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Lelit Anita in stainless steel, authentic product photograph from Seattle Coffee Gear
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Lelit Anita

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Lelit / Espresso machine

Anita

Anita adds a conical grinder to a compact PID-controlled boiler machine. The grind adjustment is stepless and coffee is dosed directly into the portafilter by hand. Its pressure gauge, 57mm group and articulated steam wand keep the brewing controls visible.

US catalog · Anita · 120 V

Seattle Coffee GearSpecialty retailer
$799.95

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Specification research, not a hands-on review. Sources checked November 7, 2026.

Heating system
Single boiler
Portafilter diameter
57 mm
Milk workflow
Manual steam wand
Integrated grinder
Yes

Living with the Anita

Your coffee routine

Grinding is built into the machine.

Milk workflow: Manual steam wand.

Brew and steam in sequence.

On your counter

  • Width 12.4 in
  • Depth 14.5 in
  • Height 14.5 in

Allow extra room for access, refilling and cleaning. Published dimensions do not include installation clearance.

Daily setup

Water reservoir: 2.7 L.

Power supply: 120 V · 1200 W.

Plan this setup

Follow the manufacturer’s manual for water, cleaning and maintenance instructions.

Specifications

Lelit Anita specifications with source links
Heating systemSingle boilerSource ↗Brass boiler.
Portafilter diameter57 mmSource ↗
PID temperature controlYesSource ↗
Integrated grinderYesSource ↗
Milk workflowManual steam wandSource ↗
Brew & steam togetherNoSource ↗
Water reservoir2.7 LSource ↗
US supply voltage120 VSource ↗
Rated power1200 WSource ↗
Burr configurationConical burrsSource ↗
Burr diameterNot verifiedThe manufacturer’s PL042TEMD page lists 38mm burrs, but SCG calls its model PL042TEM. Diameter is withheld until the model suffix is reconciled.
Grind adjustmentSteplessSource ↗
Dosing systemManual dosing into the portafilterSource ↗
Width12.4 inSource ↗
Height14.5 inSource ↗
Depth14.5 inSource ↗
Product weightNot verifiedOnly retailer shipping weight is verified for this exact listing; the manufacturer model suffix differs.

Published source specifications. Unknown values stay unknown.

The buying decision

Is the Anita right for your setup?

Our interpretation of the documented features. Performance, taste and long-term reliability have not been independently tested.

Who this workflow suits

Anita combines grinding and brewing in one appliance. Consider it if you want both parts of the setup together, while checking which dosing and tamping steps remain yours. An integrated grinder is a space and workflow choice; it does not mean every stage of preparation is automatic.

The tradeoff to think through

A shared brew-and-steam boiler makes the sequence of milk drinks important. Read how the machine changes between brewing and steaming and returns to brewing temperature. Compare that routine with a model that explicitly supports concurrent operation if you regularly make several milk drinks.

Ownership before accessories

Read the cleanup instructions for the exact milk system you will use. Check the manual’s water requirements, coffee-path cleaning and service arrangements before ordering optional accessories. Confirm the supplied baskets, jug, filters or adapters with the selected retailer; a family photograph does not establish what is in the box.

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Sources

This profile cites US manufacturer or retailer documentation. Source-listed offers keep their merchant SKU and finish; matching prices do not establish identical hardware revisions across stores.

  1. Lelit Anita · US product page ↗
  2. Seattle Coffee Gear — LELIT Anita Espresso Machine ↗
    Dimensions — Depth · Checked November 7, 2026

Product photography from the linked source; the pictured finish is noted above. Image source ↗. A manufacturer SKU identifies a configuration, not a confirmed hardware revision.