Athena Leva
Details
Historic, Manual, Elegant
Suitable for: Specialty coffee shops, medium volume locations, demanding professionals.
The ancient art of coffee still lives in the Athena Leva, the espresso machine so beloved by espresso professionals. Its lever delivery system ensures a high level of customization of the drink, but at the same time requires a high level of competence on the part of the barista.
History
Art, luxury, and craftsmanship
Victoria Arduino marketed its first lever machines at the end of World War II, in 1946. They were the WAT series of espresso machines, ancestors of the exquisite Athena Leva, the first of which was made in late sixties in Casorate Sempione (VA), Italy.
The materials used for the internal and external components make the espresso machine particularly exquisite. The bodywork, completely hammered by hand by expert craftsmen, is an expression of uniqueness and tradition that is also reflected in the final cup, a perfect espresso.
Refined Technology
In typical lever espresso coffee machines the water that enters the group is straight from the boiler, which is well known to have a pressure of 1 to 1.2 bar, corresponding to 120-130° C. Basically it is the same water used to generate steam. Instead, in the Victoria Arduino Athena Leva, which uses heat exchangers (even though it is a lever machine), the water temperature can be controlled to optimize the quality of extracted coffee. In this case, for an excellent pre-infusion, a special pressure reducer reduces the pressure of the water supply, which is normally 4 to 6 bar. With these specifications, coffee extractions with the Athena Leva are particularly creamy and not burnt (as may happen with water at high temperatures).
Features & Specs
Featured Info
| Features & Specs | 2 Group | 3 Group |
|---|---|---|
| Machine Width | 26" | 34" |
| Machine Depth | 22" | 22" |
| Machine Height | 28" | 28" |
| Boiler Size | 15.2 lt | 22.8 lt |
| Volts | 220 | 220 |
| Watts | 3000 | 5000 |
| Amp Draw | 21 | 23 |
| Power Input (Nema) | 6-20 | 6-20 |
| Water Connection Required | Yes | Yes |
| Drain Required | Yes | Yes |
| Volumetric Dosing | No | No |
| Raised Group Heads | No | No |
| Cool Touch Wands | Included | Included |
| Bar Pump Gauge | Included | Included |
| Push Pull Steam | No | No |
All Downloads
Brochures | Spec Sheets | Parts Books | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athena Leva Brochure | 2 Group Spec Sheet | 2012 Parts Book | ||
| 3 Group Spec Sheet | 2006 Parts Book | |||
Manuals | Certificates | Repair Guides | ||
Warranty & Water
Warranty Info
All of our espresso machines come standard with our 2 year manufacturer warranty.
We also sell additional dealer warranties which can be found above.
Water Info
The installation of a water softener is mandatory for all users that don't meet the required water specifications, failure to do so will void your warranty. It is recommend to always add a water filter to your order if you do not have one already. Replacement time of filters depends the water and quantity of drinks being made (see estimating calculator).