Lelit | Anna (PL41LEM)

Lelit Anna PL41LEM, Compact Prosumer Espresso Machine

The Lelit Anna PL41LEM is the updated non-PID Anna, the middle of the three Anna variants, sitting between the base PL41EM and the PID-equipped PL41TEM. LED interface, improved steam strength, a brew pressure gauge on the front, and a 3-way valve that makes the group easier to clean and the puck easier to remove. Same 58mm commercial portafilter, same compact 23cm-wide footprint, same philosophy: prosumer espresso in its smallest, simplest form.

For buyers who want the Anna's size and 58mm credentials without the price premium of PID control.

LED interface and improved steam

The L in PL41LEM is for LED. The LED interface uses red and green indicators on the front to show the machine's ready state, clear at a glance when it's up to temperature for brewing and steaming, without the complexity of a screen or menu system. Steam strength is meaningfully better on this revision of the Anna too, enough to matter when you're texturing milk for flat whites or cappuccinos.

Brew pressure gauge on the front

A pressure gauge on the front panel shows what's happening during the shot: under-extraction reads low, over-extraction reads high, and you can use it to read backflushing pressure during cleaning. For anyone learning espresso, it's a useful feedback loop without needing extra kit.

3-way valve for easier cleaning

The 3-way valve lets you remove the portafilter immediately after brewing, no waiting for pressure to drop, no wet puck sticking to the group. It also enables proper backflushing, which means the machine stays cleaner for longer and the group head lasts.

58mm commercial portafilter

Same 58mm commercial-standard portafilter as the Victoria, Elizabeth, and every proper prosumer machine in the Lelit range. Tampers, distributors, and precision baskets all transfer across if you upgrade later.

Compact footprint

23cm wide, small enough to fit under most kitchen cabinets, doesn't crowd the counter. The Anna is Lelit's answer to "what's the smallest proper espresso machine I can buy?", and the PL41LEM is the current answer.

Choosing between the Anna variants

The PL41LEM sits in the middle of the Anna range: newer and better-equipped than the base PL41EM, but without the programmable PID control of the PL41TEM. If you want consistent shot-to-shot temperature control, the PL41TEM is the one to buy. If you want the smallest proper 58mm espresso machine at the lowest sensible price, the PL41LEM is it.

Choosing between the three Anna variants

The Anna comes in three versions, all sharing the same 58mm commercial portafilter, compact 23cm footprint, and build quality. The difference is in the controls and features:

PL41EM, the base model. No display, no PID, analogue operation. The most affordable way into the Anna range and the smallest proper 58mm prosumer espresso machine Lelit makes.

PL41LEM, the updated non-PID Anna. LED interface with red and green ready indicators, improved steam strength, brew pressure gauge, and a 3-way valve for easier cleaning. Meaningful everyday improvements over the EM without the cost of PID control.

PL41TEM, the Anna with PID temperature control and a proper display for setting and monitoring brew temperature. Locks temperature shot after shot, adjustable in small increments to suit different roasts. The version to buy if consistent temperature matters to you, which, for most people dialling in espresso, it does.

All three use the same 58mm portafilter standard, so accessories carry across. The decision comes down to how much control you want over the shot, and how much you're willing to pay for it.