{"product_id":"anita-pl042em-1","title":"Lelit | Anita (PL042EM)","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eLelit Anita PL042EM, Compact Espresso Machine with Built-In Grinder\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eFor 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eEspresso machine and grinder in one chassis\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003e38mm conical steel burrs with stepless adjustment\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eLELIT57 group and brew pressure gauge\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eBrass boiler, 2.7L tank\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eBrass 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eMultidirectional steam wand and built-in tamper\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eProper 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eThe cheapest all-in-one in the Lelit range\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIf 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eChoosing between the three Anita variants\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe 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:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePL042EM\u003c\/strong\u003e, the base model. Brew pressure gauge on the front, analogue switches, no PID. The most affordable way into the Lelit all-in-one range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePL042EMI\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePL042TEMD\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lelit","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56872059797769,"sku":"PESAT01PSS3QXX1","price":605.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0505\/3956\/1140\/files\/carousel1_b4ce442c-d4a7-4018-a5cc-79630f5aac84.avif?v=1776765586","url":"https:\/\/field-coffee.de\/products\/anita-pl042em-1","provider":"Field Coffee","version":"1.0","type":"link"}