Lelit | Anita (PL042EM)

Lelit Anita PL042EM, Compact Espresso Machine with Built-In Grinder

The Lelit Anita PL042EM is the Anna with a grinder built in. Same compact chassis ethos, same entry-level approach to prosumer espresso, with an integrated 38mm conical burr grinder next to the brew group so you get fresh-ground coffee from the same appliance that pulls the shot. One footprint, one plug, no separate grinder to buy.

For small kitchens, shared flats, or anyone who'd rather have one honest piece of kit than two things competing for counter space, this is where Lelit's all-in-one range begins.

Espresso machine and grinder in one chassis

The grinder sits next to the brew group with its own hopper and output chute, grinding straight into the portafilter via a side-knob operation. No dose cup, no second appliance, no extra plug socket. The whole workflow from bean to shot happens in one place, which is the core of what makes the Anita different from a standard Anna paired with a separate grinder.

38mm conical steel burrs with stepless adjustment

The Anita's integrated grinder uses 38mm conical steel burrs with stepless micrometric adjustment via a side knob. Stepless is rare in all-in-one machines, most integrated grinders lock you into stepped presets. The Anita lets you move in tiny increments, which is the difference between "nearly right" and actually dialled in.

LELIT57 group and brew pressure gauge

The Anita uses the LELIT57 group with a 57mm portafilter (distinct from the 58mm group on the Victoria, Elizabeth, MaraX, and Bianca, worth noting if you already own 58mm accessories, as they won't carry across). A front-mounted manometer shows brew pressure during extraction, with the green zone between 8-12 bar indicating proper extraction conditions.

Brass boiler, 2.7L tank

Brass boiler rather than the thermocoil setup common in cheaper integrated machines. That matters for temperature stability and steam capacity, it's the reason the Anita textures milk properly rather than struggling the way most bean-to-cup machines do. 2.7L water tank, 150g grinder hopper.

Multidirectional steam wand and built-in tamper

Proper steam wand with anti-burn handle for texturing milk, plus a built-in tamper on the grinder output, so you can grind, tamp, and brew without swapping kit. Small details, but the kind that make daily use actually daily.

The cheapest all-in-one in the Lelit range

If you want a Lelit espresso machine with a built-in grinder at the lowest price point the brand offers, the PL042EM is it. The Kate (PL82T) is the step up, same all-in-one concept with the Victoria's thermal stability, PID control, a 58mm group, and pre-infusion, but the Anita covers the same brief for less money at the Anna tier.

Choosing between the three Anita variants

The Anita comes in three versions, all sharing the same integrated 38mm conical burr grinder, LELIT57 group (57mm portafilter), brass boiler, 2.7L water tank, multidirectional steam wand, and built-in tamper. The differences are in the controls and temperature management:

PL042EM, the base model. Brew pressure gauge on the front, analogue switches, no PID. The most affordable way into the Lelit all-in-one range.

PL042EMI, the mid-range Anita. Refinements in fit and finish over the EM, but still without PID control. Sits between the entry model and the top of the range.

PL042TEMD, the top Anita, with PID temperature control and a proper display managing both coffee and steam temperatures. The version to buy if consistent shot-to-shot temperature matters to you, which, for most people dialling in espresso, it does.