u003e have called it the best espresso machine in the world. In Glarus, at Schätti AG Metallwarenfabrik in Schwanden, it is still handcrafted today. Stainless steel. Chrome. Brass. No error-prone electronics. A machine designed not for three or four years, but for three or four generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes the Cremina special\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePre-infusion Piston System – Craftsmanship in a Cup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the lever arm is pulled up, a small amount of water is drawn into the piston chamber and flows into the tamped espresso grounds, allowing them to pre-infuse. When manually pressed down, the hot water is forced through the espresso grounds. This proven extraction method, combined with your growing experience as a Cremina owner, guarantees an espresso where crema, aroma, and taste create a harmonious delight for the eyes, nose, and palate. The nine bar pressure required for a perfect espresso is generated by your hand on the lever. This is not a limitation, this is the Cremina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrew Group made of Chrome-Plated Brass\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe brew group – piston and portafilter – is made of brass, chrome-plated, and highly polished. The extra-long steam wand and steam nozzle made of chrome steel increase durability and facilitate cleaning. The electrically heated, top-fill chrome steel AISI 314 L boiler has a capacity of 1.8 liters, sufficient for 20 cups of classic espresso. Boiler pressure is factory-set to 0.7 to 0.8 bar, brewing temperature 92 °C in the brew head. High-performance stainless steel tubular heating element with thermal fuse. High-quality technical plastic seals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Best Espresso Machine in the World – for Almost 60 Years\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt's not just the \u003cem\u003eNYT\u003c\/em\u003e and the \u003cem\u003eNZZ\u003c\/em\u003e that have written this. For 40 years now, Olympia Express has been receiving fan mail from all over the world. What the Cremina can do, only the Cremina can: The espresso from your Cremina will always be uniquely yours. A small but fine difference – and a real thing for every espresso lover. Nobody needs a Cremina. You want it – or not. Those who want it know why.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAll Features at a Glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLever espresso machine with pre-infusion piston system since 1967. Brew group made of chrome-plated brass, highly polished. Boiler 1.8 liters chrome steel AISI 314 L, top-fill, sufficient for approx. 20 cups. Boiler pressure 0.7 to 0.8 bar, brewing temperature 92 °C, brewing pressure 9 bar generated by manual lever. High-performance stainless steel tubular heating element with thermal fuse. Extra-long chrome steel steam wand and steam nozzle. High-tech seals made of high-quality technical plastics. Available in anthracite, red, white.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable class=\"ccc-compare-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLever espresso machine with pre-infusion piston system\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrew Group\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChrome-plated brass, highly polished\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBoiler\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.8 L Chrome steel AISI 314 L, top-fill\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBoiler Pressure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.7–0.8 Bar (factory set)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e92 °C in the brew head\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Pressure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9 Bar – manually generated by the lever\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeating Element\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStainless steel tubular heating element with thermal fuse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteam Wand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExtra-long chrome steel steam wand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHousing Material\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStainless steel, chrome, brass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (W × D × H)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 × 27 × 33 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e220–240 V \/ 50 Hz, 1000 W (alternatively 120 V \/ 60 Hz \/ 850 W)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e160 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnthracite, Red, White\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScope of Delivery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFunnel, portafilter, 1- and 2-cup spouts, 1- and 2-cup baskets, tamper, owner's manual\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSchwanden, Canton Glarus, Switzerland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho the Cremina is Made For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cremina is for anyone who wants to feel the craftsmanship in the cup themselves. Those who want the pressure build-up in their own hands, who want to consciously dose the pre-infusion, who take a little responsibility for the espresso with every movement of the lever – will find a machine here that takes nothing away and puts nothing in between. This takes some practice. But the espresso from your Cremina will become more and more your own with each repetition. This is our observation, others see it differently. For those who want a more consistent lever experience with spring assistance, check out the Cremina SL.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAccessories that Match the Cremina\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA lever machine thrives on a precise grinder. For those looking for an affordable yet great electric grinder, the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/varia\"\u003eVaria VS3\u003c\/a\u003e is an excellent choice. Those making the leap to a premium grinder will find their endgame in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/weber-workshops\"\u003eWeber Workshops EG-1\u003c\/a\u003e or the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/option-o\"\u003eOption-O Lagom series\u003c\/a\u003e. For hand grinders: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/comandante-1\"\u003eComandante\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/timemore\"\u003eTimemore\u003c\/a\u003e are two legitimate paths – both precise, both beautiful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor scales, we offer the compact and reliable option via the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/normcore\"\u003eNormcore Collection\u003c\/a\u003e, and the premium option with app and flow rate display via the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/acaia\"\u003eAcaia Collection\u003c\/a\u003e. Tampers, puck screens, WDT tools, dosing cups: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/normcore\"\u003eNormcore\u003c\/a\u003e for affordability, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/weber-workshops\"\u003eWeber Workshops\u003c\/a\u003e for premium. Consulting tool for grinder and machine selection: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/kaffeemaschinen-vergleich-beratung\"\u003eCoffee Machine Comparison and Consultation\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions about the Olympia Express Cremina\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between the Cremina and the Cremina SL?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cremina operates purely manually: you generate the 9 bar brewing pressure with your hand on the lever. The Cremina SL additionally has a pressure spring in the brew group, which ensures constant brewing pressure. Boiler pressure Cremina 0.7–0.8 bar, Cremina SL 1.1–1.2 bar. Both machines share the same base, the aroma experience is distinctly different – the Cremina is craftsmanship, the SL is spring-assisted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is the Cremina built?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn Schwanden in the canton of Glarus, at Schätti AG Metallwarenfabrik. Olympia Express produces by hand, with all components from their own workshop. The core of the Cremina has remained unchanged since 1967.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does it take to get used to a lever machine?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHonestly: a few weeks, until you develop a feel for the pressure on the lever. Pre-infusion and pressing down are both movements that become more precise with practice. That's precisely the appeal – every shot is yours. When ordering from the Coffee Coaching Club, you receive a free 60-minute private barista course in Bern, Zurich, or online when you purchase a coffee machine priced CHF 1500 or more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere can I buy or see the Cremina live?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOrder online via coffeecoachingclub.info with delivery in 2–4 business days to Switzerland and Liechtenstein. Discover it in person in our showrooms in Bern (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Coffee+Coaching+Club\/@46.9473953,7.4536073,16z\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eGerberngasse 44, 3011 Bern\u003c\/a\u003e) and Zurich (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Coffee+Coaching+Club\/@47.4138869,8.5508251,16z\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eHagenholzstrasse 50b, 8050 Zurich\u003c\/a\u003e). Click and Collect is possible at both locations. Financing available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho services a Cremina?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eService and repairs are handled by Olympia Express itself in Schwanden or by authorized Swiss service partners. Cremina models over 40 years old are still in daily use today – spare parts are available for decades from their in-house workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich beans are suitable for the Cremina?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom our coffee roastery, we recommend for the vast majority the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/cozy-chocolate-natural-brasilien-kaffeebohnen\"\u003eCozy Chocolate\u003c\/a\u003e or the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/nutty-delight-kaffee-blend-brasilien-indien\"\u003eNutty Delight\u003c\/a\u003e – dense, chocolatey, with the sweetness that a lever espresso brings out beautifully in the cup. For maximum body without acidity, the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/very-nutty-kraftiger-robusta-aus-indien\"\u003eVery Nutty\u003c\/a\u003e. For the curious who enjoy a fruity profile, the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/wild-peach-ein-hell-gerosteter-omniroast-mit-pfirsichnote\"\u003eWild Peach\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRoastery Tip from our Coffee Roastery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccc-roastery-tip\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cremina is a machine that often fascinates in the showroom – not because it's technically the maximum, but because it does something few other machines do: it gives you responsibility. We notice that the first few weeks with a Cremina are different from any other machine. You get to know the bean, not through clicks and buttons, but through your own lever. For beans, we stick with the Cozy Chocolate for everyday use – the combination of medium roast, caramel, and chocolate harmonizes particularly well with the Cremina's flavor profile. Espresso is complex, but not rocket science. Let's just enjoy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"What is the difference between the Olympia Express Cremina and the Cremina SL?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"The Cremina operates purely manually – you generate the 9 bar brewing pressure with your hand on the lever. 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