Lelit Kate Single Boiler Espresso Machine with Built-In Grinder is made for people who want consistency and a clean setup in a small space. It combines grinding and brewing in one compact, brushed stainless steel body, so your workflow stays tight without adding extra gear to the counter. The LELIT Control Center (LCC) is the hub of the machine, using a high-resolution OLED display to show extraction time and temperatures while controlling key settings like timed grinding and pre-infusion. The built-in grinder is controlled through the LCC, letting you set timed grinding dosing for 1 and 2 shot doses and activate it with a single or double push in the grinding area. The display also shows dose counting, which is helpful when you are trying to keep your routine consistent across multiple drinks. Pre-infusion can be switched on or off, and you can adjust steam and coffee temperature to suit your coffee and your pace. The back-lit pressure gauge gives you an at-a-glance read on how the shot is behaving. During brewing, the gauge tracks pressure, with a reference zone between 8 and 12 bar so you can quickly tell when grind and puck prep are in the right range. After the shot, the 3-way solenoid valve releases pressure and helps dry the puck for easier cleanup. For lattes and other milk drinks, the multidirectional steam/hot water wand allows you to texture milk effectively. The wide cup warmer, mug-friendly clearance, and wire-grate drip tray round out the day-to-day usability. Key Features Built-In Grinder + Single Boiler Espresso Machine: Grind and brew in one compact appliance body to save counter space. Timed Grinding: Set grinding times in the LCC and activate a single or double shot dose with one or two presses. LCC OLED Control System: Lelit’s electronic control system with a high-resolution OLED display that manages settings like timed grinding, pre-infusion, temperatures, and stand-by and displays extraction time, temperatures and status indicators. Pre-Infusion On/Off: Set pre-infusion to match your coffee and workflow. Mug Friendly Design: The larger distance between the group head and drip tray allows you to brew directly into your mug for a more efficient workflow. Multidirectional Steam/Hot Water Wand: The cool touch wand supports milk texturing and hot water dispensing. Automatic Cleaning Cycle: Built-in cleaning cycle for regular maintenance. Product Specifications Product Number: PL82T Finish: Brushed stainless steel Boiler Type: Single boiler Boiler Material: Brass Coffee Boiler Capacity: 300ml Water Source: 2.5L reservoir Voltage: 110/120V Pre-Infusion: Yes Cleaning Cycle: Automatic Grinder Dosing: Time based Grinder Burrs: 38mm conical burrs Temperature Settings: Adjustable steam and coffee temperature Display/Control: LCC with high-resolution OLED graphic display Stand-By Function: Yes Units: Celsius/Fahrenheit options Pressure Gauge: Back-lit manometer Steam/Hot Water Wand: Multidirectional steam/hot water wand Cup Warmer: Yes, passive Dimensions (L x W x H): 38cm x 34cm x 41.5cm Weight: 14.421kg Compatibility: Commercial size group compatible with LELIT58 barista tools. What’s Included 2-way portafilter with Coffee Slide spout Single (9 - 11g), double (14 - 18g) and blind baskets Plastic Tamper Coffee Scoop 35L water softener filter Cup rack Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About the Lelit Kate Espresso Machine with Grinder Can I set different grind doses for single and double shots? Yes. The LCC lets you set grinding times for 1 and 2 doses, and you activate them with a single or double press at the grinding area. Does it have pre-infusion? Yes. Pre-infusion can be turned on or off through the LCC. What does the pressure gauge help with? The back-lit manometer shows coffee delivery pressure during extraction. The reference zone between 8 and 12 bar helps you gauge whether your grind and puck prep are on track. What group size does it use? It uses the LELIT58 commercial group and is compatible with LELIT58 barista tools. How long does it take to heat up? The listed heatup time is less than 10 minutes. What’s the boiler and tank capacity? The coffee boiler is 300ml and the water tank is 2.5L Does it have an automatic cleaning cycle? Yes. It includes an automatic cleaning cycle for regular cleaning. What happens if the water tank runs low? The display indicates low water in the tank and the machine automatically activates Reserve mode.
