Bezzera - Strega Lever Espresso Machine

Overview

The Bezzera Strega sets the benchmark for lever-operated espresso machines, combining traditional Italian design with modern engineering. Featuring a 58 mm commercial-grade portafilter—rare in home lever machines—it allows you to easily follow professional recipes and achieve consistent results.

Bezzera’s legacy goes back to 1901 when Luigi Bezzera invented the espresso process, unveiled to the public in 1906 at the Milan International Fair. Today, four generations later, the company continues to innovate while honoring its roots, creating machines that balance heritage and modern convenience.

The Strega showcases premium craftsmanship throughout. It can be connected directly to a water line for ease of use and quieter operation, and its joystick steam controls provide instant power for milk texturing. With a large copper heat-exchange boiler, it delivers impressive steaming capacity while maintaining excellent brew stability. Automatic boiler refill ensures seamless workflow, while its lever grouphead lets you experiment with true pressure profiling to fine-tune each shot.

For enthusiasts who want to master the art of lever espresso while enjoying professional-quality drinks at home, the Strega is a powerful and stylish choice.

Key Features

• 2 L Copper Heat-Exchange Boiler – Brew and steam simultaneously with excellent thermal stability.

• 58 mm Lever Grouphead – Commercial size with sprung lever mechanism for true pressure profiling.

• Joystick Controls – Instant steam and hot water control with smooth, precise operation.

• Plumbable Design – Use the large reservoir or connect directly to a water line for silent, uninterrupted operation.

• Traditional Italian Styling – Classic lever machine design brought into the modern era.

Specifications

• Application: Home / Residential

• Boiler Configuration: Single Boiler (Heat Exchange)

• Boiler Material/Size: Copper, 2 L (67 fl-oz)

• Boiler Wattage: 1450 W (brew) / 1550 W (steam)

• Boiler Features: Auto-fill, simultaneous brew & steam, rapid steam recovery

• Brew Group: 58 mm sprung lever, chrome-plated brass

• Pump Type: Vibratory, max 15 bar

• Pump Wattage: 52 W

• Pressure Gauges: Brew circuit

• Controls: Lever-operated brew, joystick steam/hot water, power indicator

• Cup Clearance: 3.5 in

• Cup Warmer: Stainless steel, passively heated

• Drip Tray: 24 fl-oz stainless steel, removable

• Steam Wand: Commercial stainless steel, articulated, no-burn with 2-hole tip

• Portafilters Included: 2 (single & double baskets)

• Portafilter Size: 58 mm, chrome-plated brass with plastic handles

• Water Source: 135 fl-oz (4 L) top-load reservoir or direct water line (max 29 PSI)

• Dimensions (W × D × H): 13 in × 17.7 in × 29 in

• Weight: 67 lbs

• Power: 110–120 V (US), 1550 W, 13 A

• Cord Length: 50 in